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When I think about the men I work with, one of the most common things I hear is, "Dallas, I don't have trauma." They can't pinpoint a single catastrophic event — no abuse, no neglect in the traditional sense. And yet, here they are, deep in chemsex, wondering how they got here. Matthew's story...

Feb 12, 2026 addiction chemsex crystal meth gay man gay men lgbtq

Finding Your Way Out of the Chemsex Recovery Maze

You know that feeling, right? You turn every corner trying to get substance-free, trying to build a better life, and there's just... another wall. Another setback. Another slip. Another disappointment. You're doing everything "right" - going to meetings, working steps, seeing your therapist, whi...

Feb 09, 2026 chemsex chemsex addiction chemsex recovery crystal meth crystal methamphetamine manifesting meth

Navigating Relationships Through Chemsex Recovery

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Feb 05, 2026 addiction chemsex recovery crystal meth gay man gay men lgbtq

The Seduction of Euphoric Recall

by Dallas Bragg — Feb 02, 2026 chemsex chemsex addiction euphoric recall gay men lgbtq meth methamphetamine msm

Finding You: A Journey to Authentic Recovery with Shane Mayson

Finding You: A Journey to Authentic Recovery with Shane Mayson Introduction from Dallas I met Shane Mayson at an interventionist conference in Provincetown, and I'm not exaggerating when I say I instantly fell in love with this human. There's something magnetic about people who've done deep ...

Jan 29, 2026 addicition chemsex chemsex recovery crystal meth gay man gay men lgbtq

Why You Resist Quitting Chemsex (or any other behavior that's good for you)

You know you need to quit. You've known for a while now. You can see what crystal is costing you—the relationships damaged, the opportunities missed, the version of yourself that keeps slipping further away. You've had moments of clarity where you think, "This is it. I'm done. Tomorrow I'm goi...

by Dallas Bragg — Jan 26, 2026 addiction chemsex chemsex recovery crystal meth crystal methamphetamine gay men lgbtq

Unlocking Your Erotic Mind: A Guide to Sexual Reintegration After Chemsex

When I think about the journey back to healthy sexuality after chemsex, I'm reminded that this isn't just about getting hard again or learning to orgasm without substances. It's about something much deeper—reconnecting with what genuinely arouses you, what turns you on at a psychological level...

Jan 22, 2026 addiction chemsex crystal meth gay man gay men lgbtq tina

Chemsex Recovery: The First 12 Weeks

Hey y'all, Breaking free of the notion that recovery (or healing or life in general) is a linear process was the most impactful perspective shift of my journey. When I viewed the process as a spiral, it created space for self-compassion, awareness, and a deeper level of preparedness. When you d...

by Dallas Bragg — Jan 19, 2026 addiction chemsex chemsex addiction chemsex recovery crystal meth addiction crystal methamphetamine gay men

Artificial Intelligence for Chemsex Recovery with Richard

I've been using AI more and more in my work, and honestly, it's changed how I create content, organize my thoughts, and even process my own experiences. When clients started telling me they were using Claude AI during panic attacks or to work through cravings, I knew we needed to explore this ...

Jan 15, 2026 addiction chemsex chemsex recovery crystal meth gay man gay men lgbtq

The Self-Trust Crisis (And Why You're Asking The Wrong Question)

"I don't trust myself." One of the most common limiting beliefs I see among the men who come to me for help. Sometimes this is a literal spoken sentence, and other times it's a clear message based on behavior. Either way, it's rooted in shame and resignation, like it's an indictment of their ...

by Dallas Bragg — Jan 12, 2026 addiction chemsex crystal meth crystal methamphetamine gay man lgbtq msm self trust

Mindful Masturbation: Reclaiming Pleasure in Recovery A Conversation with Coach Kevin Martin (The Pleasure Priest)

When I think about the most underserved areas of recovery support, sexual reintegration sits right at the top. We talk endlessly about staying clean, managing cravings, rebuilding relationships with family and friends—but we rarely discuss how to rebuild the relationship with our own bodies ...

Jan 08, 2026 addiction chemsex chemsex recovery crystal meth gay men lgbtq

Understanding Boundaries (And Self-Betrayal)

One of the greatest gifts crystal methamphetamine gave me was the understanding of boundaries. I wasn't shown boundaries as a child. I never knew how to create boundaries as an adult. And in my active meth use, that gap in understanding was exploited by the chemical. For example, whenever som...

by Dallas Bragg — Jan 05, 2026 boundaries chemsex crystal meth crystal methamphetamine gay gay men lgbtq recovery

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