Safety Tips for Saunas in Sao Paulo and Rio

[Grahm1eta]

New to post but have ready many of the posts on this forum. Am also a newbie to the Brazil sauna scene and would appreciate some tips if anybody has any for places like Lagoa. I read some concerning reviews online that make me wonder if it's safe enough to even check it out... thoughts? 

[Primeone385]

Hey @Grahm1eta. When you get there, it will be overwhelming. So make sure not to think with your little head. No matter what sauna you go into, there will be guys waiting for potential clients. They will smile and try to engage you in conversation. Most times, the guys are bold, and they will grab your hand and place it on their cock. Which if you are looking at a sexy stud, can catch you off guard. In my case, it made me forget what I was talking about to the person I went with. LMAO. Get settled and get a drink. While you are waiting, guys will try to get your attention. During this time, I look and see how many guys, if any, I want to go with and for what. During this time, since many of the gartos will try to get you to pick them. They will lift up their towels, show off what they offer. If you do not desire to spend time with them. BE POLITE this cannot be stressed enough. Because they are people that offer themselves as a service. But it garners respect from them, which can pay off in the end. Trust me, reading @Latbear4blk   , @Novarunner, @NoGagSuckerSF, @floridarob has shown. You might get more with a nice smile, not right now, and maybe later. However, if the guy has not approached you that you like, then go up to them. Discuss the price and what you want during your time with them. Some have suggested that you write on the phone screen shot it and save it so if there is any disagreement, it does not happen. You can point to it and prove what was agreed to. Which have saved us guys from paying for bad service. But in most cases, the guys working in the sauna want to give you the service you want. So you will come back and pick them. Or off them, aka take them out that night or during the day in some cases. Also, phones can be used to translate in the saunas. But not to take pictures of everyone in the sauna in general seating areas. But the best thing for me to tell you is to relax and take your time. Get there early enough to pick the best guys. Because some come early to get one or two programs, and they may bounce. Also read the guys that I referenced. They have a great deal of knowledge; they aren’t the only ones. But they have explored many countries and have great experience. It’s been helpful to me. For my previous two trips, and it still helps me as I get a third time this coming May. 

[Latbear4blk]

I have not published an English version, but I think you may benefit from this article if you can read Spanish or use a translator:

https://sopla.substack.com/p/los-saunas-gay-brasilenos