Alcohol can do a lot for a man. It can convince you that you’re a great dancer. It can give you the courage to talk to that cute person across the bar. It can convince you that belting out “Living On A Prayer” at karaoke is a really great idea. For some, the temporary ego boost that comes with consuming a couple drinks is a nice feeling every once in a while. But for some men, drinking becomes a necessity. For these men, drinking is a part of the daily routine, and they find it difficult to function properly without a couple boozy drinks throughout the day. This kind of lifestyle not only puts a man on a fast track for an early grave; it can also ruin your sex life.
That’s not to say that a drink with dinner is going to ensure that erectile dysfunction is looming in your future. Like all things in life, alcohol is best enjoyed in moderation, so a small drink with dinner isn’t the end of the world. But when that one drink grows into five drinks every night, that is an entirely different story.
Research has found that men that chronically use alcohol have a 60 to 70 percent higher chance of developing erectile dysfunction. This is because constant drinking can lead to issues internally for the erection. When a man is dependent on alcohol, the body will struggle to consistently achieve an erection. Furthermore, chronic drinking can lead to testicular atrophy, which shrinks a man’s sperm count and can even potentially render him impotent.
So, no, a little libation with a meal does not spell the end of your erection. But when alcohol becomes a necessity for a man, erectile dysfunction will surely follow. Either cut out drinking entirely, or learn how to drink in moderation, and you should be able to save your erection.