SolaceSoul

I really think someone was pulling your leg. Figuratively and possibly literally.

Most of the black guys are at the predominantly black clubs in Atlanta. If you went to a club in Atlanta that only had several of them, then you didn't go to one of these. Most of the clubs, gay and straight, are fairly (voluntarily) segregated that way. I own several properties in Atlanta and go there for business quite often. The club and bar scene there for Afrcian-Americans is not what it used to be, unfortunately. There used to be tons of masculine, well-built black men all in the club and bar scene, and the predominantly black clubs were a place to hear amazing music and see hot masculine men. Now? Not so much. If you like twinks, chubbs and sissies, twerking to Nicki Minaj, then you'll be in heaven there now. I'm still trying to figure out exactly what happened.

I'm mixed-race black/white/Latino American guy in my late 30s, and I get this ALL THE TIME when I visit the saunas. I don't know how young you are compared to me, but we're probably both well below the median client age at the saunas with garatos. But it also happens to me at gay bars in places like Santo Domingo. I think it's just some people being presumptuous based on preconceived notions and stereotypes. Usually what puts a stop to it is for me to just loudly speak English (or French, or whatever language is the language of tourists). But I'm usually very good at getting people who irritate me to STFU. Call it an occupational hazard, But I consider that a small price to pay for the enjoyment and pleasure I get in Brazilian saunas. I'd gladly trade the bullshit and unnecessary drama at most American gay bars, bathhouses and sex clubs for the sexiness, calm and enjoyment of Brazilian saunas any day of the week. That's most likely "Robson". I consider him to be a pretty good Brazilian friend. Sometimes he bothers to undress, sometimes he doesn't. He gets paid either way. His friends are hot too.

I agree with everything you've said about Meio Mundo. I've been there several times and just can't get into it. The kinds of guys that are there (twinks, little boy looking guys, average looking, regular guys) are not my thing at all. These are the types that often hit me up on social apps like Grindr and bars in the States, and I'm not going there to have what I could easily get on any night out in the USA. One reason why I rarely post here is because it seems the overwhelming majority of posters are posting about Meio Mundo over my preferred 117 and Pointe. Many posters here seem to poo-poo over Pointe because they don't like muscle guys. But those generally are my preferred type. I wish there was more info about them here, as well as photos. Although I do appreciate the info given here, it is a little skewed to the posters' tastes, one must admit. On my last trip (May), I directed to Meio Mundo a good friend who travels with me often but this was his first time in Rio. I really thought he would like MM since he tends to go for the thinner, taller, younger guys. To my surprise, he did not like the place, and spent the rest of his trip visiting 117 and Pointe,

Fernando Bingre is a great, very knowledgeable gay guide in Salvador and all over the Bahia, if interested. Nice guy that knows the city, the history and lots of people, gay and straight. You can reach him at his Facebook page under his name. Message him there or find his other contact info there.

There's no edit option in posting here, it seems. My second paragraph should read: If you look and act like a local and you don't look like a gringo, then all these "safety concerns" are not really for you. You'd just use the same common sense you'd use in any major city like New York, LA, or Paris. If you look pretty "white bread", or fresh off the plane, then yes, take these extra precautions.

No, that's not what a median means at all. I understand the point you're trying to make, though.

I've been to Rio several times in the past 5 years. I wouldn't call myself an expert but I'm pretty well-traveled all over, do pretty well when I'm there and know quite a few people and places. If you don't look and act like a local and you look like a gringo, all these "safety concerns" are not really for you. You'd just use the same common sense you'd use in any major city like New York, LA, or Paris. If you look pretty "white bread", or fresh off the plane, then yes, take these extra precautions. I'm a fit, athletic biracial male in my 30s. I look Like I could be Brazilian until I open my gringo mouth. I've learned I can blend in very easily. I can probably afford to be a bit flashier (and possibly a little riskier, as time goes by) than some other posters here. But yes, don't be dumb. Do what you'd do in the least safe areas in NYC or LA, if you're that cautious, and you'll be ok.

Thanks, Tom! Is there now another place in Rio where the hustling and pickups occur? I really like the saunas and beaches all over Brazil, but I'd also like some places before and after their hours.

First time poster, but been lurking I visited Rio twice in October 2013 after researching online about the best pickup / hustler spots there, as well as the saunas with the working boys. I went to Corujinha's a few times for lunch, dinner and late at night, but I didn't see the kind if hustler action I had read about. Is it still an active place for hustlers, rent boys and garotos? If so, what time of day and what days? If not, what restaurant, bar or street area in Rio now has the hustlers and working boys? Thanks.