Gay Bathhouses: How do you feel about them?

You're missing "Don't care either way" or "Whatever floats your boat" option.
I personally would not go to any specific gay club as I see no point in doing so, but if people like it, sure why not.

 

On one hand, I'm curious not to go have sex but just to see what it's like. On the other hand however after a roommate of mine told me how he had an orgy in one, it just really sounds unappealing to me. Cause again it sounds completely just a place for sex and not just relaxing and can check out guys like you would in a gym except no fear for getting caught staring. (Come on men, you know you all do it but also are a little nervous of getting caught )

 

no opinion, but i don't think i would have a good time.

 

I voted for: dislike the idea of them, and will never go.

By which, to be clear, I don't mean that I think they should disappear. if other people enjoy them, then that's good for them! Just that, to me personally, the idea of going to one is rather a turn-off.

Honestly, my immediate first reaction to hearing about them is usually: "I didn't know those still existed!" (okay, by now, I know they do, but that's still my gut feeling for some reason)
To me, they always seem like a relict from the pre-information age days, a non-digital kind of hookup site for guys before the dawn of the computer. Wit the added drawback that strangers can actually watch what you're doing on this hookup site, and with who.

And, from a friend who has visited a few, I heard that it's not an odd impression. He mentioned that the locals were mostly older guys, who probably started going there in the 80s and 90s and just kept coming. If you want to hook up with younger gay guys, it's better to invest in a computer and internet connection.


In any case, it's definitely not for me. I'm slow to develop sexual feelings, and i only get them for people I know well. So the idea of going there and hooking up with a stranger effectively evaporates any hormones left in my system...

 

I long for compansionship and physical intimacy with someone I truly, deeply care about...

...and gay bath houses sound rather cheap and unsanitary. its all about the impulsive gratification of sex.

 

I didn't vote because, while they're not my thing, and I've never gone, I don't hate the idea of them and if they float someone's boat, who am I to judge? We're well into the area of (having the option for) safe sex, so I don't see any reason why they should be shut down. Plus, they do have a very rich history and were a major part of gay culture, at least in the States, for a long time. If nothing else they certainly don't deserve to be forgotten.

 

I used to go to them alot when I had an much higher libido but I very rarely go to them now as I dont have an high libido anymore, plus I only am sexually attracted to people when I know them for some time.

 

mhmmm this and this and mimicing everyone else's response

i approach every situation that have a similar theme to multiple sex partners with this, i myself wouldnt be caught dead in one though, i seriously feel uncomfortable knowing some guys sleep around and id like my future prospects to know i wasnt like that either, heck it would be better if they kept it a secret all together

 

Personally I would never use them because of my social anxiety and the fact that I think that sex should be with somebody that you care about.

But I also dislike them because I feel like they represent loads of negative stereotypes about our community being vapid, sex obsessed and not caring about safe sex.

 

Never. I just can't randomly meet people who (most) are on the prowl for sex. You got to be friends with me or start a convo first.

 

>old closeted men who hate each other
Nope.

>AIDS on tap
Double nope.

>the imaginably bad smell
All of my nope.

>the entirely low class feel of it all
I've just gone full nope.

 

I didn't vote, but if there are lesbian bathhouses, I might be curious enough to attend... But not by myself...The first time, anyway...

 

Am I the only person who had no clue what a gay bathhouse was? lol

 

Over the past few years Ive been to the gay sauna's probably 4-5 times often very late at night or in the early hours of the morning. I found them to be handy especially when I was still "experimenting" sexually with other guys as opened up numerous facilities and opportunities while also giving me a push along at the same time, im normally a very shy person but stripping down while being watched by other guys and walking around pretty much naked with just your towel tends to build you up a bit!

Some of the times i went there, i would end up just using the spa and steam room while watching the videos and enjoying myself. Other times I would meet other guys and have some mutual fun like sucking, wanking and once i was fucked there. There are private rooms, showers, areas ect where you can go to fool around with any guy that you meet should you choose to, otherwise I found it pretty hot sucking a random guy off in the middle of the sauna with other guys watching and getting off too, was a bit kinky!

Basically Ive only ever gone there with the intent to have a quick nsa meetup with another guy should i meet a suitable one. Its always got guys in there and there is something kinky about walking around naked checking one another out. As long as your careful, saunas are ok and have a place..

 

I had no idea what it was either. Now that I do, it doesn't really sound appealing.

 

personally i havent been in one, but they are a very good concept

 

LOL -- I had no idea, either.