Chem sex has been in the headlines recently, but how many of us know what really goes on? Artist and writer Sally Wyatt talks to an ex-chem sex regular.
“Gay and bi men are being killed by seduction, and sex sites are letting this happen” he said, taking a sip of his skinny latte.
I look at Paul, a social worker in his 30s, who looks like a model from the autumn/winter Gap catalogue. I wonder if I have heard him correctly.
“How do you mean? “ I say.
“Sites like Grindr. People on there. They practically advertise chem sessions.”
“Sorry what’s a chem session?” I ask.
Paul gives me an astonished look.
“You know, where everyone comes, gets high on meth and has lots of sex.”
At this point, I have to confess I’m out of my depth, as I am a complete failure when it… Continue reading