Women’s risk assessments and the gendering of online IPED cultures and communities

Sverkersson, Ellen; Andreasson, Jesper; Henning, April

doi:10.1080/09687637.2023.2252981

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“…In this context, men involved in PIED use are often perceived as adhering excessively to stereotypical notions of masculinity, emphasizing traits like muscularity, performance, dominance, and rationalized lifestyles. However, an issue that scholars have raised with the application of this framing of masculinity is that it can lead to an almost absolute and unquestioned understanding of power dynamics, particularly regarding men's dominance over women (Sverkersson et al, 2023). Such viewpoints contrast sharply with alternative forms of resistance discussed in critical studies on both men and masculinity (Latham et al, 2019) as well as women and gendered notions of PIED use (Fomiatti et al, 2023).…”

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Performance and Image Enhancing Drug Use Among Australian Women: The Role of Interpersonal Relationships in Facilitating Use

Piatkowski,

Whiteside,

Robertson

et al. 2024

Contemporary Drug Problems

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Background: Women comprise a minority of performance and image-enhancing drug (PIED) consumers, with use linked to undesirable side effects. Preliminary work suggests that many women have little knowledge of what substances they are using, with males close to them involved in their use. This study aimed to explore women's motivations for PIED use; to examine the negative health experiences related to use; and to understand how interpersonal relationships facilitate their use. Method: Women who had used PIEDs were invited to participate in an online survey ( N = 28) and/or interview ( N = 10). Open-text survey and interview data were analyzed using content and thematic analyses, respectively. Results: There were three key areas (motivations, health experience, role of third parties) within which 12 theme categories were developed from the survey data. There were three overarching themes developed from interviews that expanded on these data: socializing women's use, facilitating women's use, and PIEDs exacerbating existing issues. Conclusion: The findings substantiate the nuanced gender dynamics of women's PIED use, challenging stereotypes and revealing the complexity of their motivations and experiences. While women's reasons for PIED use may share some semblance with men's, there is a less comprehensive understanding of the physical and psychosocial impacts of these drugs. To empower women and destigmatize PIED use, interventions focusing on substance literacy and stigma management are crucial. Future research should explore these interventions’ effectiveness in promoting women's well-being and autonomy.

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