Sauna
Sauna guides from first session to home setup: the different types, what the health claims actually say, and the accessories that earn their place.
What regular sauna use is actually associated with — cardiovascular risk, dementia, blood pressure, colds — with the real study numbers, the caveats, and what saunas don't do.
Updated 4 Jul 2026
The sauna accessories that earn their place — with named picks and 2026 UK prices: a £26.99 alder bucket, a £22.99 thermometer-hygrometer, a £12.99 wool hat — and the gadgets to skip.
Updated 4 Jul 2026
What a sauna backrest actually does, which designs and timbers work, and named picks from £27.90 — plus the fixing question nobody mentions until they've drilled a bench.
Updated 4 Jul 2026
How to use essential oils in a sauna safely — always diluted, never neat on the stones — which scents suit the heat, and what the aromatherapy claims do and don't earn.
Updated 4 Jul 2026
Setting up a sauna room from scratch: what goes in, what stays out, the maintenance rhythm that keeps timber sweet, and the safety setup — the owner's manual your cabin didn't come with.
Updated 4 Jul 2026
Why a £13 wool hat is the cheapest session-extender in the sauna world — how the insulation actually works, wool vs felt, named picks from £9.99, and care that keeps felt from shrinking.
Updated 4 Jul 2026
What separates a sauna robe from a dressing gown, waffle vs terry vs poncho, and named picks from £29.99 to £124.99 with current UK prices.
Updated 4 Jul 2026
Why the 15-minute sand timer is still the right sauna clock, where to mount it, and named picks from £25.99 — plus what the research says about session length.
Updated 4 Jul 2026
Fabric pillow or wooden headrest? What sauna pillows are filled with, why bedroom pillows die in the heat, and named picks from £13.99 with current UK prices.
Updated 4 Jul 2026
The honest version: a sauna won't burn fat — the scale drop is water. What saunas can genuinely contribute to a weight-loss routine, and the traps to avoid.
Updated 4 Jul 2026
Linen, waffle or terry? Why sauna towels differ from bathroom towels, the two-towel rule, and named picks from £7.99 to £45.99 with current UK prices.
Updated 4 Jul 2026
No — falling asleep in a hot sauna is genuinely dangerous, and here's exactly why. Plus what people are really asking: how to use evening sauna sessions for better sleep, safely.
Updated 4 Jul 2026
A home sauna costs £140–£8,300+ in 2026 and pennies-to-pounds per session to run. Real UK prices, running costs and the health evidence — honestly weighed.
Updated 3 Jul 2026
Sauna: 65–90°C dry heat. Steam room: cooler but saturated. How the two actually differ — in feel, in the research, and in what it takes to have one at home.
Updated 3 Jul 2026
Five realistic routes to sauna heat at home in 2026 — blankets from £140, infrared cabins from £1,199, traditional stoves, outdoor cabins — with UK prices, power needs and honest trade-offs.
Updated 3 Jul 2026
Sauna blankets cost £140–£699 in the UK in 2026 and run for about 10–15p a session. What they actually do, how they differ from a real sauna, and which claims to ignore.
Updated 3 Jul 2026
This comprehensive guide covers the different types of sauna, their unique features, benefits, and how they can enhance your wellbeing.
Updated 24 Nov 2023
This comprehensive guide will help you understand the different types of saunas and their unique features.
Updated 24 Nov 2023
This guide delves into the health benefits of saunas, providing you with a deeper understanding of why sauna is more than just a luxury.
This comprehensive guide will provide you with all the information you need to get the most out of your sauna sessions.
First time sauna user? This guide will provide you with all the necessary sauna tips for beginners to get started.
This easy to read guide offers a comprehensive collection of sauna tips to help you get the most out of your sauna sessions.
Discover the science, physical and mental health benefits of sauna use, including improved sleep, in our easy to read guide.
This easy to read, comprehensive guide delves into the many uses of a sauna, from detoxification to skin health, relaxation, and more.