The glamorisation of chemsex isn’t just about the drugs—it’s about the whole ritual that surrounds it. Over time, this ritual can start to feel almost sacred, seductive, or even luxurious. It’s not just something you do; it becomes something you prepare for—something you curate.
The Environment
Certain places can become part of the ritual. It might be a particular hotel, a specific room, or even just a familiar corner in someone’s flat. These spaces take on meaning—they become part of the experience.
The Look
Clothing plays a huge role. Jockstraps, harnesses, vests, socks, or so-called “sexy” underwear—yes, even the cringey stuff—can all become part of the chemsex aesthetic. It’s performative. It sets the mood, the vibe.
The Tools
Drug paraphernalia takes many forms: vaporiser glass bongs, e-cig liquids used to tweak the flavour, blow torches, custom wash bags to keep everything “tidy.” There’s often an almost obsessive attention to detail—every item has its place and purpose.
The Equipment
Sex toys, BDSM furniture, whips, chains—whatever turns you on or elevates the high. These elements are part of the ritual, part of the story you tell yourself about what this experience is supposed to be.
The Soundtrack
Some people have playlists specifically for chemsex. The music becomes a trigger, a cue that you’re entering that space again. That headspace. That high.
The Routine
Then there’s the routine: laying out the drugs, deciding on the order, mentally and physically preparing for what’s to come. Some people isolate, others connect. Everyone has their own process to make the experience feel “complete.”
And finally, there’s the language. Calling it “G and T” instead of “GHB and Tina” sounds more polished, more social—like it’s no big deal. It distances you from the harsh reality, softens it. But let’s not kid ourselves. It’s still crystal meth. It’s still GHB. It’s still risky.
I’ve experienced the glamorisation of chemsex firsthand. I know it’s real. It can be seductive. It can be dangerous. It can be both.
What about you—have you experienced the glamorisation of chemsex?
