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15 Dec 2022

Gay Saunas: Bay City Sauna and Pulteney 431

Health, Men's Health, Sex & Sexuality, Thorne Harbour Health (VAC)

Jacinta, Michael, and Jack bring us two interviews on Gay Saunas.

We speak with Bay City Sauna, which is one of the longest running Gay Saunas in Australia.

We also hear from Pulteney 431 about the history of the venue and how it fits into the South Australian context.

Check out our other JOY Podcasts for more on HIV, COVID-19 and queer health & wellbeing.

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