“Tequila makes her clothes fall off” — the role of alcohol in Mormon sexuality

Joe Nichols’ song, Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off, is all good fun. But there’s really something to the idea, isn’t there?

I’ve known co-workers and friends who tend to lose clothing and inhibitions with a drink or two. For some, this leads to embarrassing moments. But for others, it’s an integral part of their sexuality.

Mormons are limited in this context. There is no socially acceptable Mormon setting for drinking. Some members may drink, but they do so outside of church settings (and often hidden from other church members).

To what extent does this limit Mormon sexuality? And, are these limits good or bad, in the end?

Practicing Mormons avoid the potential emotional (or other) fallout that others may face, following unwise, booze-fueled hook-ups. This is an upside. I’ve known some co-workers who regretted their very public hook ups.

On the other hand, Mormon ideas on sexuality are often rigid and repressed. Sometimes I have to wonder whether more Mormons couldn’t use a drink to loosen up.

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What role, if any, has alcohol played in your own sexuality? How do you negotiate the complicated potential interplay between alcohol, sex, and Mormonism? What good or bad have you found inside or outside of the traditional LDS approach?

And, what’s your favorite drink? Does tequila (or anything else) make your clothes fall off? Inquiring minds want to know.

Tis the Season