Alcohol and Erections: When a Relaxed Evening Gets Complicated
A drink may help you feel less self-conscious, yet the evening does not always unfold as you hoped. Drinking too much can make it harder to get or keep an erection. That can be confusing when you expected alcohol to make intimacy easier.
Notice what the evening includes
Think about the amount you drink, tiredness and how comfortable you feel with your partner. Consider a date with less or no alcohol if that is safe for you. Do not use the next evening as a pass-or-fail test of your body.
Take a recurring change seriously
Erection problems can have several causes, so seek medical advice if they keep happening. If you may be dependent on alcohol or have withdrawal symptoms, get professional support before stopping or reducing abruptly. You can ask for help without having every answer already.