Nudism, or naturism, is the practice of going nude 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. (But in Europe, like 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 want to be named as nudists). While some believe that being naked with other people is necessarily always sexual, or that nudism is morally wrong or pornographic, 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. Nude woman Nudity or nakedness is the state of wearing no clothing. ... Pornography (from Greek πορνογραφια pornographia — literally writing about or drawings of harlots) is the representation of the human body or human sexual behaviour with the goal of sexual arousal, similar to, but (according to some) distinct from, erotica. ...

Typical activities are relaxation, sunbathing and sports, 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). For those who choose to live permanently with other nudists, see nudist colony. Prism splitting light Sunlight in the broad sense is the total spectrum of electromagnetic radiation given off by the Sun. ... A nudist colony is a group of nudists who choose to live together on a permanent basis for the purpose of eschewing clothing. ...

Bredene naturist beach in Belgium

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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 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 threat of legal action or observation by outsiders seeking to view them for prurient purposes.

The Naturist conversely is 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 exhibitionism. 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. That being said, all kinds of people are attracted to the movement, 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. Sunlight has been shown to be beneficial in some skin conditions, and is required by the body to make vitamin D. However, with the increased awareness of skin cancer, wearing of sunblock/sun protection lotions 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 mind when they shed their clothes. An exhibitionist is a person who practises exhibitionism as a psychological alteration of the human behaviour that neither implies the need to exhibit the genitalia or buttocks nor alterations of the psychiatric condition of the individual (although sometimes this occurs, see below). ... Prism splitting light Sunlight in the broad sense is the total spectrum of electromagnetic radiation given off by the Sun. ... A Vitamin is an organic molecule required by a living organism in minute amounts for proper health. ... Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin that contributes to the maintenance of normal levels of calcium and phosphorus in the bloodstream. ... // History The ancient Greeks used olive oil as a type of sunscreen. ... The mind is the term most commonly used to describe the higher functions of the human brain, particularly those of which humans are subjectivel // holaMedia:Example. ...

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 law to serve as rules of etiquette. 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; skinny dipping). Law (a loanword from Old Norse lagu), in politics and jurisprudence, is a set of rules or norms of conduct which mandate, proscribe or permit specified relationships among people and organizations, intended to provide methods for ensuring the impartial treatment of such people, and provide punishments of/for those who... Etiquette is the code that governs the expectations of social behavior, the conventional norm. ... Skinny dipping, or skinny-dipping is swimming naked. ...

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-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 pool or a beach than at a nudist site. 50 meter indoor swimming pool For the 2003 film, see Swimming Pool. ... 90 mile beach Australia A beach or strand is a geological formation consisting of loose rock particles such as sand, shingle, cobble, or even shell along the shoreline of a body of water. ...

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The possibility of spontaneous erection 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. An erection of the penis occurs when engorgement of venous blood in two tubular structures at the bottom of the penis, the corpora cavernosa, results from a variety of stimuli. ...

Involvement in naturism has not been shown to be harmful childhood psychological development.[1]

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 weather 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. Composite satellite image showing the progress of a hurricane weather system approaching the East Coast of the United States Weather comprises all the various phenomena that occur in the atmosphere of a planet. ...

Some Nudists consider it essential to sit on a towel 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 privacy reasons, there is a prohibition on photography without consent at the majority of nudist venues. 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. A towel is a piece of absorbent fabric or paper used for drying or wiping. ... Privacy is the ability of an individual or group to stop information about themselves from becoming known to people other than those they choose to give the information to. ... A Venue is the location of an event, usually a meeting. ...

Some nudist organizations do not allow people with body piercings 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 scars, tattoos or interestingly trimmed (or absence of) hair. 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,[2], 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. A captive bead ring. ... Scar after recent surgery on the left forearm A scar results from the biologic process of wound repair in the skin and other tissues of the body. ... A tattoo is an indelible design or marking made by the insertion of a pigment into punctures or cuts in the skin. ... A womans pubic hair Pubic hair is hair in the frontal genital area, the crotch, and sometimes at the top of the inside of the legs; these areas form the pubic region. ...

Some nudist resorts, clubs, or beaches require full nudity at all times (with exceptions, such as when a woman is experiencing menstruation, or certain days/hours for new visitors and cold weather). Most have this policy only for the swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, hot tub bath, etc., with clothing optional elsewhere. Recently, to avoid any possible litigation, some privately owned resorts and clubs in the USA forbid bringing any minor children from other families without written permission in advance. A few even exclude children of divorced 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. The menstrual cycle is the periodic change in a womans body that occurs every month between puberty and menopause and that relates to reproduction. ... 50 meter indoor swimming pool For the 2003 film, see Swimming Pool. ... It has been suggested that Finnish sauna be merged into this article or section. ... Jacuzzi is a brand of bathtubs and saunas. ... Divorce or dissolution of marriage is the ending of a marriage before the death of either spouse, which can be contrasted with an annulment which is a declaration that a marriage is void, though the effects of marriage may be recognized in such unions, such as spousal support, child custody...

