Sex, Drugs, and Harm Reduction

This week, Gabe and Chris dive into the complex topic of chemsex—the pairing of party drugs and sex—within queer and trans communities. Poet and performer Joss Barton shares how her gender journey began with an acid trip and how exploring pleasure through substances became part of her story. But it wasn’t until she began incorporating her experiences into her wild, hilarious performances that she started to break free from the stigma trans women often face around drug use and reassess her own relationship with it. That’s harm reduction, mama! In a raw and raunchy interview, Joss unpacks the highs and lows of getting high and horny, and how the U.S. government's escalating attacks on trans people are shaping her community’s use of chems. Then, a harm reduction expert joins the conversation to share tips for safer drug use and how to seek support when it’s time to cool it down.   Follow Sniffies' Cruising Confessions: cruisingconfessions.com   Try Sniffies: sniffies.com   Follow Sniffies on Social: Instagram: instagram.com/sniffiesapp X: x.com/sniffiesapp TikTik: tiktok.com/@sniffiesapp   Follow the hosts: Gabe Gonzalez: instagram.com/gaybonez Chris Patterson-Rosso: instagram.com/cprgivesyoulife   Guests featured in this episode:   Joss Barton: https://www.instagram.com/ganjacum_/   Grace   Resources: Never Use Alone ​​DanceSafe Lighthouse Learning Collective Drug Checking See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Sniffies’ Cruising Confessions is back for a second season — and this time, we’re going deeper. Season 2 brings a wider range of voices, stories, and perspectives on queer sex and cruising. Hosts Gabe and Chris are diving into trending topics, offering practical advice, and sitting down with a rotating cast of queer celebs and sexperts for conversations that are equal parts hilarious, heartfelt, and hot. This year, the show moves beyond NYC to explore what cruising looks like in international cities and off the beaten path, highlighting the diversity of queer experiences. Along the way, they’re also tackling serious topics to help keep the Sniffies community safe — from harm reduction and chemsex education to the latest in PrEP and protection, plus tips for cruising smart in a shifting political landscape. And for the first time ever, the podcast opens the floor to you. Listeners can now call in and share their wildest cruising stories, which Gabe and Chris will react to in a brand-new segment at the end of each episode. More stories. More sex. More confessions. Season 2 starts now — just push play.