Tag Archives: chemsex

Monday, March 23rd, 2026

Does Sexual Shame Drive Paired Substance/Sex Behaviors?

Dr. David Fawcett No shame is more powerful than sexual shame. Often, sexual shame is linked to unresolved early-life sexual trauma. People who experience sexual abuse, neglect, violence, verbal...
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Monday, January 5th, 2026

What Is Chemsex?

Dr. David Fawcett Chemsex is the paired use of drugs, particularly methamphetamine, with sexual behavior. The term chemsex was coined in the UK to refer to gay men who...
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Monday, July 28th, 2025

Sexualized Drug Use Can Hijack Sexual Desire, Part 2 of 2

Dr. David Fawcett In a previous post, we discussed the fact that people who pair drug use with sexual behavior typically discover, usually in relatively short order, that the...
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Monday, July 21st, 2025

Sexualized Drug Use Can Hijack Sexual Desire, Part 1 of 2

Dr. David Fawcett People who pair drug use with sexual behavior typically discover, usually in relatively short order, that the super-stimulating effects of this combination can hijack their sexual...
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Monday, January 6th, 2025

Basic Tools of Drug/Sex Recovery (Coping Mechanisms)

Dr. David Fawcett Unfortunately for sexualized drug users seeking recovery, triggers are unavoidable, especially because sex and drugs are so thoroughly baked into our consumer culture. In today’s world,...
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Monday, November 11th, 2024

Drug Use and Sex: Men

Dr. David Fawcett In men, alcohol is by far the most commonly consumed substance in conjunction with sexual behavior. This might be surprising based on how alcohol impacts sex....
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Monday, October 14th, 2024

Drug Use and Sex: Women

Dr. David Fawcett While there is a rich literature on sexualized drug use among men, notably men who have sex with men, there is far less research concerning women....
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Thursday, June 27th, 2024

Meth, Sex, and the Dynamic of Power

More than two and a half million people use methamphetamine every year. For some, meth is a quick way to get a boost of energy and focus. For others,...
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Monday, April 29th, 2024

Sexualized Drug Use: The Pairing of Addictive Behaviors

Dr. David Fawcett It is natural to wonder if one’s pairing of addictive substances and behaviors has become problematic. For example, my clients often ask whether having a glass...
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