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Trip: Definition and Usage in Gay Dating

In the jargon of gay dating, when someone asks you “what’s your trip?”, they’re not asking about the latest rave party pill or LSD. It’s a direct and familiar way of asking what turns you on, what you like, your sexual kinks in bed. It’s the equivalent of “what are your preferred sexual practices?”.

You can say “my trip is cum” to indicate that you like semen (or piss), or “I’m tripping on guys in fatigues” to talk about a fetish. The term is even recognized by everyone: even (excuse the expression) Marie-Claire magazine talks about a sexual trip!

What is the difference between a “trip” and a “fantasy”?

A “trip” is different from a fantasy. A fantasy is an imaginary representation of desires, something one imagines but doesn’t necessarily seek to realize. So you can fantasize about “plombe” (lead) without necessarily indicating it as a trip. A fantasy is rarely something that is unfortunately realized.

A “trip” is rather what you actively seek for your hookups, the sexual practices that actually interest you. It won’t necessarily be a fetish you have either.

What does your “trip” reveal about your preferences?

Your “trip” gives an idea of your preferences. “Sket and cho7 trip” will indicate that you have a foot fetish (feet and socks), for example, but will still leave the idea that you might like dom/sub games, “lascars” (thugs) and “minet” (twinks), etc. It’s a quick and effective way to communicate your desires.

How to accurately describe your “trip” on a dating profile?

By accurately filling out your profiles, your tastes are precisely known, and other users can even guess what turns you on the most! So, you have to play the game and fill it out as much as possible, noting what you like the most and not foolishly putting the maximum points.

Moreover, there’s no need to say that you’re “into everything”. No one likes everything, and that won’t help you meet more people by thinking you’ll necessarily have affinities because you like everything… Play the game, that’s all we can advise you to find the right people for your gay hookups!

What are the points of caution regarding “trips”?

• Honesty: Be honest about your trips. Don’t say you like something just to please the other person. The goal is to find a partner with whom you are compatible, not to force yourself to do things you’re not into.

• Open-mindedness: Having well-defined trips should not prevent you from being open to discovery. Sometimes, you discover new kinks by experimenting with a trusted partner.

• Communication: The word “trip” is a starting point for conversation. If a guy tells you he has a “domination trip,” that doesn’t tell you everything about what he likes. You then need to discuss the details, limits, and expectations of each person.

In summary: The importance of “trip” in dating

The word “trip” is a very useful communication tool in the world of hookups. It allows you to quickly and simply state what you like and what you are looking for. It’s an invitation to discussion and to discovering each other’s pleasures, for more targeted and satisfying encounters.