That's why women drink

Why you sometimes feel the need to drink alcohol varies from person to person. One sees it as relaxation, the other needs it to ease a great sadness and a third person drinks to grow more self-confidence. In this article you can read about the general drinking reasons for women.

Let's assume that what you're about to read doesn't apply to every woman. This is a general investigation. What we read on .'s website Jellinek is that women are more likely than men to drink in response to negative situations, such as unpleasant emotions, conflict with others, or physical discomfort. Women who have been treated for their alcohol problem in their lifetime say that they have been sexually abused or experienced sexual violence in their youth or later in life.

In addition, eating disorders often play a role in alcohol problems in women. Several studies show that many women with anorexia also have problems with alcohol. In bulimia, the percentage is even higher.

Women's drinking pattern

Women prefer not to be seen drinking by others. That's why women are more likely to drink secretly and alone. Shame is a reason not to drink in public and the taboo against drinking women also contributes to 'drinking alone'. The major disadvantage of secret drinking is that the alcohol problem in women manifests itself on average 4 to 8 years later than in men.

What is your reason for drinking alcohol?

It may well be that you do not recognize yourself in the profile outlined above. Fortunately! Yet you participate in IkPas. A smart move if you want to consciously look at your own drinking behaviour. It is therefore worth asking yourself: 'Why do I drink (sometimes more than usual) anyway?'