Alcohol consumption and HIV/AIDS are both major public health concerns in India. Both of these have been found to be closely related in different parts of the world. Heavy drinking may lead to an increase in sexual risk behaviour. However, in India, we have very little information on the relationship between alcohol use and sexual health. The SAAHAS project aimed to explore the prevalence and patterns of alcohol use in Goa and the levels of sexual risk behaviours, sexual knowledge, attitudes and practices among adults in Goa. The project purported to specifically describe the associations between alcohol use and risky sexual behaviour.