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Sexual motivations for engaging in chemsex behaviours

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 July 2023

J. Curto Ramos ,
M. T. Heredia Soriano ,
I. Azqueta ,
I. De Ema Lopez  and
R. Molina Prado
J. Curto Ramos*
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology and Mental Health, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain, Hospital la Paz, Madrid
M. T. Heredia Soriano
Affiliation:
ONG APOYO POSITIVO, MALAGA
I. Azqueta
Affiliation:
ONG APOYO POSITIVO
I. De Ema Lopez
Affiliation:
CAD TETUÁN. Instituto Adicciones Madrid Salud
R. Molina Prado
Affiliation:
CAD ARGANZUELA. Instituto Adicciones Madrid Salud, Madrid, Spain
*
*Corresponding author.

Abstract

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Introduction

The intentional use of drugs before or during sexual intercourse (chemsex) is a phenomenon of special importance in the MSM (men who have sex with men) population due to its impact on mental, physical and sexual health. Sexual health issues related to chemsex practice have been described such as difficulties in achieving sober sex, erectile dysfunction or problems with sexual desire.Objectives: The objective of this study was to understand the sexual motivations for chemsex practice o a group participantes of a sexual health program for chemsex users in two Drug Substace Use Disorder Clinics in Madrid.

Methods

Qualitative research approach. We analyze an anonymous survey with chemsex users with open answer questions about the motivations for chemsex practice. Data analysis was based on thematic analysis of content.

Results

Different qualitative studies have examined the motivations for engaging in chemsex. The participants identified two main raisons: pleasure and losing inhibitions. We analyed the inhibitions described by participants: difficulties with arousal, ejaculation, social interaction in sexual context, difficulties in situations that require intimacy, sexual practices that make them feel guilt/shame (for example BDSM) problems with “erotic” self-esteem: rejection of non-normative bodies or towards non- normative gender expression perceived as undesirable.

Conclusions

Understanding the sexual motivations for engaging in chemsex seems necessary to develop and multidisciplinary approach. Mental health proffesionals should consider sexual counselling and sexual therapy for chemsex users in their treatment.

Disclosure of Interest

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European Psychiatry , Volume 66 , Special Issue S1: Abstracts of the 31st European Congress of Psychiatry , March 2023 , pp. S662 - S663
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