Has anyone been to Sauna or Bath Houses that cater for men only?
What do you think of them?
What do you think of them?
Montreal has some of the best in the world
Back in the day (over 10 years ago) I used to frequent a few in Seattle. Not any more though.
at one now. the club in st louis
Since it is my first post, I figured I would post on something I am knowledgable about. This is quite a site by the way.
I have probably been to the baths several hundred times in the last 25 years. Why do gay (or any) men go?
1. I like sex
2. I like sharing a sexual experience with another man
3. I have been single most (but not all) of my adult life, and sex is a basic human need, and fulfilling it is part of taking care of myself
4. I am fairly social, and I seem to usually meet interesting people there, even if I do not have sex with them
Some posters mentioned they were curious, but had not been, so I would encourage you:
1. Give it a try
2. Go with a positive attitude, but no expectations
3. Be friendly and observant - a lot of bath culture is non verbal communications
4. Don't take any rejection personally - it is just sex
5. Don't form your response based on one visit
I have probably had sex with a couple thousand men at the baths - there have been nights where it literally felt like everyone wanted me (I'm tall, thin, reasonably good looking, and have a cock that most men really seem to like) and others when no one would even look at me. Point is, don't take it too seriously, and you'll probably have a nice time. And at least you'll come out clean. Ha.
To which I'd add:1. Give it a try
2. Go with a positive attitude, but no expectations
3. Be friendly and observant - a lot of bath culture is non verbal communications
4. Don't take any rejection personally - it is just sex
5. Don't form your response based on one visit
Montreal has some of the best in the world
There are about a dozen here, one of them is a hundred years old, but they are pretty much all renovated, the really tacky ones had to close down because of all the competition. There are three that cater mainly for bisexual-type guys including one where even women are permitted. Some of them are for older, some for younger, some for smokers, some for poppers, some really first class new spotless, others a bit more hardcore dingy/funky whatever. Some of them have lounges and internet et cetera mainly people go there for sex and relaxation or sunbathing in summer. Sometimes the sex is quick but you can find people into kissing and hugging and chatting and lots of gentle touching or else sometimes just the saunas or whirpools or steamrooms or movies or pools or gym or party atmosphere could keep you there for a few hours. Sometimes people like to play the stupid video lottery machines or play snooker whatever or even just watch regular TV. They are all different so check Spartacus for details. But some of them only really get busy after 3am after the bars close (have never understood why they have to close).
Quebec city also has three nice ones but kinda quiet. Halifax has a nice but tiny one. Ottawa has two prety good ones. Toronto has about five and most of the larger cities in Quebec and Ontario have at least one each. Last time I heard there were still four in Johannesburg, two in Cape Town and one in Pretoria. Haven't been to any anywhere else.
Of course if you have major issues these places are not for you but if just a bit timid then it can be a nice way of losing inhibitions.