Nude recreation embraces the joy of living and experiencing nature in the most natural way possible. To relax and be nude is to let yourself be totally free. Although we enjoy clothing free activities in appropriate settings, we also choose to wear clothes when practical.
Nudists respect each other's individuality.
Our own self esteem is enhanced by our ability to accept ourselves as we really are. We find it easy to accept others regardless of physical size, shape, or body condition. Moreover, social class distinctions, often indicated by clothing, disappear. Relaxation, stress relief, positive body image, and increasing self esteem are just a few of the reasons people choose the nudist lifestyle. The Roper Organization reported that some 40 million Americans have skinny-dipped in mixed company.