Sure, vacations are cute, but one of the main reasons that we travel to new destinations around the world is to meet the locals. Literally. Hook-up sex when you’re on vacation is almost guaranteed to be a top-tier encounter.

We’ve previously covered the gay travel essentials that you need to pack for your overseas expeditions, but here’s some additional tips on how to prepare to let your body do the talking – Duolingo can only take you so far!

Why do I want to have gay travel sex?

Maybe you live in a small town and you’re tired of seeing the same faces on your hook-up app, or maybe the gay community in your area feels a bit limited, or maybe you’ve had a messy breakup and are ready for a change of scene. Nothing helps to clear your head and reset your libido like getting on a plane and heading off on an expedition.

One of the benefits of the location-based functionality of the hook-up apps is that it’s an easy way to connect with guys who are close to you – wherever you are. You may decide that you don’t want to have sex with them, but chatting with local guys is an ideal way to get some good LGBTQ travel tips such as which are the best bars or how to find the nearest cruising spot.

But the main reason that you’re going to want to have sex while you’re travelling is that you’re a dude – dudes have sexual needs, dudes get horny. Why wouldn’t you want to hook-up with someone and have some fun?

How is gay international sex different from local gay hookups?

If you’re a horny male in the United States, you’re probably going to encounter some language and cultural differences as you travel around the world. While that initially may feel a little intimidating, that sense of the unknown and unfamiliar is a huge part of what makes travel sex exciting.

You’ll probably need to put the technology to work, but the combination of your fave gay hookup app and Google Translate will help you navigate pretty much any situation.

It’s all about trying new things and exploring new aspects of your sexual experience. Try to leave all of your learned patterns of behaviour behind you. Be adventurous, be bold, and say yes to the opportunities that come your way. The confidence and experience that you gain through your travel hook-ups will help you to return to your 9-to-5 with a spring in your step and a smile on your face.

Can I plan gay hookups with gay dating apps before leaving for my trip?

Most gay dating apps include a travel feature that enables you to share your travel plans and start chatting in advance with the guys who live in your chosen destination.

We’re a bit biased, but Squirt.org gives you everything that you need to connect with local guys before you travel as well as once you’ve landed. There’s no regional chat limits, so tap into the local knowledge to help plan your trip.

Tips from local guys can help you choose accommodation that’s going to be best located for the kind of vacation that you’re looking for. Local knowledge is also helpful to figure out which is the best local gay sauna or gay sex club. 

How do I have safe gay sex abroad?

“Safe” sex means different things to different people. 

For example you may want to use condoms for gay protective sex. While you can generally buy condoms fairly easily wherever you are, and a lot of sex-on-premises venues will provide them free of charge, it makes sense to pack your own if using condoms is important to you. You know what you like and what feels good to you, so you don’t want to get stuck without your favourite brand. 

Obviously, if you’re HIV-positive, you’ll be travelling with your medication. Compliance is essential for maintaining your Undetectable status.

If you’re HIV-negative, you may be taking PrEP or Pre-exposure prophylaxis. A lot of guys use event-based dosing – that means that if they’re planning to take some loads then they take PrEP before and after. However when you’re travelling, things tend to be a bit more spontaneous and unpredictable. You might want to think about switching to a daily dose of PrEP while on vacation so that you’re always ready for action. 

It’s probably a sensible idea to pack some Doxycycline – an antibiotic that can help prevent acquiring STIs such as syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea. As long as you take your DoxyPEP routine within 72 hours of the sexual encounter, the antibiotic can help your body avoid picking up an infection.

Get tested for all the STIs before you go on vacation – just so that you know where your health is at. It’s also a smart move to get tested soon after you return, just so you can tackle any infections as soon as possible.

What’s the difference between European sex clubs versus US sex clubs?

While they follow a similar concept, you will notice some differences between European sex clubs and saunas when comparing to the best gay sex clubs and bathhouses in the USA. 

There will be dark rooms, gay sex slings and Underwear or Naked Nights like pretty much most bathhouses, but the venues themselves are often smaller spaces and perhaps not so easy to find – a bit of local knowledge could be essential.

There’s generally less conversation in European venues. You’re going to need to be able to read the body language of the guys that you’re cruising.

You’ll possibly also notice a bit more diversity in the guys that go to sex-on-premises venues in Europe. Not only will there be guys from all across Europe, but also diversity in age and sexuality. In many ways, bathhouses seem a bit more part of everyday life in Europe than they perhaps are across North America.

It’s worth checking out the local press to see if any of the venues in your destination have events or special nights that could be interesting to check out. For example, Madrid-based sex club ATTACK has a milkshake night, where guys will fill shot glasses with cum. Could be worth experiencing, right?

How can I find gay sex clubs when traveling?

A bit of research in advance of your vacation will help equip you with some options for your itinerary when you’re looking for the best places for gay sex while traveling. Squirt’s cruising listings are a great starting point – particularly if you’re into down-low straight guys.

