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'''Nudism''', or '''naturism''', is the practice of going ] or unclothed in social and usually mixed gender groups, specifically in cultures where this is not the norm. It sometimes occurs furtively in secluded places in countries where appearing naked in public is illegal, but enjoys widespread acceptance in other areas of the world. Those who practice nudism are called ''nudists'' or ''naturists''.
] naturist beach in Belgium.]]


See also ''']''' for comparison. The term nudist is more widely familiar in North America, however within the naturist and nudist movements, people generally prefer affiliation with one label or the other. Those who practice naturism are called ''naturists''. The exact meaning and association that people have with the terms naturism/naturist and nudism/nudist varies from country to country, region, and time period. Several naturist organizations have their own definition, however many seem to be similar to The ] (INF) definition:
In Europe, and in particular in France, nudist and naturist have not the same signification. Nudism is the simple pratice of nudity in public, mainly on the beach. Naturism is much more, like pratice of common activities, with also philosophical or ethical content. Naturists don't always want to be named as nudists.


"'''Naturism''' is a way of life in harmony with nature, characterized by the practice of communal nudity, with the intention of encouraging respect for oneself, respect for others and for the environment."
While some believe that being naked with other people is necessarily always sexual, or that nudism is morally wrong or ], naturists reject these views arguing that nudism is a natural state. They argue that being nude is to be in your purest form; after all everyone was born nude.

Many people operate under the general non-sexualized context of the formal movements without adhering to either term or without formal associations to naturist or nudist organizations. This is common, for example on ] and ]. Naturists in America tend to be more supportive of non-sexualized ] than do nudists, who generally invest more focus on landed and non-landed clubs.


Activities can be indoors and outdoors. Typical activities are relaxation, ] and ]s, but some nudists prefer also to be nude while working, etc., whenever the temperature and the social situation allows it (including when one is alone). A nude party (not to be confused with a ]) may be public (e.g. ]) or private. For those who choose to live permanently with other nudists, see ].
] naturist beach in Belgium]]
Naturism (pronounced "nature" + "ism") should not be confused with ]. Naturism (pronounced "nature" + "ism") should not be confused with ].

==General==
Nudists believe that the human body is not inherently shameful, being something that we all possess and ought to cherish. The foundation for this point of view has its modern origins in a series of philosophical papers published in Germany in the early 1900's that examine the negative psychological impact of self-hate of the body based upon both religious and overly negative community views. The basic position that the human body in and of itself was neither sinful or obscene was combined with a new philosophy to create the nudist movement. The proposition was advanced that combining physical fitness, sunlight, and air bathing with the nudist philosophy contributed to mental and psychological fitness, good health, and a more moral life view. The wide publication of these papers contributed to an explosive worldwide growth of nudism, wherein nudists participated in various social, recreational, and physical fitness activities in the nude.

In the traditional view, the Nudist is defined as a person who seeks out organized social settings for the practice of the nudist philosophy. This usually takes the form of membership in a landed or nonlanded nudist club with a well defined system of conduct and social structure. It is touted as a predictable environment and purports to offer the participants a safety factor that comes with enclosed facilities that permit nudism to exist lawfully without the threat of legal action or observation by outsiders seeking to view them for prurient purposes.


The Naturist conversely is sometimes traditionally defined as an individual who prefers to seek a more natural setting for their clothing optional activities - such as the beach, lake, woods or mountains. They are not joiners in the sense of the traditional nudist nor do they often consider their clothing optional activity to be a remarkable thing but rather simply a part of their normal lifestyle. Some political contention exists between the traditional Nudist and the Naturist within the national organizations that represent clothing optional recreation for lobbying purposes; the former seeking a status quo while the later pushes for expansion of beaches and other outdoor facilities and their designation for clothing optional use. The Naturist conversely is sometimes traditionally defined as an individual who prefers to seek a more natural setting for their clothing optional activities - such as the beach, lake, woods or mountains. They are not joiners in the sense of the traditional nudist nor do they often consider their clothing optional activity to be a remarkable thing but rather simply a part of their normal lifestyle. Some political contention exists between the traditional Nudist and the Naturist within the national organizations that represent clothing optional recreation for lobbying purposes; the former seeking a status quo while the later pushes for expansion of beaches and other outdoor facilities and their designation for clothing optional use.

