Naturism or nudism - the practice of communal nudity in specially designated or secluded areas aimed at approaching a life closer to nature. Naturists relax naked in conditions where clothing does not serve a positive function and is disturbing, i.e. during beachcombing, bathing, sauna and bathing. Naturism is supposed to be an expression of respect towards oneself, one's body, other people and nature in general. Naturists declare their pro-environmental behaviour. According to critics, naturism is an expression of a break from the conservative view of the world imposing norms on people in terms of dress, way of being, attitude towards nudity. According to them, naturism establishes its values for these basic forms of social behaviour. The words 'naturism' and 'nudism' cannot always be considered synonymous. The terms are used interchangeably in the United States, but already in Europe they mean something completely different. The word 'nudism' comes from t...