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Invitation to participate in a research study you’ll have the chance to win a £50 We cordially invite you to take part in an important research study focusing on the correlation between chemsex and mental health. As an individual who identifies as gay, bisexual, or other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) and engage in chemsex, your valuable insights …
Hi guys, I wanted to issue a warning to everyone in London about a serious situation regarding GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrate). Unfortunately, there is currently a shortage of GHB supply in London, which has led to some people mixing it with Benzoyl Peroxide to stretch its availability. This has resulted in a dangerous combination that can cause users to pass out …
This guide was researched, written and edited by Dr Benjamin Weil and Dr Will Nutland. The guide benefited from the advice and guidance of people from queer communities – including people who are already using DoxyPEP. What is DoxyPEP? This guide was researched, written and edited by Dr Benjamin Weil and Dr Will Nutland. The guide benefited from the advice …
What is PrEP? Tops, Bottoms, and PrEP: What You Need to Know about HIV Prevention It is crucial for everyone to take necessary precautions to protect themselves from HIV transmission. While certain individuals may have a higher risk based on lifestyle choices or other practices, it is important to dispel the misconception that the risk of HIV transmission is solely determined …
Crystal meth is a potent and highly addictive stimulant known as an amphetamine. It can be consumed through various methods such as snorting, smoking, injecting (also known as slamming), or administering it through the anus (referred to as booty bumping). In the context of chemsex, tina is another term used to describe crystal meth. When ingested, crystal meth triggers the …
One of the best resources we have, to keep ourselves and our friends safe in chemsex environments, is each other. Being skilled-up with harm reduction information and some First Aid skills – while remembering how vulnerable we can all be under the influence of chems – can improve our chances of avoiding accidents, overdoses and deaths. It can help keep …
Sexual compulsion, sex addiction, internet addiction, addiction to apps – these are all controversial terms. Some people argue they don’t exist. After all, you can’t get physically addicted to sex, internet porn or apps like you can with some drugs – can you? But all can be habit-forming and we can become psychologically dependent on them. How much is too …
The joy of gay sex THE JOY OF GAY SEX monogamous Whether you’re in a monogamous relationship, a threesome, a sauna, a sex club, or with your pants around your ankles behind a tree, a healthy sex life means a happy face – and I’m not talking a smiling emoji here. We all have desires and needs that for the most …
Visit DrugFucked (www.drugfucked.tht.org.uk) for the lowdown on drugs, alcohol, sex and HIV meds, plus advice if you want help. Alcohol: What’s the score? Alcohol is the oldest and most widely used drug in the UK. It’s a mood-changing drug and a depressant but in small doses, it acts as a stimulant. The effects of alcohol are stronger on an empty …
Dirtyboyz Gets the Lowdown from the Guys at Burrell Street Clinic in London The weekends are our busiest time in the Burrell Street clinic for PEP. Patients’ experiences are always remarkably similar. Often it’s too much drink or a drug-fuelled party, that led to sex that seemed out of character and some unexpected decision-making. In the light of day, these …