Background: Sexualized drug use (SDU), also known as chemsex, refers to the use of
psychoactive substances for sexual purposes among men who have sex with men (MSM) …

Numerous studies have identified an association between the use of drugs in sexual
contexts (chemsex) and HIV among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men …

Since early May 2022, an outbreak due to Mpox virus (formerly called monkeypox) has
occurred in many countries around the world. On July 23, the World Health Organization …

Background Chemsex typically involves drugs such as GHB/GBL, crystal meth and
mephedrone, and is increasingly common among MSM. The behaviour has been found to …

Background Sexual minorities (SM) have specific substance use patterns and show
elevated rates of substance use and substance use disorders. We investigated the potential …

This article focuses on some of the social, cultural and psychological aspects of drug use in
sexualized settings in gay and bisexual men (referred to as “chemsex”). Using a narrative …

Objectives Use of illicit substances during sex (chemsex) may increase transmission of HIV
and other STIs. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is highly effective at preventing HIV …

Aims This study aimed to analyze the prevalence of sexualized drug use (SDU) and
determine its association with a comprehensive set of sociodemographic characteristics …

Sexualized drug use (SDU) has been identified as a health risk factor among gay, bisexual,
and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM). This study aimed to analyze the …

Sexualised drug use-usually referred to as chemsex-represents an established cultural
practice among gay men in contemporary societies, mostly associated with home settings in …