While naturism is not a cure-all for deep-seated psychological issues, many practitioners report a significant alleviation of body dysmorphia and anxiety. The constant mental energy previously spent on "sucking in" or hiding parts of oneself is freed up for other things.
As one longtime naturist put it: “In a nudist club, you don’t look at a person and think, ‘I wish I had their legs.’ You think, ‘I wonder if they play volleyball.’” purenudism free galleries portable