FAQ - Questions and answers
What is poppers?
Poppers is a sniffing substance in the form of liquid nitrites, the vapors of which are inhaled through the nose. There is a short-term drop in blood pressure and a short-term vasodilatory effect. Poppers were originally used in the gay scene at parties and for relaxation during anal sex. More and more, poppers are now being found in the mainstream.
How are poppers consumed?
Poppers are inhaled through the nose and enter the body through the respiratory tract. The bottle of poppers is screwed on and brought to the nose. Usually, you first hold the bottle of poppers to your nostril and pull on it, taking a deep breath of poppers, and then you repeat the process with the second nostril. The effect of poppers starts immediately and lasts about 2 minutes. Never drink poppers. Danger to life when drinking poppers!
Where are poppers consumed?
Poppers are consumed during sex or at parties. During sex, poppers are usually inhaled before climax and add an extra kick during the horny time. Poppers vials are often passed around the dance floor at rave parties.
Who are poppers consumed by?
In the past, poppers in Switzerland were mainly consumed in the Swiss gay community. Since poppers make anal sex more pleasurable by causing a short-term relaxing effect for the anus. Poppers were more and more common at gay parties and sex parties after that. Nowadays, poppers are also very popular among straight people, whether at rave parties or during sex.
When should you take poppers?
We recommend you to take poppers only if you are healthy. If you’ve never sniffed poppers before, we recommend you don’t test this on your own. You can try poppers during your next sex date together with your sex partner. Or you can take poppers to your next party and try out new popper varieties with your friends on the dance floor. Of course, you can also try poppers normally at the kitchen table by pulling 1x on the poppers bottle to test the effect of poppers.
How much poppers should I pull (dosage)?
If you are new to poppers, we recommend one breath of poppers per nostril. You will see that the amount of poppers is already enough to have an effect. Next time you can pull poppers e.g. 2x per nostril. You can also increase the number of Poppers moves during an evening. Remember, as with anything, a healthy amount of poppers is easy on your body and your health. There are different strengths and ingredients of poppers.
Should you drink poppers?
Poppers are not to be drunk under any circumstances! Drinking poppers is life-threatening and can cause chemical burns to the esophagus. Poppers are only meant to be inhaled.
How often can I consume poppers?
We recommend you to pull poppers maximum 2x per week. The nitrites are harmful to health. Please also pay attention to the ingredients of poppers, because there are big differences when it comes to harming the health of poppers.
Is it possible to mix different types of poppers?
Normally, the poppers varieties are not mixed. But you can take a puff from a bottle of Blue Boy Poppers first and then from a bottle of Rush Ultra Strong Poppers.
Can I take poppers with Viagra or Kamagra?
No, you should not take poppers with Viagra or Kamagra. Viagra and Kamagra contain the active ingredient sildenafil. This also has a blood pressure-lowering effect. Therefore, mixed consumption with poppers is very dangerous. And it can lead to an excessive drop in blood pressure and, in extreme cases, unconsciousness. So no mixed use of poppers with Viagra or Kamagra.
What is the effect of poppers?
Poppers has a vasodilator effect, which makes anal sex more pleasant, especially for gays. When you’ve pulled poppers from a vial, you get a slightly warmed head and slight palpitations. If you take it during sex poppers, you will notice how you become wilder and even hornier.
How long does the effect of poppers last?
The effect of poppers lasts for a very short time, about 2 minutes. After about 5 minutes, you will no longer feel the effect of poppers. This has many advantages, but also the disadvantage that you have to draw more often if you want to benefit from the effect of poppers for longer than 2 minutes.
Are poppers addictive?
Poppers are neither physically nor psychologically addictive. There are no studies that prove that poppers are addictive. This is also an important reason why poppers are not narcotics.
What are the ingredients of poppers?
Poppers consist of nitrites of nitrous acid (chemical). However, different poppers contain different nitrites.
Hexyl Nitrite, Pentyl Nitrite and Canadian Pentyl Formula are the ingredients of least concern. These nitrites can also cause skin and eye damage. Therefore, avoid contact of poppers especially with eyes and skin.
