Chemstories – a podcast about PnP/chemsex (English-language edition)
QollabChemstories 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 H... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 33 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessMental HealthSexuality | |||
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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 with HIV has evolved, with U=U (... more
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-50s after retiring, candidly ... more
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 religious upbringing led him to r... more
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 experiences of sexual abuse crea... more
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Apple Podcasts | #135 |  Canada/Health & Fitness/Sexuality |
Apple Podcasts | #101 |  Austria/Health & Fitness/Sexuality |
Apple Podcasts | #111 |  Sweden/Health & Fitness/Sexuality |
Apple Podcasts | #135 |  New Zealand/Health & Fitness/Sexuality |
Apple Podcasts | #183 |  Denmark/Health & Fitness/Sexuality |
Apple Podcasts | #218 |  Saudi Arabia/Health & Fitness/Sexuality |
Apple Podcasts | #233 |  Poland/Health & Fitness/Sexuality |
Apple Podcasts | #249 |  Switzerland/Health & Fitness/Sexuality |
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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Chemstories chronicles lived experiences around chemsex and PnP within LGBTQ+ communities, weaving personal narratives with discussions about HIV, PrEP, testing, stigma, harm reduction, and access to health and social services. Across episodes, conversations span intergenerational dynamics, recovery, consent, intimacy, and community organizing, with a strong emphasis on peer-led support, culturally competent care, and the role of personal storytelling in reducing stigma. Notable is the constellation of voices from Halifax, Montreal, and Toronto, including artists, activists, healthcare workers, and people with lived experience, who illuminate how desire, health, and identity intersect in everyday life. The show often centers on resilience, ... more
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1. The AfterMeth: Gay Men Recovering from Crystal Methamphetamine and Chemsex Addiction
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this podcast launched 7 months ago and published 33 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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1. Hugues Lefebvre-Morasse
2. Jean-Sébastien Rousseau
3. Gabriel Drolet-Meguyer
4. Jordan Bongor
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