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Found the zombie!

They are zombies, the walking dead, the undead. They have nothing on the inside.

At least two of those you described had to be The Vampire Twins (not their real names of course, but regulars at those spots know who you’re talking about). Definitely (barely) walking (or their cases, dragging), talking cautionary tales!

In almost two decades of going to Rio and Brazil, I’ve never once been to any of the Gay Pride parade or parties. The overwhelming majority of GPs do not identify as gay and are mostly at the saunas (or placing ads) to work. But I’m sure if you pay a GP for his time, quite a few might actually accompany you to a pride parade or event. No.

The last time Corujinhas was on and popping was maybe 2011 or 2012. The trade would stroll on the outskirts of the park across from the restaurant and stroll on by the sidewalk. When I returned the following year or so, everything had completely changed. I went back a few more times hoping that maybe it was an anomaly, but like with Le Boy, it had become a thing of the past. All good things must come to an end.

The first post = infamous journalist - pornographer who also famously married a Brazilian garoto de programa. The Twitterverse and Datalounge had loads of fun with this exposé a few years ago.

If you believe in a thing called “karma”... Trilingual not only co-operated one gay travel Brazil board, but also posted at multiple boards under that same moniker. This is the same guy who in this thread (at the forums then known as M4M, but now CoM) strongly recommended that Americans on tourist visas to Brazil commit fraud and say that a Brazilian immigration officer asked for a bribe to extend their visas. An odious suggestion that apparently, a few other posters (some are still around and still visiting Brazil to this day!) thought was a grand idea and they attempted to go through with it. In the defense of some good posters who spoke up, there were a few who immediately recognized this as a pretty scummy and selfish thing to do. If you keep your eyes and ears open while traveling, it doesn’t take too long to figure out there are some really decent travelers but also some really shady, shifty and unethical ones. Decide which type you prefer to be, and then act accordingly. https://www.companyofmen.org/topic/27614-serious-immigration-danger/

It’s not just Clube 11. All the saunas in Salvador — unlike the ones in Rio or São Paulo — tend to be more popular earlier and are pretty empty later. It’s not a pre- or post-pandemic effect. It’s Bahian cultural. It’s always been like that. Expect the saunas in Salvador to be dead by 9 pm. Sometimes, they are active as early as 4 pm.

Salvador’s saunas are not hyperactive and crowded like the ones in Rio or São Paulo, the Bahian culture is different, so maintain reasonable expectations. They also tend to clear out earlier than the ones in Rio or SP. Sunday — (1) Fox (2) Clube 11 Monday — CLOSED Tuesday - Fox Wednesday — Clube 11 (Tie for best night) Thursday - Fox Friday — (1) Fox (best night) (2) Clube 11 Saturday — (1) Clube 11 (Tie for best night) (2) Fox

The median age of the clients at the payboy saunas in Brazil is probably in the early to mid-60s. You most likely will fit right in. Let’s stop with this false narrative that men (gay, straight or otherwise) are always more attractive when they are younger. Have you even seen a lot of younger guys in the USA? Many may be still in their 20s or 30s, but they haven’t quite taken good care of their bodies or health, or are what the kids now like to say are “bad built”. In some cases, youth might be the ONLY thing they have going for them! OTOH, there are some men who age like fine wine. I’m not saying all, but some.

He’s an older man who lives in the very same house where invited people can come. He has a landline phone that he almost never answers. There is no Wi-Fi in the home. Posting or sharing his almost never used landline phone number would almost certainly guarantee the beginning of the end of the service that he provides in his home. And anyone who suggests otherwise is willfully ignorant of the history of how things work in here and other discussion groups / social media. If you really want to go to Narciso's house, and you don’t already have a direct relationship with him, simply plan it with a procurer who already knows him and let them take you. It’s not that hard.

Narciso’s house is in Haina, which is a small town right on the outskirts of Santo Domingo, west of it. The only way you’re getting there is by car. Narciso lives there so you need to make an appointment and he needs time to invite guys over — so you’re not just showing up. The best way to get there — especially for a new or infrequent visitor — is to have a procurer who knows him well like Manny set it up for you. He will also tell you what you need to bring — including how many pesos. Of course, you’re also paying for the procurer’s transportation to and from, too — so add that into the mix. I think there are only two guest bedrooms in the house, so if you are planning to go with a group, make it a very small group.

…. and if you’re truly concerned about the employees at the saunas being underpaid, tip them (bartenders, bar backs, front desk attendants, locker room attendant, cleaning crew).

117 in Rio did not offer suite rental for 50 minutes. 117 has used “40 minutes for suites” at least for the past 15 years. In 117, if you return the room key to the front desk at the 50-minute mark, then you wind up paying for two 40-minute suite rentals. Lagoa in São Paulo offers a 50-minute rental on its suites.