Why does this attribute of selfcare still seem to be such a taboo subject?
Why do so many people fear, shame, and maybe even try to restrict this 100% natural way of being when they most likely have never even experienced it first-hand?
I realize that those of us that want to enjoy social nudity are most certainly a minority, however, does that mean we shouldn’t be heard and respected?
So why would we even want to practice social nudity? Why do I exemplify and promote it so emphatically? I believe it’s part of intrinsic holistic wellness, which is my passion.
To me it’s about the physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits. Yes, I see social nudity as a key element of true wellness. I could probably write a book about this and maybe someday I will, however, this is to be a brief article that hopefully inspires open mindedness and provides some awareness for those of you that are curious and open to considering this healing activity.
Let’s start with the physical benefits. I’m not a doctor or scientist and I don’t have a bunch of references links for you. What I do have is this passion and some insight.
Physically, I believe it’s healthy to have a measured amount of sunshine, especially at certain times of the day, on our entire body, which I’d say is not common for most people. The sun provides so many benefits naturally that I recommend you “Google” it for yourself. Nothing can completely replace what the sun can do for all parts of our body.
Do you think that some profit driven organizations/media might have and interest in dissuading us of this fact? How much fear is now prevalent about the danger of the sun and then how many products are offered to help people avoid exposure?
Emotionally, if we can overcome the socially inflicted fear and shame of nudity we can embrace the childlike freedom of not being restricted by these biasses and negative emotions.
If we overcome the fear and embrace this natural state in the right environment we can experience freedom and confidence that can permeate into other areas of our life.
Spiritually, we can attain a level of acceptance for ourselves and others that spreads throughout our very being. It can help us to release self-criticism and judgement to become more accepting and loving of ourselves and others.
With awareness, practising social nudity is a form of self-care that goes beyond just the physical and can help us heal the essence of our being to create greater self-love and more respect for others. It’s something I recommend you experience for yourself.
So where can we enjoy social nudity? Are there safe places?
The challenge is that from my experience it’s not always easy to find a place to go nude legally and safely, especially in a social setting. Why not? How could this change is a question I ask myself often.
I live in Guelph, Ontario and there’s nowhere for us to be nude that I’d consider close by and easily accessible without a car. There’s also a cost of entry, sometimes quite substantial, at the places I do go to. The cheaper places are not in what I consider such pleasant settings.
Recently I visited Victoria, BC. I was delighted to find a couple of places reasonably close by that I could go nude and there was no cost of entry. It was absolutely great!!
In conclusion, there’s a time and should be more accessible places for social nudity and it will take some inspired action to help make this possible for more people. There are some hurdles that would need to be overcome and I think it’s so worth it for all the benefits that we can receive.
If you have any creative suggestions about how this could be accomplished, please feel free to leave a comment.
Oh, and if you enjoyed this brief article on social nudity, please consider giving it some claps and passing it along to others that you think might benefit from it. I’d also appreciate respectful comments and questions.
