When Shakespeare said the following of alcohol and sexual performance, he was definitely speaking the truth : “..it provokes the desire, but it takes away the performance.” (Macbeth)

Some people think that alcohol will increase their sexual performance. This might be the case if one has only one or two drinks, as a small amount of alcohol can make one less inhibited. Anything more than that will impact negatively on a man’s ability to maintain an erection and achieve orgasm. Excessive amounts of alcohol will also lead to a decrease in a woman’s ability to achieve orgasm.

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Effects of alcohol on sexual enjoyment

• Alcohol is essentially a nervous system depressant and when taken in large amounts, it numbs the nerve endings in both male and female genitalia.
• It also decreases female lubrication and can lead to painful sex.
• Alcohol can increase one’s expectations, yet decrease desire, arousal and satisfaction
• Alcohol affects the rational processes, which can make people choose sex partners they would not consider under normal circumstances
• Alcohol decreases normal hormone levels
• Long term alcohol abuse can lead to a drop in testosterone levels in men and cause menstrual problems in women

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