Can alcohol influence female libido?

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    Last Updated: May 16, 2025

    Alcohol can initially decrease inhibition and increase libido, but excessive or chronic consumption can result in sexual disorders, reduced libido, and less intense orgasms.

    Yes. Although a little alcohol might decrease one’s inhibitions and thus increase libido, too much alcohol acutely (drunkenness) or chronically (alcoholism) can lead to sexual disorders, loss of libido and less intense orgasms.