Sexual Violence and Chemsex among Substance-Using Sexual and Gender Minorities in Texas

DISCUSSION: Studies which more deeply explore the relationship between sexual and relationship violence and chemsex among sexual and gender minorities are needed. Particularly, the notion of consent needs further conceptualization in the context of drug use and sex parties.HIGHLIGHTS: Measures of recent substance use and sex party attendance were combined to create a proxy measure for chemsex, which is the use of substances to enhance sexual experiences.Substance-using sexual and gender minorities engaging in chemsex were at increased risk of sexual violence.In addition to engaging in chemsex, variables associated with an increased odds of sexual violence among sexual and gender minorities were younger age, having a non-monosexual sexual identity, and receiving a mental health diagnoses.Studies on sexual and gender minorities engaging in chemsex should be developed to further explore sexual exploitation.PMID:34550052 | DOI:10.1080/10826084.2021.1975743
Source: Substance Use and Misuse - Category: Addiction Authors: Source Type: research