bathhouses
Coverage of bathhouses in the Nexus archive.
- NY lawmakers want to bring back sex-fueled bathhouses — 40 years after ban during AIDS crisis
Two New York State lawmakers introduced legislation to repeal a 1980s law that banned adult-saunas and bathhouses associated with the AIDS epidemic in the gay community. The law was enacted during the AIDS crisis and linked these establishments to the spread of the disease.
- Minneapolis bathhouse ordinance opens a door to sexual exploitation
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey signed an ordinance repealing the adult bathhouse ban, legalizing public sex venues including prostitution. Advocates frame the policy as supporting LGBTQ+ rights and public health, while critics argue it facilitates sexual exploitation and trafficking risks, particularly for queer youth.
- Why Minneapolis just lifted its AIDS-era ban on bathhouses
Minneapolis has lifted a 38-year-old ban on bathhouses, which advocates argued were outdated and based on discriminatory policies.
- Minneapolis council moves closer to legalizing sex venues banned since 1988
Minneapolis is considering legalizing sex at bathhouses, which have been banned since 1988 during the AIDS crisis. The city council is taking early steps toward this potential change in policy.
- Minneapolis bathhouse ordinances move forward, head toward full council vote
Minneapolis is advancing ordinances that could legalize bathhouses where consenting adults can engage in sexual activity. The proposals moved closer to approval during a recent council vote.