Open shower gyms in toronto?

How's the scene at the steamworks bathhouse in Toronto? Any idea if it's worth going there? Especially on a weekday? Any recommended time?
Not sure about during the week, but the place is packed on Friday and Saturday nights. Everyone seems to be on prep as there a lot of what was once considered to be very unsafe sex. I stick to oral and watching when I occasionally go. Thursday's are dark night and it can be busy too. I've wondered about Sunday afternoons but have yet to go.
 
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Not sure about during the week, but the place is packed on Friday and Saturday nights. Everyone seems to be on prep as there a lot of what was once considered to be very unsafe sex. I stick to oral and watching when I occasionally go. Thursday's are dark night and it can be busy too. I've wondered about Sunday afternoons but have yet to go.
Not me thinking this was a reply to the YMCA post
 
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Anyone know if the Squirt page for Seoul Zimzilbang got taken down or what? I'm wondering if the cruising there has gotten out of hand where the owners asked it to be deleted or something...
I didn’t know cruising takes place there… what about Go Place?
 
Anyone know if the Squirt page for Seoul Zimzilbang got taken down or what? I'm wondering if the cruising there has gotten out of hand where the owners asked it to be deleted or something...
I noticed the same about Seoul Zimzilbang Korean Sauna. It's a pity the Squirt page is down but at least Gay/Bi/Curious people who want to be naked and make friends still go. I was in this sauna the past Sunday ( June 9, 2024) with two friends. I saw a gay couple and also in two occasions guys approached me for a casual friendly small talk in the pool and steam room. I am pretty sure that other guys there were open to have a conversation too, I just focused on being with my friends this time.

This Korean sauna is still a warm vibe for straight and queer people that is looking for nude relaxing.
 
I noticed the same about Seoul Zimzilbang Korean Sauna. It's a pity the Squirt page is down but at least Gay/Bi/Curious people who want to be naked and make friends still go. I was in this sauna the past Sunday ( June 9, 2024) with two friends. I saw a gay couple and also in two occasions guys approached me for a casual friendly small talk in the pool and steam room. I am pretty sure that other guys there were open to have a conversation too, I just focused on being with my friends this time.

This Korean sauna is still a warm vibe for straight and queer people that is looking for nude relaxing.
I went there on Tuesday late afternoon and evening, and I got a strange vibe.

People were cruising me and showing off, but did not want to go any further than just playing with themselves? Is there some kind of rule that is in place that I'm not aware of.

It's unlike other places that I've been before.
 
To anyone reading this thread and who is curious about what the oepn shower situation is like:

Let me just start off by saying I have had LOTS of fun at YMCA gyms. The open shower concepts are amazing. I love that Y gyms across Canada have mostly stuck to open showers.

A few days ago, I had a workout at the YMCA (the west end one, on College) and had a great time. Things were slow to pick up, but I love the fact that so many men here (whether they're looking for 'fun' or not) are completely comfortable with walking around naked in the change room to/from the showers, steam room, sauna, and whirlpool.

Towards the end of my time that particular evening, there was a group of us 4 guys (all young and gym-fit) having a circle jerk in the steam room. Mutual sucking took place too. Had a lot of fun and am heading back.

As for GoodLife, yeah, some locations are pretty fun and cruisy (like John and Richmond), and some, in my experience (like Bloor and Park) are not bad for making eye contact with a guy in the steam room, and then sharing a shower stall for some fun. Happened to me more than once.

I find that for the YMCA and GoodLife gyms, it's usually the early evening or late afternoon hours that attract that most fun. ;)

Want to give Adelaide a try, and see what they're like.
who initiates it? how did it happen? any other stories
 
Does anyone know if the West end YMCA still has open showers / whirl pool? They had done some Renos recently I thought
I dont think they renovated the locker room, I was there a little while ago, they definitely have a whirlpool and sauna, and im like 90% sure they had open showers - no towel service or plus locker room though
 
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I dont think they renovated the locker room, I was there a little while ago, they definitely have a whirlpool and sauna, and im like 90% sure they had open showers - no towel service or plus locker room though
Locker rooms were not renovated, they still have open showers, a steam room....not sauna and a hot tub.
Still lots of action here, especially in the steam room.
 
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Locker rooms were not renovated, they still have open showers, a steam room....not sauna and a hot tub.
Still lots of action here, especially in the steam room.
If he's talking about the one at 931 college then it has open showers, a sauna and a hot tub - I was there a couple months ago. Whats the address of the one youre talking abt?
 
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How do you guys find west end YMCA compared to the downtown one?

I’m younger and fit and I found the central YMCA downtown membership plus locker a bit of a gamble… sometimes there’s 1-2 really hot guys but a lot of times I feel the pool of guys are not really my type.

I’ve never tried the normal locker room and maybe they have hotter guys there?

I’ve tried west end college st YMCA but I feel therr wasn’t any action…. What times / days are best?
 
How do you guys find west end YMCA compared to the downtown one?

I’m younger and fit and I found the central YMCA downtown membership plus locker a bit of a gamble… sometimes there’s 1-2 really hot guys but a lot of times I feel the pool of guys are not really my type.

I’ve never tried the normal locker room and maybe they have hotter guys there?

I’ve tried west end college st YMCA but I feel therr wasn’t any action…. What times / days are best?
What’s the difference between normal and plus lockers?
 
What’s the difference between normal and plus lockers?
More cruising happens in the plus lockers becuase they have a whirlpool, open showers, steam room and sauna. The men are older and not as fit.
 
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