As I sit in the soft, humid warmth of my sauna, I am reminded of the stories we tell about our bodies. For so long, the word masturbation has carried the weight of shame, derived from roots that evoke images of defilement. Yet, here in this sacred space, the narrative shifts. This is not about shame. This is about reclamation. The warmth of my one-person sauna envelops me, creating an intimate cocoon of heat that heightens my senses. The gentle infrared begins heating my bod