Nudism is said not to be equivalent to ]. It is described by followers as people who enjoy being nude and who are not primarily interested in seeing others naked (strictly, voyeurism) or being seen naked by others. All kinds of people are attracted for all kinds of reasons. Many naturists are convinced that increased exposure to the natural environment, made easier through nudity, can result in numerous health benefits. ] has been shown to be beneficial in some skin conditions and is required by the body to make ] ]. However, with the increased awareness of skin cancer, wearing of sunblock/] is now part of the nudist culture and is one of their frequently discussed topics. Whereas nudist parents do not require their children to put on clothes before going outside at a nudist club or beach, most do require them to put on sunscreen lotion. Overall, naturists often claim that they are more relaxed and in a better state of ] when they shed their clothes.

Being around like-minded people can make interpersonal interactions, such as meeting new friends, easier and many nudist organizations are really just social clubs. Some of these clubs have stricter entrance requirements than some traditional up-scale 'country clubs' - requiring references, a sponsoring member, a trial membership, committee approval, and due to fears about sex offenders, criminal background checks (though this is normally only done on male applicants). At the other end of the spectrum is 'unorganized' naturism in which there is nothing to join, no one to pay, and only civil, common and criminal ] to serve as rules of ]. Many people get their first exposure to the naturist movement through this kind of informal nudism (e.g. a clothing optional beach, a friend's place in the woods, a party on the shore; ]).


Strong nudist movements exist in ] (called '''FKK''' or Freikörperkultur - Free Body Culture), ] and the ], and smaller such organizations exist in many other nations. Social nudity is practiced in many cultures, especially in the context of social bathing, sometimes with mixed sexes. Strong nudist movements exist in ] (called '''FKK''' or Freikörperkultur - Free Body Culture), ] and the ], and smaller such organizations exist in many other nations. Social nudity is practiced in many cultures, especially in the context of social bathing, sometimes with mixed sexes.


==Association with sex== ==Association with sex==
Many non-nudists believe that nudity in a social setting is sexually stimulating and arousing. Nudists disagree, claiming that there is more sexual tension in the near-nude environment of a ] or a ] than at a nudist site. Many non-naturists believe that nudity in a social setting is sexually stimulating and arousing. Some Naturists disagree, claiming that there is more sexual tension in the near-nude environment of a ] or a ] than at a naturist or nudist site.


Nudists and nudist organizations maintain and enforce a policy prohibiting ] in public, and many nudist sites describe themselves as ]-oriented. Naturist and nudist organizations widely maintain and enforce a policy prohibiting ] in public, and many naturist sites describe themselves as ]-oriented.

The possibility of spontaneous ] is a concern often cited by men who are apprehensive of nudism, but nudists do not generally consider this to be a reason for avoiding their sites and activities. Erections are rare because the nudist environment is non-sexual. Some nudists suggest that fear of getting an erection is itself a factor that can prevent spontaneous erections and has been proven medically. Should an erection occur, the gentleman would cover up, go swimming, or take a shower until it subsides.

Involvement in naturism has not been shown to be harmful childhood psychological development.


The possibility of spontaneous ] is a concern often cited by men who are apprehensive of naturism, but naturism do not generally consider this to be a reason for avoiding their sites and activities. Erections are rare because the naturist environment is generally non-sexualized. Some naturists suggest that fear of getting an erection is itself a factor that can prevent spontaneous erections. Should an erection occur, the gentleman would cover up, go swimming, or take a shower until it subsides.
Involvement in naturism has not been shown to be harmful to childhood psychological development.
Of course parents always need to be vigilant to guard their children from sexual predators. This applies equally to naturists as it does for non-naturists. Of course parents always need to be vigilant to guard their children from sexual predators. This applies equally to naturists as it does for non-naturists.

==Manners==
Nudists will wear clothes if the ] demands it. Naturists generally consider themselves to be accepting people, the general idea being simply doing things nude that one would normally do clothed. However, the traditional nudist culture has its own rules of etiquette.

