Sexual Health
What are the effects of drinking on sexual function of men and women? Long term drinking is easy to lead to Sexual dysfunction
Post Date December, 03 2023
Most people have always believed that drinking can enhance and promote Sexual arousal and sexual function. So, is this statement reasonable? What are the effects of small, large and long-term alcohol consumption on sexual function and Sexual arousal of men and women? Next, let's take a look together!
Moderate alcohol consumption helps
According to a survey report, 68% of women and 45% of men believe that moderate alcohol consumption can enhance sexual desire and pleasure. However, in recent years, some research has shown that less than 35% of women have alcohol enhancing sexual function, while about 55% of women have decreased sexual function. There are significant differences in sexual desire and functional response after drinking, which are related to different individuals' tolerance to alcohol (alcohol content), desire to drink, the situation during drinking, and social and psychological factors such as the occasion.
If drinking too much alcohol, it can suppress the central nervous system, interfere with the neural reflex of impulse stimulation, inhibit male penile erection, and inhibit female sexual arousal. Of course, if you're drunk, you can't even talk about sexual behavior.
Long term alcoholism easily leads to Sexual dysfunction
Both men and women, if they drink alcohol for a long time, the levels of testosterone secreted by the male testicles will decrease, and female ovarian function may be damaged, leading to endocrine disorders. Long term drinking will eventually lead to Sexual dysfunction in men and women. The clinical observation of different regions and different investigators shows that about 50% of chronic Alcohol intoxication patients are addicted to alcohol for a long time, and about 25% of women suffer from sexual dysfunction. After excluding the influence of age and other factors, it was found that the sexual desire of men with chronic Alcohol intoxication caused by long-term alcoholism was lower than that of normal people. About 40% of men with Alcohol intoxication have impotence, and about 5% -10% of men with ejaculation disorders have sexual dysfunction among those with chronic Alcohol intoxication to liver injury (from Alcoholic hepatitis to cirrhosis). In addition, only half of these cases have their sexual function restored to normal within a few months or years after abstinence from alcohol.
The sexual behavior and sexual function of women with chronic Alcohol intoxication vary greatly. Some people seem to have complete sexual desire, but a research report pointed out that 30% -40% of women with chronic Alcohol intoxication have difficulty in Sexual arousal, and about 15% of them have lost Orgasm, or the number or intensity of Orgasm has decreased. In addition, some have observed that women who drink alcohol for a long time are more likely to age and may experience premature menopause. In addition, psychosocial problems caused by long-term drinking, such as marital discord, lack of self-confidence, depression, etc., are undoubtedly one of the reasons for Sexual dysfunction. From the perspective of prenatal and Postpartum care, there is no doubt that regular drinking without contraceptive measures has a great impact on the development of the fetus after pregnancy. Therefore, experts suggest that an appropriate amount is the best.
