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| Most nudists and nudist organizations maintain and try to enforce a no sex in public policy, (''nude, not lewd'') and it is rare to see obvious signs of sexual behaviour at most sites. These are the stereotypical family oriented clubs and beaches. Other more fringe groups are little more than sex clubs and are not considered by most to be examples of true nudism. | Most nudists and nudist organizations maintain and try to enforce a no sex in public policy, (''nude, not lewd'') and it is rare to see obvious signs of sexual behaviour at most sites. These are the stereotypical family oriented clubs and beaches. Other more fringe groups are little more than sex clubs and are not considered by most to be examples of true nudism. | ||
| Internet acronym: NIFOC = Nude In Front Of The Computer | |||
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This page is about nudism or naturism, the practice of going nude. Do not confuse with naturalism, the study of nature.
Nudism, or naturism, is the practice of going nude or unclothed in social and usually mixed gender groups. It sometimes occurs furtively in secluded places in countries where appearing naked in public is illegal, but enjoys widespread and enthusiastic acceptance in many areas of the world. Those who practice nudism are called nudists or naturists.
Nudists believe that the human body is nothing to be ashamed of, being something that we all possess and ought to cherish.
Note that some would draw a distinction between the terms nudism and naturism. In this view a nudist is one who sometimes chooses to go without clothes. A naturist is one who embraces a philosophy that includes more then occasional nudity. A visit to a nude beach may entitle someone to be called a nudist, but does not make one a naturist. Changing and showering in a locker room probably does not qualify for either. Doing housework in the nude might.
Most nudists and nudist organizations maintain and try to enforce a no sex in public policy, (nude, not lewd) and it is rare to see obvious signs of sexual behaviour at most sites. These are the stereotypical family oriented clubs and beaches. Other more fringe groups are little more than sex clubs and are not considered by most to be examples of true nudism.
Internet acronym: NIFOC = Nude In Front Of The Computer