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Like everthing else, perception it paramount. How would you characterize (in many years past) a household servant who also had children out of wedlock or in any case with the owner of the house. Was that master-slave? In some cases, yes, in other cases, mutual attraction that "got out of hand" but the household generally was still maintained with the wife and childen. Many other variations possible. I have never had a house boy but I can easily imagine a young man hired to do house hold chores being paid a salary + room + board and sometimes or often that proceeding into a sexual relationship of some sort. Eventually this was formalized into the "houseboy" job description. However how the various members viewed and participated whatever transpired would be individual decisions and, of course, as previously described, nowdays, something "better" discussed in advance. Suppose you had a college student who was living in your house with room and board. In exchange he agreed to do some light household chores. Now suppose you struck a "new" deal that involved him being "more friendly" with you and you now paid him for taking care of things. Does that make him an escort? Again, it depends upon how each of you view the situation and how prehistoric your attitudes are. There are so many variation and permutations of these kinds of situations it boggles the mind. Best regards, RA1

Brokeback Mountain Some movies stand the test of time. Some movies get better with the passage of time. And some movies, if given enough time, end up looking much worse than when they first came out in theaters. I recently re-watched Brokeback Mountain and, sad to say, this film falls into the third category. It's understandable how this film seemed awesome when it came out. Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal were two rising young Hollywood heartthrobs. For them to take these roles was truly daring career-wise. Ang Lee was an up-and-coming director, and for him to use this subject matter as one of his first English language films was exciting. Anne Hathaway was also on the way up. Plus, there was the shock value of a film pitched as a cowboy love story. The idea of taking the cowboy mythos and putting a queer spin on it was exhilarating. And so, we went into the theater and had a good time watching all this groundbreaking stuff which it was at the time. However, 2005 is not 2013. The gay community has made enough strides where the shock value of the material has worn off, and it's possible to look at the film with a clearer head. And, when looked at from today's perspective, it falls short in just about every way. The film itself is only an hour and 49 minutes long. Now, a three-and-a-half-hour film like The Deer Hunter can take its time with an intro. But for a shorter film, that just doesn't work. So, the fact that nothing happens other than sheep herding for the first 45 minutes of the film comes off as just padding. No character development happens here; there is nearly no dialogue. It's just an excuse for the cinematographer to shoot pretty vistas. Finally, of course, Gyllenhaal and Ledger fuck, in one of the most ridiculous gay sex scenes ever. I mean, really: Two dudes with bean juice on their chests just suddenly start to have anal sex, with no foreplay, no lube, not even a finger up the ass and there is supposedly no pain involved at all when Ledger shoves his non-lubed dick up Gyllenhaal's ass? Sure, Gyllenhaal looks like a girl, but I don't think he self-lubricates like one. Anyway, they get off the mountain about an hour into the film, which is a good thing because we finally see other characters, which means we get actual dialogue. (Why are these two characters only capable of speech when the plot absolutely requires it?) Then, it turns out that this is in fact not a gay love story at all. Both dudes are bisexual and get married. The enthusiasm they both demonstrate Heath when fucking Michelle Williams and Gyllenhaal when boning Anne Hathaway - is too extreme for them to be faking. They both like sticking their dicks into both men and women which is fine, but does not make them gay. Anyway, over the course of the next 15 years they cheat on their wives with each other on a regular basis. And Gyllenhaal is totally cheating on Ledger as well both with Mexican rent boys and other ranch hands. (Boy, were these two guys lucky to never pick up a single STD with all the unprotected sex they were having over the years. And boy, were their wives lucky.) Anyway, this goes on for a while, and they are so bad at being cheaters that pretty much everyone around them, from their wives to their parents to their children, know that they are boning each other and neither man seems to have any idea that everyone fucking knows. Take this gem of dialogue from after Heath gets divorced from his wife and is now boning a waitress: Waitress Talking To Heath Ledger's Daughter: Honey, can you help get your daddy to marry me? Heath Ledger's Daughter: My daddy ain't the marrying kind. Waitress: Why not? Daughter: He loves his friends too much. If you are pinging your 17-year-old daughter's gaydar in 1968, you are doing it wrong! Finally, Ang Lee realizes he's now shot enough footage to be close to a feature length film, so out of nowhere, Gyllenhaal dies. Ledger then goes to Gyllenhaal's parents' house, where they tell him that they knew their son was boning guys all along, and that Gyllenhaal had been doing so behind Heath's back since forever. Gyllenhaal's mom gives him one of his shirts, and it becomes his prized possession. Then Ledger's daughter announces she's getting married, Heath cries, and the movie ends. So, what we end up with is not a gay love story, but rather a story about two bisexual guys cheating on their wives, and their wives knowing and putting up with it for the most part. Neither guy is even particularly honest with the other one. All in all, it ends up being about two dishonest, not particularly intelligent men making choices that hurt both each other and the people around them. And we are supposed to find them sympathetic. Blargh! The thing is that I am glad this film was made. At the time, mainstream America needed a film that showed that dudes who bone dudes can look tough and macho (yes, I know a stretch in Gyllenhaal's case), and this movie was an important part of mainstreaming the gay community. But these days we can do better, and we have, with the wonderful and intelligent The Kids Are Alright.

