This CIHR-funded continuation of Wired Sex examines the sexual and mental health outcomes of gay, bi, trans, Two-Spirit, and queer (GBT2SQ) men’s experiences with sexualized drug use (SDU) and sexual violence while using online technologies during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods:

• Scoping review of the literature

• Interviews with 2SGBTQ+ men about their experiences with SDU and online technologies(n=41)

• Interviews with community service providers across Canada (n=9)

• Reflexive thematic analysis

Findings:

• GBT2SQ men used online technologies to practice harm reduction by expanding their knowledge about sexual health and allowing communication to build trust between possible sexual partners.

• Online technologies allowed for communication, gauging others interest in possible drug use, and consent negotiation.

• Most men experienced non-consensual or unwanted sex but did not always describe it as assault.

• Hook up apps and online spaces became places to navigate the ethics and politics of sex.