Open Relationships Any long-term gay relationship eventually needs a change. While a couple can love one another and cannot imagine a life without each other, the sex can get stale. In short, some couples feel the need to have new sexual experiences outside the relationship. They want to explore new avenues, go into uncharted territory,…
Been There Done That Being a bathhouse regular, you repeatedly meet and see some of the same guys over and over again. With some men, you can be friendly. With others, you can acknowledge and give a nod or a sign of recognition. Then there are those you ignore. Being ignored by other men is…
Christmas @ The Baths One of the unique aspects of a bathhouse is the hours. You can go at any time, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The baths are even open during the holidays. As a veteran of the tubs, I have gone on Thanksgiving, Mother’s Day, Easter Sunday, and Xmas Day.…
Gay Porn The one thing constant in most bathhouses across North America (other than all the available sex) is that each establishment has a room designated for viewing gay porn during the lull moments at the bath. The typical porn room features a TV with couches or chairs for men to sit on. As I…
Making The Connection For men who go to the baths, it is not just about sex. It’s about making a connection—the desire for gay men to connect with other gay men. Why is there this need to make a connection with someone? One word: loneliness, or rather, a subconscious feeling of isolation. Despite the strides…