Dear Davida,

Definitely not. Alcohol may make some people feel less inhibited about having sex, so some people think it might make sex — and orgasms — better. However, alcohol even in moderate amounts can actually create problems with arousal and orgasm. In boys and men, it can weaken erections. Alcohol also clouds people's judgment, which may make them more likely to be irresponsible and participate in riskier behaviors.

Hope this information helps!

Take care,

teenwire.com^® Editors

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