Public sex

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This article covers sexual acts in public or semi-public places. Social views related to sex and sexuality vary greatly between different cultures and different times. The term is increasingly used to describe an act taking place outside the bounds of a private residence, regardless of whether it be strictly public (e.g. a toilet, cubicle, or cemeteries).

For many people, public sex involves a "quickie", or sex performed in a short amount of time. However, some situations allow for more lengthy intercourse. In relatively unpopulated areas, at nighttime when visibility is reduced, or when the weather is less than ideal, public sex acts can go on far longer. These situations may also allow for more public display, heightening the thrill for the performers.^{[citation needed]}

Contents 1 History 1.1 Within the gay community 2 Public sex around the world 3 Variations 4 See also 5 References

[edit] History

There is currently little verifiable history of public sex. However, a number of personal websites detail a history of public (or semi-public) sex in Toronto's Balfour Park and Hanlan's Point Beach.^[1][2].

[edit] Within the gay community

Prior to the development of the Internet, some gay men met in public settings (parks, restrooms, beats, and other cruising areas) in order to have sex.^[3] The rise of the Internet allowed these men to connect virtually and meet in a private setting, resulting in a decline of the public sex subculture within the gay community.

[edit] Public sex around the world

Places for public sex are difficult to verify accurately, and tend to spread by word of mouth. A high frequency of public, outdoor sex is rumored to exist in Vancouver's many parks and beaches and in beaches and parks in San Francisco.^{[citation needed]}. While most of this activity is confined to gay sex,^{[citation needed]} inevitably there are places for heterosexual public sex as well.

According to the magazine New York, public sex occurs relatively frequently in New York City, and is a fantasy common to a wide number of people.^[4]

[edit] Variations

In the United Kingdom, sex in a semi-public place is sometimes known as dogging.

[edit] See also

• Exhibitionism
• Cottaging

[edit] References