14 Gay Summer Date Ideas That Won’t Have You Melting

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Global warming is real. The world is on fire. And you’re just hoping to get some D before the Earth bursts into flames. (Trust me, I hear ya.) So here are some fabulously gay date ideas to keep you and your man’s buns cool in this ungodly summer heat.

1. Visit a theme park

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Look for the nearest theme park and have some fun riding around on rollercoasters and other various rides. Theme parks are a great excuse for binge eating and relaxing, so sit back and enjoy!

2. Go to a bathhouse

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Maybe you and your partner are looking to explore, or maybe you’re flying solo and looking to experiment. Bathhouses are great places to go during the summer because they’re more populated and you’re much more likely to find someone you vibe with.

3. Double date!

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Find another coupl and do a group date. If you’re flying solo, grab a group of singles and be each other’s wingmen.

4. Go on a hike

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Spend some time outdoors and in nature. Depending on where you live, there are various degrees and intensities in hikes, but take your date to the great outdoors and immerse yourself in natural beauty. Just make sure to pick a trail with lots of shade!

5. Hit up a gay/nude beach

The only good thing about disgustingly hot and muggy days is getting your ass to the beach and taking a cool dip in the water. If you can, try to get your butt to a gay beach (because obviously they’re a lot more fun). If there aren’t any specific queer beaches near you, see if you and your man can head to a nude beach (because why the hell not?!).

6. Visit a museum

Museums are air-conditioned (thank the heavens!). I’d do some research to see if you can find any exhibitions by queer artists. (The David Bowie Museum closes July 15th at the Brooklyn Museum, so if you live in NYC, make sure to catch it before it closes. It was incredible!)

7. Go to the movies

Again, air-conditioning. (Seeing a theme, here?) Also, there are more and more films coming out with queer actors and themes. (Here are just a few recent ones from 2017, although I doubt any of them are in theaters anymore.)

8. Go to a drag show

Before we’re hit with an onslaught of more Drag Race, go ahead and actually go out and see your local drag queens perform. Don’t forget to tip those ladies! It takes a lot of money to look that cheap.

9. Spa

Find a group on (or simply Google) to find out which spas are near you that have couple’s discounts. Then go ahead and take your man. (Also, can we just take a moment to appreciate that this stock photo exists?)

10. Go to a book signing

Show that you’re one of those ~cultured~ gays everyone is talking about. See if there’s a book signing nearby by an author either you or he would be interested in hearing speak.

11. See a musical or a Broadway show

There are SO many ways to get cheap tickets to Broadway shows. I use TodayTix, which usually saves me at least up to 50% on shows. (They even have popular shows like The Boys in the Band!)

12. Taste some wine

Wine tasting is one of those things we always talk about doing, but never actual do—but like, why not? See if the guy you’re dating likes wine (if he doesn’t, dump him) and then take him to a wine tasting. Just make sure it’s inside and in an air-conditioned place!

13. Play tons of video games

Invite him over for video games, but then actually play video games (don’t immediately have sex). Or do! (Frankly, I don’t care.) But video games are always fun. They help both of you relax and you slightly revert back to your carefree childhood self, which is perfect for a first (or second) date.

14. Shower sex

Screw it, just ask him to come over and have sex in the shower. No, shower sex really is never that good, but it sure beats the goddamn heat.