Couples Friendly Strip Joints in New York City

More than ever, many happily married and committed people are pushing sexual boundaries; in New York City, there are a number of great strip joints that cater to not just men, but to couples as well.

The perception of strip clubs run the gamut, it seems, across society. Some think they are places where depraved and desperate men go and belittle women. On the surface, it is easy to see why. Most all strip joints, after all, have men sitting in chairs as women either give lap dances for money or crawl naked across the floor picking up dollar bills.

However, upon closer inspection, one may wonder who is really being demeaned here? The women are telling the men what they want to hear and acting as if they are attracted to them. Almost always, they are not, but they put on a show anyway and the men often leave considerably poorer.

But what if strip joints are not inherently demeaning to either party? What if strip joints are just a place for a sexy show in which a professional gets paid to do what she does and a man goes to have some laughs and, let's face it, enjoy some level of arousal?

And what if a strip joint is a fun and harmless place for a faithful and committed couple to go for some sexy fun? Couples who are committed and loving and honest with one another can still do some taboo things. Some couples may visit New York City swingers' clubs. Others may get thrills from taping their sexual experiences and put it up on a Porn 2.0 site for the world to see.

Most couples probably aren't going to go as far as visiting a swingers' club or making themselves into amateur porn stars. A strip club, though, can be an exciting middle ground.

The reality is, though, that not all New York City strip joints are good places to take a wife or girlfriend. At the risk of over generalizing, some strip joints are, well, run down and gritty to say the least. They are not sexy except maybe on the most primal male level.

To me, in order to appeal to couples, a strip club has to be clean, friendly and not be the type of place where the female half of the couple is going to get a lot of stares from other men. Ideally, too, the club will have discounted or no admission for the female, as many of them do. Women should feel welcomed, not intimidated; proud of her liberation, not embarrassed to be there. The best couples friendly New York City strip joints know how to create just that.

So if you live in New York City or are visiting the Big Apple, here is a guide to the best Manhattan strip joints for couples.

Rick's Cabaret

50 West 33rd Street

New York, New York

Rick's is part of a nationwide chain of publicly traded strip clubs. Somehow, though, it does not have a particularly 'corporate' feel to it. The dancers are extremely attractive, but somehow seem a little more genuine than in many other places. (Full review of Rick's here)

Rick's Cabaret is an excellent choice for couples and even has an exclusive room dedicated for couples on designated nights. Called "Rick's Cabaret Couples Club", they have a screening process and allow select couples into the room for some sexy dancing entertainment. Rick's Cabaret a has 'floating' cover charge policy in that often there is none for Happy Hours and off hours. For women, though, the cover charge is almost always waived.

Sapphire New York

333 East 60^th Street

New York, NY

Sapphire New York City is not only a 'couples friendly' strip club, but it proactively markets itself to couples with special 'couples only packages' that include dinner at its esteemed steak house, Prime 333, drinks, and special alone time with the Sapphire dancers, known as 'gems'. If you are only going to go to one strip joint with your wife or girlfriend in New York City, this is probably it. Check on its website for details.

Lace

725 7th Avenue

New York, NY

Lace is located right near the northern edge of Times Square. While a generation ago, a strip joint in or near Times Square would have intimidated many, the reality is that today Times Square is a gentrified, clean and touristy place. As a result, many couples who are visiting from out of town love the fact that they can visit a strip joint together in anonymity.

Given Lace's proximity to major tourist attractions such as Broadway and Times Square itself, Lace usually has several couples inside. The place is small, and the elaborate couples packages and rooms that Sapphire and Rick's offer are not here ,but the vibe is very female and couples friendly; there is no cover charge for women.

So if you are looking to have a little 'naughty' but innocent fun with your wife or husband, and are considering visiting a strip joint in New York City, these are the three best options.