I eventually dispensed with a sat on the towel Naked sauna bathing is a tradition in finland and goes back for generations It was weird to be sat naked amongst relative strangers.
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One of the unique aspects of finnish sauna culture is the tradition of sauna nudity In finland, it is common for people to sauna naked, regardless of gender This practice is deeply ingrained in finnish sauna etiquette and is a symbol of equality and purity. I’m finnish but i feel like nude mixed saunas aren’t really a thing here even tho a lot of people say the opposite
The last time i was naked in a mixed sauna was when i was like 13 at a cottage with my mom Share add a comment sort by Best open comment sort options automoderator • moderator announcement read more » reply reply vignoniana • In finland’s public swimming halls, the sauna is a naked space by design, and once you know why, the panic fades and the ritual makes sense
You walk into a helsinki swimming hall at 5 p.m
A sign at the shower tells you to undress completely, leave swimwear in the washroom, and wash before the sauna. The nude sauna is not a hangout for nudists
