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Party and Participate 101

People hold been combining drugs and sex for almost as drawn-out as humanity has been around, but there are certain combinations and patterns of drug exploit that receive more attention and notoriety than others – enter ‘Party and Play’.

Better known as ‘PnP’ (or ‘chemsex’), Party and Perform refers to combining certain drugs (methamphetamine, GHB/GBL, and/or mephedrone, though the latter is mostly start in UK/EU) with sex.

While folks of other genders and sexualities might also use these drugs for sex, there’s a long subcultural history linked to gay dance events that makes PnP a queer phenomenon. It’s also been gaining more mainstream attention in the last decade, whether from academics and public health professionals puzzled about how to respond, or from journalists looking to capitalise on some of the growing panic.

While PnP isn’t as usual as you might think (international analyze suggests 5-7% of gay men participate in PnP, though it’s likely decrease in Aotearoa), you may still approach across it.

So, whether you’re a seasoned pro or this is your first time hearing of it, let’s dive into some ways to keep trustworthy if you opt to P

A global lens of Party n Play/ Chemsex: mental health and resilience for GBMSM, and cultural and clinically competencies for clinicians functional with GBMSM

 

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Gay Men's Sexual Health Alliance, Toronto, Canada

 

 

Publication date: 2023-04-27

 

 

Popul. Med. 2023;5(Supplement Supplement):A1296

 

ABSTRACT

Party n Play (PnP), also known as Chemsex, is a global phenomenon (Blanchard, 2019) of the sexualized use of recreational substances, injecting drug use, and other drugs by gay, bisexual, and men who contain sex with men (GBMSM). PnP is associated with increased condomless sex, team sex, transactional sex, STBBIs, stigma, and discrimination. PnP involves using various depressants and stimulants such as alcohol, cocaine, MDMA, crystal meth, ketamine, poppers, and Viagra. PnP is used by GBMSM to increase acceptance by peers, diminish inhibition, promote closeness, sustain sex, pleasure, and intimacies, and manage trauma. The persistence of health inequities persists for GBMSM who life intersecting forms of oppression, stigma, discrimination, and trauma. Healthcare providers and services are not eq

PnP: A Whole New World of Sex and Drugs

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What is PnP (Party n Play)?

So you’re curious about PnP… I’m glad you’re here, because it’s important to do some research first. PnP isn’t everyone’s scene, so choose if this is something you want to get into and how you can prepare to do it more safely.

The concise answer: it’s SEX WITH DRUGS!!!

—But anyone can say they’ve had sex while high, but that isn’t necessarily the same as PnP. The term PnP is usually used for a specific scene; typically used among same-sex attracted or queer guys and most commonly associated with the drug called crystal meth. So PnP is really the intentional leverage of meth to have sex with someone, which is other than, say, going to a rave high on molly and ending up in bed with someone.

Invitations to PnP

Not everyone follows these same rules but here are some common cues that someone might be looking to PnP:

  1. Looking to parTy. Any fun tonighT. leT’s fetch wild.

You might have seen something like this before. Why are all these T’s randomly capita

The Intersection of PnP and the LGBTQ+ Community

PnP within the Gay Community

PnP is not exclusive to any single demographic, but it has become an alarming trend within the Homosexual community, specifically among male lover and bisexual men. Its prevalence in this collective has many questioning why this is so.

The Gay community, particularly gay and bisexual men, often confront unique societal stressors enjoy stigma, discrimination, and social isolation, which can head to higher rates of substance use as coping strategies. Some engage in PnP activities to facilitate sexual connections. The substances used in PnP can lower inhibitions and augment sexual pleasure, offering a temporary escape from reality.

Moreover, the normalization of PnP within certain circles of the LGBTQ+ community adds to its prevalence. When PnP becomes part of the social fabric, it’s challenging for individuals pursuing acceptance and connection to resist.

The Role of Digital dating Apps and Online Platforms

In the digital age, digital dating apps and online platforms have revolutionized the way we form relationships. However, these platforms have also inadvertently become a facilitator for the spread of PnP, especially w