Yeah. This is why I didn't go watch "The Life Of CGI"

I loved the movie when I first saw it as well. It was when I watched it again that I got lost a bit and my mind wandered. To me, a great movie makes you want to watch it again and again. (like the Godfather (40 times at least)

I have been in both Porto Alegre and Rio with Tomcal and he is an amazing guide and source of information. As for Diogo, your avatar is small and with my health issues, perhaps you should upload a lager photo?

How To Deal With A Houseboy Over the weekend, EXPAT posted a link: http://www.boytoy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/13399-room-for-rent-in-gay-mansion-craigslist-ad/ to a Craigslist ad from a guy who seemed to be really creepy. This guy, who is in his 60s, wants a stable of young men to live in his mansion. But, he has all sorts of crazy rules he wants to put in place. Instead of expressing a desire to get laid, he made it look like he was looking for slaves. And as an added bonus, he comes off as racist. The thing is, there is nothing wrong with what he wants - it's called a houseboy (or houseboys) in his case. But he is going about it the wrong way, and has the wrong attitude towards the houseboy phenomenon. Having one or more houseboys on hand can be a great sexperience but like any other prized possession, they need to be treated with care. With that in mind, we thought that we would spend some time today to talk about houseboys and how to treat them right, so you cum off as a decent dude and not a total Sleazy McCreeperson. First off what is a houseboy? Simply put, a houseboy is a younger man who stays with an older man in a mutually beneficial relationship. It's sort of like getting yourself a male escort, except this one will be around all the time to help make your life a little bit better. Beyond that, houseboys don't only provide you with sex; they'll also do some cooking, cleaning and shopping. It's a mixture of combining a personal assistant with a male escort all in one person. The first thing to understand is that a houseboy is an investment. You can't just be like this Craigslist guy, offering free rent and expecting to have a 21-year-old guy blow you whenever you ask. That's ridiculous - and rude (and the only young guys who would agree to it are guys looking to find ways to rob you). That means that you need to not only put a roof over their heads, but you also need to give them money. You can call it an allowance or a salary or a stipend, but they need to have their own spending money. You don't want them to have to get a job, because you want them to be available for you when you need them, which is work on their part that they deserve to be compensated for. You also need to pay for the groceries, and take them out to dinner once in a while. They are real live human beings, not your own personal sex dolls (though you can role play that with them if you like!). They deserve to feel like independent, free people. You should also cover basic amenities for them, including giving them Internet access and paying for them to have a cell phone. Don't be like this guy and insist that they have to earn the right to go online or use a phone you are not a prison warden, and they are not inmates. Houseboys also need some time off during the week to do their own thing. They have a right to friends and a life outside the houseboy relationship. They are not slaves. You can negotiate with them, either before the arrangement starts or on a week-by-week basis, when their time off will be. It's fairly easy to come to an arrangement to have their time off when you won't be at home to use their services anyway. That way, you may not even notice that they are ever gone! You also need to spell out what will be expected of them before they move in and the houseboy relationship starts. For some guys, having the laundry done and the bed made will be very important. Other guys have an outside cleaning service, but may want all their shopping done for them and their meals prepared. It's up to you as to what non-sexual services you want - if you can afford a houseboy, you'll find one who is able to meet your needs. The houseboy should, of course, take those responsibilities seriously. He is not a slave, but he should have to earn his keep and respect that there are obligations that go along with the lifestyle you are offering him. Your houseboy should also be able to have some of his friends over once in a while. It's totally OK if you would rather not be there (some of us can only handle the youthful energy of one dude) but, again, you can negotiate this. One of the things houseboys love to do is show off the great living arrangement they've managed to score to their friends and, trust me, if you let them show off to the other boys, they will repay you in bed in ways that will blow your mind. You should also provide a clothing stipend for your houseboy. An easy way to do this is to get him a credit card in his name, with a reasonable limit on it. You know you want him to dress hot for you who wants a houseboy in shoddy clothes? and they'll want to shop themselves so they can surprise you with what they bought to please you. It is fair to set some limits in body and appearance. If you start a houseboy relationship with a hot, fit twink, you don't want him to suddenly start packing on the pounds since he has a comfortable relationship. You can dictate how much time you want him to spend in the gym, and create a system where if he doesn't live up to that part of his job, his stipend will be reduced or he will be asked to leave. This does not make you a jerk; you are paying for a pretty package, and you should get what you pay for. If you can follow these simple rules, you may find the houseboy relationship to be one of the most rewarding ones of your life. It can be like having your favorite escort literally on hand whenever you want them. If, however, you do it wrong, you can end up in a bad situation, and look like the type of Craigslist jerk EXPAT was making fun of.

