The complex social, cultural and psychological drivers of the ‘chemsex’ experiences of men who have sex with men: a systematic review and conceptual thematic synthesis of qualitative studies [PDF]
Frontiers in Public HealthIntroductionChemsex’ is the sexualised use of drugs among men who have sex with men (MSM). Past systematic reviews have primarily focussed on quantitative research exploring the key characteristics and health consequences of chemsex.
Edward Mundy +6 more
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Sexual counselling and sexual therapy in chemsex users in an NGO in spain [PDF]
European Psychiatry, 2021 Introduction The intentional use of drugs before or during sexual intercourse (chemsex) is a phenomenon of special importance in the MSM (men who have sex with men) population due to its impact on mental, physical and sexual health.
J. Curto Ramos +4 more
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The role of attachment in sexualised polydrug use among LGBT+ male Chemsex users and the impact on Neuropsychology: Clinical implications for the use of Mentalisation Based Therapy (MBT) [PDF]
Journal of Sexual Health Psychology, 2022 LGBT+ individuals still experience systemic, cultural, and personal discrimination in modern society, the impacts of which may impact not only on their mental wellbeing, but also their interpersonal functioning.
Christopher Cartner
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Revista del laboratorio iberoamericano para el estudio sociohistórico de las sexualidades, 2023 El chemsex se ha tratado con mucho sensacionalismo desde la opinión pública y, de manera muy sesgada en la academia. Este trabajo es una propuesta teórico‐metodológica posestructuralista de la cuestión, para desgranar el origen cultural de estos juicios
Iván Gallardo Esclapez
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Chemsex and sexual risk behavior among MSM on PrEP in Stockholm, Sweden [PDF]
Drug and Alcohol Dependence ReportsBackground: Chemsex, typically defined as the use of specific psychoactive substances to enhance sexual experiences, has been linked to increased sexual health risks among men who have sex with men (MSM).
Rost Elin +4 more
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Healthcare experiences and barriers for Men Who Have Sex with Men - MSM - who engage in chemsex
Emerging Trends in Drugs, Addictions, and Health, 2022 Background: Chemsex refers to the use of drugs (e.g. mephedrone, gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB)/gamma-butyrolactone (GBL), methamphetamine, and ketamine) before or during sexual activity.
M.M. Tangerli +5 more
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Integrative treatment approach to problematic sexualized drug use (Chemsex) of 3-methylmethcathinone: a case report [PDF]
Journal of Medical Case ReportsIntroduction The practice of chemsex refers to the use of drugs during sexual activities. Many articles describe chemsex practices and address the risks of sexually transmitted infections; however, few address the topic of addictive patterns of chemsex ...
Eugénie Khatcherian +3 more
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Implementation and formative evaluation of a peer-led chemsex intervention targeting sexualised crystal methamphetamine and GHB use: the M3THOD study [PDF]
Harm Reduction JournalBackground Gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) who use crystal methamphetamine and gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB) in sexual contexts (otherwise known as chemsex) report barriers to accessing health services.
Jack Freestone +11 more
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Prevalence of chemsex and associated factors among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men in Nepal: findings from an online national survey [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThe increase in the chemsex phenomenon among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) is alarming, as it is associated with risky sexual behaviors, including condomless sex and multiple sex partners.
Kiran Paudel +10 more
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An online study to understand chemsex in India [PDF]
Indian Journal of PsychiatryBackground: While chemsex has been studied in several parts of the world, it has been an under-studied area in India. Anecdotally, use of substances in the context of sexual encounters has been increasing in India, especially in the population of men ...
Varsha Sriperambudoori +2 more
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