P is for Poppers

First published on 22 Jun 2009. Updated on 2 Jul 2009.

In a rush? Whether you prefer the term amyl, poppers, rush or the more tame 'aromas', this genie in a bottle is as popular on the bedside table as a bottle of leaking KY Jelly.

While most of us have had either a sniff on the dance floor or at least caught the second-hand smell of it in the crowd going off during a dance anthem, the party favourite is equally as popular in the bedroom as it is the club scene.

For some a little whiff can be handy before getting on your knees and opening wide. For others a great snort increases the blood flow down south, relaxing the blood vessels around the bum, which is always helpful as you spread your legs and think of England.

Amyl is sold legally in many adult shops and in some sex venues, and while there is no evidence to suggest sniffing amyl is addictive, it's not exactly kind to your brain cells either.

Inhaling or sniffing poppers increases the heart rate and opens up all the blood vessels, including the ones surrounding the anus and those running through your cock. The 'rush' is almost immediate making you feel very light headed and slightly trippy for about two to three minutes. This rush deepens the passion and intensifies the moment during foreplay or mid-fuck, so it's pretty common for amyl to be used a number of times during a sex session.

When that effect wears off it's not unusual to feel faint and even trip over your own hard-on. Anyone who has had a post-amyl headache will tell you it's like a Slurpee brain freeze that can last a good hour. While that can be managed easily enough, the real danger is mixing amyl with Viagra. This combo lowers your blood pressure and can easily cause a stroke or heart attack. Let's face it, there is nothing more embarrassing than dying during sex, so don't even go there sister.

The other big no-no is to drink it. When consumed orally amyl can kill - so save your cake hole for something far meatier, measuring about eight inches.