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No – this isn’t a guideline for handling graffiti and spray cans, but an important tip for your health. We’re talking about ethyl chloride spray, which is sometimes consumed as a recreational substance in the gay scene, and it’s extremely dangerous. Some uninformed people might equate this anesthetic with poppers – forget it, that’s completely wrong information. We’ll explain why poppers are perfectly fine, but ethyl chloride spray must absolutely remain taboo.
What is ethyl chloride spray and under what names is it available?
Ethyl chloride is a chemical that was originally developed in the 20th century. It was used, among other things, to induce general anesthesia during surgeries or to numb superficial injuries.
The substance was used in spray form, and at some point, some reckless idiots (sorry) came up with the idea that it could be inhaled. This first started in the 1970s, though not much is known about the exact details. You may have heard of gas or glue sniffers, or at least know of this trend. It’s extremely dangerous, but it does give a brief “high.”
At many gay parties, ethyl chloride sprays are dealt under the table, and they go by names like “Red Czech, Blackjack, U4EA, or Hardware.” Hold on, stop! Yes, there are Hardware poppers, but they have nothing to do with this substance.
How does ethyl chloride spray work when inhaled?
When you inhale the spray, it causes a depression of your central nervous system. Your muscles relax and can be manipulated without pain. Some gay men use this effect to maximize the dilation of their anus without feeling any pain.
Often, comparisons are made to poppers, but there’s a huge difference. Poppers don’t affect your central nervous system; they dilate your blood vessels. This can lead to the relaxation of various muscle groups and improve blood flow.
The main difference: Poppers aren’t lethal, but ethyl chloride spray can kill people. What makes it worse is that some companies still market this deadly spray, specifically targeting gay men as their audience.
Yes, admittedly, there are safety precautions for poppers too, and you need to be mindful when using them. But the fact is, you can experience a high with poppers and survive it, whereas inhaling ethyl chloride spray could kill you. No sex is worth that risk, and afterward, your anus will hurt anyway. Better to stick to Fist Poppers and live to see the next day.
Why you shouldn’t numb pain
If you’re undergoing surgery, the pain-numbing effect is necessary. No one wants to feel what the surgeon is doing. The substance is used to alleviate or prevent pain during medical procedures. In the sports world, it’s common to “spray away” pain from minor injuries so athletes can continue. However, in these cases, the spray is applied to the painful area, not inhaled.
Once again: Ethyl chloride is a medication. It belongs in the hands of professionals and should only be used when a doctor deems it appropriate. Even if you’re just numbing your anus and not inhaling it, you’re still putting yourself at risk.
Your body signals pain for a reason. Some gay men still believe anal sex has to hurt. That’s nonsense! If you’re experiencing pain, either you’re not ready, or your partner is doing something wrong. Even XL anal toys can be used without pain if you’re really aroused, using enough lube, and can relax.
Remember: If it hurts, something’s wrong!
It would be a huge mistake to just numb the pain with some spray and keep going. Later, when the effect wears off, you’ll feel the pain even more intensely. Athletes know this problem well. In football, the pain was numbed with a spray, and once the match is over, it comes back like a boomerang.
Some footballers might say the victory was worth it, but for the sake of your health, you should avoid thinking like that. Anal sex can be painless, and if it doesn’t work out, practice until it does!
Ethyl chloride spray can lead to sudden sniffing death
When you inhale poppers, you experience a fun, lustful high. Sometimes you might feel tired afterward, exhausted, or crave a big meal. That’s all fine – these are side effects that poppers users are familiar with and know how to handle.
But if you were to drink poppers, they would be much more dangerous. The same goes for ethyl chloride spray. When used professionally on the skin, the side effects can be managed and anticipated. But when inhaled, you risk sudden sniffing death.
If you dig deep into the gay scene, you’ll hear about people who simply collapsed during sex and never woke up again. There are reports suggesting that ethyl chloride was involved in these cases.
It’s unclear exactly what happens to the substance in the lungs, because no one is willing to research it. However, it seems that inhaling ethyl chloride leads to a knockout of your lungs.
They seem to lose the ability to absorb oxygen. This can not only cause a stroke or heart attack but can also easily lead to death. Heart arrhythmias, including cardiac arrest, are also possible – and those are usually fatal.
By the way: Sudden sniffing death isn’t limited to ethyl chloride. There are also reports of people dying after inhaling glue, deodorant sprays, and other unsuitable substances. And even if you survive, there’s always the risk of brain damage due to dangerous oxygen deprivation.
Conclusion: Ethyl chloride is not a harmless recreational drug
No matter what someone tells you, and no matter how invincible you think you are – stay away from ethyl chloride. Normally, we’re quite open about the use of things like poppers and similar substances, since the risks are manageable and quality products won’t kill you. But here, we want to issue a clear warning to you: no high in the world is worth it if it’s your last!
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