C R Y S T A L   A N D    S E X Lots of guys describe crystal as a quick, easy boost of energy and confidence. They find it easier to hook up and do whatever they want with whomever they want. Most get really, really horny and are driven by an overwhelming feeling of lust. While all this sounds great, there is a real, dangerous connection between speed, risky sex and HIV. If you like to PNP (Party and Play), ask yourself, is the high taking over your ability to be in control of your sexual self? HIV Negative Guys For most guys, it’s the loss of sexual inhibitions that gives crystal more sex appeal. But that doesn’t have to mean bare backing or not using condoms. Whether you’re screwing in the bedroom, the bathroom, or the back of the club, you can control your high. Just because your inhibitions are lost, doesn’t mean your ability to make rational decisions has to be. For HIV negative users, impaired judgment is the most common link between using crystal and getting HIV, among other STDs. HIV Positive Guys For HIV positive users, crystal speeds up rate of HIV replications which makes your medications less effective. Ultimately, this exhausts your immune system, puts you at risk for a host of health problems and makes it easier to spread the disease to others. Think about it. Is the best hook-up you’ve ever had really worth screwing up your meds, your health and somebody else’s life? If you think your crystal use may be putting you at risk for contracting or spreading sexual diseases or otherwise compromising your health, check out our section on Using Too Much? and click on our Tips for Taking Back Control. Here, you’ll find some simple steps that can keep you physically and mentally in control of your use and your life. back to top