"Warning: Clothing has been shown to cause extreme psychological
dependence. Wear it at your own risk"-- Ben
Thornton
Freeing the
Naked Spirit
Certainly there are a number of
physical benefits, and each of us can make his or her own list when
considering the personal benefits. For me, the psychic benefits are
really far more important. For too long in the western world, we have
suffered from infancy with a perverse kind of aversion to and
rejection of the human body, while at the same time exploiting it with
every kind of revealing and exaggerated dress, especially in our
advertising, media and entertainment industries.
Children especially are continually
bombarded with material that serves to exploit human sexuality in
every form. While not the focus of my present comments, it is an area
in which the prudent use of and exposure to nudist or Naturism can be
of very considerable benefit in reducing the natural curiosity of
young children and adolescents so they can develop into well-balanced
adults. We read often of the difficulties that teens have as they
reach puberty. Girls seem somehow ashamed of their developing breasts
-- an incredible fetish in this country, unfortunately -- and boys
seem terrified of getting an erection, and both sexes are anxious
about their general growth and development.
The moralist whom I mentioned earlier
stated: "The desirability and fittingness of clothing are recognized
by the overwhelming majority of mankind. From a moral point of view,
nudist disregards the problem of concupiscence [sexual appetite], and
therefore rests on unrealistic premises."
On the contrary. It is precisely here
that nudist rests its defense on very realistic premises and on
considerable experiential knowledge. Anyone who has had a minimal
experience of nudist is aware that with very few abnormal exceptions
nudist has virtually nothing to do with sexual desire or lust. I know
of nothing that has a more beneficial effect on tempering curiosity
and desire than a protracted experience of nudism. This does not mean
nudists are devoid of lust and sexual desire, nor that in practice of
nudist there are not those who grossly misuse it for their own sexual
practices, to the scandal of and very great harm to the whole.
In our arrogance we have assimilated
cultural nudity to "primitive" peoples. In that same arrogance we fail
to notice that these naked peoples are very often far more modest,
considerate of others, and respectful toward their own and others'
bodies than many in our overheated, oversexed, scandalously clothed
western society.
It seems quite clear that the
accusations of some religious groups to the effect that nudity per se
and the practice of nudist in particular is in its essence degenerated
and causes all kinds of aberration can in no way be substantiated. If
I am not seriously mistaken, the predominant objections of this type
come not so much from the mainline churches in this country, but from
the fundamentalist groups on the far right, who seem to feel that they
have a special mandate from on high to save the country and the world.
I am assuming that many nudists and
Naturists consider themselves descendants of one of the Abrahamic
faiths; that is, Christian, Jewish or Muslim. But there is a
phenomenon here in this country that is practically unique in the
world -- the growth of the televangelist, the radio evangelist, the
revival preacher. Nowhere in Christendom have there been so many and
varied groups seeking to proclaim the one and only way to eternal
salvation. The Bible has been used as a weapon, as a final and
irrefutable source of all truth and authority, arbiter of every
imaginable question or problem in matters of faith, art, science,
history and even geography!
Short Reading About Nudist Culture
The most common problem women have toward a nudist environment is the fact that most think that only perfect 10's will be there and they will be embarrassed by other women. This is simply not the case. Only one in twenty (or less) has an exceptional physical appearance and naturists view all people as beautiful. Just as everyday people, some may have physically attractive bodies and may be proud of them, but most have average physiques and no overwhelming desire to flaunt themselves. When visiting a nudist environment, it soon becomes apparent that human beings are not rated on a scale on one to ten, based on body type, but rather on individual merit. They feel that personalities shine while exterior features have very little meaning.
A pamphlet which has helped many women better understand and adjust to nude life titled, A Woman's Perspective is available from the ASA, Incorporated, 1703 North Main Street, Kissimmee, Florida 34744-9988 USA; 407-933-2064. It details the average female nudist's attitudes about the practice and benefits of nude recreation for women, men and children. Yes, children. Experiences with children at nudist sites seems to suggest that the lifestyle also helps children to better cope with the pressures of growing up. Child naturists seem to be quite relaxed and have no problem with shedding garments. Also, incidents of abusive acts are much more rare than in "clothed" society. Children at these facilities are clean, considerate, and very well mannered.
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