6 Things you should know about poppers
Many people use poppers casually, others are addicted to them. Some don't have sex without having them, others prefer to use them outside the bedroom. Finally, the poppers! They are a staple within the gay community. Very used to relax the muscles and facilitate penetration, in addition to giving you a muc...
6 Things you should know about poppers
Many people use poppers casually, others are addicted to them. Some don't have sex without having them, others prefer to use them outside the bedroom. Finally, the poppers! They are a staple within the gay community. Very used to relax the muscles and facilitate penetration, in addition to giving you a much more intense orgasm!
If you've tried poppers or are curious to try them, here are 6 things you should definitely know about poppers.
Poppers is slang for a chemical class called nitrites.
So the word “poppers” is actually just slang for nitrites. There are different nitrites and this can vary greatly within different brands. It's good that you know because you probably know what you're putting in your body, right?
Poppers cause your body's smooth muscles to relax
This includes the sphincter muscles of the anus, which is why you relax right after inhaling.
Smooth muscles surround the body's blood vessels , so when they relax, it causes the blood vessels to dilate, which results in increased heart rate and blood flow throughout the body. That's what leads to the euphoric feeling you get after using them.
Poppers became mainstream during the gay disco years of the 70's
In the 70's and 80's, gay people used poppers in gay clubs to improve the music and get high. In the 1990s, poppers were used in the growing gay rave scene. Now, however, poppers have become popular, and some straight people also use them for recreational purposes (not for sex) at nightclubs or other occasions.
Using poppers and Viagra is very dangerous
Both Viagra and poppers cause a person's blood pressure to drop. The combination can result in fainting, stroke, or heart attack/death. Do not use poppers when you are taking any type of medication that may cause your heart rate to increase.
Only 3% of the population uses poppers
As far as drugs go, popper use is not that popular, although legal. The 3% makes sense, because the use of poppers is predominantly by gay men and that percentage reflects the percentage of gay men.
Negative Side Effects
Like any drug, there are some negative side effects to using poppers. The main short-term symptoms are dizziness, headache, or occasional fainting. Long-term side effects include eye damage or vision loss. Extremely high doses can potentially lead to death, where the blood is unable to carry oxygen to the body's cells.