In some cultures, the two are linked. But not, says Heli, in Finland. "Finnish sauna is very decidedly a non-sexual space, even more than other places where you meet people," she explains.
Here in the UK, sauna time tends to be something of a treat – part of a spa day or a form of post-workout relaxation. But in Finland, a trip to the sauna is about so much more than a little TLC ...
I took a shower and headed to the restaurant. The Loyly Helsinki men's room was open and shared, which is part of Finnish sauna culture. So, despite feeling a bit shy, I joined the Finnish men and ...
With an estimated three million saunas for 5.5 million people, the steam bath is a traditional Finnish institution which goes back hundreds of years. “Sauna culture in Finland is an integral ...
Originating in Canada, those behind The Good Sauna say they're committed to preserving the 'rich heritage' of Finnish sauna culture, while creating a welcoming atmosphere by amalgamating the ...
But instead of climbing into the shower and then bed, you have the exhilarating opportunity to climb into a personal home sauna. Divine Saunas, a Traditional Finnish ... into your very own ...
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