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Chemsex, a Contemporary Challenge for Public Health
Mylene Bolmont1, Olivier Nawej Tshikung2, Laurence Toutous Trellu3
1Faculty of Psychology, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland; Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland; Geneva University Hospitals, Department of Internal Medicine, Geneva, Switzerland.
Abstract:
Chemsex, a specific form of sexualized drug use (SDU), has rapidly increased in the last decade. This phenomenon could result in a complex public health issue because of the heterogeneity amongst socio-psychological profiles of the practitioners, leading to the difficulty to target specific populations. Healthcare professionals need to be aware of this practice and its related risks to provide care adapted to the individual who consults. Here, we suggest that better knowledge of this field can help to improve prevention measures and provide information with a non-judgmental and respectful approach to those who practice chemsex. Bolmont M, Tshikung ON, Trellu LT. Chemsex, a Contemporary Challenge for Public Health. J Sex Med 2022;19:1210-1213.
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