INSTITUTE OF ANDROLOGY AND SEXUAL HEALTH

The relationship between alcohol and sex is a complicated and tricky one. It has both positive and negative effects.  Various studies done on this topic have indicated that sometimes it can help us open to healthy sexual activities, but it can lead us into dangerous situations as well. So, here are some good and bad points of how it affects our sex lives. 1.       Alcohol does lower our inhibitions. Intake of alcohol can ease our anxiety and the issues related to body image about pleasing a partner or reaching orgasm can be relaxed with a glass of wine/ or any alcohol for that matter. It may also make erotic talk easier with partner. A little amount of alcohol can help man’s instinct to initiate, reduce fear of a poor outcome and increases his sexual confidence which will improve his erections. 2.       Stress and anxiety are the most common causes for lower sexual activities and frequency. Intake of alcohol can help us focu...

Sexual dysfunction occurs when you have a problem that prevents you from wanting or enjoying sexual activity and can happen anytime irrespective of all ages, although the chances increase as you age. What are the symptoms of Sexual Dysfunction? In men: Inability to achieve or maintain an erection suitable for intercourse ( Erectile dysfunction ) Absent or delayed ejaculation despite adequate sexual stimulation ( Retarded ejaculation ) Inability to control the timing of ejaculation ( Early or Premature ejaculation ) In women: Inability to achieve orgasm Inadequate vaginal lubrication before and during intercourse Inability to relax the vaginal muscles enough to allow intercourse In men and women : Lack of interest in or desire for sex Inability to become aroused Pain with intercourse What causes Sexual Dysfunction? 7 main  physical causes  of overall  sexual dysfunction  may be: Low testosterone levels in men Prescription drugs (ant...