Gayze through the looking glass: The curious absence of queer narratives in psychedelia
Journal of Psychedelic Studies April 2, 2024 Stefanie Desrochers 5 citations
Public acceptance of both the LGBTQ+ community and psychedelic medicines is growing, yet published accounts connecting queerness and psychedelic experiences remain scarce. This knowledge report reviews existing psychedelic literature alongside rising anti-2SLGBTQ+ sentiments and legislation in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. It argues that the current socio-political climate, which increasingly favors psychedelic medicine while attacking recently won civil rights, risks repeating mistakes from the first wave of psychedelic research. Including queer narratives in psychedelic research is essential for equitable, safe, effective, and accessible psychedelic-assisted psychotherapies and for protecting patients from sexual and gender-based violence.