what effect does alcohol have on sexual functioning?
Yes, excessive alcohol intake can affect sexual function. Erectile dysfunction is more common in people who abuse drugs and alcohol. Lifestyle changes such as drinking less alcohol and quitting smoking may help improve sexual function. Chronic heavy alcohol consumption can affect erectile ability through altered hormone metabolism and nervous system involvement.
A Dr. Harry Fisch, MD, Urology, answered. Drinking alcohol adversely affects a man's erection, because it's a depressant. In this video, urologist Harry Fisch, MD, explains how both short-term and long-term alcohol use negatively impacts a man's ability to maintain an erection.