Lesbians Don't Cruise?
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A contrasting of gay male and female attitudes toward casual sex and a possible generational shift in the latter.
Kim Lucas, who opened the Candy Bar 10 years ago, admits that she wanted a cruising atmosphere, and fuelled this by creating a sexually charged feel. Although some women complain there’s too much stripping, she stands her ground. “Watching pole dancing makes women feel a bit more horny; more confident.”
The Candy Bar is also a popular meeting place for people who have hooked up through the website, Gaydar Girls. A quick trawl through the (sometimes explicit) profiles on the site shows that, while women may not be comfortable with picking up a partner for illicit sex in a park, picking one up online has become hugely popular.