"I Couldn't Just Say 'Can You Go Home Please'": Exploring UK Adults' Freedom to Negotiate Alcohol- and Drug-Involved Sexual Experiences.
Journal of sex research January 5, 2026 Lauren A Smith, Katerina Z Kolokotroni, Rhys Turner-Moore
There is limited research on how substance use impacts people's freedom to negotiate sexual activity with others, particularly in distinguishing between alcohol and drug use. This study addressed that gap by exploring how substance use can both extend and constrain sexual negotiation. A mixed-methods online survey of 354 UK adults aged 18-40 examined sexual consent across sober, alcohol-, and...