Clothing often acts as a uniform for our socioeconomic status. In the nude, the CEO and the student are on equal footing. This inherent equality fosters a sense of community and reduces the "competitive" nature of body image, allowing people to connect on a human-to-human level. Overcoming the Mental Hurdles
Her therapist, Dr. Ellis, had been nudging her toward exposure therapy for her body dysmorphia. “You avoid mirrors, June. You change in the dark. You haven’t been swimming in a decade. What if you tried something radical? Something that decouples nudity from sexuality and shame?” --- Purenudism Naturist Junior Miss Pageant 671l -
“You mean get naked with strangers?” June had laughed, hollow. Clothing often acts as a uniform for our