The Bad Impact Of Alcohol On Men And Women's Sexual Life

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JAKARTA - Consumption of alcohol, especially excessive can have a negative impact on the health of the body. Starting from causing liver damage, disturbing heart health, to including sexual problems.

For some people, alcohol consumption may be an impetus to get sexual activity full of passion. However, alcohol and sex drive are not always well-related.

Drinking alcohol often can also cure problems such as lack of sexual interest, decreased passion, and incapacity to reach orgasm. This can happen to both men and women.

If you think that consuming alcohol just before you plan to meet your partner can increase the sex drive, you should know the facts related to alcohol and sexual arousal," said obstetric and gynecologist doctor Dr. Lavanya Kiran, quoted from Healthshots, on Monday, October 6, 2025.

For women, alcohol can indeed help overcome barriers or anxiety to have sex. However, alcohol can also cause drought in the vagina.

When drought or vagina does not lubricate itself, sex activities can be disrupted. Starting from quenching passion, causing pain during penetration.

Lavanya also said that alcohol can cause dehydration. This condition can make a person experience fatigue, headaches, so sexual activity goes smoothly.

When people consume alcohol, it can cause dehydration. This directly affects a person's sexual arousal or libido because it requires a certain amount of blood to bring oxygen and a larger sensation to the genitals," he explained.

Meanwhile, alcohol men can cause difficulty with erection and premature ejaculation. This condition can even get worse if dehydration due to alcohol occurs.