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A new study shows nudists are happier- would you go nude for improved mental health?
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Id go nude if it was legal wherever i was and i was with the right group of friends that wanted to and didn't have cameras with them.
Id also go nude if i was retired or rich enough that i didn't have to worry about my superficial image in a professional setting/worrying/possibly paranoia about work intruding into my personal life and judging me.
Im happy enough with my body to often not mind in a secure setting but i do care about how pepole view me which i think is why most nudist colonies are old pepole.
I've always assumed that the people that have seen me nude aren't going to say anything that would get anyone in trouble at work, etc, because they've been nude in front of many other people as well.
It's the morons that take inconsiderate and inappropriate pictures then think its ok to post them on facebook im worried about.
Old some what drunk photos or in not so professional looking fancy dress got posted by pepole in the past but i wouldn't put it past some pepole to post a nude photo. Im happy with the way i look i just dont want to risk potentially getting fired for it.
So id do it with pepole i trust not to act like that.
I think this is related to confidence and self esteem, and not to being nude.
People that go nude tend to be confident, that's why they go nude, because they're comfortable with their body. You can be that confident and not go nude, and be just as happy.
That may be a part of it, but going nude can increase someones confidence. Also, being nude around people that aren't the airbrushed models you see on the internet can make you feel a lot more comfortable with your body.
Nudism is such a worthy cause. We must bring the message to the people. We must teach them to unmask their poor suffocating bodies and let them breathe again. Clothes are the enemy. Without clothes, there'd be no sickness, there'd be no war. I ask you, sir, can you imagine two great armies on the battlefield, no uniforms, completely nude? No way of telling friend from foe. All brothers, together.
My god this was beautiful
No I wouldn't. And does it say anything that nudism causes people to become happier? Because it could be that it doesn't but that people who are already happy and comfortable with their bodies and so on are more likely to choose to be nudists than unhappy people who aren't comfortable with themselves. If that's the case become a nudist won't make people happier anyway.
Cool study, but I still don't buy that nudism can be 100% non-sexual 100% of the time... for most people.
I don't think textile lifestyle can be 100% non-sexual 100% of the time.
for sure. You just hear a lot of "naturists" try to make that claim.
Well if you look up nudists none of the guys are hard so it can't be that sexual.
@sedrftvgyhujik exactly- I'd argue that nudists are sexual about the same amount as clothed people.
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Nah, I'll continue to be a slightly repressed, spastic psycho and leave my girly bits a mystery to the world.
They must be very unique ! :)
@jacquesvol they're magical
OOPS, I ignored that. :-$
Thanks for the info. ;)
we could all do that, they are freeing themselves of society and it's rules. they are leaving the judgmental attitude, the lack of respect, the shitty stuck up people and throwing it in our face. not in a bad way either.
I'm not saying that I love nudity, especially not from guys, but we could all take a lesson from them
I can see why this is true. When we accept ourselves with our flaws and all the things we like about us, we become more comfortable. So, it's easy to like yourself.
But there's no way I would go nude. I'm not okay with my naked body.
I also feel unsure how most pepole would judge you for doing it.
I am happy with my body and for me i wouldn't with just any group of pepole anymore incase there vocal about it and my boss hears or there dumb enough to put it on Facebook.
Might be overly cautious i'm just thinking especially if i happen to do well and some day i'm 50 and in a managerial position suppose to set an example and have pepole trying to dig dirt on me then what will pepole think?
@sedrftvgyhujik Being happy with your body is a good thing.
So, you're saying that if you decide to go nude and if someone takes a picture of you, they might use it against you when you're older?
Or that you will be an example for them?
Yes they might use it against me when im older if there the wrong sort of person.
@sedrftvgyhujik That's true, so we should be careful.
Why not? I have been to nudist beaches and nudist pool party. There are lot of people vary of age and size. And yes, we are so happy to be naked and there is nothing ashamed about our bodies. Try it and you will feel so confidence later.
I like this study... too bad we are too stuck up and conservative in the U. S.
Gotta make due somehow.
I'd happily go on a nudist holiday to see if it improved my mood
You don't need research. I already want to be a nudist
My boyfriend is a nudist and he is always happy... most of the time!
Well couldn't it just be that people who are already comfortable with their bodies are more likely to have engaged in nudist activities?
There is some evidence that people new to nudism have increased self image after their first times going nude.
I would, I wanna go to one of those beaches someday
I already go nude inside my home and in my modeling job. There is no causation here. I'm just a generally happy person.
I don't think the nudism is what makes them happy but rather, happy people become nudists lol
Imagine yourself stuck in a small room with ugly naked people.
Probably rank somewhere lower than trapped in a room, naked and full of horny horses.
I guess the distinction between the two terms has faded lately, but nudists were typically people at nude resorts or clubs, and naturists were people not at resorts or clubs. Today though, most people use the terms interchangeably.
You know why? Cuz they all live in secluded neighborhoods were everyone is nude. So there is no such thing as crazy neighbors to them. They all are crazy 😂
I live near the center of my city. My nude recreation is limited to my (mostly private) back yard, indoors, or the few vacations I can afford to take. Doesn't mean I'm not nude as often as I can be.
Yeah, time to start going outside with no clothes on in -5 degres below freezing. It will give me major mental health benefits. There is truth ot this.
Yeah, its winter here too. Sauna's and hot tubs get me through the winter.
I already do this when I can. I can tell u this is so true. U really do feel so free.
id do just about anything to improve my mental health right now
I'm going to a membership-only clothing-optional sex club in a few weeks
I sleep naked if that counts lol
Its definitely not a bad thing!
Yeah as long as it's warm , I'm pretty comfortable in my own skin
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