Poppers: What are Poppers? Can you Buy Poppers? Are Poppers Safe?

Some Quick Facts about 'Poppers':
Poppers are actually made with the chemical Amyl Nitrate which is neither legal to buy nor safe to use in the US without a prescription. Unlike Amyl Nitrate Poppers, you can buy Isobutyl Nitrite, a member of the Alkyl Nitrite compounds, which is sometimes called poppers, but in reality is not. In fact, it is legal for any person to import, manufacture or sell Isobutyl Nitrite for any purpose other than inhaling for euphoric or physical effects in the US. While on the topic of Isobutyl Nitrite did you know that the little pellet found in many bottles of Isobutyl Nitrite is actually an Activated Alumina Desiccant designed to absorb excess moisture? This is a fairly common material that is often used in flouride water filters. For more facts & safety information about poppers continue reading ...

What are Poppers?

Amyl Nitrate is the primary chemical ingredient in Poppers. Poppers are often used as an inhalant to increase sexual pleasure or used to intensify the effects of other drugs.

All information in this article is in regards to the use of Amyl Nitrates, with the chemical compound formula of C5H11ONO, as Poppers. NOT Isobutyl Nitrite with the chemical structure (CH3)2CH-CH2-O-NO which is a member of the group of alkyl nitrites chemical compounds. Some European sex shops sell isopropyl nitrite. Canada until recently actually used Amyl Nitrate. Neither the isobutyl, isopropyl or Alkyl nitrites are true poppers.

Who uses Poppers?

It is something of a myth that poppers are used as a sex enhancer inhalant, or sex drugs, by the primarily gay community. Many people from many walks of life, including heterosexuals, use poppers to increase the pleasure in their sex lives.

Poppers are also frequently used in conjunction with other drugs in the Club or Rave party scenes to increase the level of enjoyment of that environment. Many poppers users find it intensifies the effects of other drugs and can be a quick and relatively safe high to perk the evening up.

How are Poppers used?

Poppers are used by inhaling through either nostril. Deeper and longer inhalation increases the effects.

What are the side effects of Poppers?

Many people experience a feeling of euphoria when using poppers. They also experience increased sexual pleasure which is more than likely due to the effect that poppers have on the drop in blood pressure that results from inhaling poppers.

Headaches, dizziness and shortness of breath can also occurr when using poppers to excess.

Poppers can also be a severe skin and eye irritant if they come into contact with either.

Are Poppers Safe?

As with most things that can be abused to excess poppers can become dangerous. However, a recent study in England found that the use of Poppers have less of an impact on society than cigarette smoking or alcohol and are generally considered safer than both. France actually attempted to ban the sale of Poppers but a group of Adult Book Store owners successfully won a case overturning that Law because their was no evidence that popers were harmful.

Amyl Nitrate can lower blood pressure and should never be used as poppers in conjunction with Viagra or any Erectile Dysfunction (ED) Med.

Where can you buy Poppers?

You can buy Poppers online through many websites thanks to the internet. Another place to buy poppers is at a local Adult Book Store (ABS) or an adult novelty store. Adult Book Stores are not a comfortable option for many though and privacy does become an issue, doubly so in small town America, where encounters with people you know can be a sticky issue.

Another option is Lingerie shops. Many shops have been known to sell poppers for their Customers to use during loveplay. Some couples find this an exciting way to spice up their sex life.

Are Poppers legal?

The chemical compound, Amyl Nitate, is legal in the US with a prescription from a Phycisian.

Isobutyl Nitrite, which is often confused with poppers and has many other commercial uses, is not illegal in the USA. In fact, Title 15 Section 2057a , states clearly that 'For the purposes of section 2057 of this title, it shall not be unlawful for any person to manufacture for sale, offer for sale, distribute in commerce, or import into the United States butyl nitrite for any commercial purpose or any other purpose approved under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act [21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.].'

However, there is a catch. Title 15 Section 2057c(2) states: (2) The term 'commercial purpose' means any commercial purpose other than for the production of consumer products containing butyl nitrite that may be used for inhaling or otherwise introducing butyl nitrite into the human body for euphoric or physical effects.