The TGA has claimed that there is a “high potential for misuse and abuse of alkyl nitrites for euphoric properties, and as sex aids due to their muscle relaxant properties” in “particular sections of the community”. The proposal would list alkyl nitrites in schedule 9, along with the most serious drugs and effectively criminalise possession and use. Poppers dilate the user’s blood vessels, helping receptive sexual partners comfortably enjoy anal sex.
