Beyond the mirror

How moving toward body neutrality creates a more inclusive and sustainable culture for social nudity.

There is a specific kind of exhaustion that comes with being told you must love the way you look. For decades, the naturist community has leaned heavily on the pillar of body positivity. The message is familiar: every body is beautiful, every roll is a blessing, and every scar is a story. It is a lovely sentiment, and for many, it served as the necessar…