About this episode
Naturists know instinctively that our movement is good for our health. But without science to confirm and quantify the effect we are only expressing opinion. Research by Professor Keon West in the last few years has produced some amazing results that confirm our experience. Dr. West tells us more about his work and how he came to do this research; which may surprise you.
Links to useful information and items mentioned in this episode:
NOTE: Due to censorship rules, links only work on the main show website at naturistlivingshow.com.
Naked Age Podcast
South Florida Free Beaches
B.E.A.C.H.E.S. Foundation
Planet Nude blog/journal
Professor Keon West
2018 Naked and unashamed: Investigating and applying the effects of naturist activities on body image, self-esteem, and life-satisfaction. Journal of Happiness Studies
2020 A nudity-based intervention to improve body image, self-esteem, and life satisfaction. International Journal of Happiness and Development
2021 I feel better naked: Communal naked activity increases body appreciation by reducing social physique anxiety. Journal of Sex Research
2022 Good nudes and bad nudes: How naturism, casual stripping, and sexting predict social physique anxiety and body appreciation. Sexuality & Culture.
Photo: Prof. Keon West at British Naturism’s 2017 AGM and Vision Day – used with permission from both British Naturism and Prof. West.
Episode CXLVIII
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