18 Tips for Gay Cruising at the Gym
Some gay men see cruising as a lost art — killed by hookup apps , an evolved social climate , changing queer norms , and everything else . These people have never been to a gay gym .
Maybe that ’ s not fair . Sure , Grindr made hooking up easier . That ’ s what technology does . It makes things easier , not better . Now we regret the ease and effortlessness of which we can find a guy nearby who meets all our specs with just a few clicks .
If you want to try your hand at the tried-and-true , old-school art of cruising for sex in public , grab your shorts ( no underwear necessary , commando only ) and some lifting gloves . It ’ s time to get sweaty .
Here are my top tips for cruising at the gym :
1 . Find a “ gay gym ”
If you ’ re in the Castro , West Hollywood or Hell ’ s Kitchen , every gym is the gay gym . But , if you don ’ t live in a queer city , you ’ re going to have to ask around . Ask the locals for suggestions on gay-friendly gyms .
Asking around is extra work , but don ’ t lament this step in the process . In established gayborhood gyms , the staff are extra vigilant and on the lookout for fuckery ( also called “ public indecency ”), which means you may have a higher chance of getting caught in those establishments . Some of the naughtiest sessions happen in small-town gyms .
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