Party and play
Party and Play (Chemsex)[edit | edit source]
Party and Play (PnP), often referred to as chemsex or wired play, describes the use of drugs specifically to facilitate or intensify sexual activity.
Sociocultural Implications[edit | edit source]
From a sociological perspective, 'party and play' refers to a subculture of recreational drug users who partake in high-risk sexual behaviors under the influence of substances. Such behaviors are usually associated with certain sub-groups or communities[1].
Risk Behaviors[edit | edit source]
These high-risk behaviors can include unprotected sex and sexual encounters with multiple partners during a single session that could extend over several days. This significant increase in risky sexual behavior raises the potential for transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV[2].
Harm Reduction Approach[edit | edit source]
Given the risks associated with party and play behaviors, health educators and healthcare providers have initiated harm reduction strategies. These strategies aim to educate individuals about safer drug use and sexual practices, including the use of Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to reduce the risk of HIV infection[3].
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Chemsex behaviours among men who have sex with men: A systematic review of the literature". National Institutes of Health. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
- ↑ "Chemsex and the city: sexualised substance use in gay bisexual and other men who have sex with men attending sexual health clinics". National Institutes of Health. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
- ↑ "Party and Play in the Closet? Exploring Club Drug Use Among Sexual Minority Men in South Florida". National Institutes of Health. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
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