Bath gays

The gay bathhouse experience is a staple of gay culture that has survived police raids, AIDS, and the emergence of online dating and apps. Through the times, bathhouses have remained true to their roots: they are places where men can have casual sex with men, socialize, and enjoy the facilities.

Bathhouse Basics

Personally, I quite enjoy visiting the baths. I find them refreshingly honest compared to apps where things are not always as they appear. But the baths are not for everyone. You never know what treasures lie just outside of your comfort zone…. Going for the first time can seem daunting.

But us bathhouse pros are quite welcoming of newbies and there are always staff nearby to help you out if needed. Each bathhouses is unique and may even have special theme nights from time to time. Check out their website and read the most recent Google reviews for the specifics.

Generally speaking, most bathhouses have one or more of the following amenities:. A sauna is a heated room that gives off dry heat. A steam room is heated with steam so it is hot and moist. Visibility is limited in the steam room because they are dimly lit and are constantly being infused with steam mist so be mindful if you wear contacts or eyeglasses.

Both the sauna and steam will have benches for you to sit, relax, and enjoy. The jacuzzi is bubbly option to relax and have some light bath gays. This area is usually a popular spot to relax, meet other guys, or just enjoy the eye candy. Light touching and make-outs bath gays allowed, but penetrative sex is prohibited in the jacuzzi for hygienic reasons.

There will be plenty of showers around for you to rinse off, cool down, or clean up. Most will be open-concept showers where you can wash up while looking around for potential buddies. You can have fun in the showers — but keep in mind others may watch… and maybe join.

There is usually a common area with benches facing a large-screen TV showing porn. Group fun organically happens here. Guys who want privacy will leave. This is a good place to chill between cruising rounds. There will be blocks of private rooms or stalls that guys have rented for their use.

You will often see guys on their bed naked and waiting. An open door is an invitation to come in. If the door is closed, leave it that way. The lights are off or at most very dim. Otherwise, this may seem creepy and unsafe. Some darkrooms are maze-like hallways with glory holes and plenty of hidden nooks and crannies.

Some bathhouses will have bath gays bar with a staff member serving basic drinks. This is a spot where casual socializing is accepted. Most bathhouses are cash-only, but some will just add the cost of your beverage to your tab which you will pay before you leave.