Experiencias del uso de drogas en la actividad sexual, en adictos policonsumidores, en las ciudades de Guayaquil y Cuenca

Abstract

Background: Substance users stated that improved sexual performance influenced their decision to use. In the country, more studies are required to assess the national situation regarding drug use and sexual activity. Objective: To describe the experience of drug use in the sexual activity of poly-consumer addicts. Materials and methods: The study was qualitative, phenomenological and cross-sectional. The interview technique was applied to 12 participants aged 18 to 60 years and content analysis was performed, as well as category mapping using Taguette software. Results: The participants consumed alcohol (100%), marijuana (66.7%), cocaine (41.7%); tobacco (33.3%), hallucinogens (33.3%), ecstasy (25%), tranquilizers (25%). Almost all participants mentioned no satisfaction, loss of sexual desire and arousal, altered sexual response, loss of orgasmic sensation, altered resolution. Participants mentioned personal beliefs and disinhibition as the main motivational factors for consumption. Violence is more prevalent among women. Behavioral factors are present with substance use. Organic damage is not adequately addressed. Conclusions: Addicts present beliefs about their sexual performance; but when they remain abstinent, they reevaluate reality, in which they manifest loss of satisfaction, pleasure, orgasm sensation and quality of sexual intercourse.