Wow! It’s already been 15 years since I first discovered there was a community of men devoted to masturbation only. It was 2009 and masturbation was the safest form of sex and the most enjoyable for me. (Prep wasn’t introduced until 2012.)
It all began in Palm Springs
I was attending an optometry conference in Palm Springs and staying at a clothing-optional resort, which happened to be the overflow hotel for a Healthy Friction weekend. My eyes and my dick 😊 perked up when I heard some of the guys talking about it. They said join us tonight for some fun. Masturbating with about 50 guys was incredibly hot. That’s when I found out about BateNation, an online JO community. Unfortunately, BateNation ended up closing down a few months later. After speaking with the founders it was clear they didn’t want to continue running it. I didn’t want this important community, which I just discovered, to be gone forever.
“I didn’t want this important community, which I just discovered, to be gone forever.”
Inspiration struck and I bought the domain name BateWorld. I was determined to keep this masturbation community going. I knew nothing about running a website, let alone an adult website. Back then, I didn’t even know what a cookie or a browser was, but I was up for the challenge. I wanted to be able to connect with other men who also loved their dicks and wanted to masturbate, online or in person.
The early adopters built our community
There were very few internet regulations when BateWorld began. We started with a hosting company that allowed adult content. We just plugged in the fields and created the look. I asked David, who I met through BateNation, if he wanted to run the website with me. He had no programming experience either, but luckily, he was a graphic designer and created the original look for BateWorld. There was a group of about 400 men left behind from BateNation who started a Yahoo group. Those were the original members of BateWorld. Amazingly, many of them are still part of the community today.
The site began to grow organically. Incredible men just showed up when we needed them. A developer, somebody with marketing experience, and others. It was amazing how the right people seemed to just show up.
That’s not to say we didn’t make mistakes along the way, but we kept learning lessons. Over time we have established a team that keeps BateWorld running smoothly. They all bring an incredible amount of passion to their areas of expertise.
Gratitude from all corners of the world
I am incredibly grateful for all the friends I have made over these 15 years. I have been lucky enough to have bated with hundreds of men. In addition to meeting men on the site, I have been to JO parties, Healthy Friction, Cock Summit, and the Sausage Fest. I’ve made so many new friends and bator buddies thanks to BateWorld.
I’ve been able to bate with men from different countries during my travels and I’ve connected with men traveling to Arizona.
The intention of BateWorld has always been to release, reduce, and eradicate the shame and guilt associated with the healthy, vital expression of male sexuality: masturbation. And to create a safe space for men to connect with men in their love of masturbation. Along with all the challenges we face, BateWorld continues to evolve, and as a team, we are always striving to make it better.
I’ve masturbated countless times to your photos, videos, video chats, polls, etc. So, thank you for sharing your heart and your dick. This is a site unlike any other I have experienced on the internet. I am so grateful to be a part of this incredible community.
It’s a pleasure to get to be part of something as special as BateWorld. As a bator, I’m grateful for your inspiration in those early days, and as your teammate, I can’t wait to share with everyone what BateWorld has in store for the *next* 15 years.
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