Gay men's Chemsex survival stories [PDF]
Sexual Health, 2017 Background: Chemsex (the combined use of drugs and sexual experiences) by MSM is associated with the transmission of STIs and BBVs, but psychosocial factors associated with chemsex engagement and remission remain unidentified.
Smith, V., Tasker, Fiona
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Sexual motivations for engaging in chemsex behaviours
European Psychiatry, 2023 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. Sexual health issues
J. Curto Ramos +4 more
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The Changing Narratives of Death, Dying, and HIV in the United Kingdom [PDF]
, 2020 Death and infection were closely linked from the start of the HIV epidemic, until successful treatments became available. The initial impact of mostly young, gay men dying from HIV was powerful in shaping UK responses.
Catalan, J. +9 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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Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2021 Background: The prevalence of chemsex and sexualized substance use is increasing in several European countries, particularly among men who have sex with men. In this subgroup, illegal substance use is associated with increased sexual risk behavior, which
Cornelia Rosenberger +8 more
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Chemsex behaviours, sexual response and sexual health
European Psychiatry, 2023 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. Sexual health issues
J. Curto Ramos +4 more
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Lethal Lust: Suicidal Behavior and Chemsex—A Narrative Review of the Literature
Brain Sciences, 2023 Chemsex is described as the use of certain drugs—commonly methamphetamine, gamma-butyrolactone (GBL)/gammahydroxybutyrate (GHB), and mephedrone—before or during planned sexual activity primarily among men who have sex with men (MSM).
Martina Strasser +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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Low levels of chemsex among men who have sex with men, but high levels of risk among men who engage in chemsex: analysis of a cross-sectional online survey across four countries [PDF]
, 2018 Background: This paper establishes the prevalence of chemsex drug use among men who have sex with men (MSM), the extent to which these drugs are used in a sexual context, as well as their associated behaviours and circumstances of use. Methods: Data from
Bourne, Adam +3 more
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Harm Reduction Journal, 2023 Introduction The intention of chemsex-practicing gay and bisexual men and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) to reduce their drug use is an important factor for the utilization of harm reduction services.
Yu-Ru Hung +7 more
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