Chemsex-associated drug use amongst men and gender-diverse people having sex with men in the UK: Findings from an online community survey, 2024.

George Baldry; Giulia Habib Meriggi; Dolores Mullen; Helen Corkin; Amelia Andrews; Catherine M Lowndes; David Reid; Catherine H Mercer; John Saunders; Hamish Mohammed; Dana Ogaz

doi:10.1177/09564624261448075

April 28, 2026

Chemsex-associated drug use amongst men and gender-diverse people having sex with men in the UK: Findings from an online community survey, 2024.

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This research aims to explore the prevalence of chemsex-associated drug use and its effects on wellbeing among men and gender-diverse individuals.
National community-based online survey conducted in 2024.
Participants reported drug use associated with chemsex and indicators of sexual risk and wellbeing.
Data collected focused on attendance at sexual health services (SHSs) for harm reduction support.
A minority of participants reported chemsex-associated drug use, linked to higher sexual risk (p<0.001).
Participants demonstrated poorer wellbeing indicators, emphasizing the need for targeted support.
Many individuals accessed SHSs, highlighting their importance in harm reduction referral pathways.

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Community-based survey highlights chemsex's impact on sexual risk and wellbeing in a diverse population.

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< 0.001).ConclusionWhile a minority of participants in this national, community-based sample reported chemsex-associated drug use, this group had higher sexual risk and poorer indicators of wellbeing. Many participants also attended SHSs, reinforcing the key supporting role of SHSs for referral pathways to harm reduction support for those experiencing problematic drug use.

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