Female Speaker: What are the risks associated with binge drinking? Gwendolyn Francavillo: Binge drinking is categorized as having five drinks for males and four drinks for females in one sitting. So, that could be going to one party or at home or with your friends. The effects of binge drinking can be loss of sleep, not being able to study, damage property, unwanted sexual behaviors, injures to yourself or others or accidents that could occur.