New Nudity Research

New Nudity Research

Author: Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park February 12, 2023 Duration: 1:02:36

Naturists know instinctively that our movement is good for our health. But without science to confirm and quantify the effect we are only expressing opinion. Research by Professor Keon West in the last few years has produced some amazing results that confirm our experience. Dr. West tells us more about his work and how he came to do this research; which may surprise you.

Links to useful information and items mentioned in this episode:

NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.

  • Naked Age Podcast
  • South Florida Free Beaches
  • B.E.A.C.H.E.S. Foundation
  • Planet Nude blog/journal
  • Professor Keon West
  • 2018 Naked and unashamed: Investigating and applying the effects of naturist activities on body image, self-esteem, and life-satisfaction. Journal of Happiness Studies   
  • 2020 A nudity-based intervention to improve body image, self-esteem, and life satisfaction. International Journal of Happiness and Development
  • 2021  I feel better naked: Communal naked activity increases body appreciation by reducing social physique anxiety. Journal of Sex Research
  • 2022 Good nudes and bad nudes: How naturism, casual stripping, and sexting predict social physique anxiety and body appreciation. Sexuality & Culture.

Photo: Prof. Keon West at British Naturism’s 2017 AGM and Vision Day – used with permission from both British Naturism and Prof. West.

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