Women are more at risk from the harmful effect of alcohol than men. One of the reasons for this difference is the water content of the body. In men, between 55 and 65 percent of the body weight is made up of water. In women, between 45 and 55 percent is made up of water.
Alcohol is distributed through the body fluids, so in men, the alcohol is more diluted than it is in women. Drinking alcohol can make some people lively and chatty, others silent and miserable. But it is worth reemphasizing that alcohol is not a stimulant, despite what many people believe. It is a depressant, in the sense that it depresses certain brain functions.
That means, it affects your sense of judgement, self-control and coordination, so it will increase your chances of having an accident or taking unnecessary risks or act in a way you might not otherwise have done. For example, taking part in a high risk sexual activity.
Cutting down on alcohol intake or total abstenance is best advised.
