Abstract
Alcohol consumption and sexual behavior have long been associated. A common assumption is that drinking alcohol will facilitate a sexual encounter. Such beliefs perpetuate the stigmatization of women who are held to different standards than men in regards to both alcohol consumption and sexual behavior. There is empirical support that alcohol use may contribute to impaired sexual functioning, or sexual dysfunction. However, substance abuse and sexual function are areas in which women have historically received comparatively less attention then men. The purpose of this paper is to examine the current state of science as it relates to alcohol use and sexual function in women. Recommendations for future research will be forwarded.
