Poppers, apps, and pleasure: From set to setting among sexually diverse men in Mexico.
The International journal on drug policy June 1, 2026 Juan Carlos Mendoza-Pérez, Keith J Watts
Poppers (alkyl nitrites) are widely used among sexually diverse men to enhance sexual pleasure. However, research has historically been dominated by risk-centered frameworks such as associations with HIV or other STIs, overlooking user motivations related to hedonic reward, intimacy, and agency. This conceptual oversight is particularly evident in the Global South. This study explores the...