What Do You Think That People Fear Most About Having Sex Sober?

Alcoholics fear having sex sober because it makes them more susceptible to negative sex-related feelings, including anxiety and insecurity.

Do You Think There Are Benefits to Sober Sex?

Yes, there are benefits to sober sex, including;

Allows you to knock out the psychological equation equating sex to your self-esteem
You get time to think before getting into it. This reduces the feelings of regrets and shame after the act.
Heightens your senses, allowing you to enjoy every second of your passionate romp

Ironically, I Feel Less Sexually Inhibited When I’m Sober Because I Am Better Able to Express My Boundaries, and That Makes Me Feel Safe. Is That Usually the Case?

Once you are booze-free, you get the true courage to communicate what you want and what makes you uncomfortable in bed. The story is different when you are struggling with alcohol. Because your courage stems from a bottle, you experience difficulty expressing your boundaries.

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Ieva Kubiliute

Psychologist and a Sex and Relationships Advisor at shopgiejo.com

Ieva Kubiliute is a psychologist and a sex and relationships advisor and a freelance writer. She's also a consultant to several health and wellness brands. While Ieva specialises in covering wellness topics ranging from fitness and nutrition, to mental wellbeing, sex and relationships and health conditions, she has written across a diverse range of lifestyle topics, including beauty and travel. Career highlights so far include: luxury spa-hopping in Spain and joining an £18k-a-year London gym. Someone’s got to do it! When she’s not typing away at her desk—or interviewing experts and case studies, Ieva winds down with yoga, a good movie and great skincare (affordable of course, there’s little she doesn’t know about budget beauty). Things that bring her endless joy: digital detoxes, oat milk lattes and long country walks (and sometimes jogs).

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