The relationship between sex and alcohol can never be denied. Alcohol is often used to loosen up before having sex with a partner; others take alcohol because of its aphrodisiac effects. No matter what personal reasons you have for taking alcohol, there are many direct and indirect negative sexual effects of drinking too much and too often.
1. There is an increased risk of unintended pregnancy when having sex under the influence of alcohol because people tend to have low self-control. Commonly, people who are in a hurry to hit the sack no longer think of safe sex and fertility.
2. Alcohol clouds the mind, affecting reasoning and the ability to think lucidly. It influences the person’s judgment and decision making. As a result, many have sex with people they don’t like. The next morning, they regret the sexual activity and are disappointed with themselves.
3. Alcohol increases the chances of acquiring sexually transmitted diseases, as it makes one fearless of consequences, to the point of risking safety and health in favor of short-term pleasure and satisfaction.
4. Rape and sexual assault are common dangers associated with mixing sex and alcohol. Many women, especially teenagers, are being taken advantage of when they pass out.
Find out steps we can take to minimize if not avoid the dangers of mixing sex and alcohol on the next page.
2 Comments
Add Commentbaguiogirl
I have been trying to get pregnant for seven years now, although I am not a heavy drinker, I tend to drink 1 or 2 beers every night just to relax esp. on a stressful day. I hate to think na the reason hindi ako nabu-buntis is because of alcohol. I have an active sex life tapos normal naman ang periods ko. Siguro kase medyo may edad na'ko.
January 2, 2009 at 2:35 ambani
baguiogirl,u need to consult ur OB.
January 20, 2009 at 4:31 pm