Some Nudists consider it essential to sit on a ] whenever sitting on a chair, bench, or anything else where others might sit, and they consider it very poor etiquette to do otherwise. Likewise, sitting on someone else's towel is also a breach of etiquette. For ] reasons, there is a prohibition on photography without consent at the majority of nudist ]. Other rules may include a prohibition on pets, weapons, loud music, etc. These policies vary between nudist sites, and nudists recommend that new visitors make themselves aware of the specific rules prior to a visit.

Some nudist organizations do not allow people with ]s on their premises. (Presumably this rule refers to the foreign objects in the piercings, not to the piercings themselves.) Most, however, accept people of all sizes, shapes and types including those with surgical ]s, ]s or interestingly trimmed (or absence of) ]. Recently some nudist organisations have expressed a preference for members to completely shave or remove all pubic hair as some believe that having pubic hair does not leave that body completety nude. But this is usually left to the members to decide and facial and head hair are acceptable. Many nudist organizations do not allow unaccompanied men,, whereas most nudist organizations not only allow but encourage unaccompanied women to join them. That this is hypocritical of a subculture which promotes acceptance is a topic often debated. Some nudist organizations, to avoid discriminating based on gender, enforce a policy of gender balance, meaning that they will allow neither a high male-to-female ratio nor a high female-to-male ratio.

Some nudist resorts, clubs, or beaches have the "]" of requiring full nudity at all times (with exceptions, such as when a woman is experiencing ], or certain days/hours for new visitors and cold weather). Most have this policy only for the ], ], ], hot tub bath, etc., with clothing optional elsewhere. Recently, to avoid any possible litigation, some privately owned resorts and clubs in the ] forbid bringing any minor children from other families without written permission in advance. A few even exclude children of ] parents without the written consent of the other ex-spouse (unless they can prove full custody). Of course, this does not apply to public beaches. If a visitor encourages another visitor to be nude, this may give rise to suspicion that nudity is desired for visual satisfaction, which may be considered inappropriate.

Many nudists feel it is inappropriate for males to openly display a spontaneous ]. However, some believe it should be included as a part of "body acceptance" — a key philosophy of nudists. This has been the subject of endless debate on nudist/naturist ]. If an erection does occur, nudists recommend covering up with a ], turning over (if lying down), sitting down, going for a ], or otherwise minimizing the erection's presence until the ] is no longer erect. For some ] (e.g. ] or dancing) this may not be immediately practical or even possible, and typical nudist ] suggests it then be ignored by everyone. Public nude beaches tend to be less strict on this issue than private nudist ] and adult only ] clubs would not be bothered at all. Also, nudists are generally more ] of spontaneous erection in pre and post-] ] than in older
] and men.

Sexual stimulation whether direct or indirect is not acceptable, ] in public or in the view of others usually strictly forbibben. The direct touching, massaging of another's genitals which could cause sexual stimulation is also usually strictly forbidden. It is usually acceptable to apply suntan lotion to another's body including woman's ] and buttocks as long as the intent is not of any sexual gratifaction. Organised ] does occur at some private nudist establishments, but mainstream organisations tend to distance themselves from these establishments. Usually established registered clubs have very strict codes of conduct, values and decency.


==Naturist terminology== ==Naturist terminology==
Nudists sometimes refer to people who do not practice nudity as '']''. '''Clothing optional''' or '''C.O.''' usually refers to a facility that allows and encourages nudity but tolerates the wearing of clothes, whereas a '''nudist''' facility usually insists on complete nudity where practicable (to ensure that no one feels inappropriately dressed). '''Topfree''' refers to the state of leaving female breasts uncovered, or to an area that allows uncovered female breasts (this term is generally preferred to "topless", which has a negative connotation in some parts of the world). A '''free beach''' is not so much one without an admission cost, but one in which people can be entirely free of their clothes. A '''landed''' organization is one that owns the real estate it is situated on. '''Non-landed''' or travel clubs meet regularly at different locations such as nudist resorts, bowling alleys, or swimming pools rented for the purpose. A '''smoothie''' is a person who shaves off much of his/her body hair. (See ])


