benefits  of  naturism


The benefits of naturism are many and varied.  The sheer freedom of being without clothes in the great outdoors has to be experienced to understand.  From health benefits to simply being close to nature, you too can benefit from the joys of naturism.



There have been many studies done regarding the health aspect of sunshine on the body, particularly with the production of vitamin D.  Your body needs this essential vitamin to help regulate and maintain its concentration of calcium and phosphate. These nutrients are needed to keep bones, teeth and muscles healthy. A lack of vitamin D can lead to bone deformities such as rickets in children, and bone pain caused by a condition called osteomalacia in adults.


According to many specialists, with your whole body exposed to the sun, you can gain your recommended ‘dose’ of sunlight needed to maintain adequate vitamin D levels in less than half the time it takes to burn!  Remember - it is sun burn, not sun exposure that can lead to skin cancer.  Whether you are wearing swimming togs or shorts or nothing at all, you still need to take the same precautions when out in the summer sun.  Use plenty of good quality sun protection, or throw on a shirt in the middle of the day.  Naturism is about the sensible use of clothing if and when it's needed!

Vitamin D has been shown to be important in maintaining a healthy immune system.  While there is no documented evidence to show any link between sun exposure and winter ailments, it stands to reason that a healthy immune system is more likely to ward off those winter colds and flu!

Other health issues that are believed to benefit from sun exposure and naturism include diabetes, asthma and cardiovascular disease.



Being naked outdoors on a sunny day is a delight to your senses – creating a feeling of well-being. Some scientific research is now finding a link between vitamin D and mental health and its role in combating depression. Naturism lets you feel the breeze and the warmth of the sun over your whole body without the hindrance that clothing imposes.  Again - only a naturist will understand how this freedom leads to a much healthier life - physically, mentally and spiritually.




Naturism is known to help increase confidence and self esteem. Without the facade of clothing, people see each other as equals.  Societal status disappears and you are accepted as you are, no matter whom you are or what you look like.  Bodies come in all shapes and sizes, scars and birth defects, but in a naturist environment, everyone is accepted without prejudice. There is no need to worry about how your body compares with someone else’s.




The naturist lifestyle is about you being in charge of when you want to wear clothes and when you don't.  It's surprising how often you can go about your daily activities around home without needing clothes on.  And in spite of what some people think, New Zealand law allows a great deal of opportunity to be naked in public places, especially on beaches and in the open countryside.  You certainly don't need the expense of joining a nudist club to be a naturist.  So long as you are doing nothing lewd or overtly sexual, you are unlikely to cause offence by simply being naked in appropriate locations.  Check out the section on New Zealand Law for more details.




Clothing is one of the entrapments of civilisation that western culture has deemed "the norm".  Naturism is about breaking free of those irrational expectations. The exhilaration of diving into water naked has to be experienced to be understood.  You have no clothing restricting your movement.  Instead, your body is as it should be – free!




Can you be a naturist and a Christian?  Of course you can!  Nowhere does the Bible condemn being naked or public nudity.  You will find several websites where so-called Christian "experts" put forward their take on why nudity is evil, but proper understanding of the Bible will show you just how wrong they are.  In fact, Christians, more than anyone, should appreciate how being free of Adam's fig leaf and animal skin is their blood-borne inheritance! We will send you a paper on the subject if you are interested.  Just contact us regarding this.





Feeling lonely?  Many naturists join together into special interest groups, such as this one, to partake in tramping, cycle rides, and other social occasions.  Whether it is meeting up with friends, playing sport, attending social events or just relaxing, naturism can give you a great deal of enjoyment. There is always something going on and you never need to feel alone.




Many people feel more connected with nature when naked. Gardening naked is a great way to feel invigorated, liberated and at one with nature. And if you're into nature photography, you'll be amazed at just how much closer to birds and other wildlife you can get when you're naked.  They just seem to accept you more as part of the surroundings.  Trust me - I've found that to be true!




Kids take to naturism like a duck to water!   Children who have grown up in a naturist environment have a far better and healthier understanding and acceptance of the human body (including their own) and how it develops. On approaching puberty they lack the impulsive curiosity about the human body that causes concern to parents of non-naturist kids.  Naturist kids are also far less likely to be targeted by predators as they are, by default, brought up knowing what is and isn't appropriate.  They have no problem or embarrassment talking to parents about sexual matters - it's just another natural part of life.