Australian sauna industry booms while swimwear mandates persist despite nude benefits
Australia's sauna industry is booming, with monthly Google searches surging from 120,000 to over 500,000 in five years, but most venues still mandate swimwear despite European tradition. Columnist Kate Hennessy argues nude saunas offer hygiene and comfort benefits, pointing to successful German and Scandinavian models where nakedness normalizes equality.
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Published 20 Jul 2026, 15:00 UTC · Updated 20 Jul 2026, 15:21 UTC
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