17. Moderate alcohol intake may help men battling with impotence
Impotence is characterized by the inability to achieve or maintain an erection. For men, this feels like an attack on their masculinity. Too much alcohol may result in a “no-show” for men who want to have sex. However, moderate alcohol intake may well be the answer.
It can ease some of the anxiety a man might feel about himself. When a man has an episode of impotence, it can humiliate him so much he feels worried about what will happen next time. The inability to perform can become psychological and anxiety-driven. An alcoholic drink may inhibit some of his anxiety.
Wine is again recommended as the beverage of choice. It is rich in antioxidants that stop harmful free radicals before they form in the body, or renders them harmless. When you consume too much alcohol, the liver can’t break down the waste. It remains in the blood and travels all over the body, including to the penis. This can potentially affect being able to get an erection.
A study done at the University of Western Australia concluded that men who drink wine in moderation are less likely to experience erectile dysfunction. In fact, they are 25-30% less likely to have this problem.