Alcohol and relationships articles

Concerned about someone’s drinking?

Concerned about someone’s drinking?

How to spot the signs, know what to say and what you can do to help.

 
Alcohol and your relationship

Does alcohol make you argue with your partner?

Why alcohol can encourage arguments and what steps you can take to prevent drunken rows from becoming a regular fixture.

 
Is alcohol affecting your sex life?

Is alcohol affecting your sex life?

Find out why too much alcohol can be a turn-off for you both.

 
Reducing how much you and your partner drink

Reduce the amount you and your partner drink

With just a little bit of team work you could both be drinking less and enjoying an even better relationship together.

 
Risky business: alcohol and one night stands

Risky business: alcohol and one night stands

How to play it safe between the sheets – and have a regret free morning after.

 
How does alcohol affect your relationship?

How does alcohol affect your relationship?

Real people talk about the impact of alcohol on their personal lives.

 
Alcohol, sex & relationships: your questions answered

Alcohol, sex & relationships: your questions answered

Our series of straight talking features on alcohol, sex and relationships provides information and advice to help you stay happy and healthy in the bedroom and beyond.

 
Sex, relationships and students

Sex, relationships and students

University means opportunities galore for sex and relationships, but add alcohol and things can get awkward.

 
 

Understanding unit guidelines

You should not regularly exceed…

The government advises that women should not regularly drink more than the daily unit guidelines of 2–3 units, or…

  • 3 × 25ml shots of whiskey
  • 1.3 × 175ml glasses of white wine
  • 1.3 pints of 4% lager

The government advises that men should not regularly drink more than the daily unit guidelines of 3–4 units, or…

  • 4 × 25ml shots of whiskey
  • 1.7 × 175ml glasses of white wine
  • 1.7 pints of 4% lager
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