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Risks
- Crystal Meth tends to lower inhibitions in most users leading to potentially risky behavior and increased chances of HIV and STD infection.
- Men on speed are less sensitive to pain and maybe inclined to engage in more aggressive sex for longer periods of time potentially causing condoms to break and increasing the chances of HIV and/or STD infection.
- Crystal dick makes it more likely that a man will take the role of "bottom" (receptive anal partner). The bottom is at higher risk for HIV, other viral infections, bacterial infections and tissue damage. That's why condoms are recommended for anal sex.
- Through prolonged sexual activity, tissues of the penis, anus and throat can get damaged. If damaged tissue is exposed to blood or semen, it's much easier for HIV or other harmful organisms to enter the body.
- Some men become dependent on crystal and can no longer have sex without it.
- In spite of having "hot sex" while using crystal, many men end up feeling socially isolated, disconnected, distrustful and empty.
- Meth allows the individual to engage in the type of sex he thinks he is suppose to have.
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Harm Reduction
The harsh chemicals in crystal and sleepless days on end can really do a number on your body and mind. Your body and brain need the proper amount of food, water, and sleep to minimize the damage caused by crystal - and to recover when the party's over. Eating, drinking, sleeping, and taking care of your teeth can make the crash a lot easier. Taking care of your body needs to become a regular part of getting high if you are to have a chance of minimizing the consequneces of crystal use and ensuring your health and safety until you are ready to quit.
Drink Water:
Your body needs water to handle the stress of crystal and being high. Without enough water, your crash will be harder than normal. When you're high, your kidneys need more water to process the crystal from your body. How much should you drink? At least 8 glasses a day and more when you're high! How much you drink is just as important as what you drink. Alcoholic beverages actually cause you to lose more fluid than you gain. Drinks with caffeine or lots of sugar may quench your thirst, but they don't hydrate your body. Water and sports drinks are best.
Eat:
Even if you're not hungry! Your body needs all the fuel it can get. Stock your fridge or your backpack BEFORE you get high. Your favorite foods will be more appealing, so keep plenty around. Eating small, frequent snacks may be easier than eating just one larger meal. If eating while high is difficult, then at least eat well before you get high. Be sure to eat when coming down, too. Even though you will probably crave it, resist the urge to binge on sugar! Foods like cookies, pastries, or candy bars can cause mood swings and increase drug cravings. They can also send your blood sugar levels on a rollercoaster ride! Instead, eat more protein. High-protein foods have more nutrients and will give you energy that lasts longer than a quick sugar boost. Stock up on pre-mixed protein rich drinks.
Sleep:
Do you see strange things, hear voices, or have paranoia when you're high? It could be from sleep deprivation. You may be able to avoid or lessen a lot of weird "tweak behavior" with just a few hours of sleep. A simple nap can help keep your mind more focused and your thinking clearer. Don't stay up longer than 2’Äì3 days. Know how much crystal is "too much". Take some ’Äúdown time’Äù during your high to relax and be quiet from constant activity. This may take some ’Äútraining’Äù until it becomes a habit. Sometimes short catnaps can take the rough edges off a high. Do you have a place to sleep when you need to? If your own home isn't an option, what about a friend's place? Don't mix downers with speed!!! Using heroin, sleeping pills, or tranquilizers to come down can cause serious’Äîeven fatal’Äî effects on your heart and blood pressure.
Also:
- Change position, increase the amount of lube you use, change condoms frequently.
- Set a timer and take breaks to give your body what it needs: rest, water, food, and medication.
- Set target limits for how long you want to binge, control this by the amount of ready cash you have available.
- Drugs, sex and strangers is a dangerous combination.
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