QUOTES 3/26/2020

“Initially, there was significant concern that naturism either reflected or resulted in negative psychological effects . . .particularly for children . . . However, the empirical research on naturism and public nudity failed to support these assumptions.  Oleinick et al. (1966) found no relationship between exposure to nudity in childhood and later psychiatric symptomology.  Lewis and Janda (1988) found a positive association between exposure to nudity early in life and willingness to engage in casual sex, but no associations with any other measure of sexual or emotional adjustment.  In an 18-year longitudinal study Okami et al. (1998) found no effects of exposure to parental nudity on sexual activity during adolescence, teenage pregnancy, contracting sexually transmitted diseases, or antisocial behavior such as shoplifting.  Indeed, exposure to parental nudity was associated with less usage of recreational drugs and higher levels of self-acceptance.” - Keon West, https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10902-017-9846-1

“Aa shri vardhaman sagar ji maharaj ka mangal prawesh tapobhoomi muni shri pragya sagar ji ke sath” (Video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgaD2owuKmU

“For me, clothes are for protection, warmth and for sanitary considerations.  It makes no sense to have to wear a costume to go swimming, the swimsuit serves no purpose.” – Steve, http://www.nakedwanderings.com/2017/03/09/naturist-talks-steve-usa/

“The plus-size and heavily tattooed artist recently completely a year-long photo series where she ventured into the wild and photographed herself completely, unapologetically naked. . . I think it's important to highlight nudity for plus-size women specifically because since the '50s and '60s our society has been in the mindset that the most ideal body shape is something that is pretty much unattainable.  I think highlighting the bodies of plus-size women (and of all genders) will help to 'normalize' this standard that society has placed into our minds.  There's a lot of stigmatized ideals around people that are plus-size and there's really no reason for it. . . I also really loved hiking but I needed motivation to get outside. . . I definitely walked away feeling much more in love with my body and WAY more confident with my hiking skills.  At first I was timid with both things.  I would find the most secluded spots along easy hikes.  Towards the end of the project I was doing pretty difficult hikes and I was photographing myself in semi-public spaces.  The main thing that I learned from this experience is that so much of our self-worth relies on what other people think of us.  Once we are able to let that go it's MUCH easier to love ourselves.  It's terrifying to put yourself out there if you don't fit the ‘norm.’” – Lauren Gordon (Amy Jo Wisehart), http://www.revelist.com/feminism/year-long-nude-photo-series/7197