In the West, gay men have been using bathhouses for sex since at least the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a time when homosexual acts were illegal in most Western countries and men who were caught engaging in homosexual acts were often arrested and publicly humiliated. A tradition of public baths dates back to the 6th century BCE, and there are many ancient records of homosexual activity in Greece. Records of men meeting for sex with other men in bathhouses date back to the 15th century. ĭomenico Cresti, Bathers at San Niccolò, 1600 Many gay bathhouses, for legal reasons, explicitly prohibit or discourage prostitution and ban known prostitutes. Sexual activity, if it occurs, is not provided by staff of the establishment, but is between customers with no money exchanged. Unlike brothels, customers pay only for the use of the facilities. In some countries, bathhouses are "membership only" (for legal reasons) though membership is generally open to any adult who seeks it, usually after paying a small fee. Most have a steam room (or wet sauna), dry sauna, showers, lockers, and small private rooms. Some, such as Hawks PDX, offer so-called "bisexual" nights, where anyone is welcome regardless of gender.īathhouses vary considerably in size and amenities-from small establishments with 10 or 20 rooms and a handful of lockers to multi-story saunas with a variety of room styles or sizes and several steam baths, hot tubs, and sometimes swimming pools. īathhouses offering similar services for women are rare, but some men's bathhouses occasionally have a " lesbian" or "women only" night. In general, a gay bath is used for having sexual activity rather than only bathing. In gay slang, a bathhouse may be called just "the baths", "the sauna", or "the tubs". I default to Biotone unscented hypoallergenic cream, but also keep grape seed oil in my inventory, as well as an array of aromatherapy essential oils to create customized blends and allow for a multi-sensory experience.ĭragonsong by Anne McCaffrey got me hooked on the fantasy genre when I was twelve.A gay bathhouse, also known as a gay sauna or a gay steambath (uncommonly known as a gay spa), is a commercial space for gay, bisexual, and other men to have sex with men. What kinds of massage products do you use? I wish they would stop asking questions that I’ve already answered, much less in euphemisms that I have no judgment about, but that can detract from my work. What is one thing you wish clients knew (so they would not ask) about male massage? Songwriting, personal training, illustrating/sketching, mixology, whitewater rafting, mixed martial arts, video games, food prep.
I work full time in massage, but I also have been a caregiver for my mother since her stroke This past year, helping her with her rehabilitation, physical/speech/occupational therapy, as well as preparing her health-conscious meals daily. I specialize in Sports Therapy and deep tissue work, that I round out with a great deal of proactive stretching via Thai Massageĭo you do male massage full time? What else do you do? I went to school for Music and have a bachelor’s degree from NYU in 2001, but after deciding to switch gears received certification from Thai Massage Sacred Bodywork in 2010.ĭo you have a particular style or modality of massage you like the most? It’s immediately rewarding on so many levels, without the need for validation from uninvolved parties.ĭid you go to massage school? What are your training and certifications? I love the work itself because it’s one of the few times that I can allow myself to be present and focus on my own health and well-being. After a while, it became a personal passion that I cultivated and chose to study for and monetize, especially after I had to conclude that the majority of people sadly don’t appreciate things that you do for them that don’t come with a price tag. I suppose you could say it was my way of fidgeting, but also probably because I was projecting my own need to address personal aches and pains. It was something that I used to do for coworkers at any given job whenever I had any downtime. How long have you been doing male massage for men? Give him a call and tell him Kevin recommended you. I personally know Dominic for more than 10 years and he is on the top of my list. He offers in-studio and mobile massage for men. He is a male massage therapist in Manhattan.