2020
DOI: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2020.07.001
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Chemsex in Italy: Experiences of Men Who Have Sex with Men Consuming Illicit Drugs to Enhance and Prolong Their Sexual Activity

Abstract: Background Chemsex is a novel phenomenon referring to the consumption of illicit drugs to facilitate, enhance, and prolong the sexual experience in men who have sex with men (MSM). Aim The present study aims to investigate contexts, patterns of substance use, first chemsex experience, and harm reduction in a group of MSM practicing chemsex in Italy. Methods T… Show more

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“…Chemsex was defined as the intentional use of drugs (cannabis, cocaine, poppers, medication for erectile dysfunction, MDMA, GHB/GBL, methamphetamine, mephedrone, ketamine) for sex. A broad definition of substances used for sexual purposes was used as, according to the existing literature, substances such as cannabis, poppers, and cocaine have also been associated with the practice of chemsex [ 57 , 58 ]. Subsequently, the full content of papers was analyzed to extract the information from each one, which was then coded in an Excel sheet for subsequent analysis and discussion.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Chemsex was defined as the intentional use of drugs (cannabis, cocaine, poppers, medication for erectile dysfunction, MDMA, GHB/GBL, methamphetamine, mephedrone, ketamine) for sex. A broad definition of substances used for sexual purposes was used as, according to the existing literature, substances such as cannabis, poppers, and cocaine have also been associated with the practice of chemsex [ 57 , 58 ]. Subsequently, the full content of papers was analyzed to extract the information from each one, which was then coded in an Excel sheet for subsequent analysis and discussion.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The most approximate ones are the harm reduction guidelines for slamming during sex sessions [ 38 ]. Taking into account the interventions that have been suggested by the participants themselves can also be a good starting point [ 39 , 40 ]. However, these initiatives should take into account for the challenge posed by the likely existence of culture of “counterpublic health.” This culture has been found to be underpinned by forms of “sex-based sociality,” which gives primacy to the priorities and practices of gay and bisexual men, as a recent study in Australia has shown [ 41 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Conversely, Italian chemsexers declared to have consumed illicit drugs in order to intensify and prolong their sexual activity, keeping control on drug use. In that regard, the alleged "perceived control" could be considered among the criteria to discriminate between "problematic" vs. "recreational" chemsex behaviors and consequently associating quality of life impairment (70).…”
Section: Personality Traits In Chemsexers Using Apedsmentioning
confidence: 99%