Cruising in the 80's and 90's Experiences

[pumpdaddy101]

I would like to hear from users that can share their cruising experiences from the 80's and 90's? What where Adult Bookstores and Theaters like back then? Did you cruising anywhere else? What were some of your most memorable encounters? I love all the small details of the interactions and the setting.
I started in the mid-nineties and sometimes miss the easy fun in person interactions. Most of the theaters and bookstores have been shutdown in my city. I guess I would like to reminisce with my fellow cruisers.

 

[theplayerking]

My first hookups were in adult movies theaters and bookstores while I was in college in the mid 90s. I think the biggest difference is that there was a large cross section of guys in those days. Today it seems that the vast majority of attractive guys are on the apps so it’s pretty rare to find someone I want to hook up with at a bookstore, at least in New York. In the old days you’d find college students, bankers in suits, flight attendants on a layover, DILFs in from the suburbs looking for some action, etc. All of those people are now online.

 

[pumpdaddy101]

My first hookups were in adult movies theaters and bookstores while I was in college in the mid 90s. I think the biggest difference is that there was a large cross section of guys in those days. Today it seems that the vast majority of attractive guys are on the apps so it’s pretty rare to find someone I want to hook up with at a bookstore, at least in New York. In the old days you’d find college students, bankers in suits, flight attendants on a layover, DILFs in from the suburbs looking for some action, etc. All of those people are now online.

Exactly. In person cruising to me is just way hotter.

 

[Oliverleo]

I would like to hear from users that can share their cruising experiences from the 80's and 90's? What where Adult Bookstores and Theaters like back then? Did you cruising anywhere else? What were some of your most memorable encounters? I love all the small details of the interactions and the setting.
I started in the mid-nineties and sometimes miss the easy fun in person interactions. Most of the theaters and bookstores have been shutdown in my city. I guess I would like to reminisce with my fellow cruisers.

Those were different times, for sure. Bookstores and theaters had such a unique vibe dimly lit, excitingly unpredictable. Cruising in parks or rest stops was also thrilling. It’s amazing how the sense of community made those encounters so memorable.

 

[louparis10]

Beginning of 80's, my first sexual contacts on Wednesday afternoon with married men in the restrooms of a railway station in the small town where I was a student when I was just 18 years old: handjobs, sucking, being sucked and first time I got fucked. Remember the glory holes in the walls between toilets.
Then in gay cinemas when homosexuality has been decriminalized in 1981 by the new socialist president François Mitterand. Most of time I was shirtless and got groped. I was OK when the guy was my type. Groped and more while watching porn...
Also in outdoors gay cruising areas...

 

[ItalMusc]

Cruising was a blast and am art form. Whether it was a bookstore or a business event or on the street in broad daylight the knowing eye said it all. We were discrete for the most part lol but it was a nuanced subtle cruise. At a showroom during market week I caught the eye of a fellow attendee, well he wasn’t your average attendee. This boy was beyond blessed and didn’t (couldn’t) hide what was in his Levi’s. Remember, back then a jeans bulge was normal and not shocking. Except for this dude. He later admitted he worked on the sales floor like that and loved the looks of shock and horror his crotch caused. I found the single restroom with him in tow. He jumped if and locked the door. There wasn’t enough room for him and his shlong much less me. We stroked each other and realized we both had coworkers out there to get back to. It was about 5pm and the showroom was closing so everyone made for the exit. We ran into each other on the street and being it was nearby we decided the Gaiety theater was our best bet to continue. They had nude shows back then, hung dancing boys that would start on stage then work the audience so it wasn’t unusual to have dick out. The guys performed and we had our own fun. None of the guys on stage were half as hung as my buddy. Once we had our fun, he headed for his bus at Port Authority. The story continues but that’s for another time
Back then it was Just Another day in NYC for the young and hung

 

[Oliverleo]

Beginning of 80's, my first sexual contacts on Wednesday afternoon with married men in the restrooms of a railway station in the small town where I was a student when I was just 18 years old: handjobs, sucking, being sucked and first time I got fucked. Remember the glory holes in the walls between toilets.
Then in gay cinemas when homosexuality has been decriminalized in 1981 by the new socialist president François Mitterand. Most of time I was shirtless and got groped. I was OK when the guy was my type. Groped and more while watching porn...
Also in outdoors gay cruising areas...

Wow, those memories really highlight how much times have changed in terms of how people connect and find intimacy. It’s fascinating to hear about the different spaces and ways communities found to express themselves, especially when things weren’t as open or accepted as they are today. Those experiences must have been both thrilling and formative.

 

[theplayerking]

Interestingly, Sniffies has brought cruising back somewhat by making it easier to find active locations and see who’s there in real time.

 

[pumpdaddy101]

Interestingly, Sniffies has brought cruising back somewhat by making it easier to find active locations and see who’s there in real time.

True. It's fascinating to see some of the spots people have marked for cruising.