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Are saunas male and female?

Published in Sauna Gender Usage 1 min read

Saunas are not inherently male or female; however, their usage can be separated by gender.

Gender Separation in Saunas

While saunas themselves don't have a gender, the practice of using them is often structured around gender. This means that some saunas are designated for men only, some for women only, and others are mixed.

  • Separate Saunas: Public saunas frequently have designated times or facilities for men and women.
  • Mixed Saunas: These saunas are open to both men and women, sometimes requiring prior agreement among users regarding who uses it first, as mentioned in the reference: "Women and men usually take saunas separately, but mixed saunas are also popular. Saunas that are open to the public usually have separate times for women and men, or you can agree together with your fellow sauna-goers who should go first."

Summary

The gender association of saunas is based on the scheduled usage or type of sauna and not the physical space itself. You'll find both single-gender and mixed-gender saunas available.