Sex Advice with Suzi Godson: I gave up alcohol and now I’m shy in bed with my wife

Q: I’ve always been quite a big drinker and recently decided to quit alcohol for good because I just wasn’t enjoying it anymore. Since then I’ve felt really shy in bed, so I’m just not enjoying sex with my wife as much as I used to.

I’ve always been quite a big drinker and recently decided to quit alcohol for good because I just wasn’t enjoying it anymore. Since then I’ve felt really shy in bed, so I’m just not enjoying sex with my wife as much as I used to.

A: Drinking alcohol has obvious downsides, but many people who feel shy or anxious feel it has benefits.