Bath day. Until what age is it useful to take a steam bath in a sauna?

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Doctors strongly do not recommend wearing clothes in the sauna. Swimsuits, towels and even sheets are harmful for medical reasons.

Doctors' opinion

Staying in a sauna in the nude has a medical basis. Exposure to high temperatures on the body provokes intense sweating. Sweat not only removes excess fluids, but also protects the skin from excessive overheating (drops of sweat cool the body). If you have clothes on your body, sweat is instantly absorbed and does not cool the skin. Because of this, the body may overheat. In young sauna visitors with strong blood vessels, it can pass without consequences, but people with excess body weight and hypertension are at risk.

The Germans follow the recommendation to go naked to saunas (even public ones). Moreover, the first point of the rules that guests of a German sauna will see is: “Von der Kleidung verboten” (“No clothing allowed”). The democratic nature of the Germans is not entirely appropriate in a more conservative Russia. If you plan to go to the sauna with us, you should wear a more covered outfit than a hat and flip-flops.

Bathhouse in Rus'

The Scythian and Sarmatian tribes, who roamed the lands of modern Eastern Slavs in ancient times, used camp baths. In Rus', mentions of baths have been known since the first century AD, and baths were heated “black” two thousand years ago and earlier. For Russian people, a bathhouse is associated not only with cleanliness, but also with health, vigor, and longevity.

Gilyarovsky wrote: “Everyone loved and loves the bathhouse in Russia. Influential people and simple ones, lazy people and hard workers, geniuses and villains.”

The bathhouse in Rus' was considered a sacred place. They were treated there, had wedding ceremonies, loved, and gave birth to children.

Undoubtedly, bathhouse and potency are interconnected. But why, all these millennia, men from different countries and peoples stubbornly became impotent, regularly visiting baths so harmful to their virility? And why has humanity not yet died out from bath infertility?

Sauna wardrobe in detail

Headdress

The hat protects the head from overheating. It’s easy to check the effectiveness of the accessory - just visit the sauna once wearing a headdress, and come to the next session without it. In the second case, the picture will be like this: your feet are still cold, your body has not warmed up, and, judging by the general sensations, you should urgently get out of the heat and dive into the pool. This is understandable - the brain sends signals to the body, and not vice versa. And if you don’t protect your head, you’ll have to forget about basking on a hot bench for a long time.

Sauna caps should be chosen exclusively from natural materials. Synthetics do not cope with the functions of thermoregulation and do not protect hair. Woolen fabrics—felt and felt—have optimal properties. Very dense, they retain heat well, which means they do not allow the head to heat up at high temperatures. Felt is a material made from sheep's wool. Felt is a noble type of felt made from finer goat and rabbit fluff.

Cotton is used much less often for hats. Hats made of this fabric serve more of an aesthetic than a practical function - they quickly warm up and lose their protective properties. It is for this reason that it is not recommended to tie scarves on your head. The thin fabrics from which they are made can protect the head from the sun's rays, but not from high temperatures.

Rough, untreated flax behaves a little better. Higher density fabric retains temperature and, thanks to its special composition, has a pronounced antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effect, absorbs moisture well and cools the skin.

And a few more words about thermoregulation. Some hot air lovers claim that cold water cools their heads well. They say that all you have to do is wet your hat, and a comfortable time in the sauna is guaranteed. This statement is absolutely not true. Wet fabric instantly warms up, losing its thermal insulation properties. At the same time, you fully feel the heat of the sauna, which falls directly on your head. So to keep your thoughts clear, keep your hat dry.

For women, the cap takes on additional meaning. Hair is damaged from high temperatures, and with regular sauna visits it becomes brittle and dry. For women with long and short hair, standard felt and felt hats are suitable, and for those with medium-length hair, it is better to choose a fleece hat with an elastic band. It not only saves hair from thermal effects, but is also convenient for masks and oils - the applied composition does not flow down and does not interfere with enjoying the procedures, which is very important for both baths and saunas.

Sauna headrests can improve the sensations - special wooden devices that are placed on benches so that the head is in an anatomical position and the neck does not get tired.

Kilt and pareo

The kilt is the traditional men's clothing of the Scottish Highlanders. And when applied to a sauna wardrobe, it is a piece of fabric that is wrapped around the hips and secured with a fastener (elastic band or Velcro). A kilt is a multifunctional item. It can be used as a bedding on a bench or as clothing for a seating area. Pareos for women are modified kilts that are fastened not at the hips, but above the chest. The birthplace of this robe is Tahiti. Although Tahitian women wear this outfit also on their hips, a version of the pareo that covers the entire body has taken root in European society. These are the models offered by manufacturers of textile products for baths and saunas. Terry kilts and pareos are produced by Tylo. Additional ease of use of models of this brand is provided by spacious pockets.

Flip-flops

Fungal spores thrive in moist environments. The main sources of contamination are benches, shower grates and floors. Ordinary rubber slippers can protect against fungus. Their second purpose is to enhance traction on surfaces and prevent slipping. That is why it is better to choose a pair of shoes with relief on the soles. You can check your purchase at home. If your soles slip in the bath, your shoes will not be safe in the sauna.

