The History of the Glory Hole

Believe it or not, the Glory Hole is old news. Whether you’ve been on either end of the hole, there’s actually a really interesting history. For some reason I don’t remember history class ever being this….useful ;)

The Glory Hole in the Ancient World

Gay historians traced the first appearance of the glory hole all the way back to Ancient Egypt. Many historians have highlighted the following glyph sequence as a prime example of the glory hole in Ancient Egypt.

As trade increased between European, Middle Eastern and African nations, so too did the prevalence of the glory hole. Ancient Greece, a well-known haven for gay sex, was quick to adopt the glory hole.

Members of Greek high society embraced this new sexual fetish with great happiness. Prostitutes were the first to place glory holes in toilets.

Glory Holes in Asia

It is believed that the glory hole developed in Asia independently, suggesting a deep rooted need for non-committal hole sex within the human psyche.

Japanese walls were built from bamboo, a material with a high splinter-rate. Hastily carved circular glory holes were notorious for causing severe injuries to male members, making a smooth-framed hatch more appropriate.

Sumo wrestling events often lasted for days without pause, making the glory hole a practical addition to the arena environment. Ticket holders in the expensive seats were entitled to stick their schlongs into holes surrounding the Glory Chamber, a room housing the most talented male and female servicers in the region.

Glory Holes in Europe

The glory hole reappeared in Europe during the 16th century. It was particularly common in alleyways, bathhouses and toilets located in major port cities and trading towns. Glory hole activity was free, but monetary tips or exotic candies were often poked through the hole as a reward for excellent work.

Unlike the glory hole’s reputation in 21st century society (dirty, sick and wrong), glory holes in the 16th century were seen as good, clean, harmless fun. Even elegant ladies from noble families enjoyed a good shafting or a mouthful of dick from an anonymous cock in a wall.

Glory Holes Across the World

With the rise of the British Empire, the glory hole soon spread across the globe, to India, Australia, Canada, Iraq and the Falkland Islands. By 1950, glory holes had appeared in every country in the world.

In 2007, research carried out by the International Glory Appreciation Group (IGAG) found that the USA, Japan, Germany and Vatican City had the highest amount of glory holes per capita.

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