Beyond the High: Evolving Harm Reduction Strategies for Chemsex in Black Queer Communities

What if harm reduction wasn’t just about safety, but also about pleasure, freedom, and joy? This workshop reimagines harm reduction as a tool for empowerment, offering culturally responsive strategies for substance use and sexual health that center Black queer experiences. Attendees will explore practical, judgment-free strategies for navigating chemsex safely—ones that honor desire, connection, and well-being. Participants will also discover community-driven solutions that move beyond stigma toward healing and liberation.