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British Naturism @britnaturism.bsky.social · 2d

Documentary Debut: Young UK Naturists Stand Up to Fight for their Rights and the Future of Naturism
A thought-provoking new documentary “Naturism – On the Way Out?” is now live on the European culture channel arte.tv with English subtitles.
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Documentary Debut: Young UK Naturists Stand Up to Fight for their Rights and the Future of Naturism

A thought-provoking new documentary “Naturism – On the Way Out?” is now live on the European culture channel ARTE.tv.The title is deliberately provocative, but it raises vital questions about how Natu...

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International Naturist Federation @worldnaturism.bsky.social · Aug 27

🌿 Being kind to your body is an act of resistance 🌿

Because when you are kind to your body, you are saying no to the noise of judgment.
✨ To be kind to your body is to resist a culture of shame.
✨ To be kind to your body is to reclaim your freedom.

And that’s a resistance worth embracing. 🌊

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International Naturist Federation @worldnaturism.bsky.social · Aug 26

🌿 Naturism isn’t about being seen.
It’s about embracing yourself, fully, gently, with compassion.
When we let go of clothes, we also let go of judgments.
We stop comparing, we stop hiding…
and we begin to love the body that carries us through life. 💚
#Naturism #BodyFreedom

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International Naturist Federation @worldnaturism.bsky.social · Aug 25

✨ Tip of the Day ✨
Next time you’re home alone, remove one layer
and with it, one fear. 🌿

Sometimes freedom begins with the smallest steps. Dare to feel lighter, closer to yourself, and more connected to your true nature.

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International Naturist Federation @worldnaturism.bsky.social · Aug 21

✨ Clothing hides nothing… it only reinforces what we fear. ✨

Naturism is not about the absence of clothes, but the presence of truth the courage to stand as we are, without masks, without fear. 💛

#Naturism #INF #BodyFreedom #Acceptance

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International Naturist Federation @worldnaturism.bsky.social · Aug 20

Let go of performance. 🌿
Naturism isn’t about showing more skin, it’s about showing less performance.
A return to authenticity, presence, and simply being human.
#Naturism #BodyFreedom

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International Naturist Federation @worldnaturism.bsky.social · Aug 19

🌿✨ Naturists believe body diversity is healing, not shameful.
Every shape, every scar, every wrinkle tells a story, proof of a life fully lived.

💭 What’s one thing you love about your natural self?

#Naturism #BodyDiversity #BodyAcceptance #HealingNotShame

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International Naturist Federation @worldnaturism.bsky.social · Aug 14

The more we hide, the heavier the shame becomes.
Naturism reminds us that our bodies are not something to cover in fear, but to live in with pride.
When we step out of hiding , clothes, judgments, and shame, we discover the freedom of simply being ourselves. 🌿✨
#Naturism #BodyAcceptance

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Mark J @markjarvis.bsky.social · 11d

Naked Heart Walk - Powderham Castle Charity fundraiser.. In association with the @britnaturism.bsky.social & @thebhf.bsky.social Well done to the organisers of this event. Hopefully I will add so photos from my camera in the next few days.

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British Naturism @britnaturism.bsky.social · 13d

London swim - still going strong #skinnydip

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The London Swim - going strong

Back in May, we brought you the news that for the first time in a few years, there was going to be a central London Naturist swim! At the time of the launch, the swim took place on a Sunday, but such ...

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British Naturism @britnaturism.bsky.social · 13d

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Support our Advertisers!

Anyone who uses the internet regularly will know that you can't get away from people and companies trying to sell you things. There are some sites that feel like 99% advertising and 1% actual content....

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International Naturist Federation @worldnaturism.bsky.social · Aug 13

🌿 Nature doesn’t judge your shape, scars, or age. The sun warms every skin the same, the ocean welcomes all. It’s people who learned to compare and shame. Maybe it’s time we remembered nature’s lesson: acceptance over judgment. #BodyAcceptance #Naturism

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International Naturist Federation @worldnaturism.bsky.social · Aug 8

✨ Naturist Tip of the Day ✨
Create a “naked moment” every day, even if it’s just 10 minutes.
☀ Let your skin breathe.
🌿 Feel the air & the warmth.
💆‍♂ Release tension, reconnect with yourself.

💬 If you had a 10-min naked moment right now, where would you be?