Many nudists feel it is inappropriate for males to openly display a spontaneous erection. 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 Internet forums. If an erection does occur, nudists recommend covering up with a towel, turning over (if lying down), sitting down, going for a swim, or otherwise minimizing the erection's presence until the penis is no longer erect. For some activities (e.g. water skiing or dancing) this may not be immediately practical or even possible, and typical nudist etiquette suggests it then be ignored by everyone. Public nude beaches tend to be less strict on this issue than private nudist resorts and adult only Progressive Nudism clubs would not be bothered at all. Also, nudists are generally more tolerant of spontaneous erection in pre and post-pubescent boys than in older teens and men. An erection of the penis occurs when engorgement of venous blood in two tubular structures at the bottom of the penis, the corpora cavernosa, results from a variety of stimuli. ... Gaia Online, the largest English language forum-based community as of April 2005 — powered by a modified version of phpBB. An Internet forum is a facility on the World Wide Web for holding discussions, or the web application software used to provide the facility. ... A towel is a piece of absorbent fabric or paper used for drying or wiping. ... Swimming is the method by which living creatures move themselves through water in a method not involving simply walking on the bottom. ... The penis (plural penises or penes) or phallus is an external male sexual organ. ... Look up Activity on Wiktionary, the free dictionary Activity may refer to— in chemistry, the effective DU BIST DUMMconcentration of an ion or other solute for the purposes of chemical reactions and other mass action. ... Recreational skiiers typically use two skis — other techniques abound. ... Etiquette is the code that governs the expectations of social behavior, the conventional norm. ... A resort is a place used for relaxation or recreation. ... Progressive Nudism is an alternative movement within the naturist community that rejects the many rules and regulations typical to many nudist venues in favour of complete freedom for all in a non-judgemental atmosphere. ... The cross of the war memorial and a menorah for Hanukkah coexist in Oxford. ... Puberty refers to the process of physical changes by which a childs body becomes an adult body capable of reproduction. ... A boy is a male human child or adolescent, as contrasted to a female child, which is a girl. ... A separate article is about the punk band called The Adolescents. ...

Sexual stimulation whether direct or indirect is not acceptable, masturbation 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 breasts and buttocks as long as the intent is not of any sexual gratifaction. Organised sexual activity 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. Masturbation is the manual excitation of the sexual organs, most often to the point of orgasm. ... The term breasts can refer to: Plural of breast. ... Sexual behavior is a form of physical intimacy that may be directed to reproduction (one possible goal of sexual intercourse) and/or to the enjoyment of activity involving sexual gratification. ...

Naturist terminology

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 nudist facility usually insists on complete nudity where practicable (to ensure that no one feels inappropriately dressed). Topfree refers to an area that allows uncovered female breasts, also known as topless (topfree being used since topless 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) This article is about the type of fabric. ... La Naissance de Venus by Eugène Emmanuel Amaury-Duval (1808-1885) shows a woman portrayed with no genital hair. ...

History of nudism

Genetic studies of the human body louse 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 tools. The species Homo sapiens itself has existed for 200,000 or more years, so the 'natural' condition of humans is nude. Genetics (from the Greek genno γεννώ= give birth) is the science of genes, heredity, and the variation of organisms. ... Suborders Anoplura (sucking lice) Rhyncophthirina Ischnocera (avian lice) Amblycera (chewing lice) Lice (singular: louse) (order Phthiraptera) are an order of over 3000 species of wingless parasitic insects. ... A modern hammer is directly descended from ancient hand tools A tool is a device that provides a mechanical or mental advantage in accomplishing a simple machine, or a combination of them. ... In biology, a species is the basic unit of biodiversity. ... Human beings are defined variously in biological, spiritual, and cultural terms, or in combinations thereof. ...

Informal nudism has always been practiced. Ancient cultures (the Greeks and the Romans for example) sometimes had quite different attitudes toward the unclothed human body than is common today. In fact, the word "gymnasium" comes from the Greek word "gymnos," meaning "nude," because athletics in Greece was routinely practiced naked by its participants. For other uses, see Roman Empire (disambiguation) The Roman Empire is the term conventionally used to describe the Ancient Roman polity in the centuries following its reorganization under the leadership of Octavian (better known as Augustus), until its radical reformation in what was later to be known as the Byzantine... The gymnasium of the Greeks originally functioned as the school where competitors in the public games received their training, and was so named from the circumstance that these competitors exercised naked (gymnos). ...

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.

