Sex While Traveling...Our Tips & Practices
It's the summer time, and many of us have packed our bags to get the hell out of town. Whether it's somewhere localish, or whether it's a Pride destination, or whether it's international to get acquainted with some foreign dick. And let's face it, having sex while traveling is pretty fun. First of all, the pool of man meat is fresh. Second of all, you can be someone new while traveling, so we tend to act a bit sluttier and try different types of men and kinks in the bedroom. Vacation is that time to throw off all inhibitions and celebrate the fact that you aren't stuck in the rut of your normal week at home. Yes, we love sex while traveling. However, there are some things to consider, and we wanted to share our best tips and practices with you so you can have a great time hooking up while staying safe and prepared.
Cruising
New locales offer new and exciting places to cruise. Have you ever cruised a guy in the Sistine Chapel bathroom while at the Vatican? Yep, we have. Have you ever cruised that camping park near the Grand Canyon? Check! As fun as that sounds, we might have been a little too reckless. When you are traveling, you don't know the ins and outs of cruising protocol at certain foreign locations. We can't encourage cruising because it is illegal, but it still happens. You might not know that certain areas, though provocative, might be very dangerous in terms of hate crimes and robbery. There are also certain countries (ours included) that have undercover cops trying to trap gay men in illicit activity to arrest them. We've also had many friends who have been cruising while traveling overseas and have had their wallet and passport stolen. Our tip is to avoid cruising other than giving a wink and a nod to the guy on the street, but go somewhere safe.
Stay LGBTQ-friendly
Do your research before traveling. Find out how gay friendly your destination is, and also find out what the queer laws are. As we know, the queer community is going through it, even on a global level, and certain nations have become less friendly and welcoming to the LGBTQ community while traveling. Also, find out where the local resources are. Where's the nearest LGBTQ center? If something were to happen, where would you be able to turn to?
Hotel Sex
Oh, lordy! This is a mega one. We love hotel sex...especially when we've splurged for a great view of whatever city/beach we are traveling to. Hotel sex just seems a bit naughtier, and we act a different way in the bedroom. But there's a lot to consider before you host your hottie.
First of all, splurge for a hotel with a room safe and immediately lock all your valuables up - passport, wallet, rings, watches, that diamond cock-ring, you name it. If your hotel room doesn't have a safe, hide your stuff, and not just in the dresser drawer. Like hide it well! If you are working while traveling, make sure you hide your laptop. Don't let them know it is in your hotel room. This also goes for expensive video cameras you might be bringing along to film your OnlyFans, LOL. This also goes for any medication or expensive skincare you might keep in your shaving kit in the bathroom. Some guys get nosy when they use your bathroom.
Meet in the lobby. This is a tip we wish we had stuck to sooner! First of all, make sure your hot traveling hookup isn't a catfish. Also, you can sense their vibes and make sure they aren't there just to rob you. If you wanted to take it a step further, have a drink or coffee at the hotel bar. Also, when you meet in the lobby, there is a hotel security camera or people who will be present to see you together in case your body goes missing. This is a half joke. Things happen!
If you are using a hookup app, take a screenshot of the profile you are meeting with and send it to your bestie, wherever they are. Number one, they will be jealous. Number two, there's a record.
One of our friends learned this the hard way. Again, it's sad that it happens, but you should consider it. Be aware of couples or more than one guy who wants to come over together. There are some robbery rings that come to hotel rooms paired up so they can overtake someone and take their stuff. If you want to host an orgy, great! But make sure you are the one connecting everyone. Also, if you host more than a couple of guys, make sure your eyes are on them at all times. You don't want wanderers who snoop around to see what you have.
Dick Safety! Just because you are traveling doesn't mean your sexual health goes out the window. Make sure you have more than enough Doxy and PrEP, or condoms, to last you. Also, try and communicate with your hookup (use a translator app if necessary) to check in about STIs and such. You want to come home with postcards, not STIs! Find out if there are any local resources for Doxy and PrEP in case you lose yours. And pack the travel lube for heaven's sake!
Get sloshed responsibly! Just like you would at home, be mindful of where you put your drinks at the bar; don't leave them unattended. And even if that hot Frenchman brings over a cocktail for you, make sure you are with him when it gets poured. Also, when we travel, we tend to overdo it because, hey, we are traveling! But just watch yourself and make sure you don't blackout, that's when trouble can start, and you don't want to be stuck in a foreign land with no wallet, no ID, no phone, and no way to communicate.
These tips might seem like it is taking all the fun out of sex while traveling. But trust us, it is worth it. You can still let your freak flag fly and fuck your way around the globe, it just won't end up in drama.
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