Hi there. I’ll be in Amsterdam 9-11th August. Love the city and have been many many times.
Little overview of the gay city:
Red light doesn’t cater to the gay community and even now it’s just more a tourist spectacle. There is 1 gay escort brothel bar called Boys Club 21 quite central. They have about 6boys on books (not all are always there) mostly Middle Eastern and rooms above. Think they charge 190€/1hr. Drinks are a little pricier there too.
There are plenty of cruising grounds if you’re into that. The forest at De Oeverlanden is quite fun and safe
There is always Church Club (be sure to check what the night’s theme is so you’re not caught out) and the sauna is always there too. Lots of dark room fetish bars as well (Cuckoo’s Nest, etc).
When are you in town?