New Health Models Q&A Men’s Health

Will drinking alcohol affect men’s sexual function?

Asked by:Iphigenia

Asked on:Mar 31, 2026 06:37 AM

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  • Bingham Bingham

    Mar 31, 2026

      Experts said that a sufficient amount of testosterone is required for men's sexual function. It is an important androgen that can "drive" the development of sexual characteristics. Alcohol will inhibit the secretion of testosterone, reduce androgen, and easily occur. Impotence . According to surveys, when the blood alcohol concentration is less than 25 mg/dL, the penile erection does not change much. As the blood alcohol concentration increases, when the blood alcohol concentration exceeds 500 mg/dL, the penile erection is significantly inhibited.

      In addition, ethanol is the main component in wine, and ethanol is harmful to nerve It has a paralyzing effect on the system. When drinking excessively, ethanol inhibits the central nervous system, interferes with the normal pathways of sexually excited nerves, and cannot establish normal sexual reflexes, so impotence may occur. Ethanol can also cause damage to gonads through various pathways. Long-term drinkers often experience testicular atrophy, breast female , loss of sexual desire, impotence, and infertility. Alcohol is a drink. Drinking it occasionally can activate blood circulation, expand blood vessels, and improve blood circulation, but it must not be overdosed. Long-term alcohol abuse can cause great damage to the body.

      So a special reminder at the end male Friends, try to stay away from alcohol and remember not to drink too much to avoid causing avoidable harm.

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