Chemsex: documentary 'shocking but important'

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Chemsex documentary

A new documentary about the rising phenomenon of risky, drug-fuelled sex binges in the gay community, Chemsex is released in UK cinemas today. It's a disturbing yet valuable investigation of an important issue, say critics.

'Chemsex' means the use of drugs during sexual activity and most often refers to gay group sex that can last for days. The increasingly common phenomenon, aided by apps like Grindr, has led to a rise in drug addiction and HIV among young and vulnerable men in the UK.

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