Naturists and nudists sometimes refer to people who do not practice nudity as '']''. '''Clothing optional''' or '''C.O.''' usually refers to a facility that allows and encourages nudity but tolerates the wearing of clothes, whereas a '''naturist''' or '''nudist''' facility usually insists on complete nudity where practicable (to ensure that no one feels inappropriately dressed). '''Topfree''' refers to the state of leaving chest and breasts uncovered, or to an area that allows uncovered female breasts (this term is generally preferred to "topless", which has a negative connotation in some parts of the world). A '''free beach''' is not so much one without an admission cost, but one in which people can be entirely free of their clothes. A '''landed''' organization is one that owns the real estate it is situated on. '''Non-landed''' or travel clubs meet regularly at different locations such as nudist resorts, bowling alleys, or swimming pools rented for the purpose. A '''smoothie''' is a person who shaves off much of his/her body hair. (See ])
==History of nudism==


==Criticism==
] of the human ] ''Pediculus humanus'', which feeds on the body but lives in and requires clothing, suggests that humans started wearing garments 72,000 years ago +/- 42,000 years. This estimate matches that of the first appearance of physical evidence of clothing-making ]. The ] '']'' itself has existed for 200,000 or more years, so the 'natural' condition of humans is nude.
:''See ] There is quite a bit of criticism specifically for AANR.


==Major clothes free organizations==
Informal nudism has always been practiced. Ancient cultures (the ] and the ] for example) sometimes had quite different attitudes toward the unclothed human body than is common today. In fact, the word "]" comes from the Greek word "gymnos," meaning "nude," because athletics in Greece was routinely practiced naked by its participants.


:''See ]''
Nudity taboos are often a holdover from a practical need for body covering, as with temperate or desert cultures, where people initially wear clothing in public by habit because of practical reasons, until it becomes ingrained in the culture itself that this is a requirement.


==Clothes free people==
Objections against being nude are often religiously motivated, even when they start out as a cultural taboo as in the previous paragraph. Some peoples have started wearing clothes only after ] argued that it is more civilized. However, there are many devout nudists who attend services regularly and argue that they do not need to shed their morals with their clothes. Also, there is a Christian sect that practiced religious nudism, the ]. Although there is no well-defined date in Western society when it became unacceptable to be seen nude in public, the era of ] certainly ended whatever remained of it, with nothing emerging until after her death in ].


:''See ]''
The first known organized club for nudists, ''Freilichtpark'' (Free-Light Park), was opened near ] in ] by Paul Zimmerman. At about the same time, another German, Dr. Heinrich Pudor, wrote a book titled ''Nacktcultur'', which discussed the benefits of nudity in co-education and advocated participating in sports while being free of cumbersome clothing. The nudist movement gained prominence in Germany in the ], but was suppressed during the ] '']'' after ] came to power. Later, the Nazis relented a little, when it was discovered that air force head ] had imposed his own strict anti-nudity views on everyone. Nevertheless, all naturism clubs had to exclude ] and ] and keep all activities well out in the countryside. After the war, ] enjoyed nudism as one the few freedoms they had under the communist government. It quickly rebounded in the ] also, and today, united ] has many clubs, parks and beaches for nudism. Vacationing in ] ] at the ] resort also became popular for Germans when it opened in the late ]


==List of public outdoor clothes free places==
In the ], German immigrant Kurt Barthel organized the first nudist event in ], just outside of ] (NYC), and founded the American League for Physical Culture (ALPC). Social nudism in the form of private clubs and campgrounds began appearing in the ]. In ], according to a history , a ] minister named Ilsley Boone was elected as vice president of the ALPC and gained a nickname as "The Dictator." He also began the American Sunbathing Association (ASA), which according to a decision in Roberts v. Clement, posted on the Naturist Education Foundation site , was organized in 1939 as a successor to the ALPC. Boone led a family atmosphere by prohibiting ] at all member clubs. According to the Federation of Canadian Naturists history and the Lupin Naturist Club history , Boone was toppled in ] by members dissatisfied with his autocratic style. This, together with Boone's desire to open a new club closer to NYC than others had wanted, led him to form the National Nudist Council.
:''See ]''

Elsewhere in the USA, a ] advertisement claims Sea Island Sanctuary, ], was the "largest and oldest" year round ] where nudism could be practiced. Nudism first began appearing on the US and ] west coast about ]. ], located in Stockholm, New Jersey, 42 miles from New York City started in 1932 and is still in operation today. Kaniksu Ranch, about 45 miles (70 km) north of ], opened in 1939 and is still in operation. In ], the ASA renamed itself, becoming the American Association of Nude Recreation (AANR).

