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The Intersection of PnP and the Gay Community

PnP within the Gay Community

PnP is not exclusive to any single demographic, but it has become an alarming trend within the LGBTQ+ community, specifically among gay and bisexual men. Its prevalence in this group has many questioning why this is so.

The Diverse community, particularly same-sex attracted and bisexual men, often confront distinct societal stressors prefer stigma, discrimination, and social isolation, which can lead to higher rates of substance use as coping strategies. Some engage in PnP activities to facilitate sexual connections. The substances used in PnP can bring down inhibitions and improve sexual pleasure, offering a temporary break out from reality.

Moreover, the normalization of PnP within certain circles of the Queer community adds to its prevalence. When PnP becomes part of the social fabric, it’s challenging for individuals looking for acceptance and connection to resist.

The Role of Dating Apps and Online Platforms

In the digital age, dating apps and online platforms contain revolutionized the way we form relationships. However, these platforms have also inadvertently become a facilitator for the spread of PnP, especially w

The Freddie Guide to: Party and Play

Ever wondered what it means when someone on Grindr is "partying"? Or do you already party, but want to comprehend how to make it safer?

We're here to help! Welcome to Freddie's guide to substance use during sex. If you decide to party, we're here to help you reduce the risks.

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Note: Because of restrictions with our advertising platforms, we can’t be as explicit in this guide as we would like. That means we possess to use slang terms and euphemisms. 

Thankfully, there are community health organizations and harm reduction programs with detailed guides on how to make substance use safer. We’ll link to these throughout this guide. If you aren’t familiar with words that we use, you can click through to these other resources to learn more.

What is PnP?

Party and Play, or PnP, is when people use substances (“party”) before or during sex (“play”). In some places, like Quebec or Europe, it’s known as chemsex.

People use substances in PnP to heighten the experience and create you hornier. Parties usually unfold in groups at private venues (like in someone’s home), but they can sometimes happen in sex venues like ba

PnP: A Whole Fresh World of Sex and Drugs

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What is PnP (Party n Play)?

So you’re curious about PnP… I’m pleased you’re here, because it’s important to do some study first. PnP isn’t everyone’s scene, so decide if this is something you want to earn into and how you can get ready to do it more safely.

The small answer: it’s SEX WITH DRUGS!!!

—But anyone can say they’ve had sex while high, but that isn’t necessarily the same as PnP. The term PnP is usually used for a specific scene; typically used among gay or queer guys and most commonly paired with the drug called crystal meth. So PnP is really the intentional use of meth to have sex with someone, which is different than, say, going to a rave upper on molly and ending up in bed with someone.

Invitations to PnP

Not everyone follows these same rules but here are some common cues that someone might be looking to PnP:

  1. Looking to parTy. Any fun tonighT. leT’s get wild.

You might have seen something like this before. Why are all these T’s randomly capita

Injecting drugs

Sometimes people inject crystal meth and mephedrone. With this there is an increased risk of infections and viruses like HIV and HEP A&B. To minimise your risk never share needles.

Set Group Rules

Agree in advance, and while sober, what sex you want to have – and don’t want to have. Make sure everyone is in agreement about what is going to happen and respect others boundaries.

Safer Sex?

Be upfront about the type of sex you want to own – including if you want to use condoms. – and bring safer sex materials with you. Not using condoms can put you at exposure of STIs, and people on certain drugs may have rougher sex increasing the risk of bleeding and infection.

PrEP

PrEP is a drug which, when taken correctly, prevents you from contracting HIV. If you are going to contain unproteced sex with muliple partners and under the influence of drugs – PrEP could be beneficial in limiting your uncertainty of HIV infection.

Other substances?

You should avoid mixing drugs, with alcohol and any other drugs and never mix poppers with erectile drugs like Viagra – please check out our information on dosing for more advice o