Delightful scene from 'I, Claudius' wherein his young wife Messalina competes with the city's best regarded prostitute... '...Amateur!'

I enjoyed Fortaleza but I didn't want to mess up the plans for the rest of my trip so I took to the air. It cost me 267 USD to change the ticket to Salvador. But, the bad news was the hotel would not let me change the date of check in and told me that I lost my prepaid money. I wrote a few emails to them and the hotel in Fortaleza called them to tell them of the issues with the doctor but they still refused to let me check in late and told me I would have to pay again. I was livid and blasted off a very pointed email explaining to them how I was going to systematically destroy their online SEO results. They wrote back and told me it was OK to check in one day late. The flight was miserable and it was obvious on take off I should not be in the air. My ear and head hurt the entire flight. When I landed, I could not even hear. I got to my hotel, the Mecure, and checked in. I knew I was not doing well and asked them to send a doctor over but he never answered the call. They did book an appointment for me for an ear/nose and throat doctor for the next day and I am glad they did. She was trained in NYC and spoke perfect English. She said the last doctor I saw was foolish for letting me back on a plane and it did more damage to my eardrum. She said I should not fly for at least 5 days but will see me again on Saturday to check things out and see how things are going. She gave me several medications and I hope that they take to me fast. I had to cancel my reservations for Porto Alegre and I have a flight that will be wasted as well. All in all, it was not smart for me on this trip to take out prepaid hotels and airfare. I have lost at least 1k USD worth of tickets. I did get travelers insurance but not sure how much it will pay if anything. The airport in Salvador was nice and the taxi cost 97R to the hotel. I think this is pretty high as it was about the same amount of time as it was in Fortaleza for 1/3 the price. So far, I have not seen much of Salvador but I'll be here for at least 5 days and I'll get out a bit after I get back on my feet.

Don't Tar Heels pronounce it fuh sho? Best regards, RA1

Two young guys appear in court after being arrested for smoking dope. The judge says, "You seem like nice young men, and I'd like to give you a second chance instead of jail time. I want you to go out this weekend and try to convince others of the evils of drug use. I'll see you back in court Monday." On Monday, the judge asks the first guy, "How did you do over the weekend?" "Well, your honor, I persuaded 17 people to give up drugs forever." "Seventeen people? That's wonderful. How did you do it? " "I used a diagram, your honor. I drew two circles like this: Oo . Then I told them that the big circle is your brain before drugs and the small circle is your brain after drugs." "That's admirable," says the judge. Then he turns to the second guy. "And how did you do?" "Well, your honor, I persuaded 156 people to give up drugs forever." "Wow!" says the judge. "156 people! How did you manage to do that?" "Well, I used a similar diagram," the guy says. "I drew two circles like this: oO . Then I pointed to the little circle and said, 'This is your asshole before prison...'"

how is your health going on?

I knew I'd seen that walk somewhere before.

BOM! BOM! BOM! ...too, too hot to trot! I want! I want! I need! I'd enjoy immensely!

A few photos from the front of my hotel today.

Thanks everyone for the well wishes. I am feeling better today and went out tonight in front of my hotel to people watch as I had to get out of my hotel room. In front of the hotel is a large beach that everyone plays volleyball and soccer. There is an area for skateboarders and roller bladders. I always enjoy just sitting and watching everyone.

