Two complementary texts in a single volume: a play that confronts desire, loneliness, and consumption; and a practical and thorough guide to reduce risks in chemsex contexts.
Synopsis
El Gé, by Emma Demar, opens the doors of Paco’s home to accompany a night where sex, desire, and loneliness intertwine under the influence of drugs. Within the four walls of an apartment in Madrid — transformed into a dance floor, refuge, and battlefield — the protagonist seeks physical and emotional connection with other men while facing his own ghosts. The text does not judge: it shows and exposes, leaving the reader without the option to look away from the mirror it holds up.
De Chill: risk reduction guide
In the same volume, De Chill. A guide for risk and harm reduction in chemsex, by Iván Zaro (social worker, researcher, and activist in sexual health, HIV, and substance use), addresses with an accessible and evidence-based approach:
- Motivations and contexts of chemsex.
- The role of contact apps.
- Effects and risks of the most commonly used substances.
- Consent, shared responsibility, and boundaries.
- Practical recommendations to care for the body, mind, and relationships.
Far from romanticizing chemsex, this guide warns of its consequences and breaks the silence around a practice where stigma coexists with the need for clear and useful information.
Authors
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Emma Demar — Author of El Gé.
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Iván Zaro — Author of De Chill; social worker, researcher, and activist in sexual health, HIV, and substance use.
Content note: this book includes references to substance use, sexual practices, and experiences of vulnerability. Critical reading and, if necessary, professional support are recommended.
