P-02-73 Chemsex in Italy: Peculiarities and Experiences of Men Who Have Sex With Men (MSM) Consuming Illicit Drugs to Enhance and Prolong Their Sexual Activity

Chemsex is a novel phenomenon referred to illicit drugs consumption to facilitate, enhance and prolong the sexual experience in Men who have Sex with Men (MSM). Since 2012, Chemsex quickly became identified in big cities and sex-on-premise venues giving rise to a transdisciplinary attention due to the related public health risks. The present study aims to investigate the contexts, the patterns of substance use and the first chemsex experience in a group of Italian MSM practicing chemsex.