Nudism is a philosophical and cultural movement whose adherents advocate the abstinence from clothing in public and private spaces as a way to achieve harmony with nature, promote body image, and reject societal standards of physical attractiveness. Its roots go back to late nineteenth-century Germany, where naturist associations began to form around the ideas of health and freedom.
Today, nudism is practiced by millions of people around the world, with dedicated beaches, resorts, and even entire nudist communities where adherents of this philosophy claim that being naked promotes complete liberation, body acceptance, healthy self-esteem, and a more open and tolerant attitude toward the human body, while completely rejecting any sexual connotations.
