Welcome to the Journal
A place for musing, reflections and conversations on all things bathing.
It's time to accept the mess
By attempting to hurry productivity, things will only get stuck and stale.
The misunderstood importance of escapism
We all need moments of respite and escapism requires us to turn away from unpleasant realities and seek pleasure in activity or fantasy.
The pleasure of doing nothing
The Italian phrase 'dolce far niente' calls for pleasant relaxation in carefree idleness.
What is self-love anyway?
Today, ‘Self-love’ is often invoked to justify all sorts of behaviours, for better or worse.
Exploring bathhouses of the world
Bathhouses around the world are places to meet, socialise, connect, and escape everyday life, with some existing for centuries.
The dangers of perfectionism
Don’t wear the badge. Fuck it up, cry, hurt, laugh. Move on. Trust us, it's liberating.
Five things to know about your body and your health
Over the years, decades and centuries, we’ve been told a lot of (sometimes conflicting) things about our bodies and our health.