Getty ImagesOnly a third of gay and bisexual men who engage in chemsex in Australia said they would feel comfortable discussing chemsex with their family doctor/general practioner, according to a study by Dr Daniel Demant and colleagues recently published in Addictive Behaviours Reports. Most men agreed they knew where to access relevant information on harm reduction and chemsex, but many participants were worried about being judged by health professionals.
Chemsex is the use of recreational drugs to facilitate sex. Chemsex can operate as a coping mechanism and enhance performance, confidence and sexual experiences. Substances used for chemsex vary depending on the country and accessibility, but include mephedrone, gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), gamma-butyrolactone (GBL), crystal methamphetamine, ketamine and cocaine.
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