FabGuys.com forum: Taking Photos in Gay Saunas

By *weddol OP Man
22 weeks ago

Chester

A few days ago I was reading the forums on here, there was a thread about my local sauna, The Dolphin, where people were saying what day they were going etc.

One of the posters had been the day before, and I clicked on their profile, and found pictures uploaded to their profile of them in the private rooms there having sex with others.

On this occasion, the pics aren't best quality, but if they have had their phone/camera on them there may be other photos that aren't uploaded here....

I mentioned this to another friend on here, who told me that he had challenged another lad there recently for having his phone out....

Is this where we are now?

Is this becoming socially acceptable? (even though I am sure it's against the venues rules)

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By *IPMANMan
22 weeks ago

West London

Unacceptable, shove the phone up his arse...then down his throat

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By *tar33Man
22 weeks ago

North London (outer)

Of course it isn't acceptable, not that I've ever seen anyone doing it.

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By *wladMan
22 weeks ago

high wycombe

Not on. At all. I'd contact the sauna and inform them - ideally with info on the person taking pictures.

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By *eo PublicMan
22 weeks ago

Lincoln

I've not been to a Sauna, but I know some of the clubs I've been in say as long as you are in a private room and whoever is in the room agrees then there's no problem.

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By *ennyslutxdTV/TS
22 weeks ago

Dundee

In private rooms it might be ok but it doesn't alter the fact that people are carrying a fone around in a club/sauna in first place. Who's to say they aren't secretly snapping in the public areas. My view is fones stay in lockers

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By *eo PublicMan
22 weeks ago

Lincoln

I would hope that anyone getting a phone out in a public area would be kicked out pronto. My phone is always locked away when I'm in a club, though there are times I wish I'd taken some pics.

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By *issy LexiMan
22 weeks ago

Gallowhill near Paisley

I have used my phone in a sauna but more for the timer as I'll lie blindfolded for 10/20 mins at a time

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By *im le2Man
22 weeks ago

aylestone leic

It's perfectly legal to take photos in public but a sauna is private so it's against the law without consent.

I'd be happy if someone wanted to film me as long as I get a copy of all photos.

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By *ustOneBearMan
22 weeks ago

Neath

Not on I’ve seen people in

Saunas with phones filming in general areas and reported them after saying loudly about them filming. They know they are doing wrong they don’t expect you to say anything.

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By *dol1Man
22 weeks ago

North Wexford

You don’t need phones to record, there are some types of glasses that can record as you’re walking around, nobody is any the wiser, not as obvious as a phone. But privacy is constantly being challenged

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By *upertedMan
22 weeks ago

Nelson,, Caerphilly

I couldn't in a commercial venue like that.

I don't mind being filmed but I always make a point of getting it filmed on my phone so I can edit, and I instruct as little of my face as possible.

I then share if they ask for it. 📸

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By *xLedZepxx2Man
22 weeks ago

Didcot

In Touch Sauna you are allowed your phone in the bar and by default, the changing area but nowhere else.

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By (user no longer on site)
22 weeks ago

Every sauna I’ve been to phones are only allowed in the bar and the changing area nowhere else. If they you with a phone in other places I would think you’d be kicked out.

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By *ohnnyangerMan
22 weeks ago

Jesus Christ even in nightclubs you should be kicked out if you've got your phone out - let alone a place where people are fucking.

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By *LASGOW 60s GUYMan
22 weeks ago

Visiting

Consent required - ALWAYS! Have done it in a private cabin but always asked first

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By (user no longer on site)
22 weeks ago

From the gaysaunas web site

What’s the protocol for using phones?

Photography is strictly prohibited in all gay saunas to protect everyone’s privacy and discretion. Most venues require phones to be stored in lockers or kept on silent in designated areas only. Using phones for calls or texting in communal areas is generally discouraged as it disrupts the atmosphere.

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By *uxbritMan
22 weeks ago

hemel hempstead hertfordshire

No phones in any play areas that’s pretty standard policy for all saunas/cruise bars etc

I’ve been in private rooms with guys who’ve wanted to take a quick video ( I’m fine with it ) others may not be that’s why consent is important

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By *i_guy_WBayMan
22 weeks ago

Whitley Bay

As the guy above said, in the main play areas absolutely not! But I’ve been in private rooms with guys and they have asked if it is ok to take photos/vids and most of the time I am fine with that. Saunas are safe places for guys to relax and explore their sexuality, many guys who use them are not out and don’t need to be worrying that there may be cameras exposing them.

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By *0yguyMan
22 weeks ago

Cumbria

Where do you put your phone/camera when you are naked or just wearing a towel?

(Answers on a postcard please to HMP Wandsworth)

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By *airyScot40Man
22 weeks ago

Glasgow

Rule number one.

What happens in the sauna stays in the sauna.

Anyone carrying a phone around Pipeworks is likely going to find it at the bottom of the jacuzzi.

I’d report anyone I saw.

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By *i_guy_WBayMan
22 weeks ago

Whitley Bay

"Where do you put your phone/camera when you are naked or just wearing a towel?

(Answers on a postcard please to HMP Wandsworth)"

Some guys carry small bags with brown bottles, lube, condoms, marching powder, phone etc

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By *essa_MTV/TS
22 weeks ago

Red Rose County

I know in the Greenhouse in Luton. I’ve used my phone in the bar area. They even give you the wifi passcode. Only for internet browsing while having a drink. Wouldn’t dream of taking it elsewhere in the sauna. Wouldn’t have thought taking pictures even in the lounge would be acceptable.

