Addicted to cocaine and gay sex
Similarities and the differences of stimulant Induced hypersexual behaviour’s in Homosexual and Heterosexual men.
Sunday 14th November 2021
Written by Mike Power- Addiction counsellor
There is a lot documentation about Chemsex for men who own sex with men but do we focus enough on the heterosexual Male counterparts that present with a sex-drug fusion?
In addiction treatment many of the heterosexual men that we see will not converse about their drug induced sexual behaviour's for be afraid of judgement from their fellow peers or their have internalized shame that is attached to their stimulant fuelled behaviours.
Has with men who have sex with men the two can become fused. Treating one without the other can lead to a future relapse if not addressed effectively. However, it is also important to acknowledge the similarities and differences between the two demographics while also recognizing there a grey area in between where a heterosexual man may have drug-induced homosexual erotic fantasies and behaviours. When you study the literature on Chemsex, it will use the term men who possess sex with men.
Men who have sex with men
Men who have sex with men (MSM) that determine as straight/heteros
How Cocaine Turned Me Bisexual
Zachary Zane has never shied away from discussing his own sexual exploits in (extremely) graphic detail, but it’s not just for the shock value. The Men’s Health sex advice columnist is on a mission to de-stigmatize sex for everyone, regardless of gender or sexual orientation, and he argues there’s one way to undertake that: to obtain loud and explicit.
As Zane writes in his new book, Boyslut: A Memoir and Manifesto, “We need to be able to talk about [sex] openly. Recently I’ve seen a de-emphasis on sex when discussing sexuality, especially bisexuality. I reflect we hope that this neutered develop of visibility makes us more palatable to a sex-negative, mainstream audience. But that doesn’t advantage anyone. Not talking about something that we all perform isn’t going to solve anything. We’ve attempted to sweep sex under the rug for centuries, and look where that’s gotten us.”
In his recently released memoir, Zane provides nuanced (and, at times, controversial) commentary on topics like sexual shame, porn “addiction,” bisexuality, an
Known as a ‘party drug’, people often abuse cocaine to improve or boost their sex life.
Because cocaine’s short-term effects incorporate increased confidence, energy, sex drive and a mighty sense of euphoria, this is no surprise.
People often believe the dangerous myth that cocaine increases the pleasures of sex. In contrast, cocaine brings with it a whole host of adverse side effects when used as a sex aid.
Sex and cocaine: the short-term effects
To comprehend why cocaine has such an ill effect on the sex drive, it’s vital to look at how cocaine affects sex.
In doing so, it’s easy to see how a person can mistake cocaine’s immediate effects as positive.
Cocaine’s immediate effects increase sexual pleasure by heightening neurotransmitterlevels in various body cells, which send pleasure signals.
Cocaine use also increases dopamine in the body, a common chemical signal that promotes any pleasure feelings.
As a stimulant, cocaine users experience several short-term side effects that increase sexual pleasure. These include:
- Longer lasting sex
- A meaning of euphoria
- A heightened awareness
- Increase in the quality of sexual pleasure
- Feelings
Mixing Cocaine and Viagra
Mixing Viagra (a trade name of the drug sildenafil) with cocaine is not uncommon – especially among clubbers, those experimenting sexually and gay men.
Viagra is often also mixed with other stimulant and ‘party’ drugs such as amphetamine and ecstasy in a combination known as ‘sextasy’.
Mixing Viagra, which is a prescription drug intended to assist with erectile dysfunction by increasing blood flow to the penis, with cocaine or other drugs increases the chance of dangerous side effects.
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Dangers of mixing viagra and cocaine
Mixing cocaine and viagra can lead to heart problems, stroke or a relentless and painful erection (lasting more than four hours) that can lead to long term damage.
Viagra should not be taken by mixed with nitrates – often included in medicines for chest pains and which may be mixed into cocaine by dealers. The combination of nitrates and Viagra can lead to a dangerous fall in blood pressure.
There have been reports the combination of drugs can initiate what is recognizable as ‘serotonin syndrome,’ a reaction of too much serotonin building up in the body, which can cause con
Chemsex – the Drugs and Sex Subculture in the Gay Community
Brian Paddick, the former deputy assistant commissioner of the Metropolitan police, have spoken out movingly about the dangers of the chemsex drug, GHB. Paddick’s ex-boyfriend, Michael, died of a GHB overdose at a chemsex party in 2013. Speaking out publicly for the first time about Michael’s tragic death, Paddick is calling for a government-funded publicity programme to raise education about chemsex drugs. But what help is there to stop for people who get addicted to chemsex?
What Is Chemsex?
Chemsex is the practice of taking drugs, often GHB, mephedrone and/or methamphetamine, for the specific purpose of facilitating sexual activity between gay men. The phrase chemsex also refers to the parties, often hosted by dealers of chemsex drugs, where men assemble up to take drugs and have sex.
Chemsex is distinct to sex that takes place after homosexual men have used recreational drugs coincidentally. Instead, chemsex is the intentional utilize of drugs to fuel, enhance or prolong sexual activity.
The drugs that are typically used for chemsex have a range of mood-altering effects, as good as significant risks to the user. They inclu