I'm not saying that if you drink alcohol you are always going to have an awful or difficult time when intimately involved with someone. But, on the other hand, it seems like we all have trouble with at least one aspect of healthy relationships, be it open and honest communication, sensitivity to each other's needs and wants, intimacy, not getting on each other's nerves, understanding each other or simply being a good friend and lover to each other. Now, if we add alcohol to the equation, chances are we're headed for trouble. Hopefully this stall series has shed some light on the reality of having sex under the influence of alcohol and why you might want to refrain from drinking alcohol if you think you might be sexually involved with someone. Contrary to images of popular media, sex is not always graceful and enjoyable.
Sex can be embarrassing, blah, unenjoyable or even painful.
Well, if you or your partner have been drinking, you may have your answer. Of course there are a million other things that influence your ability to have sex or your enjoyability of sex, but alcohol consumption is one thing that we can alter to get the most enjoyment out of our relationships and life in general. Return to The Bridge .