Chemsex: What you need to know

Whether you're new to chemsex or looking for information you can trust, this section covers the essentials: from understanding what chemsex is and the drugs involved, to staying safer, recognising when it's becoming a problem, knowing your legal rights, protecting your mental wellbeing, and what to do in an emergency.

What is chemsex?

What is chemsex? Who has it? Where does it happen? And how can you do it more safely? Read more

What to do in an emergency | Chemsex

Find out what to do in an emergency to help keep you and others safer, and save lives Read more

A–Z of Chems | What you need to know about how drugs work

A breakdown of all the chemsex drugs, how they work, what they do and how to stay safer Read more

Chemsex and your mental wellbeing

Looking after your mental health and wellbeing while having chemsex Read more

Chemsex and the law

What are the laws surrounding chemsex? And what do you need to know to stay safer? Read more

Chemsex and apps | Staying safer online

Find out ways to use apps and sites more safely when having chemsex Read more

Chemsex slang | The terms you need to know

When people use apps and sites to arrange chemsex, they often use coded language, slang, or emojis. Read more

Chemsex and your sexual health

How to have safer sex while having chemsex Read more

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Supporting others | Chemsex

This section offers practical advice on having supportive conversations, understanding addiction and recovery, setting healthy boundaries, and finding help for both your loved one and yourself.
Consent | Chemsex

This section provides information on consent, recognising sexual assault and abuse, issues such as filming or sharing images without permission, and where to find support if something has happened to you or someone you know
Help, support and treatment | Chemsex

This section provides information on support services, treatment options, and practical guidance to help you access the care that's right for you, when you need it.
How to look after yourself | Chemsex

his section offers practical advice, safer drug use information, sexual health guides, and tips to help you stay safer, finding help when you need support, and make choices that best suit you.

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