Sharing solutions for a reasoned and evidence-based response: chemsex/party and play among gay and bisexual men
Adam Bourne A F , Jason Ong B C D and Mark Pakianathan E
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A Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health & Sexuality, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Vic. 3086, Australia.
B Faculty of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London WC1E 7HT, United Kingdom.
C Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Vic. 3004, Australia.
D Melbourne Sexual Health Centre, Melbourne, Carlton, Vic. 3052, Australia.
E Sexual Health South West London and St. Georges University Hospital Foundation Trust, Blackshaw Road, Tooting, London SW17 0QT, UK.
F Corresponding author. Email: a.bourne@latrobe.edu.au
Sexual Health 15(2) 99-101 https://doi.org/10.1071/SH18023
Submitted: 13 February 2018 Accepted: 7 March 2018 Published: 9 April 2018
Abstract
This Special Issue of Sexual Health examines research and healthcare practice relating to sexualised drug use among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM), colloquially known as ‘chemsex’ or ‘party and play’ (PnP). It draws together evidence relating to the epidemiology, sociology and psychology of chemsex, as well as the policy, community and clinical interventions that are required to ensure men have access to high-quality health care that meets their needs and reduces harm. Findings and discussions within the Issue emphasise the need to sensitively, non-judgementally and meaningfully engage with gay men about their engagement in chemsex in order to help improve their sexual health and wider wellbeing.
Additional keywords: drug use, gay men, men who have sex with men, risk behaviours, sexually transmissible infections.
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