There are nitrites, which are even carcinogenic. These nitrites are isopropyl nitrite and isobutyl nitrite. Hands off poppers with these ingredients. On our site we do not sell such poppers.
How do I know I am buying safe quality poppers?
It is best to buy your poppers from a reliable poppers source in Switzerland. Every poppers bottle in Switzerland must be marked with the name of the Swiss poppers manufacturer. This gives you more confidence that your Poppers source is reputable. Poppers bottles with e.g. only English texts on them are not allowed for sale in Switzerland. We source our poppers from a Swiss supplier who is subject to strict quality assurance requirements.
Can I buy poppers in Switzerland? Is poppers legal in Switzerland?
Yes and no. There are legal Poppers sources in Switzerland, such as this website. However, there are some poppers sellers who sell unapproved, often carcinogenic poppers under the counter. These poppers are not legal in Switzerland.
Do you have to be of age to buy poppers?
For most poppers you must be of legal age (ingredients pentyl nitrite, Canadian Pentyl Formula, etc.). You do not have to be of legal age to buy poppers with the ingredient hexyl nitrite. In order to protect minors, we sell all poppers on this site only to persons of legal age.
Are poppers drugs?
No, poppers are not drugs (narcotics). Poppers are regulated in Switzerland under the strict and complicated Chemicals Act. So poppers are chemicals.
What are the health risks of poppers?
By huffing poppers, you are taking some health risks. We explain some of these risks here. However, the list of health risks associated with poppers is not exhaustive. Inhaling poppers and chemical fumes is not healthy. The chemical vapors from poppers can even be carcinogenic, depending on the ingredient (isopropyl and isobutyl – hands off!). Poppers can cause severe eye damage and skin burns. Therefore, be careful when handling poppers. Avoid contact with eyes and skin at all costs.
What should I do with poppers in a health emergency?
The first thing you should do is open the window and bring in fresh air with oxygen. In no case should you lead the person to vomit poppers, but rinse with water. If poisoning from poppers is imminent, immediately call your family doctor or the Poison Information Center, number 145.
Are poppers healthy?
No, poppers are not healthy. Sniffing poppers is harmful to your health. Just like smoking or alcohol. Therefore, a healthy moderation is crucial when consuming poppers. Poppers can cause eye damage and skin burns.
I have allergies, how does this mix with poppers?
If you have cardiovascular problems or regularly take medication, we advise you not to consume poppers. If you have questions about allergies, etc., it is best to ask your family doctor. Doctors know poppers. So don’t be shy about bringing up the Poppers topic.
How should poppers be stored?
You should store the popper bottles with your sex paraphernalia. Poppers like it cool and dark. Do not store poppers in the refrigerator. Poppers do not like constant temperature differences and if you constantly bring them from refrigerator temperature to living room temperature, it will harm the poppers. Poppers also work more effectively at room temperature.
What is the shelf life of Poppers after the bottle is opened?
After you open the poppers bottle, you should use it up within 1-2 months.
How do I dispose of the popper bottles?
Poppers are chemicals and for this reason do not belong in household waste. You can find the nearest collection point for chemicals like poppers on recycling-map.ch. Take care of the environment too.
Where can you buy poppers?
In Switzerland you can buy poppers in some sex stores and gay saunas. However, nowadays poppers are mainly bought online because it is faster, cheaper and more convenient to buy poppers online. There are also reputable and dubious sellers of poppers online. We recommend you to choose a reputable poppers online supplier with Swiss address for poppers. The easiest way to do this is to read the imprint of the Swiss Poppers webshop. Swiss online poppers providers are subject to very strict regulations regarding the quality, labeling and packaging of the poppers.
What are the differences between the various poppers?
Poppers contain various nitrites. Depending on which nitrite you inhale, the effect of poppers differs. Hexyl nitrite acts more slowly, but lasts longer. Pentyl nitrite acts faster, more intensively and is over again more quickly. Hexyl nitrite is the nitrite that is least harmful to health. The more harmful a nitrite is to health, the more likely it is that poppers will not be allowed to be marketed in Switzerland. We recommend that you only consume poppers based on hexyl nitrite, pentyl nitrite and Canadian pentyl formulas. So you’re safe as far as your health plus the legality of poppers is concerned.