| Name: | The Great Divide: Why Naturists Love Being Nude While Non-naturists Cringe |
| Authors: | Marc |
| Published Date: | 27 Sep. 2023 |
| Indexed Date: | 11 Oct. 2023 |
| Web Link: | https://www.nudeandhappy.com/2023/09/27/the-great-divide-why-naturists-love-being-nude-while-non-naturists-cringe/ |
| Index Status: | Complete |
| Original Language: | English |
| Genre: | Non-Fiction |
| Citation: | ---, Marc. “The Great Divide: Why Naturists Love Being Nude While Non-naturists Cringe.” Nude & Happy, 27 Sep. 2023, https://www.nudeandhappy.com/2023/09/27/the-great-divide-why-naturists-love-being-nude-while-non-naturists-cringe/ |
Summary
The article discusses the reasons behind naturists' comfort with nudity and non-naturists' discomfort. Naturists find joy and freedom in social nudity, attributing it to normalization, body acceptance, different values, and community. On the other hand, non-naturists grapple with internalized taboos, body shame, fear of judgment, discomfort with change, and lack of community, portraying nudity as shameful and vulnerable. The article also suggests nudging non-naturists towards body acceptance and bridging the great divide with patience, compassion, and understanding from both sides.