Drugs

All drugs involve risks and side-effects. But there are special risks in combining drugs with sex that you should know.

Like with alcohol, using drugs and having sex can lead you to take risks that you wouldn't otherwise take, either because you are less sensitive to pain, or your inhibitions have been reduced, or because you are not able to take control of a situation. So, you are more likely to:

  • have sex that you did not consent to;
  • have unprotected sex and put yourself at risk of pregnancy or an STI;
  • have sex that hurts you;
  • not be able to remember the sex that you had.

Different drugs will have different effects on your body. If you are going to take drugs, you should make sure you understand what you're doing. You can find out more about drugs on the Frank website or call 0800 776600.


 

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