Poppers werden in der Regel durch Inhalation eingenommen. Sie sind meist in kleinen Fläschchen erhältlich, aus denen der Dampf direkt inhaliert wird.

The use of poppers carries health risks such as dizziness, headaches, and nausea. Combining them with other medications or drugs can be particularly risky.

The effect of poppers is usually short-lived, lasting about 2 minutes. The effect usually wears off completely about 5 minutes after ingestion. This short duration of action can be seen as both an advantage and a disadvantage. The advantage is that the effect is short, but a lasting effect of more than 2 minutes requires more frequent use.

Poppers are typically inhaled through the nose. You open the container and hold it near your nose. You typically start by holding the poppers bottle to one nostril and inhaling deeply before repeating the process in the other nostril. The effects of poppers start immediately and last for about two minutes. It is extremely important never to drink poppers, as this can be life-threatening.

In Germany, poppers can be purchased in certain sex shops and gay saunas. However, purchasing online is more common today because it is faster, more cost-effective, and more convenient. It's important to be aware that there are both reputable and dubious online providers. Therefore, it's advisable to choose a trustworthy online retailer with a German address. A good way to verify this is to read the imprint on the provider's website. German online poppers providers must adhere to strict regulations regarding product quality, labeling, and packaging.

Poppers contain alkyl nitrites. Amyl nitrite is the most commonly used compound in these mixtures. Alkyl nitrites are volatile liquids that evaporate quickly at room temperature. However, there are different nitrites that can be used in poppers. In addition to amyl nitrite, isopropyl nitrite and butyl nitrite are also common ingredients. Each of these compounds has a slightly different effect profile, but they all cause blood vessel dilation and a resulting short-term high.