Tyler UdallArts+CultureNewsThe government is worried about weekend chemsex sessionsA report written by the British Medical Journal says that ‘it needs to become a public health priority’ShareLink copied ✔️November 4, 2015Arts+CultureNewsTextThomas Gorton Chemsex, the term to applied to for staying up for days having sex with multiple partners taking drugs, is causing great concern to the British government. Clinics are being set up to deal exclusively with the negative results of the chemsex lifestyle, a subculture predominantly populated by gay men. The drugs most commonly associated with chemsex sessions are GHB (liquid ecstasy), mephedrone and crystal meth, the heavy usage of which is concerning medical professionals who are seeing increasing cases of addiction, psychological withdrawal and mental health issues attributed to "losing days and not sleeping or eating for 72 hours". The LGBT drugs charity Antidote reports that 64 per cent of visitors in 2013-14 reported using "chemsex drugs", with three quarters reporting injecting drugs, causing alarm over HIV and Hepatitis C transmission. The report also says, "An increased number of sexual partners may also increase the risk of acquiring other sexually transmitted infections. Data from service users suggest an average of five sexual partners per session and that unprotected sex is the norm." Head here to read our full-length investigation into chemsex, chillouts and the way that meth is changing the way that gay men have sex. Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MOREWhy did Satan start to possess girls on screen in the 70s?Learn the art of photo storytelling and zine making at Dazed+LabsThis new short film embodies the spirit of Masquerades8 essential skate videos from the 90s and beyond with Glue SkateboardsThe unashamedly queer, feminist, and intersectional play you need to seeAccorParcels’ Jules Crommelin: ‘This isn’t just a tour, it’s life’ Paris artists are pissed off with this ‘gift’ from Jeff KoonsA Seat at the TableVinca Petersen: Future FantasySnarkitecture’s guide on how to collide art and architectureBanksy has unveiled a new anti-weapon artworkVincent Gallo: mad, bad, and dangerous to know