Party and play

"Chemsex" redirects here. For the film, see Chemsex (film).
Not to be confused with Chemex.
Methamphetamine is the drug most associated with party and play.

Party and play (PnP), also known as chemsex or wired play, refers to the practice of consuming drugs to enhance sexual activity. This sexual subculture involves recreational drug users engaging in high-risk sexual behaviors under the influence of drugs, often within specific sub-groups.[1] Activities may include unprotected sex with multiple partners during sessions over extended periods, sometimes lasting days. The drug of choice is typically methamphetamine, commonly referred to as crystal meth, tina, or T.[2] Other substances like mephedrone, GHB, GBL,[3][4] ketamine, and alkyl nitrites (known as poppers) are also used.[4][5] The term slamsex is used for injection drug users.[6]

Studies indicate that individuals participating in such activities have a higher likelihood of acquiring sexually transmitted infections, including HIV/AIDS, due to unprotected sex with numerous partners. Consequently, addressing this issue is considered a significant public health priority.[3]

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  2. ^ Brown, Ethan (April 29, 2002). "Crystal Ball". NYMag.com. Retrieved 2015-12-11.
  3. ^ a b McCall, Hannah; Adams, Naomi; Mason, David; Willis, Jamie (2015-11-03). "What is chemsex and why does it matter?". BMJ. 351: h5790. doi:10.1136/bmj.h5790. ISSN 1756-1833. PMID 26537832. S2CID 29923795.
  4. ^ a b Bourne A, Reid D, Hickson F, Torres Rueda S, Weatherburn P (2014). The Chemsex study: drug use in sexual settings among gay and bisexual men in Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham. London: Sigma Research, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. ISBN 978-1-906673-18-5. Retrieved 10 August 2024.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ "How gay culture bottled a formula that has broken down boundaries". The Independent. 2016-01-22. Archived from the original on 2022-05-25. Retrieved 2018-06-07.
  6. ^ "Gay 'chemsex' is fuelling urban HIV epidemics, AIDS experts warn". Reuters. 2019-09-12. Retrieved 2019-09-12.