In ], individuals around the country became interested in nudism, skinny dipping, or physical culture in the early part of the 20th century. After ] they had their own Canadian magazine, Sunbathing & Health, which occasionally carried local news. Canadians had scattered groups in several cities during the ] and ], and some of these groups attracted enough interest to form clubs on private land; the most significant clubs were the Van Tans in Vancouver and the Sun Air Club in Ontario. Canadians who served in the military during the war met like-minded souls from across the country, and often visited clubs while in Europe. They formed a ready pool of recruits for postwar organizers. A few years later the wave of postwar immigration brought many Europeans with their own extensive experience, and they not only swelled the ranks of membership, but often formed their own clubs, helping to expand nudism from coast to coast. Most of these clubs were united under the Canadian Sunbathing Association, which affiliated with the American Sunbathing Association in ]. Several disagreements between eastern and western members of CSA resulted in the breakup of CSA into the Western Canadian Sunbathing Association (WCSA) and Eastern Canadian Sunbathing Association (ECSA) in ]. The ECSA endured much in fighting over the next decade and a half leading to its official demise in ]. The WCSA continues to exist today as the Western Canadian Association for Nude Recreation (WCANR), a region of the American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR) which itself was formerly known as the ASA.

In ] the Fédération québécoise de naturisme (FQN) was founded in Québec. In ] the Federation of Canadian Naturists (FCN) was formed with the support of the FQN. The FQN and FCN joined together to be the official Canadian representatives in the International Naturist Federation (INF).

==Politics==
The ] (Canada) would pass legislation requiring all public parks and beaches larger than one hectare to designate areas reserved for nudists.

==Major nudist organizations==

* ''Worldwide'': (INF/FNI) with member regional organizations in 30 countries.
* ]: the national organisation is the
* ]: Euskal Naturista Elkartea - Asociacion de Naturistas Vascos is the main nudist reference in the Basque Country.
* ]: the (FCN) and (FQN) are the two national nudist organizations.
* ]: the national organisation is the
* ]: the national organisation is the
* ]: the is the major national organization; others are the (UNI) and the (ANITA).
* ]: is the new Nudist club of reference in the Community of Madrid. Members are friends and families, who are living in Madrid, Spain, Guinea, Argentina and the United States.
* ]: NUDMEX is the most organized and biggest mexican nudist group. Mexico is not very tolerant about nudism, and the few groups are in the stage of getting organized and fighting for official recognition. NUDMEX is primarily an internet forum in which mexican nudists get to know each other on-line and organize nudist gatherings. The official association is being formed and expects to be recognized and active by 2006.
* ]: has the (FBrN)
* ]: has the (NFN)
* ]: has the (FPN)
* ]: has the (FEN), the ADN and ADDAN
* ]: the national organisation is
* ]: the national organisation is , formerly known as CCBN (Central Council for British Naturism).
* ]: the (AANR) and ] (TNS) are the two major nudist organizations.
* ]: the (FFN)

==Public outdoor nudist areas==
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A naked woman on a horse
Bredene naturist beach in Belgium.

See also Nudism for comparison. The term nudist is more widely familiar in North America, however within the naturist and nudist movements, people generally prefer affiliation with one label or the other. Those who practice naturism are called naturists. The exact meaning and association that people have with the terms naturism/naturist and nudism/nudist varies from country to country, region, and time period. Several naturist organizations have their own definition, however many seem to be similar to The International Naturist Federation (INF) definition:

"Naturism is a way of life in harmony with nature, characterized by the practice of communal nudity, with the intention of encouraging respect for oneself, respect for others and for the environment."

