He slamsex or clapping This sexual practice is becoming increasingly popular on social media, especially among younger communities, and poses a serious public health concern.
This is a modality chemsexbehavior characterized by the use of recreational drugs to intensify sexual relations. This is usually associated with parties or meetings where both euphoria and prolongation of said relationship are sought.
In case slamsexthree elements are combined: the sexual context (group sex, relationships with casual partners without condoms, etc.), the use of psychostimulant drugs (usually methamphetamine or mephedrone) and the administration of these substances by injection.
When the drug is administered intravenously, participants experience a faster and more intense effect. And given the reinforcing effect, this increases the likelihood of repeated use, especially in leisure settings.
Pleasant buzz
Some studies show that clapping In fact, it can cause an intense euphoria or high, offering a pleasurable and stimulating experience from a sexual perspective. It can also lead to greater freedom in sexual behavior, creating connections with those who practice it, prolonging sexual sessions and increasing self-confidence.
It can be said that the route of administration of the drug is part of the experience and ultimately determines the erotic relationship, rather than being a means to an end. Addiction to this method of consumption is related to what is sought in one’s sexual life.
In fact, some studies have shown that interest in finding a possible sexual partner who practices clapping seems as important as your appearance, location, sexual role and erotic tastes. Intravenous consumption becomes an important (often irreplaceable) requirement when choosing partners.
Your own language
Nowadays, dating apps even offer their own slang to make it easier to find sexual encounters associated with this practice, from candy emoji (in relation to drugs) to certain words that appear in usernames, for example:
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Tall and Horny (HnH): Describes a state in which a person feels euphoria and sexual arousal, usually due to substance use.
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Tina (T): Colloquial term for methamphetamine, often used in context chemsex.
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Party and game (PnP): Refers to the practice of using drugs while socializing and engaging in sexual activities.
Reasons to practice slamsex
Here the question arises: what leads to such practice? Although there is no consensus, several studies have concluded that it may serve as an avoidance mechanism in the face of certain events, personal experiences, and psychopathological conditions such as depression, somatization, anxiety, traumatic events, etc.
Secondly, the effect of the drug administered intravenously gives clapping occupies a special place in the sequence of sexual intercourse and sometimes contributes to the disinhibition of the participants. This facilitates practices such as fisting (inserting a fist into another person’s vagina or rectum) are less painful and more pleasurable.
Additionally, there are those who emphasize the erotic nature of preparing materials, injecting, and watching others while they wait and experience the moment of euphoria. This ritual increases the desire to relive the experience.
Risky practice
As expected, slamsex It’s not without risks. In addition to the possibility of acute poisoning, we must add loss or lack of control over the risks associated with intravenous administration, such as transmission of HIV and hepatitis C virus.
Some authors also mention consent, since sexual disinhibition and loss of control can lead to the dissolution of individual boundaries.
In this sense, research shows that a certain percentage of participants engage in non-consensual sexual relations, especially in the case of excessive drug use. This absence can affect physical and mental health, although few people seek treatment and make complaints due to the stigma usually associated with this type of practice.
To try to mitigate the negative consequences slamsex It is essential to conduct epidemiological studies that cover infectious diseases, drug use and their impact on mental health, and to take an interdisciplinary approach.
Strategies such as information and education about the psychological consequences clap and emphasize the importance of preventive treatment, regular testing, vaccination or prophylaxis, among others, to avoid HIV infection.