ecstasy | e | molly | mdma

Ecstasy and MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine) have been commonly used on the gay scene for many years. Even though many people still take the drug, its quality has decreased significantly in the past 20 years. Ecstasy is far less harmful than many other club drugs.

WHY WE DO IT

THE FEELINGs

THINK ABOUT

Even though ecstasy is more of a dance drug, some people also use it for sex. It tends to loosen your sexual inhibitions, sometimes increasing the likelihood of condomless sex. Ecstasy can also make it hard for users to get and sustain an erection.

Some users may experience paranoia and anxiety attacks when getting high, and depression and tiredness for a number of days when “coming down.” There have been cases where bad batches of ecstasy, usually made from impure ingredients, have caused serious problems.

MIXING E WITH OTHER DRUGS

People often mix ecstasy with other drugs and alcohol, often without any side effects. You should still be aware that dangers do exist when you combine too many powerful drugs, which can strain your heart and brain. If you combine ecstasy or MDMA with alcohol there is a chance of dehydration, so remember to drink other liquids than just alcoholic ones. Marijuana can mellow the rushes and help bring on the high effect of ecstasy. It can also help with the comedown. However, taking too many chemicals is strenuous to your body, so pace yourself, know your limits and don’t overdo it.

Safer use

If you are going to take ecstasy or MDMA, try to avoid taking it with alcohol or other uppers like cocaine, as that will add extra strain on your heart and brain. Drinking alcohol while on E can leave you dehydrated. You should drink non-alcoholic beverages including fruit juices or sports drinks during regular intervals in order to avoid overheating or dehydrating, especially if you are dancing for a long time.

Not all ecstasy pills contain MDMA and some may contain other substances; this means that you cannot be entirely sure how your body will react, so pace yourself. Sometimes the high doesn’t hit you until 30 to 60 minutes after you’ve popped the pill, so wait a bit before taking another one.