Robe

When leaving the sauna, a bathrobe will be useful. It will replace an uncomfortable towel and will be especially pleasant in a cool room. The standard cut of such clothing is a kimono. The robe has wide sleeves and a belt is used instead of zippers or buttons. The collar is most often replaced by a deep hood, which eliminates the need to throw a towel over your head.

Towel

In the case of a sauna, a towel is as versatile as a kilt. It is better if you take several towels with you. One is useful for the locker room, the second for going to the sauna, the third for wiping your skin dry after a shower or swimming pool.

Is a swimsuit appropriate in the sauna?

A swimsuit and swimming trunks are only useful in the sauna if it has a communal pool. It is not recommended to wear a swimsuit in the main room. The synthetic materials from which swimsuits are made cause discomfort to steamed skin; they do not absorb sweat and can lead to irritation. Kits with metal elements are especially dangerous: when heated at high temperatures, they can cause burns. For the same reason, before visiting the sauna, experts advise removing jewelry.

About contact lenses

Ophthalmologists also do not recommend wearing contact lenses in a sauna. The main arguments they give in support of the ban are the possibility of lenses drying out under the influence of high temperatures with subsequent deformation. The infections that opponents of lenses talk about in the sauna are quite rare. You can just as easily get an infectious disease if you do not properly care for your lenses. The solution to the problem will be disposable lenses. They are put on immediately before going to the sauna or pool and thrown away immediately after use.

How often can you steam without harming your sexual health?

Visiting the steam room once a week will be a great help for your health and will not create additional difficulties when planning a conception. Also, such a frequency of visiting the bathhouse should not pose a threat to a man’s hormonal levels.

For men who do not plan to have children and the elderly, there are no restrictions on taking bath procedures except for common sense. Everything is good in moderation. Those who want to quickly improve their health through frequent and long-term visits to the bathhouse are better off abandoning this idea and switching to a moderate regime.

Fabrics for bath clothes

The basis of textiles from which all special wardrobe items for saunas and baths are sewn are linen, cotton and synthetic fibers.

Terry fabric frotte. Made from cotton. Its surface consists of pile (double or single loose loops). The main advantages of the material: absorbs moisture well, breathes, gives a light massage effect.

Waffle fabric. Made from the same cotton, but using a different method. The result is a canvas with square convex and concave cells. The structure of the material ensures high absorbency and breathability. Products made from waffle fabric do not shrink and retain their shape.

Linen and fabrics based on it. The competitive advantage of flax is its high antibacterial properties. This is why linen clothing is recommended for people with problem skin. The properties of the material are fully revealed in the sauna. Here the fabric demonstrates its unique ability to cool the skin at high temperatures and warm at low temperatures.

Microfiber. Synthetic material based on polyester. It absorbs moisture well and allows air to pass through, is easy to dry and wash, but is not suitable for saunas - the oils that you rub into the skin penetrate deeply into the fibers, after which the microfiber loses its qualities.

How to refuse competently so as not to offend your gentleman?

Use my win-win PDA technique (compliment-program-compliment):

1. Praise him for his frank and bold proposal.
2. Then set the boundaries of what is permitted (program): gently explain that you are not yet ready for such dates.
3. Then compliment again. Just remember that at the initial stage you should not admire his external data. Compliment only the qualities of a man.

A simple example: “Darling, you are so original! Your proposal is very bold, I’m even a little confused. And I’m not ready for such close communication yet. I'm sure you will understand me correctly. After all, you are so attentive."

I think you get the point perfectly.

What clothes does a child need in the sauna?

To choose clothes for the sauna for your child, focus on age. A terry corner is best for a baby after bathing. During the procedures in the sauna, a diaper on the bench and a headdress are enough. A child over 1 year old can be naked in the sauna, using a towel as a bedding. When taking a shower, it is best to wear special hats with brims to prevent soap suds from getting into your eyes. A child over 3 years old can choose his own robe for the relaxation area and a kilt or pareo.

Which bath stone improves potency?

Natural stones of various values ​​are used for sauna stoves. The main requirements are safety, heat capacity and durability. The stones differ in their mineral composition. When interacting with water, hot rock releases minerals and trace elements that have a beneficial effect on the body through the respiratory tract and skin.

Below is a table with the characteristics of stones, the use of which in a sauna stove is considered useful for improving potency. At the top are the most valuable and expensive stones.

When in a steam room, the human body warms up deeply, and the temperature of all internal organs increases. To prevent overheating, protective mechanisms are activated. Cardiac activity increases, heart rate increases, and blood flow improves. Blood pressure rises. Tissues and organs are better supplied with blood. A large amount of fluid is released through the skin, cooling the body. Along with sweat, minerals, vitamins, waste, and toxins are released.

The therapeutic and health-improving effect is greatly enhanced by contrasting procedures, when after warming up in a steam room or sauna, you should swim in the river, rub down with snow, or just take a cold shower. The temperature contrast trains the cardiovascular system and promotes hardening and increased immunity.