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Chemstories – a podcast about PnP/chemsex (English-language edition)

Hosted by Qollab · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 33 episodes

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Chemstories is a podcast series created by gay, bisexual, queer men, as well as trans and non-binary people who wish to share their experiences related to chemsex*. For Chemstories , we worked for over a year with our editorial board made up of individuals with firsthand experience of chemsex. Three members even became hosts for group discussions in their respective cities—Toronto, Montreal, and Halifax—whom you will meet in the upcoming episodes. From the very beginning, it was essential that this podcast be truly by and for the community. But Chemstories is more than a podcast — it’s the result of a collaborative investigation into the lived realities of chemsex. Together, we set out to explore one central question: "Why is it important for people with lived experience of PnP/chemsex to tell their stories in their own words?" This question came directly from our editorial board. They saw it as

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Qollab hosts Chemstories – a podcast about PnP/chemsex (English-language edition), a health show with 33 episodes published.

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32. YHZ Maturity-Pt. 2 — I Know What I Am

May 22, 202629mEp. 32S3

In this second and last segment of the YHZ Maturity flight, Halifax host Andrew concludes his conversation with Harry and Hector, focusing on the intersection of aging, HIV, and chemsex. The guests discuss how living wit

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31. YHZ Maturity-Pt. 1 — Hey Harry & Hector

May 21, 202630mEp. 31S3

Halifax host Andrew introduces Harry and Hector, two older participants whose experiences challenge the typical narrative of youth and recklessness often associated with chemsex. Hector, who began using drugs in his mid-

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30. YHZ Resilience-Pt. 2 — Giving Grace

May 15, 202631mEp. 30S3

In this second chapter of the YHZ Resilience flight, Halifax host Andrew guides Steven and James through a raw discussion on the complex intersection of trauma, shame, and recovery. James opens up about how a strict reli

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29. YHZ Resilience-Pt. 1 — Hey Steven & James

May 15, 202633mEp. 29S3

Halifax host Andrew opens a challenging yet necessary conversation with guests Steven and James, focusing on the intersection of chemsex, consent, and sexual trauma. Steven, five years into recovery, shares how early exp

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28. YHZ Activism — Hey Andrew

May 8, 202627mEp. 28S3

In the inaugural episode of the YHZ Halifax flights, Investigator Olivier introduces local host Andrew, whose personal journey from daily chemsex use to becoming a key advocate in Nova Scotia shapes the conversation. He

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27. YHZ Prelude — Why It's Important, Halifax

May 8, 20268mEp. 27S3

In this prelude to the YHZ Halifax series, this episode centers on the central question of this podcast series: Why is it important for people with lived experience of PnP/chemsex to tell their own stories in their own w

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26. YUL Plurality-Pt. 3 — Unapologetically

May 1, 202626mEp. 26S2

Éric, Ally, and Michael address the lack of support and visibility for gender-diverse individuals in the chemsex scene. Éric emphasizes that amplifying these rare voices is essential to breaking isolation for those who f

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25. YUL Plurality-Pt. 2 — Gender Play

May 1, 202625mEp. 25S2

Éric, Ally, and Michael examine performative gender pressures. Éric used chemsex to escape hyper-masculinity while briefly embodying its "super version." Ally similarly built a masculine persona for acceptance but eventu

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24. YUL Plurality-Pt. 1 — Hey Ally & Michael

May 1, 202628mEp. 24S2

Montréal Host Éric introduces Ally and Michael to center gender-diverse voices in the chemsex conversation. Éric connects his drug use to his non-binary identity, discussing how gender dysphoria and a lack of affirming c

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23. YUL Heritage-Pt. 3 — I Rise, We Rise

Apr 24, 202629mEp. 23S2

Éric, Hugues, and Jean-Sébastien discuss the community response to chemsex. Jean-Sébastien critiques treating addiction as a personal failure, advocating for a collective, skilled approach instead. They highlight gaps in

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22. YUL Heritage-Pt. 2 — Party Politics

Apr 24, 202631mEp. 22S2

Éric, Hugues, and Jean-Sébastien explore the evolution of queer spaces—from clandestine origins to modern venues centered on sensuality or sobriety. They discuss a post-COVID shift toward more diverse ways to meet and co

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21. YUL Heritage-Pt. 1 — Hey Hugues & Jean-Sébastien

Apr 24, 202630mEp. 21S2

Montreal Host Éric introduces Hugues and Jean-Sébastien to discuss the intersections of queer history, community, sex and substance use. Hugues, a researcher of queer spaces, shares his experience in PnP culture viewed t

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20. YUL Creativity-Pt. 4 — Body-ody-ody!

Apr 17, 202630mEp. 20S2

Éric, Gabriel, and Mikiki explore the body’s role in addiction and recovery. Éric shares how traditional 12-step programs failed him until he embraced drug use as a somatic experience rather than just a mental one. This

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19. YUL Creativity-Pt. 3 — The Trauma Llama

Apr 17, 202633mEp. 19S2

Éric, Gabriel, and Mikiki explore the tension between suffering and pleasure in chemsex, challenging the narrative that addiction stems solely from pain. They reflect on how substance use initially served as an "antidote

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18. YUL Creativity-Pt. 2 — Hey Mikiki

Apr 17, 202629mEp. 18S2

Montreal host Éric introduces performance artist Mikiki, whose journey from "baby anarchist" to queer health activist informs their provocative work. Mikiki discusses video as an anti-market medium for activism and how c

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17. YUL Creativity-Pt. 1 — Hey Gabriel

Apr 17, 202629mEp. 17S2

Montreal host Éric introduces Gabriel, a fashion designer who transforms trauma into cathartic art. They discuss his graduate collection, "SØRRY MØM," which uses a flood metaphor to depict recovery from crystal meth. The

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16. YUL Solidarity-Pt.2 — Montreal PnP Community

Apr 10, 202630mEp. 16S2

Éric and Olivier discuss Montreal's unique party landscape, where "progressive" vibes and 24/7 bathhouses foster an openness to substance use. Éric critiques the city’s fragile support systems, highlighting a reliance on

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15. YUL Solidarity-Pt.1 — Hey Eric

Apr 10, 202631mEp. 15S2

Olivier introduces Éric, a playwright and community advocate prominent in Montreal’s chemsex scene. Éric explains how his play, “ Ces regards amoureux de garçons altérés ”, captures the raw intensity of a 72-hour sauna s

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14. YUL Prelude — Why It’s important, Montreal

Apr 10, 202619mEp. 14S2

The inaugural YUL Montreal episode centers on the central question of this podcast series: Why is it important for people with lived experience of PnP/chemsex to tell their own stories in their own words? Principal inves

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13. YYZ Integrity-Pt. 3 — From Stigma to G-mance

Feb 5, 202627mEp. 13S1

The group redefines stigma as active oppression that creates borders within the community. They discuss the vital necessity of friendships to combat isolation, highlighting the importance of a non-judgmental "voice of re

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