Fahrenheit Cafe and Fitness Center

This is one of the more popular bath house destinations in Metro Manila. There is a queue usually and the crowd is quite varied, but mostly young due to its affordable entrance fee. You may find some college students inside. Since this is the only bath house in Quezon City, don't be surprised with the traffic along its narrow hallways. At times, you mind find yourself in a desperate search for an unoccupied cubicle, and, worse, one with a working lock. They've posted that some renovation has just been completed. That should be welcome considering that it's run down, dirty, smelly, and sweaty, with the showers always running out of soap. Some people bring their own bar of soap, just in case. The place is often full, even on Sundays. On some occasions, Fahrenheit mounts a show as an added come on. They could be strip shows, male bikini contest, or trans gender beauty contest. Address is 1204 E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue, Barangay Mariana, New Manila, Quezon City. Telephone numbers are +63 918 9008002, +63 918 9008007 or +63 2 725 6699. Visit their website for more info.

Queeriosity Palace

The newest bath house in Manila, Queeriosity Palace is less than a year old at the time of this post. It is located not far from the oldest bathhouse in Manila, Club Bath. Both are in Pasay City. I have not been to this one since news spread on the internet that it was raided by police just weeks from its opening. The news has been confirmed and is true. They're still in business and continue to self-promote on internet groups with specials, discounts and the like.

Address is at 1946 F.B. Harrison Road, Pasay City. Telephone number is +63 2 5278337. Visit their website for more info.

Strip Clubs

Numerous strip clubs can be found in Metro Manila. Among them are:

1. Dreamboyz - in Cubao, Quezon City. Address isn 774 Aurora Blvd corner Boston Street near Betty Go-Belmonte LRT station. Contact +63 921 6650991

2. King's Klub - Contact Jess +63-915-998-6884

Hilom Spa Center

This relatively new massage place is quite a breath of fresh air. Its interiors are decorated with taste and it has a clean and relaxing ambiance. The masseurs are in costume, which implies decency and "no hanky-panky" mood. In fact, a printed sign at the reception states, "We do not allow prostitution in this establishment," or something of that sort. Of course, what goes on behind close doors is really up to you and the therapist. Hilom is the top of the list when it comes to interiors: classy and very spa like. They even provide a robe and draw string jammies, like most regular spas. Their mattress covers are in black.

Address is at 2nd Floor, Moomba Plaza Mother Ignacia Ave corner A. Roces Ave Quezon City. This is close to the intersection of A Roces and Quezon Boulevard. The place is easy to spot since it is on the second floor of a mall like structure which can't be missed. Restaurants and bars in the same building and vicinity make for a very lively place at night, which may make you uncomfortable if you seek discreetness and are avoiding the possibility of bumping into some friend, acquaintance or, worse, family on a night out. Lots of cars parked in the area. Telephone number is (632) 3850665. Visit their website.

Massage Parlors

Gay massage parlors are aplenty in Metro Manila. Most of them are in Quezon City. By definition, a gay massage parlor has only masseurs available to service clients. Only male therapists are on hand, but some places are willing to service female clients. Anything for a buck, I guess. Some are better than others in the amenities and facilities. Generally, gay massage parlors' facilities are not at all close to the high quality and standards of the regular spa or massage centers.

Note: Massage parlors come and go, so information on this list may be subject to change without prior notice. Thus, this list is by no means complete.

In Kamias-Kamuning Area:

1. Equanimity Spa
2. Mr. Earth Spa
3. Mr. Body Physique
4. Blue Room Spa
5. Hunk's Touch
6. Quantum
7. Boys of Bora

Along West Avenue:

1. Hollywood
2. Body Spec
3. Spartacus

In the Kalentong area:

1. Braveheart
2. Blue Palm (G/F Homerson Bld, Unit 116, Bataan Ext (at the corner of Bagumbayan St, near Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital), San Juan. Tel +63 928 5003077, +63 916 5173526, +63 2 7136553)
3. Xtreme Massage (137 F. Blumentritt St. Barangay Kabayanan, San Juan City. Near boundary with Kalentong, between F. Manalo St and Ver St, beside Aquasafe Water Station. Telephone # +63 2 7459000, +63 908 2384838)

