Embracing body positivity through naturism doesn't mean you have to book a trip to a resort tomorrow. It starts with small shifts:

Avoid naturism if you are currently experiencing:

This is the ultimate body positivity. Not the kind that tells you to "love your curves" while still selling you a waist trainer. But the kind that asks, "What would you do with your life if you stopped thinking about your body for one hour?"

There is a documented psychological shift that occurs when people practice naturism. Research often points to an increase in and self-esteem among those who participate in social nudity.

It would be naive to suggest that naturism is a utopia free of judgment. Body shaming can still occur, and the community has its own aesthetics and gatekeepers. However, the ethos of naturism is fundamentally opposed to the shame economy.