Chemsex also known as chemfun, party and play or PNP involves using one or more drugs to enhance sex; it can last for many hours at a time, and often with multiple sexual partners. Chemsex is a term used for people having sex while on drugs. Taking drugs for chemsex is different to drinking alcohol or taking drugs recreationally. Usually people do it to alter the physical sensations they have during sex increased pleasure and ability to have sex for longer , or to change their psychological experiences increasing their confidence or removing inhibitions.
They are sometimes taken on their own or together with alcohol or other drugs such as cocaine or ecstasy. The potency of drugs like GHB also affects your wider health and safety. Whatever the circumstances, and whatever drugs you may have taken prior to sexual activity, remember that sexual assault is never acceptable and is never your fault. Lethargy or crashing is also common after a drug session also known as a comedown , as well as psychological dependence or, with the overconsumption of substances, an overdose which can be fatal.
There are many specialist drugs and alcohol counselling services that you can get in touch with for non-judgemental support, advice and information about drugs and sex.
Exaequo offers profesionnal and peer to peer support. Contact info exaequo. Your healthcare provider will also be able to provide help if you are concerned about addiction or other effects that chemsex drugs are having on your physical or mental wellbeing.
Taking drugs to deliberately enhance sex is a different kind of recreational drug use, and has specific sexual health risks. The three main drugs used for chemsex are GHB, mephedrone and crystal meth.
