Y J Evers, C J P A Hoebe, N H T M Dukers-Muijrers, C J G Kampman, S Kuizenga-Wessel, D Shilue, N C M Bakker, S M A A Schamp, H Van Buel, W C J P M Van Der Meijden, G A F S Van Liere
Drug use during sex ('chemsex') has been associated with sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and mental health harms. Little quantitative evidence exists on the health care needs of MSM practicing chemsex from a patient perspective. This study assessed self-perceived benefits and harms and the needs for professional counselling among MSM practicing chemsex. In 2018, 785 MSM were recruited at nine Dutch STI clinics and 511 (65%) completed the online questionnaire. Chemsex was defined as using cocaine, crystal meth, designer drugs, GHB/GBL, ketamine, speed and/or XTC/MDMA during sex <6 months...
June 2020: Preventive Medicine Reports