Poppers are well known to many partygoers and people from the LGBTQ+ scene. For many, they are part and parcel of a night out and carefree, lustful sex.
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What are poppers?
Poppers is a collective term for various substances that are usually sold in small bottles. Today, poppers are mainly used to intensify sexual experiences. The application is simple: you sniff the vapors directly from the bottle, which produces an intense but short-lived effect within a few seconds.
Origin of the name
The term “poppers” comes from the English word “pop”, which was created when earlier glass ampoules were opened. These substances are liquid and develop their effect through inhalation.
Poppers effect
As soon as the bottle is opened, the characteristic scent unfolds and the effect sets in quickly. Poppers increase the sensation of pleasure and create a feeling of relaxation. The intensity varies depending on the product and brand. Poppers are particularly popular in the gay scene, as they also relax the muscles in the anal area and therefore make anal sex easier. However, they are now also becoming increasingly popular with heterosexual people, as the substance not only relaxes, but also produces euphoric and aphrodisiac effects. Poppers can also intensify orgasms.
How long does the effect last?
The effect of poppers sets in quickly, but only lasts a few minutes. As a rule, you sniff the bottle several times in succession to prolong the effect. After just a few seconds, you will feel the effect, which lasts for a maximum of around ten minutes. The substance causes short-term vasodilation in the brain and improved blood circulation, but without hallucinogenic effects.
Tips for using poppers
Poppers are easy to use. As the scent evaporates quickly, you should sniff the bottle immediately after opening. To make inhalation easier, you can use a poppers inhaler. A cotton ball with poppers is placed in a tube, which is closed and opened as required to inhale the vapors. You can find a large selection of suitable accessories in our store. Important: Never swallow the liquid and do not use poppers together with erectile stimulants such as Viagra!
History of the poppers
The origins of poppers date back to the 19th century. In the 1840s, the French chemist Antoine-Jérôme Balard developed amyl nitrite, which was later used by the British physician Sir Thomas Lauder Brunton to treat angina pectoris. Amyl nitrite helped to dilate the blood vessels and improve blood flow to the heart. At the end of the 1960s, poppers became increasingly popular as a substance that triggers euphoric feelings and increases sexual pleasure. Since then, they have become an integral part of party culture, especially in the gay scene, and are also increasingly being used by heterosexual people.