That’s a well-placed leg, isn’t is? (Picture: Reuters)

We’ve come a long way from the early 1900s when ladies and gents on the beach were covered from their knees to their shoulders.

Now we’re rocking teeny tiny bikinis and schlong thongs.

However, many of us blush at the thought of stripping down to our birthday suits, while nudists dare to go bare.

Here’s 10 reasons why you should join them – at least once.


1. You’ll instantly start accepting the skin you’re in

No airbrushing in sight (Picture: Getty)

Baring it all means practicing some serious body acceptance – of both your body, and the bodies of others.

Suddenly, you realise your penis isn’t really that small, your breasts really aren’t that uneven, your birthmark doesn’t look so strange and you’re not fat.



Everyone’s body looks normal and natural – a big relief from the ‘perfect’ bodies we’re used to seeing.

2. It’s nothing sexual

This is not what it’s about (Picture: South_agency)

At all public nude beaches that I’m aware of, sexual activity is strictly prohibited. After all, it’s a public place.

Private clubs and resorts can make their own rules, but if you’re going to a public beach, you can be assured no one will be shagging in the sand (which is super uncomfortable, anyway).

3. You’ll break a taboo

Just remember to lay down a towel (Picture: BellPhotography423)

Most people are only naked when they’re showering or having sex, which creates a taboo that being naked is somehow naughty.

But going to a nudist beach helps you realise being naked isn’t a big deal after all.

4. Vitamin D

Feel that summer breeze down below (Picture: SpVVK)

Places that have never seen the light before will suddenly get a big boost of Vitamin D.

Don’t forget the sun block though.

5. Naturists are usually very open-minded and accepting

These nudists are having a whale of a time (Picture: Getty)

With all your clothes off, how could you not be?

Unlike a regular beach where people stick to themselves, nude beaches are fabulous for friendly social interaction.

Although we are all very different, being nude shows us that, in many ways, we’re all the same.

6. You’ll meet everyone and their grandmother

Everyone’s at the beach – young and old (Picture: Ammentorp Photography)

People from all walks of life are nudists.

I’ve met nudists who are doctors, lawyers, ministers, sci-fi authors, entrepreneurs, fashion designers, and even an archbishop. You never know who you’ll meet.

7. It’s an equal playing field

Which would you go to? (Picture: RedDaxLuma)

Without flashy designer bathing suits, jewelry, and material goods that usually divide us, people are more free to be themselves and accept others.

8. Skinny dipping feels divine

Let it all hang out (Picture: AP)

You’ll be surprised to see what floats.

9. No tan lines

Something seems way too covered up (Picture: shironosov)

Get sun kissed below the belt, with no lines to detract from your perfect, even tan.

10. You were born that way

As nature intended (Picture: studiomoment)

Embracing your birthday suit just feels right.

Honestly, the most stressful part is thinking about it beforehand, because once you’re there no one cares. So go ahead – dare to go bare!

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