The science bit

Brian Dec 12, 2025 0 Comments

Another great article from Nude and Happy

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Why Being Naked Feels So Damn Good: The Hard Science Behind Non-Sexual Nude Comfort

As a long-term naturist, I feel much better when I’m naked. Discussions with many naturists confirmed I’m not alone. However, we often wonder at this feeling and may sometimes question it.

Non-sexual nudity feels damn good for very real physiological and psychological reasons, that science backs, as I’m going to tell you.

1. Thermoregulation: Your body’s built-in AC works perfectly when it’s naked. Skin is your largest organ and your primary cooling system. Clothing traps heat and moisture, forcing your body to work harder. Nude individuals reach thermal comfort faster and maintain it at lower energy cost than clothed ones in the same environment. Your 2 million sweat glands and vast network of skin blood vessels can dilate and evaporate sweat instantly when nothing blocks them. That’s why stepping out of a hot shower into the air, or lying on a bed with no sheets, feels like pure relief.
2. Tactile freedom: Your entire somatosensory system lights up positively. Every square inch of skin has mechanoreceptors that love gentle stimulation—light breezes, warm sun, cool grass, water droplets. Clothing constantly gives low-grade, monotonous pressure. Remove it and you get rich, varied, ever-changing touch input that the brain interprets as pleasurable. Research on “affective touch” (C-tactile fibers) shows this kind of slow, gentle stimulation triggers oxytocin release and activates reward centers the same way a loving caress does—except it’s your whole body getting the massage 24/7.
3. Reduced chronic micro-stress from waistbands, seams, bras, socks, collars… Tight or even “normal” clothing creates constant low-level compression and friction. Over years this adds up. Military personnel and nurses who switched to loose or no uniforms during downtime showed measurable drops in cortisol and perceived stress. When one ditches clothing, the sense of relief is almost euphoric, like removing a pebble from your shoe you didn’t realize was there.
4. Vitamin D and microbiome benefits that feel good in real time. Full-body sunlight exposure spikes vitamin D synthesis way beyond what arms and face can do. That rapid increase feels subtly energizing and mood-lifting within minutes (yes, the effect is that fast). Plus, letting air and sunlight hit all your skin keeps the cutaneous microbiome healthier—fewer rashes, less odor, less itching. Healthy skin = comfortable human.
5. Psychological load drops instantly. Clothes carry social signaling stress: “Do I look fat? Is this wrinkle visible? Did I choose the ‘right’ outfit?” Strip and that entire mental track shuts off. FMRI studies on body image and social stress show that nudity in safe, non-judgmental settings dramatically reduces activity in the dorsal anterior cingulate cortex—the part of the brain that freaks out about social evaluation. Experienced naturists literally rewire their brains over time to feel calmer naked than clothed.
6. Proprioceptive freedom. Your brain gets cleaner feedback about posture and movement when nothing is binding or tugging. Yoga practitioners and dancers who train naked universally report better body awareness and fluidity. That physical ease translates directly into a sense of joy.

Put all these together and you get a constant, low-level “yes” signal from your nervous system. No wonder long-term naturists feel slightly irritable the moment we have to put clothes on for the outside world—it’s like turning off a pleasant full-body hum.

The science just confirms what we’ve felt for decades: the human body was designed to be naked most of the time. Clothes are the occasional tool, not the default.

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We need less, Not more

Brian Nov 12, 2025 0 Comments

Such a great post from Nude and Happy

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The Myth of More – How we got lost chasing comfort and status

The Myth of More – How we got lost chasing comfort and status
I often go for a walk with my dog, the light filtering through the leaves as we wander without hurry. She trots ahead, sniffing the earth, while I feel the ground under my feet, fully naked, unburdened by extra layers or gear. In those moments, I sometimes think how often we chase “more”—more stuff, more status, more comfort—only to feel weighed down. It’s a story I’ve lived myself, and one that echoes across so many lives.

The myth of “more” whispers that happiness lies in accumulation. We’ve been sold this idea that bigger homes, fancier clothes, and endless gadgets equal success. But where did this come from? It didn’t start overnight. Back in the 15th century, during the Renaissance in Italy, early consumerism emerged with trade bringing luxuries to city-states, turning goods into symbols of status. Fast-forward to the 1920s in America, when mass production and advertising exploded, making “buying” a lifestyle. After World War II, economies boomed on the promise of endless growth, with ads convincing us that more possessions meant more fulfilment. Yet, as studies show, this pursuit often leaves us exhausted, disconnected from nature and each other, trapped in a cycle where comfort becomes clutter and status steals our peace.

Let’s break this down step by step. First, consider how “more” crept into our daily choices. In urban apartments or rural homes, we fill spaces with things we rarely need—closets overflowing with clothes bought on impulse, gadgets gathering dust. I remember my own shift: sorting through a wardrobe full of items I thought defined me, only to realise they hid my true self. Second, this chase isolates us. Rich or poor, we compare ourselves online, young folks scrolling for validation, elders reminiscing about simpler times—all feeling the pressure. Third, it harms the planet: overproduction fuels waste, from fast fashion polluting rivers to gadgets mining rare earths. But here’s the turn—sustainable living flips this script, offering joy through less. Imagine ditching excess for bare essentials, feeling the freedom of a light backpack on a hike or an uncluttered room that breathes.

Naturism accelerates this joy. Going bare isn’t just about shedding clothes; it’s shedding the myth itself. In my experience, moments without layers reconnect me to the basics—sun on skin, wind’s whisper—reminding me that true comfort comes from within, not from stores. This isn’t exclusive; whether you’re in a high-rise or homestead, starting small—like a naked morning at home—brings that same reconnection for anyone.

Philosophically, rethinking the good life means seeing sustainability as a gift. Our ancestors lived lightly, clothed for need, not show. Today, in a world of excess, choosing less restores that harmony—for all of us, across ages and means. It’s not sacrifice; it’s reclaiming space for laughter, connection, and the earth’s quiet rhythm.

So, what about you? Peek at your own life—where has “more” weighed you down? Try letting go of one thing this week, and notice the freedom. Share your thoughts in the comments; let’s start this joyful journey together.