Squirt’s cruising listings enable you to add a comment – you can let local guys know when you’ll be in town and ask for their advice and tips. Or just use the search function to check out the profiles of the guys who are going to be in your neighbourhood once you’ve checked in – send them a DM and get the conversation started.

Travel sex is the best sex. Make sure that you’re prioritising your need for intimacy on your next vacation.

There’s something about warm water cascading down over your body that is instinctively a bit horny, right? Sliding a sudsy hand down your chest is probably going to get your cock twitching in anticipation.

Maybe we’ve been conditioned by our locker-room fantasies, or possibly we’re imagining what would happen if we dropped the soap in the prison showers, but the prospect of showering with other men is undeniably boner material.

What is gay shower sex?

A solid solo masturbation in the shower probably technically counts as shower sex, but generally we’re talking about getting naked in the shower with one or more other guys.

Although prison rape fantasies might be pushing your consensual non-consensual kink buttons, before you make a grab for the guy that you’re showering with, it’s important to have established that everyone is consenting to what is about to go down.

It might start with some eye-contact, or maybe he makes the first move by offering to wash your back, or possibly you could move in close and go for the classic reach-around.

Shower sex doesn’t have to mean anal – although a bit of soap can provide the lubrication required. Stroking each other and some casual ass-play is still a very horny way to get off while you’re getting clean.

Why have gay bareback sex in the shower?

 While we never kink-shame, and a gay armpit fetish is definitely something we can get into, one of the advantages of getting your fix of gay bareback sex in the shower is that it removes any doubts about cleanliness – something that can often kill the vibe when you’re cruising in a video sex arcade.

One of the best options for shower sex is to find a gay local bathhouse near you – most bathhouses will offer a wet area that includes an open shower space which enables you to not only hook up in the shower but probably also pushes your exhibitionist buttons if you’re into public play.

Can I use soap as lube while having gay shower sex?

If you’ve got the water cascading down over your body and you’re trying to get it on, you’ll probably find that spit isn’t enough lube to get his dick inside you. While soap is generally readily available in a shower and will easily provide a bit of slip and slide, it’s not recommended as an alternative to lube during gay shower sex – specifically if you’re looking to get dicked-down.

The reason soap isn’t a great alternative to lube in the context of anal sex is that most soaps contain chemicals that are too harsh for the sensitive insides of your butt.

Ideally, you want to use silicone-based lube in the shower. Silicone lube is a better option than water-based lube because the silicone is water-resistant – water-based lube will instantly dissolve and won’t be of much value if you’re fucking in the shower.

Enhance your shower sex at home

A big standing shower is the ideal space for fucking while you’re getting clean, but it’s important to be mindful of your surroundings. You don’t want to be pressed up a glass panel if the construction isn’t sturdy. Repairing a shower can get expensive.

If it’s a shower over a bath – which is common in a lot of European bathrooms and holiday-rentals – you don’t want to fall awkwardly if the plastic curtain that you’re holding onto rips off its rail. Some sort of non-slip rubber mat is always a good move in a bath – ensuring that you’ve got secure footing before the action gets serious.

Should I have sex with guys in the gym showers?

Cruising for some man-on-man action is pretty much the reason why the Ancient Greeks invented the concept of the gymnasium. A dedicated space where guys get together to exercise provides numerous opportunities for a gay gym cruising hookup – as well as the shower, there’s the steam room or sauna, or you can just start fucking in the locker-room.

Remember, your sexual encounters don’t all have to revolve around anal sex – a gay mutual masturbation session may be more expedient and equally as fun if your work-out has got your blood pumping.

But even if you’re into risky gay public sex or public masturbation, most gyms will actively discourage guys from having sex on the premises. Before you jerk off the muscle-daddy that’s been eye-fucking you from across the weight room, it’s important to know what the laws are in your local city or US state, just in case you need to navigate an awkward conversation with the gym manager.

Put the technology to work

Even if you’re a gay cruising aficionado or if you’ve lucked-out and signed up at the local gay hookup gym, a hook-up app will undoubtely help you get what you want in the most efficient way possible.

Get on Squirt before you start your workout. Send a few DMs and let the local guys know that you’re about to get sweaty and horny. Check your messages as your workout progresses and see who is around and keen to meet you in the showers.

How do I have gay shower sex at the gym?

Everyone will give you the same gay cruising tips and techniques – it all comes down to whether you’ve got the confidence to put the knowledge of your forefathers into action.

Cruising is all about non-verbal body language. Make eye-contact. Make sure he sees that you’re looking at him. A knowing smile and a little nod will confirm that you’re both on the same page. 

Timing is everything. If he’s heading into the locker-room, then that’s your cue to follow him in. If he’s getting undressed at his locker, follow suit. Make it clear that you’re not in a hurry, let him see your body – all of it.

If he’s heading into the sauna or the steam-room, follow him in.

If he makes a move for the shower, this is your opportunity to join him under the water.

It’s not complicated – it just takes confidence. The hornier you are, the more confident you’ll be.