This week, we take another perspective on the journey to one of, if not the, biggest hurdles for men in chemsex recovery, intimate connection. The path to rediscovering genuine intimacy and connection can feel daunting, especially when substances have been your bridge to physical encounters fo...

Shame. The most often discussed and most misunderstood word within the recovery space.  I'll admit that I am still wading my way through all of the complex conceptual layers. One thing I do know: shame is at the core of any addictive pattern.  The more we can learn about our own shame, the more ...

  Relationships affected by Chemsex face unique challenges that test the very foundation of love, trust, and commitment. This episode study guide explores the complex dynamics between partners when one person struggles with methamphetamine use, drawing from real experiences of recovery and relat...

What was the one thing that kept me actively using Meth?  Without a doubt, it was Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO). The nuance that makes the Tina world different than other stubstances, is that we as gay men know that at ANYtime and ANYwhere there will be a chemsex parTy.  It is like a child who live...

I loved shoplifting.  Toward the end of meth use, stealing was the only high I enjoyed. The euphoria sweeping my body as the Target cart crossed the threshold was invigorating.  The adrenaline rush from getting out with a pile of goods tided me over until we could score.  And the only way to sco...