Strip bars and lesbians

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    J.D.
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    I've been to a straight strip club with my guy friends before. I am a bi-sexual female, but I don't know of any bi or lesbian only strip clubs. The men in the club seemed uncomfortable with me being there, and the girls didn't really treat me with the same bump-and-grind that the male patrons received.

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    Name : J.D., Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Bisexual, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Christian, Age : 27, City : Springville, State : CA Country : United States, Occupation : student, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Lower class, 
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    Ken
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    I can only speak from my experience, there are so many questions to comment on here, but first let me tell you that here in Los Angeles, there are clubs for lesbians that feature stripping. It's an old joke that the strippers are all 'straight', which plays into the popular culture myth of gays wanting to turn straights. It's an inside joke. The stripping in these clubs is more a feature of the club, for atmosphere, than the whole focus of the club. None of my lesbian friends have ever told me about their stripper experiences, i think that's a guy thing, and straight women. My last three serious relationships were with women who enjoyed strip clubs, one club here in particular that is known for it's late night Co-ed crowds. My buddy and I went there for his birthday with our lesbian couple-friends. I don't think they would have gone there on their own cause it's just not there speed, It's still oriented for men paying women, but they had a good time anyway. Gay couples are as diverse as straight ones. None of my lesbian friends give it a second thought, it's not on their minds. Perhaps there is a divide within the lesbian community about stripping, but my experience has been that almost any Gay debate sounds just like everyone else's debate. There is no real single category - you're either on this side of the line or you're not. Much in the way my Gay brother is not in any way a stereotypical gay man, even his own friends find it hard to believe sometimes. And what is the stereotype? One answer might be that bi-women go to strip clubs all the time - with their boyfriends. Two of the girls i mentioned before had had female lovers and readily talked about it. After all, are they not the classic bi-sexual reference? In their cases, as many lesbian friends of mine, the level of offense to women acting-out or being forward is about equal to that of straight women - i'm sure you know several straight women who are offended by stripping? Whether religious or post-modern feminism, some women have always been offended by women dancing for men's money. I don't think sexual orientation is a determinate factor here- ultimately, it's a political choice.

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    Name : Ken, Gender : M, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Christian, Age : 42, City : Altadena, State : CA Country : United States, Occupation : entertainment, Education level : Over 4 Years of College, Social class : Upper middle class, 
    #33677

    Ken26420
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    More power to you !! I dated a girl once who enjoyed going to a strip bar occasionally and getting lap / couch dances. Sometimes we would get one dancer to dance on both of us, it was very stimulating. I am sure there are lesbian strip clubs, but I doubt the dancers would be like the ones in gentlemans clubs.

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    Name : Ken26420, Gender : M, Race : White/Caucasian, Age : 40, City : Peoria, State : IL Country : United States, Occupation : Sales, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 
    #40606

    Rebecca
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    Just wanted to tell you that I too enjoy going with my husband. While I did experiment with women when I was younger, I would definitely say that my preference is being married to a man. However, I still appreciate the beauty in the female form. We have gone to 'gentlemen's' clubs and even 'full contact' clubs in Florida. I have found that it is as sexually exciting for him as it is for me to see another women who finds my husband as attractive as I find him, even if it is only in the fantasy that we are paying her for. Regarding the lesbian question, while I am not gay my older sister is. Not only does she frequent the bars with her girlfriend, she has worked as a stripper for more than 8 years. Just thought I would post to let you know you are definitely not alone in this bit of voyueristic foreplay. We often see other couples in the bar who are enjoying the same activities.

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    Name : Rebecca, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : Hispanic/Latino (may be any race), Religion : Agnostic, Age : 29, City : Washington, State : IL Country : United States, Occupation : Designer, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 
    #24994

    Lynne
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    Well, Annie this gets a little complicated... Yes, some lesbians go to straight men's strip clubs. In fact many strippers are lesbians or bisexual, althought you would probably never know it. There are also strip clubs for lesbians (mostly in larger cities) and sometimes the same strip bars you frequent will have special private events for lesbians-only. There are also plenty of lesbians who think the whole idea is demeaning, disgusting, etc. Like straight women, we come in all types.

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    Name : Lynne, City : Arlington, State : VA Country : United States, 
    #35237

    Dwanny
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    I think there are strip clubs for lesbians - personally I wouldn't go to one with men in it. That is disgusting to me. I might go to one for lesbians.

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    Name : Dwanny, Gender : F, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Pagan, Age : 53, City : Springtown, State : TX Country : United States, 
    #33705

    David
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    Whether lesbians want to come in the clubs or not may be a moot point. Many strip clubs will not permit single women or groups of women to enter their clubs for a very simple reason: they don't want male customers paying attention (i.e., spending money) on any women other that the dancers. It would be like allowing a Lexus salesman to hang out in a Mercedes dealership. Couples of course are o.k. - because of people like you and your husband. You and he are spending money on the dancers. Of course, there are lesbian bars and clubs...but the idea of a lesbian strip club would probably only succeed in a very large city such as New York. I know I'm speaking out of gender here - and I'm quite sure there are lesbians who would enjoy a table dance from a sexy lady just as you do - but I think most lesbians have little interest in attending a strip club on such a regular basis to justify opening a club.

