Alcohol may lead to sexual aggression

Recently, researchers have been finding an increasing amount of evidence that shows many women develop sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) from abusive partners who refuse to practice safe sex. This suggests that more needs to be done to combat domestic abuse, especially among younger girls. A new study sheds some light on what might be causing some men to become violent in their relationships. 

The article published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Review found that men who are already prone to aggression tend to become violent and sexually aggressive when intoxicated. Researchers found that alcohol did seem to incite abrasive behavior, but mostly in men who had a history of violence. This suggests that men who have trouble controlling their temper should avoid consuming too much alcohol.

"As a field, we need to develop better prevention and treatment programs," study authors conclude. "Having a more precise understanding of alcohol's role in sexual assault will aid in the development of more sophisticated and targeted interventions."