Lesson 11: Sex And Relapse Prevention - Slide 8
Alcohol And Sex
- Too much alcohol:
- Numbs the nerve endings in both male and female genitalia
- Decreases female lubrication and can lead to painful sex
- Affects the rational processes of the brain increasing likelihood of higher risk sex practices
- Increases expectations for the sexual experience, but decreases desire, arousal, and satisfaction
- In large amounts may reduce the effectiveness of low-dose oral contraceptives
Notes:
“Want to Have Really Awful Sex? Drink up!” smartersex.org/safe_sex/alcohol.asp