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“Bump and grind”: an exploratory study of Mephedrone users' perceptions of sexuality and sexual risk

“Bump and grind”: an exploratory study of Mephedrone users' perceptions of sexuality and sexual risk Purpose – This exploratory research aims to contribute to a greater understanding of the strategic roles and incidental or deliberate sex drug associations relating to an emerging club drug called Mephedrone. Design/methodology/approach – A qualitative phenomenological approach was utilized to analyze 22 in depth interviews in order to describe users' perceptions of this drug's impact on their sexual ideation and practises, while under the influence. Findings – The finds that disinhibition involving compulsive masturbation, homosexual fantasies in heterosexuals, propositioning of strangers, promiscuity, prolonged marathon drug‐sex encounters involving casual/multiple partners and unsafe sexual practices (UAS/UVS) were all common, with gender differences present in terms of perceived connectivity with partners. Originality/value – The research underscores the need for greater public health awareness and targeted drug‐sex interventions. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Drugs and Alcohol Today Emerald Publishing

“Bump and grind”: an exploratory study of Mephedrone users' perceptions of sexuality and sexual risk

Drugs and Alcohol Today , Volume 11 (2): 11 – Jun 17, 2011

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing
Copyright
Copyright © 2011 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
ISSN
1745-9265
DOI
10.1108/17459261111174046
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Abstract

Purpose – This exploratory research aims to contribute to a greater understanding of the strategic roles and incidental or deliberate sex drug associations relating to an emerging club drug called Mephedrone. Design/methodology/approach – A qualitative phenomenological approach was utilized to analyze 22 in depth interviews in order to describe users' perceptions of this drug's impact on their sexual ideation and practises, while under the influence. Findings – The finds that disinhibition involving compulsive masturbation, homosexual fantasies in heterosexuals, propositioning of strangers, promiscuity, prolonged marathon drug‐sex encounters involving casual/multiple partners and unsafe sexual practices (UAS/UVS) were all common, with gender differences present in terms of perceived connectivity with partners. Originality/value – The research underscores the need for greater public health awareness and targeted drug‐sex interventions.

Journal

Drugs and Alcohol TodayEmerald Publishing

Published: Jun 17, 2011

Keywords: Mephedrone; Substitute cathinones; Drugs; Sexual behaviour; Risk environments

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