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Chemsex, sexualized drug use and emotional vulnerability among men who have sex with men (MSM): a one-month survey in a STI/HIV center [PDF]

BMC Public Health
Background Chemsex, characterized by the intentional use of specific drugs to enhance sexual experiences during group sessions, represents a challenge for the health of some sexually active communities, such as men who have sex with men (MSM).
Stella Capodieci, Mauro Zaccarelli, Christof Stingone, Eugenia Giuliani, Valentina Cafaro, Laura Gianserra, Maria Gabriella Donà, Alessandra Latini, Massimo Giuliani   +8 more
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Drugs Used in “Chemsex”/Sexualized Drug Behaviour—Overview of the Related Clinical Psychopharmacological Issues [PDF]

Brain Sciences
Background: “Chemsex” involves the intake of a range of drugs (e.g., synthetic cathinones, gamma-hydroxybutyric acid/gamma-butyrolactone (GHB/GBL), ketamine, methamphetamine, “poppers”, type V phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitors, MDMA/ecstasy, cocaine ...
Fabrizio Schifano, Stefania Bonaccorso, Davide Arillotta, Amira Guirguis, John Martin Corkery, Giuseppe Floresta, Gabriele Duccio Papanti Pelletier, Norbert Scherbaum, Nicolò Schifano   +8 more
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A contextual behavioral model of chemsex: structural equation modeling of psychological predictors of hypersexuality and drug use [PDF]

Frontiers in Psychology
Background and objectiveChemsex, defined as the intentional use of psychoactive substances in sexual contexts, is increasingly prevalent among gay and bisexual men and is associated with a range of mental, physical and social implications.
Rubén Rico, Francisco Montesinos
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Influence of Social Media on Sexualized Drug Use and Chemsex Among Chinese Men Who Have Sex With Men: Observational Prospective Cohort Study

Journal of Medical Internet Research, 2020
BackgroundSexualized drug use (SDU; the use of any psychoactive substance before or during sexual intercourse) is prevalent among men who have sex with men (MSM) and may aggravate the worsening HIV epidemic in this key population ...
Wang, Zixin, Yang, Xue, Mo, Phoenix K H, Fang, Yuan, Ip, Tsun Kwan Mary, Lau, Joseph T F   +5 more
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Polydrug use during chemsex: single and intersecting sexual effects of commonly used drugs [PDF]

Frontiers in Public Health
Chemsex refers to the intentional use of psychoactive substances to enhance, explore, or alter sexual experiences. The use of geolocation apps, and its link with physical, psychological, and social harms for the individual as well as society has been ...
Tom Platteau, Jochen Schrooten, Corinne Herrijgers, Chantal den Daas, Mireia Ventura, Carol Strong, John de Wit   +6 more
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Healthcare Access Among Individuals Who Practice Chemsex in Brazil: A Scoping Review Protocol [PDF]

Nursing Reports
Background: Chemsex, the intentional use of psychoactive substances to enhance sexual experiences, is an emerging public health issue in Brazil, associated with increased risks of sexually transmitted infections and complex psychosocial vulnerabilities ...
Isadora Silva de Carvalho, Lariane Angel Cepas, Álvaro Francisco Lopes de Sousa, Talita Morais Fernandes, Talia Gomes Luz, Jean Carlos Soares da Silva, Augusto da Silva Marques, Caíque Jordan Nunes Ribeiro, Shirley Veronica Melo Almeida Lima, Anderson Reis de Sousa, Carlos Arterio Sorgi, Ricardo Nakamura, Ana Paula Morais Fernandes   +12 more
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Suicidal behaviour and intravenous drug use in chemsex context [PDF]

European Psychiatry
Introduction Several studies have called atention to the mental health disorders associated with chemsex --the intentional use of drugs before or during sexual intercourse GBMSM (gay, bisexual and men who have sex with men) population-.
J. Curto Ramos, A. Rodríguez Laguna, P. Barrio, L. Ibarguchi, A. García, I. Azqueta, H. Dolengevich Segal   +6 more
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Chemsex and sexual risk behavior among MSM on PrEP in Stockholm, Sweden [PDF]

Drug and Alcohol Dependence Reports
Background: 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, Westergren Victor, Luksha Yauheni, Anna Mia Ekström, Lindberg Daniel   +4 more
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Anxiety disorders and intravenous drug use in chemsex context [PDF]

European Psychiatry
Introduction Several studies have called atention to the mental health disorders associated with chemsex -the intentional use of drugs before or during sexual intercourse GBMSM (gay, bisexual and men who have sex with men) population-.
J. Curto Ramos, A. Rodríguez Laguna, P. Barrio, L. Ibarguchi, A. García, I. Azqueta, H. Dolengevich Segal   +6 more
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Depressive disorders and intravenous drug use in chemsex context [PDF]

European Psychiatry
Introduction Several studies have called atention to the mental health disorders associated with chemsex -the intentional use of drugs before or during sexual intercourse GBMSM (gay, bisexual and men who have sex with men) population-.
J. Curto Ramos, A. Rodríguez Laguna, P. Barrio, L. Ibarguchi, A. García, I. Azqueta, H. Dolengevich Segal   +6 more
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