ReviewDer Nervenarzt2022
[Chemsex : A new challenge in addiction medicine and infectious diseases].
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15 citing papers in PubMed.
- Healthcare Access in Chemsex Contexts in Brazil: A Scoping Review and the VIP-Chemsex Model.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2026Review
- Development of a Line of Care for the Health of People Who Engage in Chemsex: Protocol for a Multimethod Study.JMIR research protocols · 2026Article
- From dust till dawn: patterns, motives, and risks of using smokable synthetic cathinones.Harm reduction journal · 2026Observational
- Is Sex an Underrated Risk for Relapse in Substance Use Disorders?Brain sciences · 2026Article
- Chemsex as a Diagnostic Challenge: Toward Recognition in ICD-12 and Integrated Treatment Approaches-A Narrative Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Associated with Sexual Practices, Psychoactive Substance Use and Sexually Transmitted Infections Among HIV PrEP Users.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Barriers to uptake of harm reduction techniques for GBMSM who use drugs in night-clubs and sex-on-premises venues in London and the Southeast: a mixed-methods, qualitative study.Harm reduction journal · 2025Article
- A Cross-Sectional Study of Spanish Grindr Users: Sociodemographic Characteristics, Sexual Health Trends, and Attitudes toward HIV Testing.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Patterns of Sexual Risk Behaviors and Sexuality-Related Risk Factors among Young Adults in Germany: Implications for Prevention and Therapy.Archives of sexual behavior · 2024Article
- "I Can't Get No Satisfaction"-Psychosocial Aspects and Awareness of Negative Impacts in Chemsex Users: Results from an Anonymous Online Survey.Brain sciences · 2024Article
- Stimulant Use Associated With Psychosocial Factors, HIV Risk, and Concurrent Hazardous Alcohol Use Among US Adults: Exploratory Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study.JMIR formative research · 2023Article
- Lethal Lust: Suicidal Behavior and Chemsex-A Narrative Review of the Literature.Brain sciences · 2023Review
- Study protocol: Hypersexual and hyposexual behavior among adults diagnosed with alcohol- and substance use disorders-Associations between traumatic experiences and problematic sexual behavior.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2023Article
- Hypersexual behaviour among young adults in Germany: characteristics and personality correlates.BMC psychiatry · 2022Article
- 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
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Abstract
backgroundRecently there has been an increase in reports of the phenomenon called chemsex, a subform of sexualized substance use. Chemsex is a neologism consisting of the two terms "chemicals" and "sex". It describes the use of methamphetamine, γ‑hydroxybutyrate/γ-butyrolactone (GHB/GBL), mephedrone and sometimes other substances in a sexual context, especially by men who have sex with men (MSM). Chemsex has been described as a significant risk factor for mental and physical diseases.
objectiveDue to the increasing importance of the phenomenon and the significantly increased number of publications on the subject, this article provides an overview of the current and relevant literature. The aim is to raise awareness on this topic among practitioners and researchers and thus to facilitate access to the help system for those affected.
methodA literature search was conducted in PubMed/Medline, Cochrane and Embase for the terms "chemsex", "sexualized drug use" and "slamming. A total of 22 articles were identified as being relevant.
resultsIn the published literature on chemsex the current focus lies on somatic comorbidities. There is a significantly increased risk of sexually transmitted diseases. Mental illnesses such as depression, substance-induced psychosis and addiction also appear to be a significant consequence of chemsex. An individualized and specialized treatment approach is not yet established. DISCUSSION: The complexity of chemsex with its psychiatric and somatic aspects does not yet appear to be sufficiently reflected by the current data situation; however, due to the mutual influence of these different comorbidities, this patient clientele appears to be particularly at risk in the absence of a specialized treatment option, which is why further research on this topic is needed.
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