Sexual Health - Men

Immediate effects of alcohol use

Being drunk increases the chances of having unsafe sex (without a condom), having sex that is later regretted or experiencing sexual assault[51, 52] as alcohol impairs judgment and lowers inhibitions.[4] These factors are likely to also increase the risk of getting a sexually transmitted infection.[53]

Long-term effects of alcohol use

Chronic heavy alcohol use can lead to impotence, loss of sex drive, wasting of the testicles and reduced fertility.[35, 54] This is primarily due to alcohol affecting testosterone levels.