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How old do you have to be? You need to be 18 or over to enter Plastic Ivy. Do I need ID? No, you do not need any ID or have to give a real name. At Plastic Ivy we understand discretion is very important. When you visit for the first time, you'll be automatically made a member. All we'll ask for is a name, which doesn’t have to be your own. Do you have to be a member? Yes, you need to be a member to come in. You're automatically made a member on your first visit. All we ask for is a name, which can be any name, and you wont need any ID. Am I given a membership card when I join? Yes. When you become a member, we issue you a membership card. You can take your card with you or leave it with us. If you do take it with you, you don't actually need to bring it with you whenever you come, so if you loose it, it's not a problem. Are Gay/Bi Saunas legal? Yes. Unlike "straight" massage parlours that offer escort services, Gay/Bi saunas provide a legal and safe meeting place for like minded gay and bi sexual men, with sauna, steam, and spa facilities, cruising areas, and private lockable restrooms for members to use. As such, the only money you pay is your entry fee. I don’t have the best of bodies, will I feel uncomfortable? Not at all. Plastic Ivy is a warm, friendly, attitude free zone, and people of all ages, shapes, and sizes come. So, it’s my first time and I am about to enter the venue, what next? There is no need to nock, you just come through the green entrance door at the front of the building into the reception area where you'll be greeted by one of our staff. Tell them you haven’t been before, and they'll take a name (which can be any name) and complete your membership. After paying your entry fee, you'll be passed a towel and locker key and shown to the changing room area. You get changed and put a towel on round your waist. Your key will have a rubber band attached, just like what you would get if you visited the local swimming baths. Put this key-band around your ankle for safe keeping. You will then be given a guided tour and shown the facilities, then left to your own devices to explore, relax, and meet other men. I don’t want anyone to know I have been, is it discreet? Yes. Discretion for our members is extremely important at Plastic Ivy. We are located in an old industrial building, that is very discreet and not overlooked by other buildings or residential houses. There are no external visible signs on the building of the nature of the establishment, and the building used to actually be a private gym, and as such, its new use does not attract any unwanted attention. We do not pass on any information to anyone about our members, and our staff do not discuss to other members who has been in. How long can I stay for? Once you have paid your entrance fee, you can stay for as little or as long as you like for that day until closing time. Some customers may pop in just for an hour on their lunch break, or before returning home after work. Other customers may make a day of it and spend the whole afternoon and evening at here, grabbing a bite to eat here too. What if I want to go somewhere, then come back later - do I have to pay to get in again? No. If you need to pop out at any time, perhaps to go shopping, or other business, and then want to return, you don’t have to pay again. Just ask for a "pass-out" on leaving if you are planning to return that day. What do I need to bring with me? Apart from your entry fee, and any extra if you wish to buy food or drinks, just bring yourself! We have lockers, free towels, and showers provided, so you don’t need to bring anything with you. On entry, customers put their clothes into a locker, and then put a towel on. We have regular, and large towels. Whilst most members just put a towel on, if you want to wear trunks or shorts, or any other garment under your towel you can do this too. Do I only get the one towel? No. You can help yourself to extra towels whenever you want - there is no charge. You just need to pop your used wet towels into the laundry bins located in the changing room area. Is there shower facilities? Yes, we have a shower area, with dispensable body wash, so you can get freshened up during your visit. There is also a cold plunge shower that's great for cooling down after a hot sauna. Can I wear something under my towel or instead of my towel? Yes, sure. Whilst most members will just pop a towel straight on and then go downstairs, you can also wear trunks, speedos, or shorts instead if you wish, or wear them under your towel. If you are into other gear, such as lycra, or suspenders for example, you can also wear these under your towel too if you wish. I’m really nervous. Most new members have first time nerves if they have never been to a sauna before, however within the first few minutes you'll wonder what all the fuss was about! It's not much different to going to a council run swimming baths, or private gym - except there is the addition of cruising areas and private restrooms, and everyone here will be gay or bisexual! Our staff understand that new members can be nervous and not sure what to expect, and as such we aim to put you at ease when you first come in. Do you have condoms and lube? Yes. All the private restrooms have condoms and lube in them, and a lock on the door for total privacy. OK, I want to come, what do I do next? Grab your entry fee and pop along and enjoy your first visit to Plastic Ivy! |
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