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By *uxbritMan
22 weeks ago

hemel hempstead hertfordshire

"Where do you put your phone/camera when you are naked or just wearing a towel?

(Answers on a postcard please to HMP Wandsworth)"

I have a little pouch I take in with me mainly for my own lube as I don’t enjoy the cheap shit they have in some places lol

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By *orcester GuyMan
22 weeks ago

Worcestershire North

Phones ok doing selfies in locker rooms definitely not anywhere else

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By *eekeeper1000Man
22 weeks ago

Richmond. North Yorkshire

Never seen anyone taking photos or using a phone in a sauna. What happens in the sauna definitely stays there. TBH it's not an ideal environment for photography. Dark, steamy, hot & wet.

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By (user no longer on site)
22 weeks ago

A lot of guys aren’t out so that becomes a MASSIVE violation of privacy not to mention the unspoken trust between the guys in the sauna. There’s a real “what happens in the sauna, stays in the sauna” attitude and if guys are taking photos then I can see bloody noses and broken phones in their future

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By *ajkumarkapoorMan
22 weeks ago

London

Happened to me once. A gay couple, his partner snapped photos of me with his phone being fucked by his partner in a cubicle. At the time I let him because I was too horny to border.

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By *ttmblkMan
22 weeks ago

West Midlands

I wouldn't have thought that would be acceptable. Privacy and all that especially being mainly strangers in a sauna. Did this person know everyone there? Maybe the private room setting were people they knew. Maybe they rang ahead and the staff said they could. I just couldn't imagine that happening years ago and plus, the pics would be crap what with the sex areas being dark.

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By *orchlightMan
22 weeks ago

Chippenham

"A lot of guys aren’t out so that becomes a MASSIVE violation of privacy not to mention the unspoken trust between the guys in the sauna. There’s a real “what happens in the sauna, stays in the sauna” attitude and if guys are taking photos then I can see bloody noses and broken phones in their future"

Absolutely agree. Totally out of order. Can’t see any sauna allowing this. It would be very bad for business.

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By (user no longer on site)
22 weeks ago

I don't have any problem with it in private cabins as long as you both give consent.

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By *tephen_b50Man
22 weeks ago

Bristol

Absolutely right: point a phone at the wrong person, and justice would be swift and harsh.

And the person using the phone would never be allowed into the sauna again.

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By *speedoMan
22 weeks ago

eastbourne

Why are phones allowed into saunas?

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By *iHard911Man
21 weeks ago

PDI Gran Canaria

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By *tar33Man
21 weeks ago

North London (outer)

"Why are phones allowed into saunas? "

??? Because people need phones, why would you ban them? I would guess that 99% of us leave them in our lockers.

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By *edic 01Man
3 weeks ago

Bedworth

From my experience of gay saunas its bad enough seeing most of the customers undressed let alone filming them

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By *iFlyGuyMan
3 weeks ago

Visiting

Phone should not be allowed past the locker room. Club should enforce that.

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By *hyguy62Man
3 weeks ago

Brentwood

I haven’t been to a sauna, but my take on this issue is that it definitely shouldn’t be happening. I, like a lot of guys, don’t mind being photographed or videoed. If there’s rules against it though, then they should be respected. I would imagine a lot of guys who frequent saunas are there because they expect it to be a safe private place.

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By *iHard911Man
3 weeks ago

PDI Gran Canaria

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By *55uk4yngrMan
3 weeks ago

Chester

CONSENT for ALL sexual photography, nothing less, secret filming is abuse!

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By *i-n-u-l-guyMan
3 weeks ago

Newcastle under lyme

I haven't been saunas but have been a few swingers clubs and phones are strictly forbidden

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By *excessMan
3 weeks ago

Sleaford

I think most saunas will have restrictions on mobile phone use in the sauna area

I'd be mindful to report that, totally indescreet and unacceptable

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By *IPMANMan
3 weeks ago

West London

Throw the phone into the nearest hot tub

There is a prat that goes into a darkroom I use. His wristwatch is the size of half a brick and could illuminate Beachy Head.. fucking idiot

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By *iss Leanne BTV/TS
3 weeks ago

Manchester

"A few days ago I was reading the forums on here, there was a thread about my local sauna, The Dolphin, where people were saying what day they were going etc.

One of the posters had been the day before, and I clicked on their profile, and found pictures uploaded to their profile of them in the private rooms there having sex with others.

On this occasion, the pics aren't best quality, but if they have had their phone/camera on them there may be other photos that aren't uploaded here....

I mentioned this to another friend on here, who told me that he had challenged another lad there recently for having his phone out....

Is this where we are now?

Is this becoming socially acceptable? (even though I am sure it's against the venues rules) "

I honestly don’t see what the issue is here. I have visited Dolphin Sauna as well as other clubs and although I agree that phones should not be used in public areas I think it is fine to use them in private rooms as long as everyone consents to it. For the record I leave my iPhone in a locker in the club when I attend but do keep my 3 unregistered pay as you go burner phones in my bag with me x

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By *ightarse69Man
3 weeks ago

Rushden

If you’re all already naked what have you got to hide or worry about. It’s not as if you haven’t got a loving wife at home waiting for you is it?

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