Sexuality is Complex

Sexuality is intricately tied in with our emotions, our mind and even our spirituality
Our expression of sexuality is related to our:

history
belief system
body image
deepest secrets
basic sexual nature
emotions of fear, anger and pain
need for and fear of emotional intimacy

Self Esteem and Sex

When self esteem is low we tend to get involved with sexual partners and sexual practices that reflect and reinforce our poor image of ourselves, leaving us with less self esteem than we had before. Promiscuity, prostitution, sadomasochism and sexual addiction are all manifestations of low self esteem. These behaviors perpetuate low self esteem by causing those involved to feel isolated and full of shame and humiliation.

Alcohol Abuse and Using Drugs Before Sexual Encounters Can:

Inhibit clear thinking and decision making skills
Make talking and listening more difficult
Make it harder to assess potentially dangerous situations
Increase aggression
Decrease motor function so that it may be difficult to use a condom or another barrier method correctly

Alcohol and Sex

Too much alcohol:
Numbs the nerve endings in both male and female genitalia
Decreases female lubrication and can lead to painful sex
Affects the rational processes of the brain
Can increase oneâ??s expectations for sexual experience, yet decrease desire, arousal and satisfaction
When people of average weight drink more than two beers, cocktails or glasses of wine in an hour, alcohol interferes with erection in men and impairs sexual responsiveness in women
Drink too much and all youâ??ll do in the prone position is pass out
In large amounts may compromise the effectiveness of low-dose oral contraceptives

Prolonged Drinking and Sex

Prolonged drinking of alcohol alters male sexual behavior. The liver is stimulated to produce a substance that steps up its destruction of the male sex hormone
Excessive prolonged alcohol intake results in withering or atrophy of the testicles, enlargement of breasts in the male, loss of male distribution of hair, and impotence
Many unwanted pregnancies occur when partners are too inebriated to use contraceptives responsibly

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