Bathhouses

[Anglo-Nihon]

Are bathhouses common/legal in your nation?
If not, why? What concerns are cited?
How does culture speak regarding bathhouses?
If so...
Are there any regulations regarding bathhouses?
Are they gender/sex segregated?
What is their most common use?
Do patrons usually bathe nude, or if not, what is common wear?

[Saurisisia]

In short, no, Bathhouses do not exist in Saurisia, more due to cultural reasons than anything else.

[Beth Gellert]

The Igovian Soviet Commonwealth of Beddgelert is a Communist society, its populace residing chiefly in so-called pantisocratic phalansteries (democratic communes) of typically fifteen hundred residents a piece. Bathing is typically a communal activity, though many (and not all) communes also feature individual baths and/or showers. There is little squeamishness over nudity, and few thoughts of gender separation.

[Swilatia]

They're not illegal or anything, but we don't really have them. Every apartment has a private bathroom anyway.

[Maraque]

Are bathhouses common/legal in your nation?
Residential buildings in Tsvarchi are designed with communal bathrooms as a unique Tsvarchivan design feature; private bathrooms are rare except in penthouses.
If not, why? What concerns are cited?
How does culture speak regarding bathhouses?
Tsvarchivan culture knows nothing else but bathhouses; private bathrooms are a rarity and many would find the concept strange at best.
If so...
Are there any regulations regarding bathhouses?
Well they can't be pay-to-use.
Are they gender/sex segregated?
Absolutely not.
What is their most common use?
Their most common use is the advancement of one's hygiene. They also tend to be popular dance party spots.
Do patrons usually bathe nude, or if not, what is common wear?
Of course they're nude... it's a bathroom.

[Inutoland]

Are bathhouses common/legal in your nation?
Residential buildings in Tsvarchi are designed with communal bathrooms as a unique Tsvarchivan design feature; private bathrooms are rare except in penthouses.
If not, why? What concerns are cited?
How does culture speak regarding bathhouses?
Tsvarchivan culture knows nothing else but bathhouses; private bathrooms are a rarity and many would find the concept strange at best.
If so...
Are there any regulations regarding bathhouses?
Well they can't be pay-to-use. They must be inspected for cleanliness and hygiene on a regular basis, though it's unusual to find something. Most bath-house owners keep their facilities clean in order to be competitive and attract custom. They can often be run as non-profit businesses, though many aren't. Sexual activity is discouraged, and actively forbidden in the family bathing areas.Are they gender/sex segregated?
Absolutely not.
What is their most common use?
Their most common use is the advancement of one's hygiene. They also tend to be popular dance party spots or meeting-places.
Do patrons usually bathe nude, or if not, what is common wear?
Of course they're nude... it's a bathroom.

^Almost exactly this. Italics added; strikes not applicable to Inutoland. Hotels tend to have private bathrooms in most rooms, especially tourist hotels. Nandahi dwellings usually have a steam room, but only sometimes a bathroom. It's also acceptable to bathe in city fountains and any open clean water. We're an equatorial rainforest ecology and very few people have a/c.

[Arborlawn]

Bathhouses are all over the place in Arborlawn! They are all free of charge, except for those that are privately owned.

It usually starts with entering the locker room, then moving onto a gender specified shower of hot water. Then, you move into the non gender specified sauna and bathhouse. They are usually very large rooms that have 2 inches of cool water flooding over the concrete grounds that are heated beneath them. This generates the hot steam, combined with in-ground pools of warm water resembling hot water. There are many wooden "beds" the circle around a steamer. People sit and lay on their stomachs, talking to others or sometimes carrying on business. Men, women, boys, and girls are joined in the same room. Sometimes, it is hard to see. A cool light mist also falls from overhead. Afterwards, you rinse in a hot shower and cool with cold water.

It is basically a dreamland for bipolar pores.

[Tactota]

Tactota protects the civil liberties of everyone within its borders. There is no restriction against the operation of a bathhouse, and any regulations regarding its operating are generally left to the owner. Of course, any public facility must meet state standards of cleanliness and safety for the protection of the public. Bath houses may be gender specific or unisex, and most facilities offer both; they are used for bathing, therapeutic treatments, socialization, or in some cases for private use by couples or groups.

You are free in Tactota.

