Category Archives: Psychology of nudity

Benefits of social nudity: body acceptance

Posted on February 1, 2015 by naturist philosopher

Many lists have been compiled over the years enumerating the many beneficial characteristics of social nudity. One typical recent list highlights 10 benefits: 10 reasons why I am a nudist. At the top of this one, like most others, is: … Continue reading →

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I’m slowly learning not to let my happiness depend on other people.

Posted on January 29, 2015 by naturist philosopher

In civilized life, where the happiness, and indeed almost the existence, of man depends so much upon the opinion of his fellow men, he is constantly acting a studied part.      Washington Irving All the world’s a stage, And all … Continue reading →

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Nudity and freedom

Posted on December 24, 2014 by naturist philosopher

In a recent post we found that the concept of “freedom” is quite important in thinking about naturism and nudity. This is rather uncontroversial (among naturists, anyhow). “Freedom” (from clothes) is often cited by naturists as one of the most … Continue reading →

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Why most people don’t understand social nudity

Posted on December 9, 2014 by naturist philosopher

So far the topics being discussed here have mostly not dealt in much depth with what could be accurately described as “philosophy”. Some of the psychological discussions come close, but that’s not quite the same. Of course, systematic philosophical thinking … Continue reading →

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Nudity and vulnerability

Posted on November 14, 2014 by naturist philosopher

Is there anyone, except perhaps a few veteran naturists/nudists, who doesn’t think that being naked around other people – not only strangers but even people we know well – can produce strong feelings of vulnerability? Vulnerability is a topic we’ve … Continue reading →

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Using nudity to make a statement

Posted on October 13, 2014 by naturist philosopher

It is entirely legitimate to use images of nudity to make a statement about how people relate to their social environment. It’s especially appropriate if the statement involves personal identity or social stereotypes. So we have this: Nude Portraits Explore … Continue reading →

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Naturism’s apathy problem

Posted on March 21, 2014 by naturist philosopher

We’ve spent a lot of time preparing to talk about how to solve some of naturism’s problems. Now it’s time to start actually addressing the problems. But there are a lot of them. How can we know where to begin? … Continue reading →

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On the academic “literature” of social nudity… and why nudity may be “offensive”

Posted on March 4, 2014 by naturist philosopher

Since we’d just mentioned this topic… There is a well-curated list of the academic literature on social nudity at the TNS site: Academic Studies on Social Nudity. (It spills onto a second page, when one would have sufficed, so don’t … Continue reading →

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Solving naturism’s problems, part 1: research

Posted on March 2, 2014 by naturist philosopher

Recently we’ve been looking at some of the most serious problems facing people who enjoy social nudity and some possible fundamental causes of these problems. In a nutshell, the two most salient causes in the U. S. and perhaps elsewhere … Continue reading →

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Nakedness is the special sauce

Posted on February 1, 2014 by naturist philosopher

Nakedness is the special sauce that enhances so many of life’s finest, most profound experiences: Quality time spent with families – meals, celebrations, etc. Social gatherings and parties with good friends Practice of yoga and meditation Pagan esbats, spiritual ceremonies … Continue reading →

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