To explore the philosophy or lifestyle of social nudism safely and ethically, there are several ways to approach the community. Understanding Social Nudism
De-sexualization of the Body: A central tenet is that nudity and sexuality are unrelated. Practitioners argue that it is clothing, not nudity, that often creates "artificial stimulation" and that removing clothes restores the body to its natural, non-erotic state.
Researchers and practitioners often cite several benefits to the nudist lifestyle: