A landmark study published in the Journal of Happiness Studies (2018) by Dr. Keon West found that participants who engaged in nude activities (versus clothed activities) reported significantly higher body satisfaction, self-esteem, and life satisfaction. The effect was rapid and did not require years of therapy.
In an era of curated Instagram feeds, FaceTune, and airbrushed magazine covers, the concept of body positivity has moved from a radical fringe movement to a mainstream conversational staple. We preach self-love, yet we continue to wrap ourselves in layers of Lycra, shapewear, and anxiety. purenudism pics portable
Naturism rejects these conditions outright. At its core, naturism is a lifestyle of practicing non-sexual social nudity. The International Naturist Federation (INF) defines it as: "A way of life in harmony with nature, characterized by the practice of communal nudity, with the intention of encouraging self-respect, respect for others, and for the environment." A landmark study published in the Journal of