Sex clubs in Portland, Oregon

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Exterior of the building which houses Club Privata in the same space previously occupied by Ron Jeremy's Club Sesso (2009-2015) 824 SW 1st, Portland - 1.jpg
Exterior of the building which houses Club Privata in the same space previously occupied by Ron Jeremy's Club Sesso (2009–2015)

Many sex clubs have operated in Portland, Oregon, United States. [1] Businesses have included, BDSM dungeons, gay bathhouses, and swingers' clubs.

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Dungeons

Catalyst is a dungeon. [1] [2]

Gay bathhouses

Gay bathhouses have included Hawks PDX and Steam Portland. [1] Club Portland closed in 2007. [2]

Swingers' clubs

Swingers' clubs include Club Privata, Sanctuary, and Velvet Rope. [1] [3] Club Sesso operated from 2009 to 2015.

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References

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