You don’t have to join a nudist colony to embrace this philosophy. The intersection of body positivity and naturism offers lessons for everyone:
Find a local landed club or a clothing-optional beach. Call ahead to understand the etiquette. When you arrive, there is a common ritual: you find a spot, lay down your towel, and remove your clothes. The golden rule: Remove the clothes before the anxiety passes. If you wait until you feel "brave," you will never do it. Take a deep breath, undress, and sit down. The world will not end. The sun will feel different on your skin—warmer and more honest. You don’t have to join a nudist colony
Walking around without armor (literal and figurative) is terrifying at first. But after ten minutes of realizing you haven't died of shame, something shifts. You realize your body is not a problem to be solved. It is just a body. And bodies are neutral. When you arrive, there is a common ritual: