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Over middelengebruik en seksualiteit

Let’s talk about sex

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Dit artikel schetst in grote lijnen de relatie tussen seksueel gedrag en middelengebruik. Die relatie blijkt sterk: voor veel gebruikers spelen de verwachte seksuele effecten van een middel een belangrijke rol in hun gebruik van een bepaald middel. Seksueel riskant gedrag en ongewenste seksuele ervaringen hangen bovendien vaak samen met middelengebruik. Ook spelen verschillende gemeenschappelijke risicofactoren een rol bij riskant en ongewenst seksueel gedrag en middelengebruik. Gezien de aanzienlijke samenhang tussen riskante en problematische ervaringen op het gebied van seks en middelengebruik, ligt een samenhangende aanpak voor de hand. Vooral in het uitgaansleven, waar middelengebruik en seksuele risico’s vaak hand in hand gaan, zien de auteurs kansen voor een meer geïntegreerde benadering.

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Let’s talk about sex. Substance use and sexual behavio

Ninette van Hasselt and John de Wit

This article addresses the relationship between sexual behavior and substance use. This relationship appears to be strong, and for many users the sexual effects of a substance play a major role in their use. Substance use is also related to risky sexual behavior and unwanted sexual experiences. Common risk factors partly explain the association between substance use and sexual behavior. Considering the strength of this relationship, a combined approach of sexual health promotion and prevention of substance abuse would have substantial benefits. Especially in nightlife settings, where substance use and sexual risks go hand in hand, the authors see great potential for an integrated approach.

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Notes

  1. Seksueel geweld staat voor uiteenlopende vormen van seksueel getinte, ongewenste handelingen. Aanranding, verkrachting, incest en gedwongen prostitutie vallen eronder, maar ook subtiele vormen, zoals verbale seksuele chantage of intimidatie (Movisie, 2009).

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  2. University of New SouthWales, Sydney, Australia

    John de Wit

  3. sociale psychologie van gezondheid en seksualiteit, Universiteit Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands

    John de Wit

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