[Lykosia]

Are bathhouses common/legal in your nation?
Legal, but not common. There's just a few in Lykosia. In Snowpoint City for example, there's just at least 5 bathhouses.

If not, why? What concerns are cited?
Well, in some places like truck stops, public toilets/bathrooms have showers or bath tubs. And they're more private.

How does culture speak regarding bathhouses?
Nothing

Are there any regulations regarding bathhouses?
None

Are they gender/sex segregated?
Like public toilets, of course they do

What is their most common use?
For clean themselves of course, what else? Laundry? Nah.

Do patrons usually bathe nude, or if not, what is common wear?
yes...

[Imeriata]

Are bathhouses common/legal in your nation?
They are legal but rather uncommon as most prefer to wash up in the comfort of their home.
If not, why? What concerns are cited?

How does culture speak regarding bathhouses?
It is seen as rather silly because no one understands why you would have to go to another house to bath, the only reason would be to go to one of the more luxurious ones that would make the experience a bit more enjoyable.

If so...
Are there any regulations regarding bathhouses?
Not realy
Are they gender/sex segregated?
Dear heavens yes, they are also separated individually so that you would not have to be naked in public
What is their most common use?
Cleaning yourself
Do patrons usually bathe nude, or if not, what is common wear?
Ohh dear heavens no, nudity is rather uncivilized even if no one sees you after all

[KludgeMUSH]

Are bathhouses common/legal in your nation?
If not, why? What concerns are cited?

Legal, yes. Common, no. Our culture is rather private and people here do not really care for such things, so such businesses tend to exist only in immigrant neighborhoods where a more supportive culture exists.

How does culture speak regarding bathhouses?

It doesn't, generally. Such things are only sought out by foreigners, foreign immigrants, and xenophiles.

Are there any regulations regarding bathhouses?

None. They are completely unrestricted.

Are they gender/sex segregated?

Some are, but their general uncommonness renders a larger assessment impractical.

What is their most common use?

They are most commonly used by foreigners and immigrants.

Do patrons usually bathe nude, or if not, what is common wear?

They do whatever is typical of the culture from which they originate: This is not a native phenomenon and does not enjoy popularity here in any form.

[The Kangaroo Republic]

Legal. Old ones are commonly found throughout the nation, but there are almost none which are still in use. Bathhouses used to be rather common when it wasn't normal for every person to just plainly have a bathroom in his own house. A few still operate according to old traditions to keep some of the culture alive, but most of these old bathhouses have either been demolished or have been turned into museums.

[Meridiani Planum]

Are bathhouses common/legal in your nation?

Not only are they common, they are a part of our culture. If you don't go to bathhouses (public pools where people go nude to bathe or swim), you are setting yourself apart from Meridian culture.

How does culture speak regarding bathhouses?

Positively. Water is scarce on the surface of Mars, and so it is deemed sacred by Meridians. Liquid water is symbolic of biological life and habitability.

Are there any regulations regarding bathhouses?

Nothing unusual.

Are they gender/sex segregated?

Not as a rule, but sex-specific pools do exist.

What is their most common use?

Bathing, swimming, relaxing, and to lesser extent socializing.

Do patrons usually bathe nude, or if not, what is common wear?

Completely nude.

[Iglesian Archipelago]

We have some bathhouses in the IA, but they're very rare.

[Sovereign Spirits]

Are bathhouses common/legal in your nation?
Yes

How does culture speak regarding bathhouses?
Everybody likes them, except a few that do enjoy a bit more privacy and some alone time. Usually those who prefer luxury.

Are there any regulations regarding bathhouses?
Every community has its own deal. It's usually fair and sensible. One does not mess with the community bath house, period.

Are they gender/sex segregated?
Most communities have gender-segregated baths as well as mixed baths. A few also segregate based on other factors.

What is their most common use?
Relaxation and getting to talk to the faces you see around.

Do patrons usually bathe nude, or if not, what is common wear?
El Nudio across the board, once again excepting those that prefer to wear something which they may do so.

