Slum Spa and Nudity
Why are we (women) so ashamed of our bodies? It doesn’t matter what women look like skinny, emaciated, full-bottomed, flat chested, hippy, curvy, whatever; we hate our bodies. There seem to be two instances when women aren’t ashamed of what their bodies look like. The first instance is when they’ve had a plastic surgery, i.e boob jobs, lypo-suction etc. and the second time is when we are all naked together.
I will now address the latter instance: being naked together. There is a place that I go to that I lovingly call the slum spa. This establishment is really called Lakeside Steam, and it has been family owned and operated for decades. They have ladies days Monday and Thursday. Clothes are not an option. You have to be naked, and everyone is. I recall the first time I went there, and it was about 7 years ago. I was very freaked out. I am a very modest person. I don’t even sleep naked and I live alone! I have a robe that I wear when leaving the bathroom after a shower. That is just how I roll. So, when I chose to go to this place I was a little wierded out by it.
When I drove up to the place and saw the exterior of the building I have to admit I didn’t feel any better, but I ventured on. I walked in and went up the thread bare steps to the desk upon the person there simply gave me a ratty looking key, small towel the size of a large washcloth, and a huge white sheet. No instruction but a door to my right that I went through. I entered another world. Women young and old, fat, flabby, loose skin, saggy boobs, large bellies that hung very low, perky boobs, droopy bums, round bums, thick waists, skinny waists; and they are all walking around with no self consciousness. It was wonderful! Not a person complained about their bodies. Of course we are women, and we always talk about dieting, unfortunately, it is still a topic in this environment. But it was so refreshing to see women embrace the bodies that they have. All walking around naked, laughing, talking and with no judgment for the other women around them. Such acceptance.
The large sheet that you are given is to wrap up when you go to the snack lounge for some junk food, chicken salad, water, vending machines. I have to admit: it would be gross to eat with a naked woman across from you or naked anyone for that matter.
I have taken colleagues, and even my sister, Jane, to this place. Jane was under duress but, just like me, the minute she went through the door on the right. This place is a haven that is inexpensive. You go there and embrace the body that you have, get a fabulous steam, sauna, and hot tub for as long as you want to stay for $15.00. You can add an hour massage for $30.00 more. With tip you can spend an entire day for $55.00 with tip! There is also a naked Mexican lady that gives you a salt scrub if you are so inclined. I will tell you I took part in this salt scrub after going for 5 years. Once I did though it felt really good even though her naked boob would graze me every once in a while (eeeewwww).
The question remains, however, why can we accept our bodies in the presence of other women who are also baring it all? Is it that we are all saying here I am with all my physical imperfections, and I know that you have them too. I find this to be very interesting.
Why are we (women) so ashamed of our bodies? It doesn’t matter what women look like skinny, emaciated, full-bottomed, flat chested, hippy, curvy, whatever; we hate our bodies. There seem to be two instances when women aren’t ashamed of what their bodies look like. The first instance is when they’ve had a plastic surgery, i.e boob jobs, lypo-suction etc. and the second time is when we are all naked together.
I will now address the latter instance: being naked together. There is a place that I go to that I lovingly call the slum spa. This establishment is really called Lakeside Steam, and it has been family owned and operated for decades. They have ladies days Monday and Thursday. Clothes are not an option. You have to be naked, and everyone is. I recall the first time I went there, and it was about 7 years ago. I was very freaked out. I am a very modest person. I don’t even sleep naked and I live alone! I have a robe that I wear when leaving the bathroom after a shower. That is just how I roll. So, when I chose to go to this place I was a little wierded out by it.
When I drove up to the place and saw the exterior of the building I have to admit I didn’t feel any better, but I ventured on. I walked in and went up the thread bare steps to the desk upon the person there simply gave me a ratty looking key, small towel the size of a large washcloth, and a huge white sheet. No instruction but a door to my right that I went through. I entered another world. Women young and old, fat, flabby, loose skin, saggy boobs, large bellies that hung very low, perky boobs, droopy bums, round bums, thick waists, skinny waists; and they are all walking around with no self consciousness. It was wonderful! Not a person complained about their bodies. Of course we are women, and we always talk about dieting, unfortunately, it is still a topic in this environment. But it was so refreshing to see women embrace the bodies that they have. All walking around naked, laughing, talking and with no judgment for the other women around them. Such acceptance.
The large sheet that you are given is to wrap up when you go to the snack lounge for some junk food, chicken salad, water, vending machines. I have to admit: it would be gross to eat with a naked woman across from you or naked anyone for that matter.
I have taken colleagues, and even my sister, Jane, to this place. Jane was under duress but, just like me, the minute she went through the door on the right. This place is a haven that is inexpensive. You go there and embrace the body that you have, get a fabulous steam, sauna, and hot tub for as long as you want to stay for $15.00. You can add an hour massage for $30.00 more. With tip you can spend an entire day for $55.00 with tip! There is also a naked Mexican lady that gives you a salt scrub if you are so inclined. I will tell you I took part in this salt scrub after going for 5 years. Once I did though it felt really good even though her naked boob would graze me every once in a while (eeeewwww).
The question remains, however, why can we accept our bodies in the presence of other women who are also baring it all? Is it that we are all saying here I am with all my physical imperfections, and I know that you have them too. I find this to be very interesting.
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You know I love the slum spa too!! Even the salt rub from the naked hispanic woman! No one should visit Denver without taking in the slum spa!
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