Hope that expensive Blue Cross you have reimburses you.. You should order out for a nurse , naturally male and 18.

hope you get well soon!

Fortaleza Saunas, Sex And Sun Hello my little boy toys, big old bears, terrific twinks and fellow cockaholics. Today, we're going to tell you about one of the most fun gaycation spots in South America Fortaleza, Brazil. The name comes from the Portuguese word for fort, and was at one point the chief seaside fortress in the region. Today, it's not so military but is instead a wonderful bohemian city on the beach that offers a sextacular lifestyle for anyone who cares to cruise down to visit. You'll find that while there are tons of gay European tourists, the number of American tourists are fairly low. Because of this, you may have more of a language barrier than in other South American hot spots, but if you speak even a little bit of any Euro language, you should be fine. The city has become known as one of the best places in the world for gay cruising, particularly if you are interested in hot young male escorts (and, really, who isn't?). So, let's take a little tour of fine-for-fucking Fortaleza. Beach Bums! The main tourist activity in Fortaleza is hitting the beach. There are 16 miles of beaches along the coast, with everything from family-friendly sunbathing spots (boring!) to super hot gay cruising beaches. The Barraca Cabumba beach is where you want to hang out if you just want to mingle with fellow happy homos. It's a gay beach where people come to relax and bake off their hangovers after a night of hitting the hot, hot bar scene. You'll have a great chances of meeting cute guys here you can hang out with later, though it's not much of a hookup beach. If you want your chance to get some sex into your beach bum sexperience, then head over to Meireles beach, where the action is much hotter. Here is where you can find Mr. Right Now and head to a secluded spot for some private fun time. Both beaches are heavily gay and you won't have to worry about being surrounded by boring breeders. Rent Boy Paradise Can we be blunt? When you are in Fortaleza and not going to the beach, your main other activity may be playing with the rent boys. There are more of them here per capita than in Rio, so you'll never be at a loss for finding your own little male escort. Your only challenge will be that the nicer hotels require you to register your guests, and will frown upon you bringing an escort back with you. This, of course, stops neither rent boys nor their customers. There are plenty of rent-by-the-hour love hotels that are fairly cheap and will ask no questions about who you bring in with you. That said, sometimes you don't really want to go to all that hassle. This is why the male escorts have learned how to work the saunas and many, many small dark rooms in the gay bars and clubs. At any given time, figure that a large percent of the young guys in the saunas and clubs are for hire given the right motivation. You just talk to them, agree on a price, and then head over to a secluded spot of the sauna or club and get your gay on. Because of the sheer numbers of rent boys working the bars and saunas, the prices are somewhat lower than in Rio or other Brazilian cities. If bars, clubs and saunas are not your thing but you still want to grab a male escort, then simply head over to Avenida Beira Mar, where what seems at first glance to be a cruising scene can actually be a hot and heavy rent boy scene. One quick note while Fortaleza is a very safe city, there have been some reports of rip-off artist rent boys slipping drugged drinks to tourists to rob them. In general, the way to avoid this is to never accept a drink from a potential rent boy (why would he be buying you a drink anyway?) and to keep your glass in your hands at all times. If the guy asks to share a drink with you, assume he's trying to rip you off and move on to another boy. Other Fun Fortaleza Activities When in Fortaleza you'll spend 80 percent of your time either at the beach or cruising for guys. This city is sex central, so why not? Still, there are some other things to do and we'd be remiss if we didn't pass them on. Fortaleza offers one of the most spectacular sunsets in Brazil. The best place to see it is the entertainingly named Ponte Metallica. (Yes, with the exception of Ride The Rentboy the exact T-shirts you are envisioning in your mind right now are on sale there.) The History Train at Banco de Norteste is a good tourist ride that will tell you interesting stories about Fortaleza, including one about one of the old Emperors having a long-term gay lover affair. It's not to be missed. The Museu de Arte e Cultura Popula is a cultural museum set in an old prison that offers you interesting examples of traditional Fortaleza craft culture. It's a good place to buy souvenirs for your mom. If you want to see some local culture, head over to the Theatro José de Alenca. This theater is not only an architectural marvel; it has interesting shows every hour on the hour, so you can head over and have something to see while killing time before hitting the many bars and clubs. Get Ready To Go Down In Fortaleza! There you go the ho-down and lowdown on Fortaleza, Brazil. Come on over to this amazing city in the paradise that is gay Brazil! cc boytoy.com 2013

