Pleasure

Substances and consent

By Ángela Simón Sánchez1 min readUpdated October 21, 2026

Your consent may not be valid if you are very intoxicated. If you are not sure, stop.

Avoid mixing alcohol or drugs with medication, especially PrEP or PEP: there can be interactions or stronger side effects. If you are taking something, ask a professional.

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About this article

Written by

Ángela Simón Sánchez

Family physician and sex therapist · Seitō

Commissioned by LoveLust

Sources

NHS Devon Sexual Health. Alcohol and drug support
i-Base (2016). PrEP with poppers and MDMA

This information is educational and does not replace assessment by a medical professional. LoveLust is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any medical condition.

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