Chemsex: Venereological Consequences, Psychiatric and Somatic Complications, and Potential Intervention Strategies
Venereology March 27, 2026 Hasan Selcuk Ozkan, Stefania-Cristina Rogoveanu, Damla Isman-Haznedaroglu
Background/Objectives: Chemsex is defined as the intentional use of psychoactive substances to enhance or prolong sexual activity, predominantly observed among men who have sex with men. It has emerged as a notable behavioral and public health concern due to its association with high-risk sexual practices, psychiatric morbidity, and somatic complications. Despite increasing recognition, global...
DOI: 10.3390/venereology5010006 (opens in new tab)
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Sexually transmitted infections
Substance abuse
Human immunodeficiency virus
Chemsex
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