Chemsex: the name given to the rising phenomenon which refers to the use of drugs in a sexual context. Often referring to group sex that can last for days, the allure of chemsex has lead to many young men being trapped in a vicious circle of sex, addiction and dependence.
This powerful and potent film tells the stories of gay men whose lives have been affected by the crisis; from self-confessed 'slammers' to sexual health workers, from those who deny there's a problem to those who got out alive.
Offering unprecedented access, 'Chemsex' is a brave and unflinching journey into the dark underworld of modern, urban gay life.
★★★★ "Seriously sobering" - Tim Robey, The Telegraph
★★★★ "A tough watch, but a valuable one" - Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian
18
81 minutes
2015
Documentary
United Kingdom
English
None
Peccadillo Pictures