Okay, so, I’ve been meaning to try this “guys in steam room” thing for a while. I’d heard about it, seen it, you know, around. Seemed like a good way to unwind, maybe sweat out some stress. So, I finally decided to give it a shot.
First thing I did was find a place that actually had a steam room. Not every gym does, surprisingly. I checked a few local spots, read some reviews online. Ended up choosing one that was relatively close and seemed pretty clean.
Before heading in, I made sure I was prepared.
- I grabbed a towel
- changed into my swim trunks
- showered.You don’t want to go in there all gross. Plus, it’s just good manners.
Then, the big moment. I opened the door to the steam room and… whoa. It was like walking into a wall of hot, wet air. Seriously thick. I could barely see a couple of other guys already in there, just silhouettes in the mist.
I found a spot on the bench and sat down. It was instantly hot. Like, really hot. My skin started tingling, and I could feel the sweat start to bead up almost immediately.
At first, it was a little uncomfortable. I felt like I couldn’t breathe, and I was kinda self-conscious. But I just focused on relaxing, taking slow, deep breaths. After a few minutes, I started to get used to it. The heat was still intense, but it felt… good. Cleansing, almost.
The other guys were just chilling, mostly quiet. One of them poured some water on the rocks, which made the steam even thicker. It was almost unbearable for a second, but then it subsided.
I probably stayed in there for about 15-20 minutes. Any longer and I think I would’ve passed out. I started to feel a little lightheaded, so I figured it was time to get out.
Stepping out of the steam room was another shock to the system. The regular air felt freezing in comparison. I took another quick shower to rinse off, then dried off and got dressed.
My takeaway
I felt amazing. Super relaxed, like all the tension had been melted out of my muscles. My skin felt clean and soft. I definitely get the appeal now. It’s a great way to de-stress and just feel…good. I’ll probably do it again, maybe once a week or so. It’s a nice little ritual.
