Whether you want to believe it or not; alcohol does affect your libido in both positive and negative ways. As booze culture has become so negatively associated with young singeltons in the UK, we thought it might be worth exploring the ups and downs of how drinking will affect your dating and sex life. Pay attention people as it’s time to find out just what a bottle of wine or ten pints of beer can do to your libido.
1. Dutch Courage
An old cliché for a reason; it’s true. We don’t encourage you to drink in order to get up the courage to ask someone out, but we do recognise that some people get extremely nervous when trying to chat up the object of their desire. One or two drinks is usually okay as an aid, but if you’re already slurring your words by the time you go over to say hello, it’s time to call a cab and head home.
2. Moderation Over Excess
Drinking in moderation is less likely to affect your libido in a negative way. Whereas excess drinking can cause erectile dysfunction, vomiting and lead to forgetting to use contraceptives, drinking in moderation can add a little extra vibe to proceedings. It’s all about moderation people!
3. Alcohol is a depressant
This is not really good for your sex life. If you already suffer from mild or clinical depression than you need to stay well away from alcohol this spring! If you drink in moderation then there is no reason for you to cut off alcohol from your diet completely. Medical research shows that a glass of red wine every day can actually clear blocked arteries over a period of time, which is good for the heart. Again it is all about knowing your limits.
4. Can lead to bad decisions
The more you drink, the more likely you are to make poor decision when it comes to your sex life. What sounds amazing after a bottle or 2 of wine may cause you a lot of aggravation and stress in the days and months to follow. As our inhibitions lower with alcohol, so too do our cognitive abilities. This leads to us taking unnecessary risks when it comes to sex. Moderation is key.
5. Champagne Aphrodisiac
Whilst alcohol does have many negative aspects, it also can be used to create a romantic atmosphere. You’ll be hard pushed to find a woman who doesn’t like a glass of champagne so bear that in mind when meeting up with an f-buddy.
The key to all this is moderation. If you drink in moderation this spring, you’re more likely to enjoy a healthy and fulfilling sex life. If you drink to excess, you’re highly likely to become one of those depressing UK statistics on the NHS. Be aware and be safe!
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