How to find a gay sauna and who to go with

In all of Britain’s major cities and towns, you are going to find gay saunas (or bathhouses as they used to be known). You may already have a firm idea of what goes on in these establishments, but if you’re a novice, or you’re just looking for inspiration, here is a guide to finding the best gay saunas – and who you can take with you to complete this exciting, erotic picture.

How do I know where to go?

Like SO many things in this digital age, Google is going to be your trusty friend. Just type ‘gay + sauna + the name of the town or city you’re looking for’ into the search engine, and press enter. There will be a whole load of suggestions that come up, and it will be down to you to pick the one you like the sound of best. Don’t forget to read the reviews! It might sound amazing, but (if available) the testimonies of those who have been will bear out the truth.

Also bear in mind that, as with all types of establishments, there will be the more exclusive ones that don’t get listed. For these ones, you might need to approach a friend or associate to track them down.

What can I expect?

The size and facilities of each one will differ, but by and large gay saunas follow the same pattern. You arrive and pay your fee at the entrance (prices change according to certain criteria). You will then be given a towel and a locker key, go to the changing room and strip naked, putting all of your belongings into the locker. A sauna might have a different vibe from your common-or-garden gym, but the safety rules are exactly the same. If you’ve got a Rolex, leave it at home, and make sure that your locker is firmly locked and that you are the only one who has the key.

What facilities will there be?

The space in gay saunas is generally divided up into several areas. These include: wet rooms and both hot and cold pools, a steam room and a dry heat sauna to kick off your relaxation. Then there will generally be an area set aside for sex. You’ll find rooms and cosy alcoves that you can take advantage of dotted about for your more private time. In lots of gay saunas, there is also sometimes a special section dedicated to BDSM.

If you’re just looking to hang out with some like-minded souls, there is also a recreation area. There are pool tables, refreshments and TVs. This is a safe space with no sex allowed.

Who can I go with?

Broadly speaking, this category is broken up into three areas:

• Partner
• Friend
• Gay Escort

Depending on your particular desires, and level of experience, select your companion wisely. If you’re all coupled-up then your partner seems an obvious choice, but make sure that you have your ground rules set out in advance. Friends can be fun to go with, bot only if you have that type of relationship. Gay Escorts are probably the best gay sauna choice of companion – they’re there for you, they’re there for sex and they have all the experience to make your erotic adventure just that.