Q: Is it possible to become sexually aroused and/or have an orgasm while under the influence of alcohol? Male, Junior
A: Yes, it is possible. But keep in mind that most drugs, including alcohol, numb sexual feelings and depress sexual function unless used in very small amounts. Alcohol may loosen inhibitions or tensions to make intimacy more approachable, but at the same time may diminish physical awareness and make orgasm unlikely. Many a party-goer has been dismayed to find their performance less than usual after an evening of heavy drinking.

Q: After being in a relationship for some time, how can one keep the excitement in the relationship? Won't it get stale after awhile? Female, Senior
A: This is a typical question from couples that has been together for years. Anything that is routine, which happens over and over again in the same exact way, becomes boring or stale. Even sex. For many couples, sex becomes a routine that is performed at the end of the day, when you're both exhausted, just before falling asleep. How can you spice up the relationship? It's important to make things different: changing your positions, places, and times; adding little surprises; doing the things that used to turn you on which have now fallen to the side. It's important to find ways to vary your experiences - this means communicating and negotiating with your partner.

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