A book that is very interesting, because it is an attempt to look behind our textile world and the clothes-optional world which some people have tried to create. Don't get wrong ideas. The purpose of most of the "nudists" is not to have orgies, but just to relax and take a good look at themselves- without the burden of the packaging.
Social nudism has been attempted in various places- beaches, nudist clubs and the like, with mixed results. Outrage by the society, indifference, or sometimes, the liberal view, that the right to go naked is something to be protected even if you don't like it. The practice of a sect of Jains (Digambar) is also mentioned, where minimal or no clothing is part of religious practice.
A journalist by profession, the author participates in a few outings at clothes-optional places around the world (including a longish trek!), and pens down his thoughts. Yes, many of these had mixed company, usually with couples only allowed into the enclaves. The motive of the promoters seems to be to get out of restrictions that clothes seem to impose on us humans, and pressures to package ourselves to "look good."
My only encounter of this kind has been at a Japanese Onsen or hot water public bath, and you really don't think too much about it after the initial shyness has worn off. The author seems to say the same.
Social nudism has been attempted in various places- beaches, nudist clubs and the like, with mixed results. Outrage by the society, indifference, or sometimes, the liberal view, that the right to go naked is something to be protected even if you don't like it. The practice of a sect of Jains (Digambar) is also mentioned, where minimal or no clothing is part of religious practice.
A journalist by profession, the author participates in a few outings at clothes-optional places around the world (including a longish trek!), and pens down his thoughts. Yes, many of these had mixed company, usually with couples only allowed into the enclaves. The motive of the promoters seems to be to get out of restrictions that clothes seem to impose on us humans, and pressures to package ourselves to "look good."
My only encounter of this kind has been at a Japanese Onsen or hot water public bath, and you really don't think too much about it after the initial shyness has worn off. The author seems to say the same.
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Sounds like quite the expose
You said it (Copyright Mr. R.K. Laxman)!
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