Cravings and Triggers
Why Does Grindr Make Me Want Chemsex Again?
In this video, I explain why Grindr can become such a powerful chemsex trigger, what may be happening psychologically, and why deleting the app isn’t necessarily the whole answer.
About this video
Is opening Grindr making you think about chemsex — even when you weren’t planning to use?
For many men, Grindr can become strongly connected with chems, sex, anticipation and the search for a particular kind of experience. Sometimes simply opening the app, seeing certain profiles or receiving a message can trigger cravings before you’ve consciously decided what you want to do.
I’m Justin Duwe, a psychologist and sexologist with over 20 years of experience working with sex, addiction and chemsex. I’m also the author of *The Truth About Chemsex* and creator of Chemsex Freedom™, a structured 90-day programme for men who want a different relationship with chemsex — whether that means gaining more control, stopping, or simply understanding what’s happening.
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