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Why does alcohol make us horny?

October 23rd 2006 01:27
When sober I’m a relatively reserved kind of girl. I’m not the touchy feely type. It’s not that I hate getting hugs and kisses or general physical contact. I just don’t need it, nor do I really think to initiate a random hug or kiss when in public. Some might consider me unaffectionate, I don’t think that is necessarily true. I just don’t feel the urge to go canoodling in public.

A few drinks under the belt and any claims of an unaffectionate character are most certainly thwarted. There is something about alcohol that triggers the amorous switch in me. Not that I think this is terribly unusual. It seems alcohol gets most men and women in the mood.


I can’t help but wonder what is it about alcohol that can cause such a shift in character. Why do we get so hot and bothered after downing a few drinks?

It’s no secret that alcohol does wonders for lowering inhibitions and raising levels of self confidence. This can explain in part why we feel the urge to share some body heat. If there is someone that I find attractive under sober condition, then the lowered inhibitions and raised self confidence under drunk conditions will boast my chances of making a move.

I’ve noticed that it doesn’t necessarily work this way. Often times I’ll be drinking and without any visual stimuli I’ll develop this urge for a wild roll in the sack. It’s almost like an animalistic instinct. A few more drinks and I’m a woman on the prowl. No man is safe in my presence. Well that may be an exaggeration, I’ve managed to stick to a standard and haven’t just grabbed whoever is putting out. My point is that alcohol seems to bring out the amorous side of my personality.

I turn the discussion to the Orble community. Do any other men or women get the mating urge when under the influence? What do you think triggers it? A simple case of lowered inhibitions? Natural instinct? A hormonal interaction? Why are we more open to sex after downing a few pints?

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Comment by TonyK

October 23rd 2006 02:55
Well us males are also supposed to be horny, so cant see alcohol making any difference,lol. But yea personally alcohol doesnt make any difference to me in terms of wanting sex less or more, just loosens my inhibtions a little bit more I guess

Comment by spain01

October 23rd 2006 03:02
There is an old saying that says, "I would rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy.' In effect alcohol is like a frontal lobotomy in the sense that the inhibitory neurotransmitters like GABA are affected reducing inhibition on the hippocampus and mid-brain. Also affected are 5HT and dopamine. The three work in conjunction to over ride normal social restrictions.

Comment by Johanna

October 23rd 2006 04:05
Interesting question. I think we just lose our inhibitions and are more likely to act on something that might have scared us sober. That said though it doesn't have such a huge effect on me. I have seen what you described above many, many times in others though.

Comment by Homer Joyce

October 23rd 2006 04:11
Ruth,

Would you like to go out for a 'few drinks' ?

Homer ...


Comment by Ash

October 23rd 2006 05:59
Ruth,

I hear you ! I think everything about us is totally relaxed by that point so that which makes up uptight and stressy during our sober hours falls by the wayside and we are up for anything. It`s not only sexual, but I also feel the need to dance on tables, sing really loudly (and think I`m GREAT), talk to random people, dance like I belong in a Jessica Simpson music video etc - all things I normally wouldn`t do.
They don`t call it Dutch courage for nothing!

Ash

Comment by Bryn

October 23rd 2006 07:08
Shaken, stirred, muddled, aroused.
Bubbly swears by its name.
C'mon, put the tequila goggles on.
I know a drinking game.
Sex ain't neat, it's always on the rocks.
Ouch. Eeek. Demon drink.
Somebody flicked the switch.
11, 12, 13 missed calls ...
"Cunt wait 4 ur booty call, big boy".
Huh?! Wha?! Oh no!
Mouth like sandpaper. Head like a hole.
Hair of the dog that humped me.

Comment by Stanley

October 23rd 2006 07:58
not so much as an answer to the question posed but more of a quote from one of the great minds of our time, homer simpson: "to alcohol! the cause of and solution to all of life's problems!"

Comment by Luke

October 23rd 2006 10:16
yeah I don't think it makes people horny, I think it just loosens their collars and lets their guards down.

Comment by Anonymous

October 23rd 2006 12:50
I hate it when people try it on me while drunk. I don't drink myself but the other person won't remember the next day, and it enrages me when you talk about as a joke and they go 'oh I don't remember a thing cos I was drunk'. And that really annoys me because I make an effort and it's a distant memory! So my rule is either both of you are sober or drunk or no nookie!!!

Comment by KylieW

October 24th 2006 01:27
I'm very definitely guilty of of getting amorous under the influence. And I'm most definitely not usually touchy feelly. But I think that is actually the purpose of alcohol. It was explained once on an episode of Seinfeld, when Jerry made the comment that less than 5% of the population was actually suited to one another. When Elaine asked how the everyone else got together, Jerry's reply was "alcohol". I think he might have had a point.

Comment by Cibbuano

October 24th 2006 01:42
I'm unbelievably less charming when I'm drunk, so it'd be a small miracle for me to sate my lust when inebriated...

Comment by Ruth

October 24th 2006 11:08
Haha Homer, you oppertunist.

Comment by Ruth

October 24th 2006 11:12
A lot of comments have brought up an interesting perspective - alcohol doesn't make you horny, it just makes you more relaxed about expressing the desire. I suppose that could be true. I'll have to wait to my next solid drinking session to make some sort of call. I think I do think about sex a lot more when I'm drunk as opposed to sober.

Comment by Adrian

October 24th 2006 13:05
Hope Jon has plenty of drinks available on Saturday.

Will make for interesting blogging afterwards.

Comment by Adrienne

October 24th 2006 18:46
Alcohol gets rid of inhibitions? You probably have the same thoughts (but more shyness!) when sober.

Comment by Ruth

October 25th 2006 01:48
I think you've got a point Adrienne. Alcohol definately brings out the inner character in everyone.

Comment by the bitch is back

October 29th 2006 12:22
I don't have the answer, but I want to know, dammit! Give me the right amount of drinks on a saturday night and all of a sudden I'm as toey as a roman sandal.

In fact, I'm thinking of employing a seedy-shag boyfriend specifically for friday and saturday nights. I don't want to have to see him in between, but it could avoid a whole lot of awkward weekend situations.

Comment by Taylor

May 15th 2007 11:03
Haha, for me, I totally believe in the "Sex, drugs and rock n roll" thing...When i'm listening to good music I wanna drink, when I drink, I wanna get down and dirty, and when I have sex I want music and even more alcohol...Hahaha
But I'm horny all the time anyway

Comment by D. Armenta

September 27th 2007 15:07
Spain01 nailed it.

You'd be amazed at how many things we ingest have a direct affect on our behavior due to hormonal reactions...

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