The European Union's 25 Commissioners in Brussels have been given a 10-point code of conduct for their new sauna.
The code tells the 18 male and seven female commissioners that nudity is necessary because "sweating makes swimsuits uncomfortable," reported the Sunday Telegraph.
"Reckless competition about who stands heat best is out of the question. Leave your clothes in the dressing room -- nakedness is natural," the code said.
"Showers are required beforehand to moisten the skin and remove any possible body or fragrant odors" and that the "ritual is meant to be relaxing" so "hurry and noise" are frowned upon.
The VIP sauna -- used only by the commissioners, heads of cabinet and special guests -- is to operate five days a week and on weekends on special request. A separate sauna for the commission's staff offers all-male and all-female sessions, with mixed session Fridays.
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