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‘My search for intimacy led me to chemsex, now I’m trying to regain control’

Simon was in his 30s when he first took part in chemsex and, now in his 40s, is “optimistic” about regaining control of his life. Content warning: This article explicitly discusses drug use, which is likely to make some readers feel uncomfortable and/or upset. WORDS BY SIMON I grew up in the north. It was a typical English northern town – not much going on. Moving to London was always my aspiration – I wanted to live the life. I was a young gay lad from a small town, I…

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No matter your thoughts about the ‘Senate twink’, he still deserves dignity

Ever since a Senate staffer was allegedly filmed having sex in the building, many social media users appear to have forgotten that we all deserve respect. WORDS BY GAY TIMES EDITORS If you’ve been on social media over the last few days, then you’ll know about the Senate staffer who has been accused of having sex in the hearing room. Discourse about the drama has seen those on the right use it as a way to mock the left, while others have launched a manhunt to find the unidentified top.…

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To end new HIV cases in the UK by 2030, these things still need to happen

As we get another year closer to 2030, this is what still needs to happen to reach the goal of ending new HIV cases in the UK. WORDS BY RICHARD ANGELL, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF TERRENCE HIGGINS TRUST HEADER IMAGE BY ANISA CLEAVER 2024 is a big one for me as I – unbelievably – turn 40 at the start of the year. But it’s an even bigger one for us at Terrence Higgins Trust with the clock ticking down at pace on the life-changing goal of ending new HIV cases in…

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‘I lost my brother to chemsex – I wish I’d known then what I know now’

One year since losing her brother to chemsex, Chloe Marshall writes about the importance of trying to help those struggling with it. Content warning: This story includes topics that could make some readers feel uncomfortable and/or upset. WORDS BY CHLOE MARSHALL SPECIAL THANKS TO CONTROLLING CHEMSEX Christmas can be a joyous time of year – spending time with family and friends, enjoying great food and having memorable nights out. As the song goes, it’s the most wonderful time of the year, right? However, for some people – myself included – the…

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