[Leftwing-1]

Yes they are quite popular and used by people of all ages and sexes

[Kalaspia-Shimarata]

I don't know what a bathhouse is, but am guessing it is somewhere people can bath publically, if so, yes they are legal but uncommon

[New Lyrane]

Are bathhouses common/legal in your nation? Yes, both legal and common.
How does culture speak regarding bathhouses? The typical bathhouse will have a steam room and a cold pool. Sometimes there will also be a hot pool, especially in areas with hot springs.
If so...
Are there any regulations regarding bathhouses? No.
Are they gender/sex segregated? No.
What is their most common use? For relaxation, washing, meeting friends.
Do patrons usually bathe nude, or if not, what is common wear? Nude, of course.

[Dagnia]

Are bathhouses common/legal in your nation? Yes, we have many Arab-style hammams as well as bathhouses on hot springs. Although a much larger percentage of our population is gay or bisexual than normal for most nations, the kind of bath house that exists for sex is unheard of.

How does culture speak regarding bathhouses? Very highly

If so...

Are there any regulations regarding bathhouses? No

Are they gender/sex segregated? No

What is their most common use? To become clean, meet people to discuss things

Do patrons usually bathe nude, or if not, what is common wear? Nudity is most common

[Beringovia]

Are bathhouses common/legal in your nation? Public sauna's and steam baths are the only type of bath house that is common in Beringovia. They are usually maintained as parts of health clubs rather than as stand-alone institutions. Other types of bathhouses are legal, but aren't common. It has also become much more common in recent years to build saunas and steam baths into private homes, and this has contributed to the decline of public baths.

How does culture speak regarding bathhouses? Sauna and steam bathing is considered a traditional part of Beringovian culture.

Are there any regulations regarding bathhouses? Mainly health and safety regulations regarding how often they are to be cleaned, what temperature they may be maintained at, etc. Enforcement is the responsibility of local health departments.

Are they gender/sex segregated? Traditionally yes, though some of the newer one's are not.

What is their most common use? Usually as a form of relaxation. Traditionally they have also been regarded as a cure for hangovers, headachs, colds, depression, or whatever else ails you.

Do patrons usually bathe nude, or if not, what is common wear? Traditionally bathing is done in the nude, and as a general rule this continues to be case in sex-segrigated facilities, although some patrons may choose to cover up with a towel. In non-segregated facilities nudity is generally not allowed, and patrons are required to wear bathing suits.

[Casta Nal]

Are bathhouses common/legal in your nation?
Legal
If not, why? What concerns are cited?
How does culture speak regarding bathhouses?
Exists mainly for civilians in the cities, towns, or at resorts.
If so...
Are there any regulations regarding bathhouses?
Sanitary, Gender Segregation at certain times. Usual health and safety stuff.
Are they gender/sex segregated?
Yes but at certain times there is mixed bathing.
What is their most common use?
Mass bathing and usually more communal bathing.
Do patrons usually bathe nude, or if not, what is common wear?
Nude usually.

[Enatai]

Are bathhouses common/legal in your nation?
Somewhat uncommon but of course quite legal. In pretty much all cases, they aren't actually stand-alone bathhouses, but are attached to a gym or fitness center, or found in the gym/fitness center area of a health club (which themselves are sometimes hosted within very upscale hotels and resorts).

How does culture speak regarding bathhouses?
Well, it's a fine place to check out/have relations with other guys, so it's seen as positive, but then, that describes most any place in Enatai or Shota Island, so instead of it being especially reserved for that, it's merely seen as a different setting. Like how a theme park might have a section devoted to one actual theme, for example.

Are there any regulations regarding bathhouses?
Specifically? None whatsoever unless you count health codes, which are standard for all public bathrooms and even more strict for public bathing areas and showers.

Are they gender/sex segregated?
No, but in a country which is voluntarily full of gay males, don't expect to find many women. Lots of panties and girls' clothing, sure, but women? Nnnnot so much.

What is their most common use?
Relaxation and casual sex.

Do patrons usually bathe nude, or if not, what is common wear?
Swimming wear may be worn for fun or as a fetish. If a boy IS wearing anything, usually it's a bikini (which means he's a femboy) or, quite rarely, trunks are worm and the wearer acts shy and embarrassed when they are slipped down and he is thoroughly violated(EDIT: Can't rape the willing), but make no mistake, there's no purpose for them other than to feel the enjoyment of blushing and being embarrassed when they're removed.

[Vecherd]

In short, no, Bathhouses do not exist in Saurisia Vecherd, more due to cultural reasons than anything else.

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