Here is also a description of the benefits of being a naturist.
This is the definition and guideline of naturism:
Naturism is a lifestyle in harmony with nature. It is characterized by the practice of shared nudity and aims to encourage self-esteem, respect for others and for the environment.
A naturist does not have to be naked. It is not nudity that determines whether you are a naturist. The important thing is the attitude to life, to other people and to nature. It's not important with clothes - it's something you wear when it's cold or when other people are bothered by your nudity. A naturist respects other people as they are - a human being is a human being regardless of gender, skin color, religion, profession, monthly salary, possession of an expensive car, sexual orientation, etc. etc.
People should have the right to privacy. Naturists do not invade other people's private sphere. You should not push yourself - not in any way! Sexual invitations must in principle never occur. A woman should be able to sunbathe naked without having to be disturbed by courting men!
Naturists usually enjoy swimming and sunbathing without clothes. But - Naturism is not just a way to swim and sunbathe without clothes. Naturism is a way of life where people get closer to each other and gain an increased respect for the individual, a belief in human values and a perception of equal rights and value. Social nudity promotes security and self-esteem and strengthens friendship. Social nudity is an important component of Swedish and international naturism. The SNF's statutes state, among other things. a. the following:
The goal of naturism is to promote human physical and mental health.
This goal can be achieved through the spiritual and physical freedom that naked intercourse between the sexes constitutes during play, swimming, sports, and outdoor life in a clean and healthy environment.
Naturism distances itself from the abuse of stimulants and is politically and religiously neutral.
It may also be appropriate to clearly point out that organized naturism reacts strongly to child pornography, pedophilia and degrading pornography. We do not accept promiscuity, obscenity or open sex at our campsites or the nude baths run by the naturist associations. In this way, we react just like society in general when it comes to public places.
A
very important element of naturism is the acceptance of oneself and all
others as they are, with all the flaws and all deviations from the
ideals that society and the media inflict on one. You are welcome as you are!
We do not care if you are thick or thin or low or with a breast removed, etc.
We
know that most people are not perfect from birth and that you have to
take some shocks and thorns through life that leaves its mark.
It is also allowed among naturists to get older with age! We accept that the body changes and think it is natural.
Once again: You are welcome as you are!
Sunbathing and swimming without clothes is also much nicer, it's easier and it's even healthier: You avoid wet swimwear and you do not have to think about whether someone would possibly take it badly if they saw a tassel, a snot or a naked breast. You do not have to get dirty under the bathrobe, under a bath towel or in a changing cabin, etc. You do not have to think about whether to change to the nasty wet swimsuit again to take another dip or whether to skip the dip. In other words: less hassle and more comfortable swimming! A naturist does like everyone else when he or she is going to sunbathe or swim, with the exception that you do not put on clothes again once you have taken them off. If you are not already a naturist, you will discover the benefits the day you visit a nude pool or even better a naturist campsite.
It is not forbidden under Swedish law to swim without clothes anywhere. There is no law that mandates swimwear when bathing e.g. on public bathing beaches where it is generally assumed that one should wear swimwear. On
the other hand, there are laws that prohibit indecent or provocative
conduct that are perceived as disturbing public law and order.
What this is can be interpreted differently in different places and in different situations. Naturists
try as much as possible to avoid provoking with their nudity and to
behave in all contexts in a way that can not be interpreted as
inappropriate.
Note that being a nudist is not the same as being a naturist! You do not become a naturist just by taking off your clothes. You just get naked!
He
or she is only a nude bather until the day when he or she becomes a
member of a non-profit association that lives and learns according to
INF's and SNF's objectives. Then you can call yourself a naturist!
We who are members of naturist associations affiliated with SNF today call ourselves Naturists . The words " naturist " and " naturism " have been coined in the naturist movement. In the past, we were usually called nudists. In the mass media, we are still called nudists. In English, they sometimes say nudist and sometimes naturist. In French and Dutch, they only talk about naturists, while the Germans prefer to use FKK, FreiKörperKultur. In 1964, the International Naturist Federation established a definition or explanation for the word naturism. "naturism is ....," and in modern reference books it now often says "Naturist - follower of naturism".
Unfortunately, this has not prevented the words from being annexed by the porn industry and that anyone who does something without clothes often wants to refer to their business as a naturist thing. Organized naturism must do what it can to regain the meaning of "naturist" and "naturism" to what they were originally intended to mean.
No person is a direct member of SNF. Organized naturists are members of an association which in turn is a member of SNF. SNF is a member of the International Naturist Association, INF.
SNF's activities are governed (budget, business plan, etc.) largely by the decisions made at Riksmöten (RM) which are held every summer. At these RMs, SNF's board is also elected, which consists of unpaid persons willing to fight for the spread and acceptance of naturism in Sweden.
What we believe in.
As naturists, we have long been convinced of the value of our "lifestyle" and there has been a general agreement on why. This presentation aims to account for a number of precise "beliefs" that show why naturism is so important both for us and our surroundings.
Not everyone will agree on everything. Some will be debated, but this is the case with all "beliefs", regardless of which philosophy, religion or phenomenon is to be described.
The naturist's beliefs.
Naturists have realized that nudity is an enjoyable, natural and moral state that provides benefits to practitioners and to society at large.
Decency and shame.
- The human body in all its various forms has an inherent beauty that everyone has every reason to be proud of.
- Nudity in itself is not obscene, something to be ashamed of or immoral.
Children.
- Raising children to respect their own and others' bodies develops their well-being and nurtures responsible sexual behavior when they grow up.
- Children have the right to know what people really look like.
Social dividing lines and respect.
- Naturism generates self-respect and respect for others regardless of shape, age, gender, size, color or disability.
- People need to be accepted as they are and not for what kind of clothes they have.
- Shared nudity counteracts social barriers while clothing can accentuate differences.
Clothes.
- Clothes can provide the necessary protection but are often unnecessary and can also be harmful.
- Naturism surpasses fashion.
- In a tolerant society, it is a personal choice how and if to dress.
- The authorities shall promote tolerance and not impose unnecessary restrictions on personal liberty.
Environment, nature and quality of life.
- Naturism encourages respect for and harmony with the environment.
- Naturism can increase the quality of life through joy and simplicity.
- Naturism can reduce the impact on the environment.
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