Alcohol and sex - Do you know the risks?

One of the most rapid affects of alcohol is on the  central nervous system, which controls a range of vital body functions including speech, muscles, sense organs and sweat glands. Alcohol also affects the outer layer of the brain  that is concerned with conscious thought. This is why people under the influence of alcohol often lose their inhibitions and dance on the tables.

Alcohol and Sex Quiz

Do you know your facts? Do you know what parts of the body alcohol affects or your recommended daily allowance? Take this quiz and see how many answers you get right!

"We were both a bit drunk - it just happened"

Alcohol can have a big affect on our behaviour. To find out more facts about alcohol and sex click here.

Also drinkaware.co.uk have produced a factsheet about alcohol and unprotected sex.

For more information check out:

External link: Young People's Drug and Alcohol Service- If you would like to talk to someone confidentially, either over the phone or face to face the Young People’s Drug and Alcohol Service are there to listen! They offer advice, information and 1:1 counselling to any young person in South Gloucestershire who is under 18. Call: 01454 868763 (or text 07900 663994) or Email:ypservice@southglos.gov.uk

External link: TheSite.org - your guide to the real world

External link: FRANK - Free confidential advice, information and help about drugs. Open 24 hours a day. They can refer you onto local drug services and send out free literature. Tel: 0800 776600

Drinkline: Confidential telephone help, info and advice on all aspects of alcohol use and abuse. Calls are free. Tel: 0800 9178282 (9am - 11pm, Monday to Friday)

External link: NACOA- National Association for Children of Alcoholics. Information, advice and support to children of alcoholics, or anyone else concerned for a friend or relative's drinking. Tel: 0800 358 3456