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 missionaries 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 Adamites. Although there is no well-defined date in Western society when it became unacceptable to be seen nude in public, the era of Queen Victoria certainly ended whatever remained of it, with nothing emerging until after her death in 1901. A missionary is a propagator of religion, often an evangelist or other representative of a religious community who works among those outside of that community. ... Adamites being persecuted Adamites, or Adamians, were adherents of an early Christian sect (considered heresy by the Roman Catholic church) that flourished in North Africa in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th century. ... Victoria Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Empress of India Victoria (Alexandrina Victoria) (24 May 1819 – 22 January 1901) was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837, and Empress of India from 1 January 1877 until her death. ... 1901 (MCMI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ...

The first known organized club for nudists, Freilichtpark (Free-Light Park), was opened near Hamburg in 1903 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 1920s, but was suppressed during the Nazi Gleichschaltung after Adolf Hitler came to power. Later, the Nazis relented a little, provided that clubs exclude Jews and Communists, and keep all activities well out in the countryside. After the war, East Germans enjoyed nudism as one the few freedoms they had under the communist government. It quickly rebounded in the West also, and today, united Germany has many clubs, parks and beaches for nudism. Vacationing in Mediterranean France at the Cap d'Agde resort also became popular for Germans when it opened in the late 1960s Hamburgs central promenade Jungfernstieg on the Alster lake, between 1900 and 1914 Hamburg is Germanys second largest city (after Berlin) and, with the Hamburg Harbour, its principal port. ... 1903 (MCMIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Sometimes referred to as the Jazz Age or primarily in North America and in Australia as the Roaring Twenties . In Europe it is sometimes refered to as the Golden Twenties. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Nazism. ... The German word Gleichschaltung listen ( ♫) (literally synchronising, synchronization) is used in a political sense to describe the process by which the Nazi regime successively established a system of totalitarian control over the individual, and tight coordination over all aspects of society and commerce. ... ▶ (help· info) (April 20, 1889 – April 30, 1945) was Chancellor of Germany from 1933 and Führer (Leader) of Germany from 1934 to his death by suicide. ... This article is about communism as a form of society and as a political movement. ... East Germany, officially the German Democratic Republic (GDR), German Deutsche Demokratische Republik (DDR), was a socialist state that existed from 1949 to 1990 in the former Soviet occupation zone of Germany. ... West Germany was the informal but almost universally used name for the Federal Republic of Germany from 1949 until 1990, during which years the Federal Republic did not yet include East Germany. ... The Mediterranean Sea is an intercontinental sea positioned between Europe to the north, Africa to the south and Asia to the east, covering an approximate area of 2. ... Cap dAgde is the seaside resort of Agde. ... The 1960s decade refers to the years from 1960 to 1969, inclusive. ...

In the United States, German immigrant Kurt Barthel organized the first nudist event in 1929, just outside of New York City (NYC), and founded the American League for Physical Culture (ALPC). Social nudism in the form of private clubs and campgrounds began appearing in the 1930s. In 1931, according to a history [3], a Baptist 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 [4], was organized in 1939 as a successor to the ALPC. Boone led a family atmosphere by prohibiting alcohol at all member clubs. According to the Federation of Canadian Naturists history [5] and the Lupin Naturist Club history [6], Boone was toppled in 1951 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.-1... The Empire State Building (right) and the Chrysler Building (left) are easily recognized symbols of New York City to the world. ... // Events and trends A public speach by Benito Mussolini, founder of the Fascist movement The 1930s were described as an abrupt shift to more radical lifestyles, as countries were struggling to find a solution to the global depression. ... 1931 (MCMXXXI) is a common year starting on Thursday. ... A Baptist is a member of a Baptist church. ... Bottles of cachaça, a Brazilian alcoholic beverage. ... 1951 (MCMLI) was a common year starting on Monday; see its calendar. ...

Elsewhere in the USA, a 1935 advertisement claims Sea Island Sanctuary, South Carolina, was the "largest and oldest" year round resort where nudism could be practiced. Nudism first began appearing on the US and Canadian west coast about 1939. Kaniksu Ranch, about 45 miles (70 km) north of Spokane, Washington, opened the same year and is still in operation. In 1995, the ASA renamed itself, becoming the American Association of Nude Recreation (AANR). 1935 (MCMXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... State nickname: Palmetto State Official languages English Capital Columbia Largest city Columbia Governor Mark Sanford (R) Senators Lindsey Graham (R) Jim DeMint (R) Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 40th 82,965 km² 6 Population  - Total (2000)  - Density Ranked 26th 4,012,012 51. ... A resort is a place used for relaxation or recreation. ... 1939 (MCMXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... Spokane (pronounced spō-CAN ) is the county seat of Spokane County in the State of Washington, USA. It is also known as the seat of the Inland Empire. ... 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In Canada, individuals around the country became interested in nudism, skinny dipping, or physical culture in the early part of the 20th century. After 1940 they had their own Canadian magazine, Sunbathing & Health, which occasionally carried local news. Canadians had scattered groups in several cities during the 1930s and 1940s, 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 1954. 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 1960. The ECSA endured much in fighting over the next decade and a half leading to its official demise in 1978. 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. 1940 (MCMXL) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... // Events and trends A public speach by Benito Mussolini, founder of the Fascist movement The 1930s were described as an abrupt shift to more radical lifestyles, as countries were struggling to find a solution to the global depression. ... // Events and trends World War II was a truly global conflict with many facets: immense human suffering, fierce indoctrination, and the use of new, extremely devastating weapons such as the atomic bomb. ... 1954 (MCMLIV) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1978 calendar). ...

