Chemsafe is Sexperterna’s unit at RFSL Stockholm dedicated to harm reduction for people who use drugs in sex-positive spaces or in connection with sex.
We do outreach work by being physically present where our community gathers, providing information, resources, and support that are important for HIV prevention and sexual health, as well as for improving and saving the lives of our peers.
All members of the Chemsafe team are trained in harm reduction, first aid, and have completed RFSL Stockholm’s education on sexual health. We know how to prevent bad situations and lower risks associated with drug use, but also how to deal with overdoses. We always carry naloxone and a defibrillator with us.
Chemsafe’s principle: “Zero tolerance for ignorance – full tolerance for you”
At Chemsafe, we see ignorance and stigma around drug use as major barriers to health, HIV prevention and well-being in our community. Ignorance increases risks and blocks access to vital support and accurate health information. Our work is grounded in the lived realities of the queer community and others disproportionately affected by drug use.
Full tolerance for us means unconditional acceptance and support exactly where the person is. We respect each person’s integrity, unique life story, and the experiences that have shaped their current situation. Our aim is to prioritize people’s safety, sexual health, and dignity, and we stand in solidarity whether someone’s goal is safer drug use, using less, or stopping completely—without encouraging anyone to start using drugs.
Our commitment is clear: everyone deserves to be seen, respected, and supported, without exception.
Send us an email at chemsafe@stockholm.rfsl.se or call 076 495 65 70. If we don’t know the answer, we’ll connect you with someone who does.
If you wish to meet RFSL Stockholm’s counselors, who are experts on chemsex and can help you make a good plan for a safer present and future, write to them at mottagning@rfslstockholm.se or call 076 394 84 05, or DM them via Instagram or Kik at @chemsex_mottagningen.
If you are a rave organizer in Stockholm, feel free to reach out to us. We’ll make sure the collaboration happens on good terms and in a way that feels right for you.
Check out our Chemsafe posts on Sexperterna’s Instagram @rfsl_sexperterna to see some of the collectives we collaborate with.
