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Empirical Research

Making anecdotal claims about the potential benefits of spending time without wearing clothes is one thing, but having some concrete evidence provides us with a basis on which to argue for general acceptance of being naked in appropriate public spaces.

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Below are links to some scientifically conducted studies on the benefits to be gained from being clothes-free, both alone and in the presence of others.

The Studies

Naked and Unashamed:

Investigations and Applications of the Effects of Naturist Activities on Body Image, Self-Esteem, and Life Satisfaction.

Think of the children!:

Relationships between nudity-related experiences in childhood, body image, self-esteem and adjustment.

Hydromedusae rash:

Increasing numbers of swimmers  are emerging from the water with an itchy red rash spread over their bodies.

Earthing:

Health Implications of Reconnecting the Human Body to the Earth's Surface Electrons.

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Sunlight and Protection Against Influenza

How sunlight-produced Vitamin D helps fight influenza and other respiritory tract infections.

Virtues of Nakedness

Dr. Conrad Manning, MD. examines the weird societal taboos around the naked human body.

I Feel Better Naked:

New research finds that communal nudity can help people appreciate their bodies and improve body image and self-worth.

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