Gay Cruising Spot: The Dark Side of Midtown East & Upper East Side – Xpression Adult DVD
Name: Xpressions DVD
Location: 230 East 53rd Street between 3rd Avenue and 2nd Avenue
Neighborhood: Midtown East, just south of Upper East Side
Cost of admission: $1s, 5s, 10s or 20s for the private booths and $15 dollars for the downstairs “movie theatre” in the basement
Hours of Operation: Open 24hours/7days a week
In New York City, the east side of Manhattan, excluding East Village, is pretty much a dead zone for gay men at night. There isn’t any gay bars there, if so they cum and go so quickly because so many gays live on the west side in Chelsea, Hell’s Kitchen and The Village and in the surrounding areas by those hot spots.
The scene on the East Side (Midtown and Upper) consist of straight- single and married men, bisexual men and closeted men and very few gay men. I’m no expert and I could be wrong but I digress. For those men and the gays who love them, let me introduce you to Xpressions Adult DVD.
This adult bookstore is located smack dab in the middle of restaurants, office buildings and even next to an apartment building. The perfect spot for nooners, sex in the afternoon. The office guys who aren’t out or who are open to exploring their sexual appetite; they cum to this place in buckets to get off. It’s convenient since many of these men cannot take a man home with them due to their living situations whether it be wife and kids or roommates who don’t know that they’re gay or bi.
I visited this place and the options of men were slim to none. I’ve read about this place on Squirt.org and had to check it out. The booths are perfect for getting/giving head. The downstairs “movie theatre” consist of 3 private booths and several chairs in front of a large flat screen tv with gay porn playing.
The action is very limiting in the booths so my suggestion is to buddy up with someone and head downstairs where you can really enjoy yourselves. Many men are voyeurs and just like to watch guys go at it so lower your expectations when go so in order to not get disappointed.
I give this place 2 cumshots out of 5 because of the gloryholes, and the open space in the basement. It loses stars for being a hit or miss of getting in some action. Small window of peak time afternoons during the weekdays and after work 5pm to 6:30pm. The return on investment is small so make it count; don’t be bashful. Travel lightly no place to check your bags or personal belongings.
Cruising Recommendation: If you live on the East Side or plan on traveling there, I recommend putting a message on Squirt.org for the day and time that you will be there in order to increase your odds of getting your money’s worth in the basement. Or post a message on Craigslist for Men Seeking Men or Casual Encounters. It’s a great spot to go to after the bars have closed at 4am and you still feel the need to get off. Very quiet street at that time and no fear of running into someone you may know in the neighborhood; perfect for you DL (down low) fellas.
Cruising Tip: Make sure you bring cash to feed the booth otherwise pay the $15 dollars once you see a guy that you want to hookup with WITHOUT any interruptions.
Overall, it’s not a bad spot, it just needs more patrons. The place is right across the street from the subway lines E, M, and 6 line; very easy to get to. I recommend getting off at 42nd Times Square and either walking to the M line on 6th Avenue right under Bryant Park, E line on 8th avenue or the S train to Grand Central Terminal for the 6 train.
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I don't think the downstairs area is open 24 hrs like the upstairs…any one can confirm?
Only weekdays M-F during the daytime, like 11-5 for the midtown workers and retired daddies.
Weekdays from 11-5pm.
Thanks Latinobeef for the update. I will make the necessary changes in my post.
Weekdays closes at 5pm
Was there a couple there trying to give HIV last Thursday night? So scary.
"Trying to give HIV" ?? You mean, you were barebacking and hoping that the guy who fucked you would be "clean", because God forbid you'd take responsibility for your own actions, right? Remember the rule, kids: It's YOUR body and YOUR health. YOU are the only responsible person for your sexual activities and the risks you take.
Do they have a glory hole? I'm not paying $12.00 just to walk around on end. If I want to look at gay porn I'll stay home. I know there are signs, but people walk around enforcing it I need my privacy sounds like they want their cake, and eat it too.
Yes, they do have glory holes and you can also play in a more open space in the basement for an additional fee.
Can a straight couple go in there, as a private place to hook up real quick? or is that shunned upon?
I'm not sure of their policy about women; however, they do not allow more than one person in a booth.
If you two were to go, then you would either go into two conjoined booths and have sex through the gloryhole or have sex in the basement. I believe they have mini-room like the size of changing rooms but it's been awhile since I've gone.