In 1977 the Fédération québécoise de naturisme (FQN) was founded in Québec. In 1986 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). For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ... 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Major nudist organizations

• Worldwide: International Naturist Federation/Federation Naturiste Internationale (INF/FNI) with member regional organizations in 30 countries.
• Australia: the national organisation is the Australian Nudist Federation
• Basque Country: ENE Euskal Naturista Elkartea - Asociacion de Naturistas Vascos is the main nudist reference in the Basque Country.
• Canada: the Federation of Canadian Naturists (FCN) and La Fédération Québécoise de Naturisme (FQN) are the two national nudist organizations.
• Denmark: the national organisation is the Dansk Naturist Union, DNU
• Israel: the national organisation is the Israeli Naturist Society
• Italy: the Federazione Naturista Italiana is the major national organization; others are the Unione Naturista Italiana (UNI) and the Associazione Naturista Italiana (ANITA).
• Madrid: AANUMA (Amigos del Nudismo) 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.
• Mexico:NUDMEX (NUDismo de MÉXico) 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.
• Brazil: has the Brazilian Naturist Federation (FBrN)
• Netherlands: has the Naturisten Federatie Nederland (NFN)
• Portugal: has the Federação Portuguesa de Naturismo (FPN)
• Spain: has the Federación Española de Naturismo (FEN), the ADN Spanish magazine and ADDAN Deffend the nudity as a Human Right
• Sweden: the national organisation is Sveriges Naturistförbund, SNF
• United Kingdom: the national organisation is British Naturism, formerly known as CCBN (Central Council for British Naturism).
• United States: the American Association of Nude Recreation (AANR) and The Naturist Society (TNS) are the two major nudist organizations.
• France: the Fédération Française de naturisme (French Naturist Association) (FFN)

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Public outdoor nudist areas

See List of public outdoor nudist areas

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See also

• Amersfoort, Gennep, Nude beach, Nudity, Nudity in sport, All-Nude Workout, Skyclad
• Not wearing undergarments
• Topfree Equal Rights Association
• Loxie & Zoot - nudist webcomic series
• Nudist colony
• World Naked Bike Ride
• Compare Modesty.

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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

See also: Major nudist organizations section of this article.

• 205 Arguments in Support of Naturism
• American Association for Nude Recreation
• Bare Beaches - news on nude beaches worldwide, in the form of updates to a book
• Bare Britain - nude beaches in the UK and Ireland
• Body Freedom Collaborative
• Dead Sea naturism On the potential of the Dead Sea region in Israel to become a Naturist resort.
• Family Naturism
• Federation of Canadian Naturists
• Federation of Spanish Naturists, FEN
• Happy Nature - Nudism and Naturism
• International Naturist Federation
• Loxie & Zoot - nudist cartoon series
• Naturism in the Languedoc, South of France - Naturist beaches, clubs and resorts in the five departments of the Languedoc.
• Naturismo.org an online naturist magazine
• NaturismoNortenho - a northern Portugal informative and active organization devoted to regional naturism
• Naturist Action Committee (NAC) - includes US and Canadian laws and legislative bill texts related to nudism, and a newsletter
• Naturist Place - General naturist information, links directory, naturist blog
• NudeCanadian.com - a Canadian Based, Supportive, Informative, Non-Sexual set of Resources Including Very Active Forums
• Nudist Naturist Place (Cheef's)
• Nudist Passions - Nudist & Naturist Community Site
• Nudist Travel Blog
• Reject Shame - on the harm of body shame from a Christian perspective
• Scandinavian Naturist Portal
• Social Naturism
• Sunclad.com - On how decent naturists should avoid problems with cyber cops carrying out sting operations.
• The Natural Way and the best naturist links on the web
• The Naturist Society
• The Nude World of Cat - mini community mostly composed of teenagers
• The SONG (Southwestern Ontario Naturism Group)
• The Swedish Naturist Federation
• Topfree Equal Rights Association of Canada
• Vermont's Nudists and Skinnydippers