Sauna etiquette and tips
in Health ·
So, are you guys regular sauna users? And more importantly, have you noticed any weird side effects on your health?
For me, I’ve been hitting the sauna about 2 or 3 times a week for almost a year now (though my consistency is pretty hit-or-miss). Honestly, it feels incredible. I feel "lighter" immediately after—it’s like this massive mental and physical reset. It even seems to help with my weight loss goals since I’m sweating out so much water.
But, there’s a catch. I’ve got this annoying side effect where I just keep sweating even after I leave the sauna. Like, for 15 or 20 minutes afterward, I’m still dripping. It gets super awkward too; if I end up in a crowded, warm place, my face starts sweating instantly, so I’ve actually started avoiding big crowds during peak hours just to avoid the embarrassment. It takes a while to level out—maybe like 10 days (usually right around my period)—of not going at all before things stabilize, but as soon as I start again, the whole thing repeats. It’s totally out of my control.
Also, ladies, has anyone heard that saunas can mess with your cycle? I’m pretty sure it’s happening to me because my period has arrived up to 10 days early a few times now. Is that actually harmful, or is it just because my body hasn't fully adjusted yet? (I'm 22).
For me, I’ve been hitting the sauna about 2 or 3 times a week for almost a year now (though my consistency is pretty hit-or-miss). Honestly, it feels incredible. I feel "lighter" immediately after—it’s like this massive mental and physical reset. It even seems to help with my weight loss goals since I’m sweating out so much water.
But, there’s a catch. I’ve got this annoying side effect where I just keep sweating even after I leave the sauna. Like, for 15 or 20 minutes afterward, I’m still dripping. It gets super awkward too; if I end up in a crowded, warm place, my face starts sweating instantly, so I’ve actually started avoiding big crowds during peak hours just to avoid the embarrassment. It takes a while to level out—maybe like 10 days (usually right around my period)—of not going at all before things stabilize, but as soon as I start again, the whole thing repeats. It’s totally out of my control.
Also, ladies, has anyone heard that saunas can mess with your cycle? I’m pretty sure it’s happening to me because my period has arrived up to 10 days early a few times now. Is that actually harmful, or is it just because my body hasn't fully adjusted yet? (I'm 22).