Reply below 👇 #Naturism #BodyPositivity

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British Naturism @britnaturism.bsky.social · 23d

Great Article on BBC about Amanda who attended our #NakedHeartWalk at College Lake after deciding to try out #naturism. Why not follow her example - what have you got to lose, except your clothes!

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Woman, 50, walks naked in Buckinghamshire for the first time

The group takes day trips to public parks and museums.

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British Naturism @britnaturism.bsky.social · 23d

Reminder about our final #NakedHeartWalk of 2025 at Powderham Castle in Devon on 27th September

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Reminder - Naked Heart Walk at Powderham Castle - 27 September

Don't forget that our final Naked Heart Walk (NHW) of 2025 takes place in Devon in a couple of weeks time. Tickets still available - have you bought yours? Remember that all NHWs are clothes-optional ...

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Simon Berriman 🎮 👣 @simon.berrimansbareall.uk · 25d

Today's @britnaturism.bsky.social Naked Heart Walk at Leonardslee Lake and Gardens was rather wet, but it didn't dampen spirits. It wasn't cold and skin dries easily! And @helen.berrimansbareall.uk kept an eye on the café...

The Naked Heart Walks are to raise funds for @thebhf.bsky.social.

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British Naturism @britnaturism.bsky.social · 23d

Another successful #skinnydip at our most northerly point at #Findhorn in Scotland on 30th August. Two lady dog-walkers were passing and decided to join in!

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Great British Skinny Dip at Findhorn beach

Twenty six dippers enjoyed the third Great British Skinny Dip (GBSD) event at Findhorn, on the Moray Firth, Scotland, writes organiser Alan Ellison. Two were just out for a walk along the beach when t...

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British Naturism @britnaturism.bsky.social · 28d

Nudism on the Verge of Extinction

This Friday, the 12th September, a new documentary on Naturism will be released on the European culture channel ARTE.tv.

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Nudism on the Verge of Extinction

This Friday, the 12th September, a new documentary on Naturism will be released on the European culture channel ARTE.tv.This summer we worked with a German production company exploring one of the bigg...

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Alannaturally @alannaturally.bsky.social · Sep 8

Yesterday I had the pleasure of joining the UK's most westerly #greatbritishskinnydip event on Portstewart Strand, Northern Ireland. The weather wasn't exactly on our side, but the sea was calm and the company welcoming. @britnaturism.bsky.social

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International Naturist Federation @worldnaturism.bsky.social · Aug 7

Freedom isn’t out there. It’s in your skin
So often, what we’re searching for is much closer than we think. The freedom we long for isn’t out there, it’s within us. Maybe it’s time to start looking for it in our own skin.

#Naturism #BodyFreedom #LiveNaturally #NudeIsNormal

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International Naturist Federation @worldnaturism.bsky.social · Aug 6

That small, quiet moment…
It’s like coming home after a long day and finally taking your clothes off.
That moment says it all, when your skin feels the air, your body chills just a little
Your soul resonates with the simplicity.
That’s what naturism is all about.
#Naturism #BodyFreedom

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British Naturism @britnaturism.bsky.social · Sep 3

Reminder - #NakedHeartWalk at Leonardslee Garden - 14 September

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Reminder - Naked Heart Walk at Leonardslee Garden - 14 September

Our second Naked Heart Walk of 2025 at the wonderful Leonardslee Gardens in West Sussex takes place the weekend after next on Sunday 14 September.Around 70 walkers took part in the first clothes-free ...

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International Naturist Federation @worldnaturism.bsky.social · Aug 5

Back to Nature. Back to You.
We are sensitive beings, yet we rarely let our skin feel the world.
Wrapped in layers, fabric, shame, fear, we disconnect from nature… and from ourselves.
🌀 What would happen if you let go of the layers?
#Naturism #BodyFreedom #LiveNaturally

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International Naturist Federation @worldnaturism.bsky.social · Aug 4

Undress not to impress, but to decompress.

It’s not about looking good it’s about feeling free.
About letting go of expectations, clothing, and labels.
Sometimes, the healthiest thing you can do…
is strip down and just be.
🧘‍♀️🌞
#Naturism #BodyFreedom #LiveNaturally #NudeIsNormal

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British Naturism @britnaturism.bsky.social · Aug 30

This is our first visit to this museum therefore we don't have any photos of naked people there.

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