The French enjoy sex as much as a good discussion on politics or religion over good food and wine. Sex in public venues or in private clubs has a long history in Paris with many a dark nook and subterranean cranny providing discreet areas for sexplay for as far back as memory goes, with little official interference. The numerous and varied sex bars here provide a wide variety of options for many tastes in addition to the action in the city’s many saunas. Among small ancient stone cellar rooms with arched-ceilings the mood is set with low lighting, the flicker of fuck videos, and the close proximity of other men in hot and heavy sex play. Slings, glory holes, cabins, and piss benches are often provided.

Some bars have signature themes, like always totally naked or regular fisting events. Others alternate between such events and others, like nights for piss aficionados, skinheads, or sneaker sniffers. Some have showers (most don’t) but most have afternoon parties on weekends.