These men that came to the bathhouse would seem to be of three types… The ones that tended to arrive first thing in the morning normally got a room and were the men that you could tell were taking a break from their regular lives (and wives). Unassuming gentlemen, very well-mannered, and many of which would tell us they had a wife, grown children, and even grandchildren. Most of these men looked like an everyday gentle soul that minded their own business, someone you might recognize as being your retired neighbor down the street, or the kind you might spot in a grocery store. These tended to be quieter men from a completely different and much older generation. When I think back on some of the various characters that used to come to the bathhouse, I always remember the individuals that we used to tenderly refer to as “The Lonely Hearts Club Men.” But as long as they were happy and really, no one seemed to mind.
We would jokingly refer to this as “showtime”, as without fail half the time they would then feel the need to have to tell us employees all the dirty details while they were asking for a fresh towel. … Men even used to imitate them passing by the room – one of the cheeky cashiers was also known to get on the intercom and imitate the sounds over the speakers. Some straight men were also known to us for having the loudest sex, almost like they were bragging or showing off. Some will treat it like it’s their prime opportunity to try and turn him gay, some will want to have what is considered taboo and look at him as a challenge, then some will want to teach him or hope to learn some new tricks from him. Of course, in this type of environment, if a man feels comfortable enough to somehow get the message out that he is straight, there will be men that will gravitate towards him. Straight men coming into a bathhouse is not some sort of new trend either… this has been happening for decades around the globe, because no matter the social constraints, a man will find a way to get around to what he desires.Īlthough it is still considered a novelty, straight men are not preyed upon (unless they make it known they want to be) or made to feel like an outcast, they get treated just like anyone else in a bathhouse.
If a man is checking into a bathhouse, obviously he doesn’t have to disclose his sexual preference to do so, and for many men, their sexuality can even become more fluid especially if they are open to learning more about themselves, experimenting, and indulging in a variety of sexual acts. Straight men make up a fairly decent percentage of the clientele base in a bathhouse. (Envato Elements) Straight men are regulars I told him he had to pack up and leave or I’d be turning his balls into a set of drop earrings for his wife. He laughed and tried to even argue it was his right to do that as he paid to come in for a good time. When I mentioned he was damaging property, he said he wasn’t and this was no big deal. Here, sitting on the edge of the bubbling pool of hot water, wet, naked, enamored men were climbing over each other (which then led to more sex acts) while basically getting as close as possible to ravage the drag queen’s huge c**k. After she had enough of that room, a small team of men followed her into the big jacuzzi where another show of sorts was to take place. The drag queen’s first visit was to the steam room, where she was followed inside by a group of admirers. Still half in her gear, she quickly transformed herself into her rented room and emerged with just a towel on, followed by removing her makeup at one of the sinks with the remnants of the evening smeared across her towel barely draping around her thick waist. One such morning at about 4:30 am, one of the well-known local drag queens showed up. Below, Jameson Farn shares some of his best anecdotes from his many years working in gay saunas, from the straight men who frequent bathhouses to what he describes as “the lonely hearts club”.