What’s it like doing basic training in the Norwegian Military, especially for women?

Hei! I’m not from Norway but I’ve been really curious about how the Norwegian military works especially because it seems a lot more gender-equal and relaxed compared to other countries.

I’ve read that men and women sometimes share barracks and even shower facilities during basic training. Is that actually true? And how does it work in practice?

Like, are the showers fully communal? Do people just change around each other or is there some level of privacy? Is it awkward at first, or does everyone just kind of get used to it?

I’ve even seen video clips where male and female soldiers do a skinny-dipping exercise together, and I’ve read articles that mention soldiers continuing to bathe together even after basic training. That sounds so wild to me (in a respectful way!) since it’s so different from what I’m used to.

Would love to hear from anyone who’s served or knows more about it especially women. How do people handle the nudity and shared spaces? Genuinely curious and trying to learn more about how it works in Norway 🇳🇴