I am headed to Fortaleza and Salvador later in the week and I have been researching the cities. I have made a pretty comprehensive list of businesses and establishments in several cities in Brazil. Please let me know if any are incorrect, your favorites, places you have been and love or hated. As I'll be there next week, if there is something in the area that I should not miss, please let me know. Hotels 1 Golden Tulip Iate Plaza | Av. Beira Mar, 4753 | 85 3533-6900 | http://www.goldentulipiateplaza.com/default.aspx The Golden Tulip's spacious rooms have a tub and shower big enough for two, and their balconied rooms overlook the beachside pool area as well as the shore beyond. There's a modern outdoor lounge area too. Note that the Golden Tulip's hotels are part of a frequent flyer loyalty program that includes American Airlines and KLM/Air France, so if you've got miles, spend them here! 2 Tulip Inn Saint Martin | Av. da Abolição, 3340 | 85 3533-6100 | http://www.tulipinnsaintmartin.com/default.aspx Another hotel under the Golden Tulip umbrella, The Tulip Inn Saint Martin isn't as glamorous as the Golden Tulip, but it's still a block from the beach, and has adjoining rooms in case you want to get a room for your new friend on the down low. Note that the Golden Tulip's hotels are part of a frequent flyer loyalty program that includes American Airlines and KLM/Air France, so if you've got miles, spend them here! 3 Hotel Casa de Praia | R. Joaquim Alves, 169 | 85 3219-1022 | http://www.hotelcasadepraia.com.br This hotel is not on the beach, but Iracema Beach is only a couple of blocks away. And it's gay-friendly, pet-friendly, and has free wifi. The main clubbing street, R. Dragão do Mar, is less than 10 blocks away. The rooftop swimming pool has great views, and the rooms are simple and clean, if a little outdated. 4 Hotel Encontro do Sol | R. Monsenhor Bruno, 122 | 85 3031-6222 ext. 85 | 85 3466-4400 | http://www.hotelencontrodosol.com The swimming pool is outside, there's full air conditioning inside, and it's pretty much right across the street from the beach. This three-star hotel is not the most elegant place you've ever stayed in, and the '70s era murals are hysterical – but with the Baccaras by day and the clubs by night, with saunas in between, who wants to stay in the room all day? 5 Villa Galé Fortaleza | Av. Dioguinho, 4189 | 85 3486-4400 | http://www.vilagale.co.uk/pages/hoteis/?hotel=15 Villa Galé is a five-star resort hotel right on the beachfront, and features a spa with Turkish bath and hot tub as well as (actual) massages by appointment. The balconied rooms overlook the pool area, where there's always something to see, if you catch our drift. If you'll be in Fortaleza for a while, splurge on one of the suites with a kitchenette. 6 Mareiro Hotel | Av. Beira Mar, 2380 | 85 3266-7200 | http://www.mareiro.com.br Make sure to book a sea view room at this beachfront hotel, which overlooks the pool as well. And what a pool it is – complete with resort-style footbridge, swim-up bar, and plenty of lounge chairs. There are also two decent restaurants on the property, and free wifi. The rooms are simple but modern, and fully air conditioned. 7 Maredomus Hotel | Avenida Almirante Barroso, 1030 | 85 4005-4500 | http://www.maredomus.com.br There are no balcony rooms at this beachfront hotel, but its rooftop pool area – one of the highest on this stretch of beach – has spectacular views night and day, and will easily become your home away from home. There's also a sauna and gym, and their morning buffet is not to be missed. 8 Marina Park Hotel | Av. Presidente Castelo Branco, 400 | 85 4006-9595 | http://www.marinapark.com.br/sis.index.asp?pasta=1&pagina=23 Marina Park has five-star amenities while still retaining a breezy Brazilian style. The pool bar can be quite the scene, and its location right on the marina makes the whole place seem like a cruise ship at sea. There are also tennis courts if you're feeling sporty. 9 Oásis Atlântico Imperial | Av. Beira Mar 2500 | 85 4009-2800 | http://www.oasisatlantico.com/en/imperial Another five-star makes our list, and its position perpendicular to the beach means that every room has a view – even if there are no balconies. The pool is sleek and sexy with a swim-up bar, and there's 24-hour room service if you just can't be bothered leaving bed. Bars 1 Barraca Cabumba | Av. Zezé Diego 3911 | 85 3262-4187 | no website If you want to go swimming in the sea, then you wan to head to Praia do Futuro, where the water is clean. And while you're there, set up your beach headquarters at Barraca Cabumba, where all – and we mean all – of your needs will be met. It's a hopping gay and gay-friendly place where you can eat, drink, and spend the day looking at gorgeous beach bodies frolicking. 