“It’s like the canary in the coal mine,” says Dr. Comite.

All of those diseases, as we mentioned above, are connected with sexual dysfunction.

One 2018 study in theArchives of Sexual Behaviorfound that women reported less vaginal lubrication after drinking alcohol.

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These manmade chemicals were previously known as PFCs.

Deli meat

Deli meatsare particularly damaging to good sex because of the sodium that preserves the meat.

“High blood pressure contributes to erectile dysfunction and lower libido.”

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Check this out to learn Happens to Your Body When You Eat Too Much Meat.

Even the pharmaceutical treatments for hypertension won’t help you get back in the sack.

Some drugs used to manage high blood pressure may worsen erectile dysfunction.

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“Don’t lose hope,” Dr. Comite says.

“Explore other pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical options to lower blood pressure that won’t affect sexual activity.

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