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Fred Bear

 

Free Beaches New Zealand Inc.

Naturism - Why Bother?

Modesty does not reside in cloth

 Physical reasons

Pros

Greater tolerance of temperature variation.
Less requirement to buy and maintain clothing.
Greater safety and health, in and out, of water.

 

Cons

More care required to minimise sunburn.
Greater vulnerability to insects and prickles.

 Psychological reasons

Pros

Joy.
A greater sense of body security.
Greater confidence and self esteem.
Enhanced ability to relax.
Enhanced social warmth.
Generally better working conditions.
Reduction of inappropriate feelings of lust.

 

Cons

Assumptions of disapproval by others.
Concern about discovery.

 Available places

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Naturist clubs.
Suitable areas of beaches, lakes, pools and rivers.
Naturist resorts and homestays.
Private properties of friends or relatives.
Booked venues in some regions.