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    Name : David, Gender : M, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Catholic, Age : 47, City : Knoxville, State : TN Country : United States, Occupation : attorney, Education level : Over 4 Years of College, Social class : Upper class, 
    #23986

    aysha
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    Basically, everyone has their own opinion. Sure some lesbians or bisexuals think it is offensive. Some think it is great. Some are the actual exotic dancers. I know a good number of women who go to 'gentleman' clubs and get lap dances. Usually, from what I've seen, all the men are turned on by it, so they don't object. The dancer is getting paid by a customer, so they don't object. Any other women in there that isn't an employee, is in there for the same reason as you, so they don't object. I've never seen, or heard of, a women being told 'no, they couldn't buy a lap dance'. In larger cities I'm sure there are specific clubs for lesbians. Reason being, it is a marketable area with potential profit, so someone, somewhere must be trying to make money from it.

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    Name : aysha, Gender : F, Age : 27, City : Ammon, State : ID Country : United States, Education level : 2 Years of College, 
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    A
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    My wife and I go to strip bars pretty regularly. We just go to regular strip places, although we have a favorite (best college girls!). I guess we wouldn't go back to anywhere that seemed hostile, but that's never happened, strippers love us, and the men there usually just ignore us like they do the other guys. I have heard that obviously gay women are sometimes more welcome in strip clubs than straight-looking women, who are sometimes assumed to be hookers. Stripping is offensive to some women, but it isn't to me.

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    Name : A, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Lesbian, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Atheist, Age : 24, City : Alexandria, State : VA Country : United States, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Lower middle class, 
    #17615

    Moira
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    In Tucson, there is really no special strip club for bi or lesbian women. Your best bet, if you'd like to enjoy a few lap dances, is to go to a club like Ten's or TD's East, with a guy friend, and ask for a table dance whenever a girl approaches your friend. The idea of stripping and dancing for money may be offensive to some women, but not to me...and I consider myself a very liberated individual. What's not to like about admiring a beautiful woman close-up? I often go to various strip clubs with my husband. I also stripped at a club for about 6 months a few years ago because I was curious about what the stripping/topless industry was all about. I have a master's degree--and a brain...and still find nothing objectionable about topless clubs.

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    Name : Moira, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Bisexual, Race : White/Caucasian, Age : 27, City : Tucson, State : AZ Country : United States, Occupation : Teacher, Education level : Over 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 
    #30932

    Melissa
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    The answer to your question would be the same answer to 'Is the whole idea of stripping and dancing for money offensive to women in general' Lesbians don't go by a list of beliefs and values that they all must follow. We are as unique and everyone else. I know a lot of lesbians who find it offensive, but I also know a lot who just find it plain old hot! Every lesbian has their own set of beliefs and values, just like everyone else in this world! So to answer your question...everyone of us is different. Everyone has there own reasons for liking or disliking it! Were not all crazy feminists!

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    Name : Melissa, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Lesbian, Race : White/Caucasian, Age : 25, City : Calgary, State : na Country : Canada, Occupation : administrative assistant, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 
    #34007

    Manda
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    I'm bisexual (leaning more toward women) and I love going to strip clubs. I've only been to the 'regular' ones, but I think there are some clubs where the dancers are all lesbian or bi (but both men and women can watch). I think some 'feminist lesbians' probably object to strip clubs, but I know a lot of bi/lez girls who like 'em. I also know straight girls (who have no sexual attraction to women) who like strip clubs. Conclusion: strip clubs are fun for everyone!

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    Name : Manda, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Bisexual, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Agnostic, Age : 20, City : Memphis, State : TN Country : United States, Occupation : student, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 
    #42456

    andy
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    My bi wife and I go to strip clubs once in a while. We find it interesting that we don't get approached (or didn't at first) for dances for her. haven't run into clubs especially for alternate sexual orientation, nor have i ever seen a group of women at a mens strip club. hhmmm, maybe we should open one?

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    Name : andy, Gender : M, Sexual Orientation : in the lifestyle, Disability : some think im mental, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : spiritual, Age : 36, City : seattle, State : WA Country : United States, Occupation : finance, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 
    #38882

    Lynn
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    I would say that while there are some lesbians who are offended by the idea of stripping for money, there are also those of us who aren't. To be honest, I would love to go to a strip club but would only go with a group of friends because I'd be concerned about being harrassed by male patrons. There are a couple of lesbian strip clubs in LA and NYC, but none here in DC that I know of.

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    Name : Lynn, Gender : F, Race : White/Caucasian, Age : 27, City : Washington, State : DC Country : United States, Education level : 4 Years of College, 
    #26853

    Jen T
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    In Birmingham, females are not allowed to enter a gents club without a male escort; this keeps the levels of prostititutes to a mininmum, I guess. I am niether bi or a lesbian but I do enjoy watching a dancer who is good at her craft. For me, it is more of a 'sensual' thing than a 'sexual' thing. It is like wathcing a good actor in a movie or in a good play. Who of us still remembers the chick in 'Dusk till Dawn' dancing with the snake? I think as long as it goesn't bother ya'll and the dancers don't mind, enjoy!

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    Name : Jen T, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Wiccan, Age : 30, City : Birmingham, State : AL Country : United States, Occupation : Housewife, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Lower class, 
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