Saunas gays
History Lesson: Why saunas last important to gay culture
They are considered by many to be an endangered species. A relic of an era past, queer bathhouses and saunas are seen as some to be on their way out.
Yet, visit one in any of our great cities, and you will find that bathhouses and saunas are still commonly frequented, continuing to hold huge importance for many gay men. This is a continuation of the history of an vital institution that has been core to gay identity for many years.
The first known recording of lgbtq+ sexual activities in saunas dates all the way to 1492 in Florence, Italy. In 1492, authorities engaged in a purge against the “vice of sodomy”, convicting 44 men for homosexual relations, who they picked up in taverns, baths and casini (sheds and houses used for illicit sex).
While smatterings of similar recordings remain in the following centuries, it wasn't until the late 19th Century that saunas became a common place for gay sex to occur.
The late 19th and early 20th centuries were defined as an era when queer people began to gather more regularly in public spaces, and in turn, came to be defined under the bann
Did you know that men have been cruising each other for sex at bathhouses since the 15th century?
While the original intention of men’s bathhouses may have been hygiene, today’s gay bathhouses or saunas, along with other types of sex-on-premises-venue (SOPV) or sex venues, are intended as places where you can meet others for casual sex. SOPVs offer a place to examine and play with a wider variety of people, many of whom might not appear on a dating app grid.
Walking around a gay sauna or SOPV, you might quickly realise a whole new put of rules is at play; with everything from navigating consent to existence comfortable in a sexualised space, there can be a lot to grasp. Here’s what you should know before heading into a sex venue for the first time.
How does a queer sauna operate?
Like a hotel, you’ll reach at your venue, and there will be a front desk where you’ll pay an admission fee, and in return, you’ll acquire a locker key and a towel.
From there, it’s a matter of heading to the changerooms to change into the towel and store your clothes in a locker. Upon arriving, many people will also shower to freshen up, and many venues may include douching facilities if you want t
The only functioning sauna in Sofia
For more than 15 years men have been coming to join, relax and enjoy here.
The sauna is small and cozy with capacity up to 15 men.
With location ten minutes from the center by taxi, somewhat 6 euros, our sauna suggestions the perfect blend of privacy and comfort, ensuring a pleasurable and discreet experience.
This is one secure place where you can met other men.
The sauna features social area, steam room, showers, and two private rooms designed for those seeking a more personal experience.
In the social area, guests can relax with complimentary tea, coffee, and water, making it an ideal detect to unwind with a imbibe and enjoy the company of others.
Come and discover why so many men have trusted and enjoyed our services for over15 years.
The entrance is 15 leva. For this you receive clean towel and pair of flipflops your size.
Unfortunately we don’t consent card payments but you can pay with Revolut.
In the sauna you can scan the Revolut QR code and pay.
You can also pay cash in Bulgarian leva. We don’t accept other currencies.
The best age to come is 17:00 – 18:00 from Thursday to Sunday.
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Gay Saunas in Paris
Admission: 22-24 € (16-18 € up to 35 years)
Paris 75009
Entrance in the passage on the right.
Admission: 24 € (16 € up to 30 years)
Paris 75002
Reported to be rather quiet, run-down and unfriendly.
Admission: 23 €
Paris