This blog is definitely not for the faint-hearted: if you're easily offended, please stop reading now! For those of you who would like to have a greater understanding of a new subculture which is rapidly emerging nationwide and internationally, and fuelling the transmission of STIs, HIV, hepatitis C, however The reason I'm telling these stories is that last week during my HIV clinic, three of my patients were diagnosed with acute viral hepatitis C. This is how it happened. Mr Orange is a year-old accountant, married with two children. He's HIV-positive and has been for some years - he's very well-controlled on his HIV medication with an undetectable viral load and a healthy immune system.

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In the gay scene the use of drugs during sex is a growing worldwide phenomenon. Here, the emergence of the practise of crystal meth and injecting drugs slamming is striking. Among professionals, sex under the influence of drugs by men who have sex with men MSM is known as 'chemsex'. Chemsex is often perceived as hotter and kinkier. During chemsex, multiple substances are often combined. Under the influence of uppers like cocaine, ecstasy, MDMA, speed or crystal meth boundaries are shifted, and orgasm is delayed, meaning that sex can last for a long time. In the Netherlands in particular, the use of crystal meth and injecting drug use among MSM is increasing steadily.
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It is always safest not to take unknown or illicit drugs at all. However, if you do decide to use chems, be informed on the risks involved and how to be as safe as possible. All are happy to give advice on safer injecting, and safer injecting packs. Find local drug services. Safer Injecting "Slamming" It is always safest not to take unknown or illicit drugs at all. Risks of injecting: Slamming, or injecting drugs, is the most dangerous way of taking them. The risk of overdose is increased, and deaths are more common. Sharing needles and even sharing injecting equipment such as syringes, filters and spoons can increase your risk of acquiring HIV and Hepatitis C. Tips for safer injecting: If you choose to inject, make sure you get clean needles and equipment and learn how to use these correctly.