The History of the Naturalist Concept

Scientists have a general idea of when humans first started wearing clothes. Their conclusions come from genetic studies of the common body louse. The body louse feeds on humans but needs clothing to stay on in order to do so. The studies show that humans first began to wear clothes some around 72,000 years ago give or take. The human has existed in his present form, Homo sapiens, for around 200,000 years, so the numbers show that most likely for more than half the existence of our species, we all were nudists.  



So are there people who don?t wear clothes in today?s civilization? Yes indeed they are people who don?t wear clothes and they are known as nudist. In the past, it was much easier to walk around without clothes. The weather was warmer and the human body was well acclimatized to the cold. As climatic changes took place and it became cold, man started wearing something to keep warm. Nothing fancy at that, just something to keep warm.

If one did not know where the word nude originate from, it is order to note that it was originated from Greece. It is from the word gymno which means gymnasium. This meant that athletics were activities that were perceived with nudism. That is why most of the sporty activities are associated with the light dressing to allow flexibility. The nudist culture is associated with uncivilized communities and countries that are still holding on to cultures and myths. They do not find dressing as part of their lifestyle.


Today, in what are called nudist colonies, or nudist resorts, people are selectively removing most of all of their clothing. This has led to some myths about nudity, or naturalism, as it is sometime called. One such myth is that nudity is immoral. The reason is that it is seen as sexual in nature. It may be thought of as erotic or pornographic, but still sexual. In fact, nudist do not see themselves as either voyeurs- people who have a prurient interest in seeing naked bodies, or exhibitionists- people who have a prurient interest in being seen naked.


When you are in these nude colonies, one is required to always have a towel and sun screen. The towel is used to sit on for health purposes. Sometimes it is used to cover one’s body if the sun gets hot. The sun screen will protect your skin. Why don’t you go for a nude vacation? This will help you understand naturists much better and is a great way to spend your vacation. It is always good to try something new and exciting. Staying cocooned in the same lifestyle becomes a little bit boring. It is a vacation that does not need a lot of clothes packing.


The movement has several divisions of a philosophical nature within the lifestyle. One of the main ones being the "clothes optional" and the "nudity required" subgroups. Whether good or bad, the concept of nudism is yet to be generally accepted and some use that as an avenue to transmit pornographic materials yet for others staying naked it is just pure bliss and enjoyable