Critical Thinking in Chemsex

I was so delighted to speak to @nurtureyourvagina about my Doctorate research topic, a topic very close to my heart; Chemsex. My research is in the area of intimacy and connection with regard to chemsex.

I'm a strong believer that to discuss chemsex we can't just isolate it to the pain and harm, but to the pleasure that these drugs and environment facilitate too. We need to look at chemsex through a multifaceted lens in order to provide wraparound, holistic, person-centred support. Far too often the narrative is of risk, harm, pathologisation, and vilification. What that does is only further marginalise an already marginalised group.

If we talk about harm reduction, we must also discuss pleasure pursuit. I am so grateful that Candice created a space to explore and understand all of these complex components to help bring the humanity of this experience to the forefront.