Stories that alcohol has a good effect on sexuality are quite common. But are they true? Shakespeare said that alcohol makes you sleepy, but it affects performance. Was he right? How are a few glasses of wine too familiar in bed?
About what they are like effects of alcohol - positive or negative - researchers are also wondering.
What did the research show?
Research published in the Independent has shown that beer has a positive effect on men's erections, libido and stamina.
Another study published in the Telegraph confirmed that men who drank moderate amounts of alcohol had 30 % less erection problems like men who don't drink.
A third study looked at how alcohol affects women. It turned out that drinking increased testosterone levels in women but not in men. This affects somewhat decreased libido in women.
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Of course, the amount of alcohol consumed must be taken into account. Overdoing it definitely has negative effects. The connection between alcohol and sexual pleasure it's a lot more complicated than it's often portrayed, so alcohol won't necessarily guarantee you a night of passion.
