ArticlePsychology and sexuality2018
A comparison of self-reported sexual effects of alcohol, marijuana, and ecstasy in a sample of young adult nightlife attendees.
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15 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 35 citations in OpenAlex.
- Prevalence of Intoxicating Substance Use Before or During Sex Among Young Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Archives of sexual behavior · 2023Pooled it
- A systematic review of literature on substance use in nightlife settings utilizingDrug and alcohol dependence reports · 2025Review
- Substance Abuse and Sexual Functioning: An Overview of Mechanisms.Addiction & health · 2024Review
- Can research on entactogens contribute to a deeper understanding of human sexuality?Pharmacological reports : PR · 2023Review
- Prevalence and predictors of sex under the influence of psychoactive substances among young people in informal settlements in Kampala, Uganda.BMC public health · 2023Article
- Risky Sexual Practices, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Motivations, and Mental Health among Heterosexual Women and Men Who Practice Sexualized Drug Use in Spain.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Music as an Element of Tourism Innovation: Types of Nightlife Premises in Ibiza (Spain).Frontiers in psychology · 2022Article
- Sexual health literacy and preventive behaviors among middle-school students in a rural area during the COVID-19 situation: A mixed methods study.Health promotion perspectives · 2022Article
- Pre-exposure prophylaxis awareness, acceptability and potential stigma among medical and non-medical clinic staff in methadone treatment settings in northern New Jersey: The key role of non-medical staff in enhancing HIV prevention.Journal of substance abuse treatment · 2021Article
- Substance use in a sexual context: The association of sex-related substance use motives with substance choice and use behaviors.Journal of substance use · 2021Article
- Chemical sex (chemsex) in a population of French university students.Dialogues in clinical neuroscience · 2021Article
- Pharmacosex: Reimagining sex, drugs and enhancement.The International journal on drug policy · 2020Article
- A Survey Exploring the Relationship Between Cannabis Use Characteristics and Sexual Function in Men.Sexual medicine · 2020Article
- Non-Consensual Sexual Contact at Electronic Dance Music Parties.Archives of sexual behavior · 2020Article
- The Relationship between Marijuana Use Prior to Sex and Sexual Function in Women.Sexual medicine · 2019Article
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Abstract
Alcohol, marijuana, and ecstasy (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine [MDMA], 'Molly') are among the most prevalent substances used by young adults; however, few studies have focused on the specific sexual effects associated with use. Examining subjective sexual effects (e.g. increased libido) associated with use can inform prevention efforts. Data were analysed from 679 nightclub and dance festival attendees in New York City (ages 18-25) to examine and compare self-reported sexual effects associated with use of alcohol, marijuana, and ecstasy. Results suggest that compared to marijuana, alcohol and ecstasy were more strongly associated with heightened perceived sexual effects (i.e. perceived sexual attractiveness of self and others, sexual desire, length of intercourse, and sexual outgoingness). Increased body and sex organ sensitivity and increased sexual intensity were most commonly associated with ecstasy use. Sexual dysfunction was most common while using alcohol or ecstasy, especially among males, and females were more likely to report sexual dysfunction after using marijuana. Post-sex regret was most common with alcohol use. Alcohol, marijuana, and ecstasy each have different sexual effects; therefore, each is associated with different risks and benefits for users. Findings can inform prevention and harm reduction as young adults are prone to use these substances.
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