Many people operate under the general non-sexualized context of the formal movements without adhering to either term or without formal associations to naturist or nudist organizations. This is common, for example on clothing-optional beaches and clothing-optional activities on public lands. Naturists in America tend to be more supportive of non-sexualized public nudity than do nudists, who generally invest more focus on landed and non-landed clubs.

Naturism (pronounced "nature" + "ism") should not be confused with naturalism.

The Naturist conversely is sometimes traditionally defined as an individual who prefers to seek a more natural setting for their clothing optional activities - such as the beach, lake, woods or mountains. They are not joiners in the sense of the traditional nudist nor do they often consider their clothing optional activity to be a remarkable thing but rather simply a part of their normal lifestyle. Some political contention exists between the traditional Nudist and the Naturist within the national organizations that represent clothing optional recreation for lobbying purposes; the former seeking a status quo while the later pushes for expansion of beaches and other outdoor facilities and their designation for clothing optional use.

Strong nudist movements exist in Germany (called FKK or Freikörperkultur - Free Body Culture), France and the Netherlands, and smaller such organizations exist in many other nations. Social nudity is practiced in many cultures, especially in the context of social bathing, sometimes with mixed sexes.

Association with sex

Many non-naturists believe that nudity in a social setting is sexually stimulating and arousing. Some Naturists disagree, claiming that there is more sexual tension in the near-nude environment of a pool or a beach than at a naturist or nudist site.

Naturist and nudist organizations widely maintain and enforce a policy prohibiting sex in public, and many naturist sites describe themselves as family-oriented.

The possibility of spontaneous erection is a concern often cited by men who are apprehensive of naturism, but naturism do not generally consider this to be a reason for avoiding their sites and activities. Erections are rare because the naturist environment is generally non-sexualized. Some naturists suggest that fear of getting an erection is itself a factor that can prevent spontaneous erections. Should an erection occur, the gentleman would cover up, go swimming, or take a shower until it subsides. Involvement in naturism has not been shown to be harmful to childhood psychological development. Of course parents always need to be vigilant to guard their children from sexual predators. This applies equally to naturists as it does for non-naturists.

Naturist terminology

Naturists and nudists sometimes refer to people who do not practice nudity as textiles. Clothing optional or C.O. usually refers to a facility that allows and encourages nudity but tolerates the wearing of clothes, whereas a naturist or nudist facility usually insists on complete nudity where practicable (to ensure that no one feels inappropriately dressed). Topfree refers to the state of leaving chest and breasts uncovered, or to an area that allows uncovered female breasts (this term is generally preferred to "topless", which has a negative connotation in some parts of the world). A free beach is not so much one without an admission cost, but one in which people can be entirely free of their clothes. A landed organization is one that owns the real estate it is situated on. Non-landed or travel clubs meet regularly at different locations such as nudist resorts, bowling alleys, or swimming pools rented for the purpose. A smoothie is a person who shaves off much of his/her body hair. (See acomoclitism)

Criticism

See Criticism of organized naturism and nudism There is quite a bit of criticism specifically for AANR.

Major clothes free organizations

See Clothes free organizations

Clothes free people

See Clothes free people

List of public outdoor clothes free places

See List of public outdoor clothes free places

See also

References

  • Story, Marilyn (Sept. 1984) "Comparisons of Body Self-Concept between Social Nudists & Nonnudists" Journal of Psychology 118
  • Story, Marilyn (1979) "Factors Associated w/More Positive Body Self-Concepts in Preschool children" Jour. of Social Psychology 108 49-56 56
  • Robin Lewis & Louis Janda (1988) "The Relationship Between Adult Sexual Adjustment & Childhood Experiences Regarding Exposure to Nudity, Sleeping in the Parental Bed, Parental Attitudes Toward Sexuality" Arch. of Sexual Behavior 17 No.4
  • Story, Marilyn (May 1987) "A Comparison of Social Nudists & Non-nudists on Experience w/Various Sexual Outlets" Journ. of Sex Research 23 No. 2 p197-211,
  • Mary S. Calderone, M.D. (1981) in "The Family Book About Sexuality" ISBN 0397013779

External links

See also: Major clothes free organizations section of this article.

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