The Ecstasy and Agony of Ecstasy Returning Members, Sign In. Sign in automatically next time Search Student. Ecstasy is popular in nightclubs and raves. It makes users feel like they're free of inhibitions when dancing, and it seems to increase users' awareness of sights and sounds.
People feel as if they can dance all night while high.
Many users describe an intense urge to stretch their limbs, like their muscles will seize up if they don't release the energy. When taken at parties or social events, E makes many users feel like they're more friendly and can chat with peers who they wouldn't otherwise approach. Whereas alcohol can cause slurring and unintelligent babble, people on ecstasy generally seem coherent, and can usually find composure during an emergency. People sometimes take Ecstasy before sex, which is supposed to make the experience seem like a surreal wrestling match. Besides its use as a party drug, psychologists use some forms of ecstasy to help patients discuss sensitive topics.