What Does Chemsex Mean?
Chemsex means "Sex While High on Drugs." It is particularly popular among gay and bisexual men. Common stimulants used include methamphetamine, MDMA, cocaine, GHB, and ketamine. In North America, chemsex is more commonly referred to as "party and play" (PNP).
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Chemsex is particularly popular among gay and bisexual men.
Summary of Key Points
We have summarized the key points in the table below:| Chemsex | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Sex While High on Drugs |
| Type: | Abbreviation |
| Guessability: |  2: Quite easy to guess |
| Typical Users: |  Adults |
An Academic Look at Chemsex
As it is formed by merging two words into one, chemsex is a portmanteau word. It is a combination of the words chem (i.e., "chemical") and sex. It can also be considered a neologism (i.e., a newly coined word or term which has emerged into everyday usage). Some neologisms are formally accepted into mainstream language (at which point, they cease to be neologisms), and some wither until they can longer be considered everyday terms. A neologism can be:
- A completely new word (e.g., oversharing).
- A new combination of existing words (e.g., digital detox).
- A new meaning for an existing word (e.g., sick).
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