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| :''See also ''']''' for comparison. Should not be confused with ].'' | :''See also ''']''' for comparison. Should not be confused with ].'' | ||
| '''Naturism''' (pronounced "nature" + "ism") is generally defined as the practice of going nude, especially in a mixed social setting. | '''Naturism''' (pronounced "nature" + "ism") is generally defined as the practice of going ], especially in a mixed social setting. | ||
| 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 varies between organizations, localities, and time periods. | 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 varies between organizations, localities, and time periods. | ||
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| 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. Naturists in America tend to be more supportive of ] than do nudists, who generally invest more focus on landed and non-landed clubs. | 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. Naturists in America tend to be more supportive of ] than do nudists, who generally invest more focus on landed and non-landed clubs. | ||
| :''See ]'' for disambiguation between nudism and naturism, and general information about the clothes free movement. | |||
| Many people operate under the general context of the formal movements without adhering to either term and without formal associations to organizations. This is common, for example on ] and ]. | |||
| ==Terminology== | |||
| 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. The term ] is no longer a favorable term. '''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 ]). In ] the general movement is sometimes also referred to as ], which translates as Free Body Culture. | |||
| ==Nudity and sexuality== | |||
| 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. | |||
| Naturist and nudist organizations widely maintain and enforce a policy prohibiting ] in public, and many naturist sites describe themselves as ]-oriented. | |||
| The possibility of getting an ] is a concern often cited by males who are apprehensive of naturism, but naturism do not generally consider this to be a reason for avoiding participation. Erections are not very common 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 one can cover up, go swimming, or take a shower until it subsides. Overtly flaunting an erection is considered by many to be lewd behavior. | |||
| Involvement in naturism has not been shown to be harmful to childhood psychological development. | |||
| Parents always need to be vigilant to guard their children from sexual predators and other concerns. This applies equally to naturists as it does for non-naturists. | |||
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| ==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== | |||
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| ====General Sites==== | |||
| * - An extensive list of naturist campsites worldwide | |||
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| * - includes US and Canadian laws and legislative bill texts related to nudism, and a newsletter | |||
| * - documents the connections between the nudist/naturist movement, child pornography and pedophiles | |||
| * - General naturist information, links directory, naturist blog | |||
| * - news on nude beaches worldwide, in the form of updates to a book | |||
| * an online naturist magazine | |||
| * - on the harm of ] from a Christian perspective | |||
| * - On how decent naturists should avoid problems with cyber cops carrying out ]s. | |||
| ====Regional Sites==== | |||
| * - An extensive list of naturist campsites worldwide | |||
| * - a Canadian Based, Supportive, Informative, Non-Sexual set of Resources Including Very Active Forums | |||
| * - nude beaches in the UK and Ireland | |||
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Revision as of 08:51, 13 March 2006
- See also Nudism for comparison. Should not be confused with naturalism.
Naturism (pronounced "nature" + "ism") is generally defined as the practice of going nude, especially in a mixed social setting.
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 varies between organizations, localities, and time periods.
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. Naturists in America tend to be more supportive of public nudity than do nudists, who generally invest more focus on landed and non-landed clubs.
- See Clothes free movement for disambiguation between nudism and naturism, and general information about the clothes free movement.