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Chemsex Forum Platform & Library
Join our 550+ members consisting of Chemsex responders, harm reductionists, researchers, medical staff, peer supporters, in our Chemsex Forum Platform
To join the platform, post an email to: main+subscribe@ChemSex.groups.io. follow directions from there
The library also holds all of the documents, research and information shared from our members and is moderated by our community manager
Chemsex Forum Activities
Aids Impact Sweden
2023
Ben Collins and Nia Dunbar (ReShape) presented a poster presentation at Aids Impact on the survey analysis report “Chemsex Today” written by Georges Azzi
Chemsex Today around the world – Survey analysis
2023
Chemsex has been a growing trend in many parts of the world over the past few decades, particularly in urban areas.
Despite its global reach and prevalence, there remains little information on chemsex.
This lack of knowledge is partly due to the stigma and taboo surrounding substance use and sex as in many cultures, substance use and sexual behaviour are highly stigmatized and criminalized, making it challenging to research chemsex.
Additionally, because of the diversity of cultures and languages around the world, it can be challenging to develop research instruments that are culturally sensitive and accessible to all individuals.
In response to this gap in knowledge, ReShape decided to conduct a study on chemsex to ensure that we have a global view of the phenomenon. The study aimed to provide a comprehensive and inclusive view of chemsex that considers the diversity of cultures and languages worldwide. The study was designed to be accessible to everyone, regardless of language or cultural background.
ReShape led workshop at HRI in Melbourne
2023
This workshop was a harmonised platform linking people working on Chemsex from different countries, regions, and backgrounds. It highlighted the strengths and learnings from existing projects. It encouraged solidarity, knowledge and experience sharing, and networking amongst participants for smarter integration in services addressing the needs and hopes of people engaging in and/or recovering from chemsex
Integrated Chemsex Support
Virtual 2022
Why do we need integrated Chemsex/High Fun/PnP support services?
Part of the Where’s the Hope? Dialogues for Solidarity Series – 2022-2023
Three online sessions – on 29 November, 6 December and 13 December 2022 at 15:00/3 pm GMT to identify chemsex support options and produce and promote a call for integrated chemsex support services appropriate for your region
The Integrated Chemsex Support Survey
Virtual 2022
This survey is about chemsex and chemsex support in your location
Still open*
BASHH Annual Conference
Sheffield 2022
Ben Collins & Nia Dunbar (ReShape) with Sjef Pelsser (Mainline) presenting at the BASHH annual conference
The British Association for Sexual Health & HIV celebrating 100 years 1922-2022
Chemsex Forum Platform
2022
We are so excited to announce that we have hired a community coordinator for the chemsex forum platform. Forum members will be sent details of new updates to the library soon. If you would like to join the platform, post an email to: main+subscribe@ChemSex.groups.io. follow directions from there
5th European Harm Reduction Conference
Prague 2021
ReShape, as the European Chemsex Forum’s secretariat hosted a panel on Chemsex Challenges: Slamming, Community Stigma and Human Rights
With Leon Knoops (Mainline, The Netherlands), Jasper Janssens (Free Clinic, Belgium) and Igor Medvid (HBLGBT, Ukraine)
3rd Asia Pacific Chemsex Symposiom
Virtual 2021, Ben Collins
“Damned if we Do; Damned if we Don’t”
Reflections from the European Chemsex Forum Initiative
Resources from Black Lives Matter and Lockdown
Comments on structural issues and chemsex
The Chemsex Forum EECA course
More info coming soon
Drugs & Alcohol Today
Scientific paper contribution on chemsex
The Chemsex Forum Postion Paper
A postition paper from organisers and particpants of the 2nd Chemsex Forum, Berlin – March 2018
This position paper responds to issues that were discussed during the Forum, in the formal participant feedback survey and subsequent discussions amongst several Forum participants. As much as possible, we have kept our colleagues’ comments intact. These are our own words…
“It is time to work together to find solutions to the chemsex crisis. We all have a duty to repair and an ethical responsibility to work towards change. We will provide our experience and passion, our knowledge, resources and cooperation. People impacted by and responding to chemsex need commitment, respect, funding and support.” particpant of the chemsex forum
The Chemsex Forum Paris 2019
More info coming soon
The Chemsex Forum Berlin 2018
More info coming soon
The Chemsex Forum London 2016
More info coming soon
To access much more global chemsex work, research and information held in our library please join the Chemsex Platform
To join the Forum: Post an email to: main+subscribe@ChemSex.groups.io. Follow directions from there
The Chemsex Forum Postion Paper
A postition paper from organisers and particpants of the 2nd Chemsex Forum, Berlin – March 2018
This position paper responds to issues that were discussed during the Forum, in the formal participant feedback survey and subsequent discussions amongst several Forum participants. As much as possible, we have kept our colleagues’ comments intact. These are our own words…
“It is time to work together to find solutions to the chemsex crisis. We all have a duty to repair and an ethical responsibility to work towards change. We will provide our experience and passion, our knowledge, resources and cooperation. People impacted by and responding to chemsex need commitment, respect, funding and support.” particpant of the chemsex forum
For any other information please email nd@reshapeorg.com