Nudism - The Newest Lifestyle of Putting on Practically qnothing

The world of fashion is always changing with every single day. It makes you wonder where the idea of clothes came from. At one point, man was more than content to walk around naked as he hunted for food. It is said that man started wearing clothing a little over 70,000 years ago. Before then, man has spent half his life walking around naked. Science has been able to conclude this by studying the body lice which hides in man’s clothes in order to live. The idea of staying naked or with few clothes is therefore nothing new to man.



A nudist is a person who does not wear clothes. Back in those days, most humans lived in warm climates and there is some indications that they were much hairy than they are today. It was only when they began migrating to colder climates that clothes were first worn and even then it was not modesty, but warmth that was the motivation. As we became civilized, the attitude about nudism was much different in the time of recorded history.

Today, you will still find many cultures where clothes are not worn at all. There is mounted pressure to get these cultures civilized and dressed up. Greece has been one culture that has embraced nudism for many years. The word nude is derived from Greek word, gymnos which means gymnasium. From this alone, you can see the deeply connection between sports and scanty dressing. It is perfectly acceptable for sports men and women to hit the game wearing next to nothing.


There is today a new kind of nudism that is simply by choice. There now exists many resorts and clubs where patrons are allowed to stay naked. These clubs are called nudists or naturalism clubs. These are clubs where people celebrate their nakedness. As you would expect, society sees this as a wrong indecent thing that is connected to a negative and questionable lifestyle. Parents disapprove of these clubs and want their children to have nothing to do with them. The patrons on the other hand, have no interests in ogling at naked bodies nor do they wish to be ogled at.


While others view nakedness as being evil and something to be frown upon, the nudist seems nakedness as a form of purity. How can nakedness be evil when man was born naked? A nudist views his beliefs as not only noble but also much healthier and cheaper in the long run. Many are concerned that being naked and exposed to the sun is a health risk but they would rather find a way around this than give up their belief. You can be sure that there are many recreational centers as well as hotels that support them.


Like with every new thing, there is a lot of resistance when it comes to the concept of open nakedness. Within the nudist community, there are varying beliefs and practices. Many people do not understand why people would chose to wear nothing without any ill motives. Whatever you may think, this new concept is here to stay and it is to your best interested to understand it.