| Name: | Spending Time Naked With Strangers Can Improve Body Image |
| Authors: | Lehmiller Ph.D., Justin J. |
| Published Date: | 3 Feb. 2021 |
| Indexed Date: | 1 Aug. 2024 |
| Web Link: | https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-myths-sex/202102/spending-time-naked-strangers-can-improve-body-image |
| Index Status: | Complete |
| Original Language: | English |
| Genre: | Non-Fiction |
| Citation: | Lehmiller, Justin. “Spending Time Naked With Strangers Can Improve Body Image.” Psychology Today, 3 Feb. 2021, https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-myths-sex/202102/spending-time-naked-strangers-can-improve-body-image |
Summary
New research suggests that communal nudity can positively impact body image by reducing social physique anxiety. A study conducted in the UK found that participants who engaged in communal nudity reported a more positive body image at the end of the study compared to those in the control condition.