Having sex with strangers (we're not talking about prostitutes ) is one of the most exciting and arousing practices there is. Especially if there's no direct eye contact between those engaging in it, or if visibility is very limited. That's precisely the basis of the Glory Hole , a very common practice in gay circles, but not exclusive to the homosexual world.
Talking about the Glory Hole (whose translation into Spanish would be " glorious hole ") is talking about a hole that, made in a wall or partition, allows anonymous sex with someone on the other side of that wall.
It doesn't take much imagination to guess which part of the human body, in the vast majority of cases, is inserted through that hole.
That's right. You've guessed correctly. It's the penis that's inserted through that opening. The purpose? Primarily, for the penis to be stimulated manually or orally by the person on the other side of the wall.
In this article we're going to talk about the Glory Hole, why people might be attracted to it, the types of sexual practices that can be done through this glory hole, where we can find holes of this type, and finally, the health risks associated with these practices.
Glory Hole: the reasons for its appeal
The fact that glory holes are probably not a mainstream sexual practice doesn't exactly mean that very few people practice them. In fact, according to some surveys, the number of people attracted to inserting their penis through a hole for stimulation by a stranger has increased significantly in recent times. The same can be said of those who wish to be on the other side of the wall. That is to say, those who, whether men or women, enjoy or dream of experiencing glory holes from an active perspective. In other words, they dream of or enjoy stimulating the penis or vagina of someone they don't know and whose face they haven't even seen, using their mouth or hand.
What reasons lie behind this phenomenon? Why do so many people enjoy and find the practice of glory hole use exciting?
To begin with, we mustn't forget that mystery can act as an aphrodisiac. Feeling something without knowing who is causing it makes it much more intense. The absence of words, the lack of awareness of the other person's face, and experiencing everything through touch can be incredibly exciting.
The anonymity provided by the Glory Hole also encourages participants to shed the mask we always wear when interacting with others. Removing that mask largely means freeing oneself from constraints, allowing oneself to be carried away, to lose control of the situation, and to surrender to the sensations and, with them, to pleasure.
A practice of this kind also stimulates—and to what an extent!—something that is fundamental in sex and that acts on it like gasoline on fire: the imagination.
Glory Hole: common sexual practices
As we have pointed out previously, the Glory Hole is a hole made in a wall that allows you to have sex with strangers in a virtually anonymous way.
The sexual practices associated with the Glory Hole are mainly the following:
- Fellatio. The man inserts his penis into an opening in the wall or partition, and on the other side, a man or woman orally stimulates the penis. Undoubtedly, receiving oral sex from someone whose face we don't know can be very exciting.
- Cunnilingus. This would be the reverse of the previous one. Less common and more difficult to perform, the woman would position her vagina next to the opening so that, from the other side of the wall, a man or, if necessary, another woman, could stimulate her with his lips and tongue.
- Manual stimulation of the penis or vagina from the other side of the glorious hole. Basically, masturbation, but in this case, done by someone you don't know personally and whose face you don't see.
- Penetration, especially anal, if space allows. For example: someone places their buttocks against the glory hole, and from the other side, someone penetrates the offered anus. A variation of this sexual game would be to practice penetration with a dildo, an anal plug, or another type of sex toy for anal stimulation.
- Voyeurism. There will always be voyeurs who derive pleasure from watching others masturbate or have sex. Voyeurs, therefore, find glory holes a space perfectly suited to their desires.
Where to practice the "glory hole" in Barcelona and Madrid?
This practice has traditionally been associated with public restrooms, but for some time now the Glory Hole has been one of the most common practices in some regulated private spaces such as the following:- Liberal venues. Many swingers clubs have a space designated for glory hole practice.
- Cruising clubs, that is, clubs dedicated to anonymous sexual encounters .
- Sex shops with space for booths. These types of establishments sometimes have some kind of wall or partition with several holes to make this sexual practice possible.
- Erotic video rental stores with sex booths . Some of these booths may be connected to each other through a hole that allows for anonymous encounters.
Those looking for glory holes can find websites that list public or semi-public locations. On these sites, users typically contribute by indicating where they've found these spaces for anonymous sex.
When consulting these types of pages, it is important to keep in mind that some of these spaces can be dangerous (especially if they are in secluded corners), illegal, or at the very least, may not respect the privacy of those who approach them seeking a moment of pleasure.
We also want to point out here that some of the places indicated on those types of pages may not be advisable from both a safety and health point of view.
A safer way to find places to practice glory hole is to check the official websites of sex shops with booths , swinger clubs, or cruising rooms.
In Barcelona we can find several venues such as the clubs "Night Barcelona", "Club OpenMind", "Sexyland", "Erotixx", "Sauna Sitges", "Erotic Palace Barcelona", "Tres Rombos Club Swinger y Liberal" and "Seisynueve".
In Madrid we find "Divernis", "Encuentros VIP", "Cap Madrid", "Pub Triángulo", "Boyberry Madrid", "Fantasías Sex Shop" and Sexyland Paseo de las Delicias.
In the next section we will talk about the risks of the Glory Hole .
Risks of the Glory Hole
For sex to be fun and pleasurable, it has to be safe. And safety when practicing with strangers involves using something as humble as it is effective: the condom or, if necessary, a dental dam.
Oral sex (fellatio and cunnilingus) with strangers should always be performed with a condom. This is the recommendation of sexual health organizations and medical services. Following this recommendation, reputable swingers clubs require their clients to use a condom when engaging in sexual activity on their premises. Failure to follow this recommendation carries the risk of contracting or transmitting a sexually transmitted infection (STI).
Once you understand "how" to practice it, you need to pay attention to "where" to enjoy the gloryhole to reduce the risks of having a bad experience.
Our fundamental advice is to avoid going to places like public restrooms, shopping malls, or other locations not specifically dedicated to this or other sexual practices. This is not something to be improvised. Doing so risks experiencing harassment or violence. Improvising in a glory hole by going to places not professionally and legally dedicated to this activity puts your personal safety at serious risk.
The best advice, therefore, is to go to places where the age of majority is effectively required, public consent rules are respected, and appropriate hygiene and safety measures are applied.
