CHEMSEX.NL
Objective information about sex under the influence of drugs. For anyone looking to limit harm, use drugs in a controlled manner, quit or remain sober. Features info on drugs and sex, harm reduction tips, experiential accounts and support.
INFO
Factual information about chems and sex. Commonly used drugs, short and long-term effects, combinations, STIs, PrEP and consensual sex.
TIPS
Advice for greater control. Proper usage techniques, dealing with a hangover, dos and don’ts, and reducing use effectively.
QUITTING
Quitting or staying sober? All about craving, slips, relapse and a sex life without chems.
SUPPORT
Are you looking for help? Do you have any symptoms? Do you want to pause or quit using chems? Find a counsellor, support group or chat service.
“I used to have no self-love or
self-esteem whatsoever”
Lotus (44)
“Looking back, owning that phone number the harbinger of my decline. I started using much more often, but this was not yet at the expense of other things. But when my relationship ended, my use increased.
Under the influence, I couldn’t temporarily stop. Before the last high ended, the next pipe lay ready. I was increasingly using alone and I had days-long sex with anonymous contacts that I met through dating apps.”
FOR LOVED ONES
For those looking to better understand chemsex and how to support someone, this page offers objective information and tips for support.
FOR SOCIAL WORKERS
Do you work with clients who engage in chemsex? Do you want to learn more about chemsex and how best to help clients?
How can you be sure the sex is consensual?
Sometimes things happen that cross someone’s boundaries, either in the moment or afterwards. How do you recognise and deal with those situations?