Chemsex references used on popular MSM apps
‘PNP’ or P-N-P: Party-N-Play
‘BB’ or Raw: terms used by those who participate in bareback (unprotected anal intercourse) sex
‘V’: Viagra, often used by those selling/offering Viagra
Gina or ‘G’: Specifically refers to the depressants GBL (gamma butyrolactone) and GHB
(gamma hydroxybutyrate). As app moderators will occasionally delete profiles with this
text, app users have started to use images of Australian singer Gina G.
‘Tina’ or ‘T’: Specifically refers to crystal methamphetamine or crystal meth
‘HH’ or ‘HNH’: High and Horny, groups or individuals engaging in sex while high. Often online
to invite other individuals to play.
Chems, Ch3mz, Ch3m, Stuff, Favours, and Treats: Drug references which can
mean people are looking for, selling drugs or partying with drugs.
Rocket symbol: Someone who is currently high
Devil : Often used by guys who are currently high and ‘playing’ or looking to ‘play’
Images of cats, ‘M’, M3ow: Specifically refers to mephedrone more
commonly known as Meow. As app moderators will occasionally delete
profiles with these icons, app users have started to use images of the
character Cat woman from various Batman shows or films.
Money references, ‘ex-scort’, ‘s-cort’: Used by those selling sex or offering
to pay for sex. Those selling sex may also request ‘donations’ on their
profiles
(above is an example of an individual using various icons, symbols and text)