Drug-Free Cruising: What the 'Sober Sex' Trend Means for Gay Health

Gay venues across Asia-Pacific and Europe are hosting drug-free sex parties. What does this 'sober cruising' trend mean for sexual health and harm reduction? A new trend is reshaping gay sex parties across the region. More gay men are choosing sex without drugs. Some call it drug-free group sex or sober cruising . Event organisers ban crystal meth, GHB, and mephedrone at entry. The shift follows years of health warnings about chemsex risks. Health experts support this change but advise caution still. What is chemsex and why does it matter? Chemsex means using drugs during sex to increase pleasure or stamina. Crystal meth, mephedrone, and GHB/GBL are the most common drugs used. The practice…