Lesson 11: Sex And Relapse Prevention - Slide  8

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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

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