What is chemsex?
Chemsex is the process of using addictive drugs to enhance sex.
Although primarily associated with men who have sex with men, chemsex has become a catch-all term used anytime people use recreational drugs to become sexually adventurous.
What does chemsex mean?
Chemsex means intentional sex under illicit substance influence, used by gay and bisexual men to achieve the desired "feeling," before engaging in sexual behavior.
According to the British Medical Journal, those who use chemsex drugs sustain arousal for hours and feel instant rapport with different sexual partners.
What are chemsex drugs?
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What Are The Risks Of Chemsex?
Bacterial Infections
- Gonorrhoea
- Chlamydia
- Hepatitis
Anal injuries
- Piles
- Rectal prolapse
- Anal fissures
Negative Effects From Chemsex Drugs
- Impaired decision making
- Chaotic sexual encounters with no sexual boundaries
- Issues of sexual consent
- Cause suicidal tendencies
- Paranoia leading to psychosis
- Long-term mental health issues
- Police involvement and criminal prosecution
- Overdose and death
Ketamine in particular carries a high risk of psychosis during withdrawal - ketamine detox should always be medically supervised, accordingly.
Chemsex and HIV
The risk of HIV is high at chemsex parties because most of these parties are held by groups of people who are HIV positive or who do not know their HIV status.
Does chemsex represent a risk of addiction?
Yes. Any drug use has the risk of addiction, and is dangerous when it becomes an obsession and part of your social scene.
