For many gay men, there is hardly a more exciting way to get sexually turned on than at a so-called “glory hole”. Maybe you already know these holes, which are usually drilled at height, and have enjoyed a hard cock or two in this way. If not, here’s everything you need to know about this form of anonymous sex.
How the term “Glory Hole” came to be
To find the roots of the term, one has to go back to the beginning of the 18th century. In 1700, the “bog-house” at the Savoy in London (today, such a toilet would be called a flap) and a glory hole there are mentioned. In 1707, “glory holes” were documented as gay slang for the first time in a court document on the case of Tryals of Thomas Vaughan and Thomas Davis. As it says in the original text: “A boy in the adjoining vault put his secret member through a hole.” The case ultimately reveals a famous blackmail ring in 18th century England. But also gives us a general overview of the origins of the glory hole. In “official” gay usage, the glory hole only appears in various writings from 1966 onwards.
Glory holes were found in public toilets in train stations or bookshops, later mainly in gay bars and men’s saunas. In times when homosexuality and corresponding sexual activities were socially proscribed and were prosecuted, places with glory holes were a way for men to have sex with men in relatively protected surroundings. For a long time, however, its use was punishable by law. Because sex between men with or without a glory hole was criminalised for a long time.
While acceptance of homosexuality is growing, and it is increasingly being decriminalised, glory holes are becoming less important. The HIV/AIDS crisis has also led to more caution in sexual practices. Criticism of glory holes exists both outside and within the LGBTQ+ community, indicating a new form of puritanism. Some LGBTQ+ ‘leaders’ focus more on ‘awakening’ the community, rather than understanding its diversity and accepting different sexual expressions. Despite this, glory holes can still be found in popular cruising locations, where they offer users an exciting experience.
How does a glory hole work?
This is basically very simple. Since the holes are usually located between two toilet or video cabins, you naturally need someone who is in the neighbouring cabin. Through the glory hole, you can make contact in different ways. Either by looking, by sticking your fingers into the glory hole or by using your tongue to indicate that you are ready to suck, lick or fuck. If you are to your neighbour’s liking, he will probably push his hard cock through your glory hole, and you can go into joyful action. Disinterest is mainly signalled by the glory hole being covered from the other side. Then you have to wait for the next horny guy to take a seat in the next cubicle.
Tips for more safety – What to look out for when having sex through the glory hole
If you are a passionate user of glory holes, you have probably already made your own experiences with all possible variations. Whether blowing, licking or fucking, glory holes can be used for almost all kinds of sex. However, there is also the question of how safe these exciting places are, after all, you practice anonymous sex there. So you don’t know what health condition the person is in whose cock you are sucking or whose ass you are licking or fucking. To protect yourself from possible criminal consequences and sexually transmitted sexual diseases, it doesn’t hurt to take a few tips to heart.
Only undisturbed pleasure is real pleasure
Although it is of course a thrill to have sex with yourself or someone else at a glory hole, you should check on the internet before visiting. To see if there are frequent police checks at the location and when the place is particularly busy. Always remember that sex in public is still a punishable offence. Therefore, make sure that there are no police in the vicinity. Of course, you can never completely rule out the possibility of plain clothes police. But as a rule, the police in Germany no longer go to such great lengths. But always remember that caution is the mother of all pots and pans.
First check look, then dick
Glory holes are not incorporated immediately when making partitions, but created later with sometimes crude aids. If they are made with a rough saw or crowbar, for example, they do not have perfectly smooth edges but are frayed. This can lead to very unpleasant injuries on your cock. Therefore, be sure to have a look at the condition of the glory hole beforehand. So that you don’t make any acquaintance with splinters. Very often, however, the edges are covered with adhesive tape to prevent injuries. Ideally, you should clean this tape before using the Glory Hole. So that you avoid contact with the remains (saliva, sperm) of the previous user’s crew.
You should also have a look at the penis, which is stuck out at you through the glory hole. As the saying goes, the eye eats with you. If the dick looks unappetising, smells strong or even has open wounds, you should be the one to give it up.
Signalling before “shooting” is helpful
The attraction of the glory hole is that you have no eye contact with your sex partner. However, this creates the challenge of somehow letting the other person know that you are about to orgasm. After all, not everyone wants to swallow the hot juice that is being thrown at them. Of course, there are some men who like to swallow the sperm, but this is not true for everyone. Therefore, if the size of the hole allows it, you should somehow let the guy who’s going to use your cock know that it’s about to happen. If he doesn’t hear you, knocking on the partition can also be a clue. Many men who use glory holes more often also have a sense of when it’s time to cum, and let their hands do the rest.
Don’t forget protection during glory hole anal sex
While a large proportion of men use glory holes for blowing cocks, some also let themselves be properly fucked through the holes. This works by holding their butt very close to the glory hole. And having their sex partner fuck them through it. If you’re into this practice, it’s a good idea to either use PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) or just condoms. Since you usually don’t know the partner behind the partition, you can ensure the best possible health protection.
Finding glory holes
They still exist, the lustholes for blowing, wanking or fucking. You can also find them relatively easily by entering the term glory hole in connection with the name of your place of residence in a search engine. Usually, scene guides pop up that show cruising locations, including a map. Always read the reviews, as they often indicate whether a glory hole is available.
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