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Exploring the Wild Gay History of the YMCA | History For Sleep

The YMCA—built for prayer, fitness, and brotherhood. But behind that wholesome image? A wild and surprisingly queer history that no one really talks about. Picture it: young men sharing dorm rooms, swimming naked in church-run pools, and spending nights in bunkhouses “for moral guidance.” The place was meant to shape Christian character—but it also created one of the few spaces where men could be close, touch, and talk without judgment. For some, it was friendship. For others, it became something more. By the early 1900s, the rumors were everywhere—and some of them were true. The YMCA accidentally built one of history’s first safe havens for queer connection. So how did a Christian gym turn into a cultural icon of gay history? Let’s find out. Tell me the exact time you’re watching—morning workout or midnight scroll? If this one surprised you, tap like so the next story dives even deeper. Timestamps: 00:00:00: Exploring the Wild Gay History of the YMCA 01:03:26: How YMCA Camps Shaped Generations