What are the short-term sexual effects of alcohol on men?
Men often tend to believe that alcohol consumption improves their sex drive and help them enjoy more intense, passionate sex. There may be some degree of truth in this belief but it may not be complete truth. Studies show that in the short-term the impact of alcohol consumption lowers inhibition and help men ‘loosen up’ and feel more comfortable initiating or engaging in sex. And, hence in a way alcohol may help men have better sex. However, this positive effect on a mans sexual function works only if alcohol is consumed in moderation. While, adverse effect on sexual function is observed after one drink too many. When a man takes alcohol in large amounts, his sexual response is reduced. In fact, large amounts of alcohol make sex difficult to impossible. In case of heavy drinking, men as well as women experience fall in sexual arousal. Men can have difficulty in achieving erections and both men and women may have difficulty experiencing orgasm. Moreover, after a few hours of heavy drink
