Poppers, also called Pentyl or Amyl nitrite, are recognised for their ability to heighten sexual sensations. But what are poppers exactly? Poppers are inhalants that produce a brief period of euphoria and heightened sensations. They induce a brief period of euphoria that intensifies our overall experience. Poppers have an impact on blood pressure and heart rate. There is no official information regarding the relationship between poppers and anxiety or how poppers contribute to or trigger anxiety.