2 Bar Pirata | Rua da Tabajaras 325 | 85 4100-6161 | http://www.pirata.com.br The New York Times may have given rave reviews to its Monday night party, and it's a barn-burner, with a tremendous live show of traditional music and dancing. It's not a gay bar or even a gay theme night, but it's something you should definitely do while you're in Fortaleza. And it's so crowded, no one is going to care if you bring your boy toy with you for a night out on the town. 3 Órbita Bar | R. Dragão do Mar, 207 | 85 3453-1421 | https://www.facebook.com/pages/%C3%93rbita-Bar/179879638771030 (their website address defaults to their FB page) This is yet another place on Rua Dragão do Mar, but this bar features live blues music and a much less frenetic vibe. Expect a mixed but friendly crowd, many different theme nights (usually around holidays), and a staff who's nice to the gringos. 4 Boteco do Fasano | Rua Dragão do Mar, 218 | 85 8883-0020 | no website This friendly bar on the main bar and club strip is fun, friendly and has karoke and live music. It's attached to the club but is its own place; however, if you go there for a pre-club drink you get a discount off the club entrance fee. There's also a pool, showers, and a shop that sells beachy things. 5 Barraca América do Sol | Av. Zezé Diogo, 4265 | 85 3091-1387 | http://www.barracaamericadosol.com.br This barraca welcomes a mixed crowd, but is gay-friendly enough that they definitely warrant a place on our list. Spend the day under an umbrella at a table on the sand, or stick around at night for live music and a relaxed vibe. 6 Opera Club & Café | Rua Dos Tabajaras, 374 | 85 8869 5269 | no website This bar is a popular pre-clubbing spot for a gay and straight crowd, with snacky treats, good drinks, and a flirty vibe that gets you ready for whatever the night may bring. 7 Barraca do Joca | Av. Beira Mar, 3101 | 85 3242-1739 During the day this is your run of the mill beach club, with maybe a bit more gays than other places but not ultra-fabulous. But at night, although it's not necessarily advertised, there is a prime-grade cruising going on here, so grab a seat and check out the merchandise. 8 Arre Egua | R. Delmiro Gouveia, 420 | 85 3267-2325 | http://www.arreegua.com.br This is technically a restaurant as well as a bar, but anyplace that lights the bar on fire on a nightly basis is definitely more of a party than a dining establishment. They also have live shows, comedy nights, and a friendly atmosphere, where people bounce from tables to the bar. 9 Cafofo do Barão | Rua Barão do Rio Branco, 2910 | 85 3283-2567 | no website If you want to get your drink on and your flirt on without heading to the beach yet again, Cafofo do Barão is your place. Tons of boys meet up here before moving the action over to the clubs, so you can always find some gorgeous thing to bat your eyes at while having a caipirinha that's surprisingly well made. Clubs/Discos 1 Divine Danceteria | Rua General Sampaio, 1374 | 85 3221-6435 | http://boatedivine.blogspot.com (hasn't been updated since 2008) This gay club is teeming with escort boys and features a dark room, drag shows and other live performances. Also, note that it's open until 5am only on Fridays and Saturdays; the rest of the week it winds down around 12 or 1, and is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. 2 Boate Donna Santa | Rua Dragão do Mar, 308 | 85 3219-1164 | http://boatedonnasanta.com.br/intro.php Shake your booty all Saturday night long – and into the wee hours of Sunday – when this gay club is absolutely rocking. House DJs as well as guest DJs from The Week get the place warmed up, so if you want some fresh air, head out to the outdoor lounge with a drink from one of the three bars inside. Go-go boys make the perfect eye candy, if you can wrench yourself away from the dance floor. 3 Music Box | R. José Avelino, 387 | 85 3219-3699 | https://www.facebook.com/people/MusicBox-Fortaleza/100000952289060 (no other website) Yet another DJ-dominated club that packs them in and gets them dancing, especially on Thursday nights, when the gay boys are out in style. If you're tired of heading to Rua Dragão do Mar all the time for the action, this is a great alternate choice. 