Along Quezon Avenue

1. Human Touch (near the corner of EDSA, Quezon City)
2. Hilom Spa Center
3. Mr. Universe/Universal

Others still in Quezon City:

1. Revivir Spa (109 Scout De Guia Street, Quezon City, near corner of Tomas Morato. Tel Number +63 2 4105249)
2. Big Men Spa (Unit 1 24K Mansion, Timog Avenue Corner Scout Tuazon St.Tel. Number: 386-5401 +63917-8200824 for Tom +63915-6258114 for Jerry)
3. Manhunt (along northbound side of EDSA, Cubao, Quezon City)
4. Uhma Watu Body Spa (807-B VD Bld, Aurora Blvd, Cubao, Quezon City (across from the Partas Bus Station) Telephone +63 2 4144900)
5. Lakan (Along Araneta Avenue, near E. Rodriguez Ave, Quezon City)
6. Datu (Along E. Rodgriguez Jr. Avenue, near the intersection of New York St, Cubao Quezon City)
7. Bodylax (Along Roosevelt Avenue)
   

In San Juan,

1. Phoenix Reflexology Center 139-F Aurora Blvd corner J. Ruiz St San Juan City. Near J. Ruiz LRT Station. Telephone +632 3826183 +63 908 2384838
2. Gentle Touch
   

Gay Dance Clubs or Discos

There are only two gay discos in Manila.

1. Club Government - in Makati
2. Bed - in Malate

Bath Houses in Manila

There are only four bath houses in Manila:

1. Club Bath - in Pasay City
2. Club Fahrenheit - in Quezon City
3. Queeriosity - in Pasay City
4. Club Epitome - in Malate, Manila

Club Bath

One of only four bath houses in Manila, Club Bath is the original and grand dame of all bath houses. It's been around since the seventies, and its owner is a popular male model from that decade. The amenities are the best among the bath houses but you also have to pay for it. Its rates are twice that of the others. You choose either a locker or cubicle. The rate for a cubicle is double the rate for a locker. Like all other bath houses, membership fee is required and you must bring with you a valid identification to sign up and each time you visit the place.

The place can get really crowded on some days, usually weekends and especially on long weekends. The crowd is varied but generally older compared to the other bath houses. This is probably because of its higher rates. Students can't afford this.

Address is 2456 F.B. Harrison Blvd. corner Valhalla St. Pasay City (near Pasay City Sports Complex, Cuneta Astrodome, Holiday Plaza, Libertad, and Pasay City Hall). It doesn't have a sign so all you need to look for is the number "2456" on the wall. Telephone number is (632) 833-2866. They have a website.

Braveheart Men Spa

This location has had several reincarnations and masseurs have come and gone. The interiors have not changed despite all the changes in management and ownership. They remain sparse and basic. I did not like the look of the place and thought the masseurs could be improved. I like their logo and front sign, for sure. Looks quite inviting. Too bad the interiors and the masseurs did not match the storefront.

Located in Sta Ana, Manila near the border with Mandaluyong on Kalentong St. Its right next to Puregold Kalentong. This is one of three massage parlors in this vicinity and is accessible for Makati based people not willing to go all the way to Quezon City for an illegitimate massage. Address is #3333 Unit-E New Panaderos St. Sta Ana Manila (near Pure Gold, close to Market Place Mall. Telephone number is (632)9946804. Visit their multiply site for more info.

Equanimity Spa

They had to change their name from Utopia spa to Equanimity Spa. The first time I went there a few months ago, I asked to see their cubicles first before agreeing to get a masseur. They showed me the first cubicle. I found the interiors and lighting quite clean and well-appointed. However, this was limited to the first cubicle. The mattress, laid on the floor, is thin and looks worn.

Some of the their masseurs are quite good looking but others are plain. Nothing special here. They are located on one of the side streets of Kamuning Road, closer to the Tomas Morato intersection. Address: 45B J.Jimenez Street corner Kamuning, Quezon City. Telephone number is (632)4158099. Visit their friendster site for more info.

equanimityspa@yahoo.com