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Do Poppers Make Gay Sex Better?

Friday August 22, 2008
Ever wonder what's in those little brown bottles sold in the adult video store? They are poppers, which are used by some guys to enhance sex. But, do they really make gay sex better? And are there any dangers to using them? Find out all about poppers.

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September 26, 2008 at 9:04 am
(1) Mthobisi says:

Even though there are poppers but gay thing not normal, especially to us as Africans

June 22, 2009 at 5:05 am
(2) Liquid Gold says:

Originally ‘poppers’ were developed as a muscle relaxant and treatment for Angina, their main ingredient was Amyl Nitrite (Not Nitrate).
Amyl Nitrite is now prescription only in the majority of countries worldwide.
After the status of Amyl Nitrite was changed, they redeveloped the formula and bought out Isobutyl Nitrite which is a little tamer but has the same effects as the old Amyl Nitrite, in some countries you will find that Isobutyl Nitrite has now been banned although nothing official has been stated to that effect.
In the UK 95% of all poppers sold these days are Isopropyl nitrite, which is weaker than all previous formulas but still taken reguarly.
They are not dangerous to the heart, although i will stress that you must never mix Poppers with Viagra as it can lead to dangerous blood pressure drops.
The most popular ‘poppers’, we call them ‘room aromas’ are Liquid Gold and Rush which have been around for over 20 years with no mojor problems whatsoever.
For your information Amyl Nitrite is often kept in first aid kits as it is an antidote to Cyanide poisoning.

Hope this info helps.

September 23, 2009 at 1:50 am
(3) StinkBone says:

I have tried poppers once when I was younger. I was with a older guy who had me sniff it. I was 23 and man oh man did it make me horny. It does however make you almost just give in to horny for a few minutes. I did also experience a terrible headache afterwards.

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