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More bathing, less sodomy

klangklangston — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:30:08 -0800

LA Baths? I went to the Kabuki in San Francisco and loved it. Now I'd like to find something similar in Los Angeles. Japanese, Korean, Roman, Russian baths, whatever, with the following caveats: I'm a dude, and I'm not looking to have sex there. All of the bath houses I've been able to track down in LA are either for ladies or for dudes pounding each other in the ass. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but it's not my scene. I do prefer nude, I don't really care regarding ethnicity, but mostly I just want that hot and cold baths thing for a reasonable price without all the folderol of a high-maintenance spa.

Bubble, bubble, toil and trouble

orange swan — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:07:57 -0800

I want to buy some bubble bath for a gift for someone who says he takes baths solely for the bubbles. As a no-nonsense showers-only girl, this is unknown shopping territory to me. What's some seriously good bubble bath? I guess my criteria would include but not be limited to: doesn't leave a greasy residue on the skin; prolific, long lasting bubble action; and geared for a grown man, meaning no overpowering floral scents or sparkly teddy-bear-princess-themed packaging.

Locals in Southampton, PA: Good Hotel Near Russian Baths?

kalessin — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 08:33:51 -0800

For nearby natives, I want to know if there are good hotels you know of near the Southampton Spa in Southampton, Pennsylvania. I will of course also just call them and ask them.

I plan to take my sweetie on a well-after-the-holidays long weekend trip there for her holiday present (it's what she asked for) and I want to make the visit as painless and lovely as possible. Thanks in advance!

We may also take part of the weekend to visit nearby friends in Philadelphia, so we will probably have a car with us on the trip.

Where will I find tub?

arnicae — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 11:40:39 -0800

I love relaxing in a tub after a long day's work. Problem is, my apartment has only a shower! Can you help me find a tub-substitute (that doesn't involve going to icky public baths) please? Is there such thing as an inflatable bath-tub that is sized for an adult? I can't find any kiddy pools that would work and the only adult-sized inflatable bathtub is the EZ-Bathe, which costs well over three hundred bucks and is intended for patients who cannot move. Extra points if it includes an easy way to prevent me getting water all over the floor and is deeper than 10 inches. Thanks!

Should I bathe my cats?

bob sarabia — Sat, 13 Jan 2007 00:34:48 -0800

Should I regularly bathe my cats? I have two cats. The only time I've given them a bath was when they were kittens and they shit on themselves. Now, 2+ years later they're pretty normal. They don't stink or anything and I really haven't had any reason to think that they should be given a regular bath.

So, is it ok if I don't give my cats a bath? From what I understand giving a cat a bath is a huge pain in the ass for both owner and pet. Do regular baths have any benefit or should I stop worrying about it?