Complete nudity is the most suitable clothing for getting back to nature, and is certainly the most visible aspect of naturism, even if it is not the only one. It encourages many activities that develop one's creativity. It restores one's physical and mental balance through being able to relax in natural surroundings, by exercise and respect for the basic principles of hygiene and diet. The practice of communal nudity is an essential characteristic of naturism, making, as it does, the maximum use of the natural agents of sun, air and water. In general Definition įreikörperkultur-inspired naturism is defined as an attitude and way of life by the International Naturist Federation as follows:

Under the terms 'naturism' and 'nudism', it is now internationally widespread, with associations and designated public recreational environments in numerous countries in Europe, North and South America, Australia, Africa, Asia and the Caribbean the largest distribution is still found in German-speaking countries and Scandinavia. Today, there are only few legal restrictions on public nudity in Germany. īy the 20th century the culture of communal open air nudity in the 'great outdoors' and its benefits to public health blossomed in Germany as an alternative to the stresses and anxieties of industrialised, urban life. It is partially identical with the culture of nudity, naturism and nudism in the sense of communal nudity of people and families in leisure time, sport and everyday life. The Freikörperkultur, which translates to free body culture, consists in the connection of health aspects of being naked in light, air and sun with intentions to reform life and society. The Freikörperkultur ( FKK) is a social and health culture that originated in the German Empire its beginnings were historically part of the Lebensreform social movement in the late 19th century. Despite the general anglicisation, the recognised German abbreviation 'FKK' is still used in Croatia and many other European countries. Movement for social nudity and naked lifestyle A typical FKK designated area signage.

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