What's the appeal of cruising?
Let your body do the talking.
It’s a common misconception that the golden age of cruising is behind us. With the changing technology landscape and the rise of location-based hook-up apps, men that want to have sex with men have plenty of other options available, right?
But the reality is that cruising for sex continues to be a hugely popular way for horned-up guys to connect with other horned-up guys for a bit of no-questions-asked and no-strings-attached action.
What is cruising?
For the uninitiated, cruising is where you look for sexual opportunities in relatively public spaces. It could be in a park, a restroom, a truck-stop, or the college library. You use eye-contact and body-language to figure out who’s on the same page as you and ready for some fun.
You can cruise anywhere at any time, but some locations get a bit of a reputation as a cruising hot-spot, so guys will head in that direction to maximise their opportunities to get their rocks off.
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First-hand report: Jay
What was your first experience of Cruising?
First experience was years back – I stopped into an adult shop and noticed people getting buzzed into a back room. I nervously asked, and was told how it worked with the tokens and booths. I gave it a try and got my first BJ through a glory-hole. I nervously left right after but really enjoyed it.
What appeals to you about Cruising?
It’s the experience of cruising that appeals to me – being horny beyond words and searching for a guy in a similar mindset. Once you find him, it’s primal – you get each other off and then go your separate ways.
What’s your preferred type of location to cruise?
I prefer adult shops with booths and theatres for cruising. I do want to branch out and explore public restrooms and parks.
What’s your top tip for someone who is new to cruising but keen to give it a go?
Let yourself relax and enjoy it while you’re there. Let that inner slut out!
NewsFirst-hand report: Chimame
What was your first experience of Cruising?
I had just turned 18 and I’d learned about a couple beats near my city’s botanical gardens. I was excited to get to have the chance to play with like-minded blokes in extremely casual and even risky settings. I can remember that I scoped out a bathroom block and waited inside until someone came along and let me service them. I wasn’t sure how all this worked so I can remember being confused when they suddenly left without saying a word. This really did open my mind up to a whole other cruisy world that I hadn’t noticed before.
What appeals to you about Cruising?
Cruising lets like-minded blokes meet in safe spaces to explore themselves and their interests without any hang-ups or inhibitions. Cruising has helped me meet like-minded blokes for both short and long-term interactions or relationships.
What’s your preferred type of location to cruise?
Restrooms and parks seem to be the go-tos in my area.
NewsFirst-hand report: New2this
What was your first experience of Cruising?
My first cruising experience was in a bookstore, many years ago. My first time there I just looked and watched but didn’t join in.
What appeals to you about Cruising?
Mostly the appeal is being anonymous. Plus, it’s generally quick and easy.
What’s your preferred type of location to cruise?
Mostly adult bookstores. Other options are fun but I don’t want to get busted – especially as I’ve gotten older.
What’s your top tip for someone who is new to cruising but keen to give it a go?
Take it easy and only do what you’re comfortable doing. Most importantly, be careful.
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First-hand report: Mike
What was your first experience of Cruising?
When I first began cruising, my experience was a mix of fear and excitement. I’d heard about an adult bookstore in the town next to mine and I went there one Sunday morning.
I nervously looked around before entering the shop - I quickly went inside and found a booth. I remember my heart racing as I went into a room and put some money into the machine and then seeing the porn light up the room.
Being a 20-something twink at the time, I got a lot of attention at that bookstore. It started to become part of my routine – I’d go there every few weeks. At first, I was just there to get a blowjob, but it didn’t take long before I was the one doing the blowing. It became a safe and fun place for me to explore man-to-man sex.
What appeals to you about Cruising?
It’s the sense of anticipation – as I think of what might happen, once I get to the location, the whole experience is part of the sexual act. It’s a form of foreplay.
What’s your preferred type of location to cruise?
Lately, my cruising spot has been a local spa – it’s not a gay bathhouse but it might as well be. My favourite place to cruise used to be a park in the town next to mine. It’s not quite as active as it used to be, but this park had a hilly area that had lots of paths and little hidden spots all around that provided great privacy. One time there, I stumbled upon two guys going at it, and they invited me to join them. It was a hot threeway that ended with me on my knees going back and forth between two of the biggest cocks I’ve ever had.
What’s your top tip for someone who is new to cruising but keen to give it a go?
Be safe, trust your instincts, but – when cruising – remember that everyone there is looking for the same thing you are. Try to relax and have fun – don’t judge yourself, just enjoy yourself.
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Gareth Johnson