4 Crystal Club | Av. Domingos Olímpio, 1400 | 85 8865-6481 | no website 5 Unique Club | Rua Dragão do Mar, 441 | 85 3224-6419 | https://www.facebook.com/DRACULAHALLOWEEN2012 For people to say that Unique has the best DJs in this DJ-heavy town, you know they have to be good. They're also freaking adorable, but you'll be easily distracted by the hard bodies on the dance floor, the laser light show, and other various antics happening throughout the joint. Note, though, that it's only open on Saturdays. 6 Boate Level | Rua Dragão do Mar, 218 | 85 3219-0744 | https://www.facebook.com/boate.level.218 With theme nights like Androgyny and Aquarium, you can always be sure there's something going on at this massive vaulted space. Shirtless DJs abound, drag shows pop up here and there, and it's not unusual to have a full-on birthday celebration for a gay icon (Britney, Beyonce, etc.) even if there's no chance in hell they're showing up. 7 Boate Clube Liberal 441 | Rua Dragão do Mar, 441 | 85 3032-0441 | http://www.clubeliberal441.com.br Take the word “liberal” literally – this isn't so much a gay bar, or even a gay-friendly bar, as it is a fee-for-all for every possible sexual flavor – from gay to straight to bi to swingers to voyeurs. There are dark rooms, booths and glory holes, so everyone can join in the fun. Sauna/Massage 1 Dragon Health Club | Rua Almirante Jacequai, 239 | 85 3219-1052 |http://www.dragonclubfortaleza.com.br The spacious, sleek, sexy Dragon Health Club is arguably the hottest sauna scene in Fortaleza, especially on Saturday afternoons. In addition to the comfy private rooms, erotic films, dark room and pool action, they also have high-end, legit spa services that will have you looking cute and perky for whatever festivities you have scheduled. Themes include “Club Ursos” bear nights, happy hour drink specials, and a 50 percent discount on your birthday. 2 California Thermas Club | Rua Barbara de Alencar, 424 | 85 3226-6556 | http://www.californiathermas.com.br California Thermas has straight nights, so check and make sure before going; Thursdays seem to be the best, with go-go boy shows and naked masseurs. Bears especially love the nightly drinks specials, video karaoke, dark rooms, porn films, and plenty of working boys who are ripe for the picking. 3 Termas 2000 | Rua Rocha Lima, 1186 | 85 3261-5077 | http://www.termas2000.com.br (doesn't work) This sauna is a good cruising spot, especially since it's right next to a gym. They have happy hour until 6pm, and drink specials through the night – as well as stripper shows and other titillating fare. Also – free Internet! 4 Sauna Tres Chic | Av. Heráclito Graça, 625 | 85 3032-9001 | no website What this sauna lacks in size, it makes up for in action, especially once the sun goes down. There aren't a ton of rent boys here but there are pretty young things to play with, and plenty of older gents so you won't feel like the senior citizen in the room. 5 Thermas Kaliente | Rua 25 de Março, 1074 | 85 3221-4083 | http://www.temtudo.com.br/thermaskaliente (doesn't work) Although this is technically a sauna, with full facilites including a pool that's quite nice, this isn't where you want to spend some time lounging around; it's more if you're in the mood for a locals-only scene and you want to pick up a hottie to go. 6 Via Centro Thermas | Av. Tristão Gonçalves, 744 | 85 3454-1499 | http://viacentro.blogspot.it/?zx=d1eef3754d61edfc (note that http://www.viacentrothermas.com.br/ which is their usual listing does not work) Yes, this is a sauna – but you're definitely going to want to stick around for the entertainment. Whether it's go-go boys, stripper shows, laser light extravaganzas or drag queens in rare form, there's always something going on at night here. And whatever it is brings in boys by the truck load. Sundays are definitely the biggest party nights. 7 Termas Iracema | Rua Vicente Leite, 2020 | 85 244-1999 (yes, only 7 digits) | no website Some say it's the best in town, while others don't think it's up to snuff – but whatever your opinion, there's no doubt that Termas Iracema attracts every possible type of gay man, and the gay men who love them. Restaurants 1 Coco Bambu | Rua Canuto de Aguiar, 1317 | 085 3242-7557 | Not sure what you feel like eating? Then head to Coco Bambu, where their enormous menu covers pretty much every type of food from all over the world, from sushi to pizza. It's usually packed and the decibel levels can get high, but it's a lot of fun and there is some great people watching. 