Why go naked?

Some who have never tried naturism may feel that they would be too self-conscious to take off all their clothes in a public place like a beach.

Many first-timers do feel self-conscious for a while. But it soon wears off and they come to realise that nothing could be more natural than sunbathing and swimming naked.

Just imagine removing your swimming costume and feeling the sun warm your whole body as the gentle sea breeze caresses your skin. Then swim in the warm Aegean sea. Nobody should die without trying skinny-dipping. It's a wonderful feeling, an entirely different experience from swimming in a costume.

Afterwards, no clumsy changing behind a towel. And no wet costume to carry or travel in.

There's another reason for favouring naturist beaches. Naturists are generally speaking thinking people rather than conformists. Consequently they are generally courteous, respectful and friendly. Naturist beaches are mostly peaceful places, mercifully devoid of "ghetto-blasters", noisy ball games, shouting and screaming and other unpleasant aspects of an increasing number of popular non-naturist beaches. They are ideal places to relax.

Lastly, one hears that there is an increasing prevalence of a skin irritation associated with the inside of swimming costumes... the way to avoid it is obvious.

For more information about naturism, a good place to start would be the British Naturism web site.