2 Santa Clara Café Orgânico | Rua Dragão do Mar 81 | 085 3219-6900 | Yes, this restaurant is on the main club street in the city, and yes, everything is organic. Its location as well as the organic factor means that there are many, many pretty young things draped about for you to peruse while you're sipping on your organic coffee and having a delicious organic wrap. 3 Cabana del Primo | Rua Dona Maria Tomasia, 503 | 85 3244-3691 | http://www.cabanadelprimo.com.br After sampling the man meat of Fortaleza, sink your teeth into the delicious steaks at Cabana del Primo, an Argentine steak house that gets rave reviews from locals and gringos alike. It's pretty high end, so save it for a splurge; order the "man size" meat, and save room for the delicious desserts. 4 Moana Gastronomia & Arte | Av. Beira Mar, 4260 | 85 3263-4887 | http://www.moanarestaurante.com.br There is so much to love about Moana, the high-end restaurant that is THE place to go for an exquisite meal – the view, the wine list, the carpaccio, the insanely good risotto. They also have an extensive bar with excellent offerings you can't find in down-home places, like great whiskies. The understated ambience is a nice break from the crazy nightlife and sultry settings you've been in recently. 5 Lo Restaurante | Avenida Pessoa Anta, 217 | 85 3265 2288 | http://www.lorestaurante.com.br If you don't get the lamb here, you're missing out. And if it's not too crazy hot out, it's one of the few upscale places where you can dine outdoors in something other than plastic chairs on the sand – their patio is legendary for its fabulous factor. 6 Santa Grelha | Rua Tiburcio Cavalcante, 790 | 85 3224-0249 | http://www.socialclube.com.br This is a good place to go before heading out for the night – you'll be a bit dressed up so you'll blend in with the crowd, and there's dental floss and mouthwash in the restroom so you don't have to worry about bad breath while you're chatting up tonight's boy. Excellent steaks abound, so come hungry. 7 Oui Bistro | Avenida Santos Dumont, 2391 | 85 3268-4141 | http://www.ouibistro.com.br Contemporary décor, large portions, and a wine selection that will keep you pickled for a month. Try not to walk away with one of those fantastic striped upholstered chairs that face across the table from the banquette seating. The menu is heavy on seafood and meat, but there are some divine veggie options as well. Cinemas 1 Cine Betão | R. Pedro I, 357 This place has a pretty hip scene, with weekend dance parties – but there's nothing in the way of cabins, booths or other places to get your rocks off. 2 Cine Sexy | Rua Major Facundo, 279 There are theaters upstairs and downstairs, but the real action is in the stairwells and hallways. There are dark rooms and private rooms for taking care of business. 3 Cine Majestic | Rua Major Facundo, 866 Fans of transvestites will love the scene at this cinema. Rent boys are also littered about the place, so take your pic. Note there are private cabins here as well. 4 Cine Jangada | Rua General Sampaio, 703 This is another theater with rent boys a-plenty, and there are also multiple screens, private viewing booths, and live shows. 5 Cine Tentação | Rua Floriano Peixoto / Rua Meton de Alencar If straight guys are your thing, then this place – which translates to 'Temptation Cinema" – is where you want to go. Lots of heteros, lots of married guys, and lots of dicks in need of sweet, sweet release. 6 Cine Encontro | Rua Barão do Rio Branco, 1697 There's a theater here, but see that huge room upstairs? Stick around until nightfall, when it turns into a giant dark room. Wowza! 7 Cine Sedução | Rua Floriano Peixoto 1307 One of the nicer porn theaters in this neighborhood, you can feel secure in grabbing food and drinks here, and maybe even hang out for a bit! 8 Cine Star | Rua Floriano Peixoto, 1035 Unlike many of the theaters here, Cine Star shows gay and straight porn, because who knows what'll turn you on? Or maybe it's for the married men who seem to frequent this place. Don't worry, though, there's also plenty of gays – especially bears. Woof! 9 Cine Privê | Rua Major Facundo, 1197 Glory holes, dark rooms and private rooms, oh my! Head to the back room for the hottest action. 10 Love House Night | Rua Assunção / Av. Duque de Caxias OK. This place is not the best, cleanest, or even most fun – but they have lots of different areas for showing films, and it's a young crowd that, if that's your thing, is defintely worth checking out.