Now new naturist Web sites appear online on a daily basis. The great majority of these are unedited and include information and reports that are largely unverified. FKK has decided to do what it does best–making a trusted magazine and Plage Guide–at the exact same time using new technologies to further people’s accessibility to the advice the organization can offer. What you probably not see at the FKK Web site are chat areas and message boards, endless lists of Web links, daily updates–these FKK will leave to the Web sites of its members and affiliates. This is where FKK stands at the start of the new century. Its members are true–retention rates remain above 80 percent–and retain much of the volunteer, grassroots spirit that helped to transfer issues of body-independence out of the mid-century dark ages of corporate nudism. It really is created as the leading promoter for naked use on appropriate public and private lands. Its magazine is a model and standard for many naturist publications. It stays innovative, even to introducing terms like “canuding,” “topfree,” “bare recreation,” and “family-friendly” into the common language. With all its diversity and idiosyncrasies, The Naturist Society moves ahead in a mostly unified front, proclaiming still that “Body Endorsement is the Notion–Nude Recreation is the Way.” Expect even more from FKK in the decades to come.

Nudismo e Nudistas by FKK , or nudism as it is sometimes called, is usually defined as the practice of going bare, notably in a mixed social setting. While accurate as far as it goes, the standard definition does not understand the “why” of naturism — why do individuals choose to be naturists? Individual responses to that question vary considerably. For some, naturism is a carefully considered lifestyle; for others, it really is no more complex than a day at the nearest nude beach. What joins both of these extremes is the awareness of freedom naturist actions provide. It may be a matter of simple relaxation—first-time skinny-dippers frequently marvel at how good it feels to be clothing-free—or there may be something more profound.
Broadly speaking, anyone who practices bare diversion, social nudity, or both. By that standard, there are many millions of naturists global, notably in Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand. Based on a 2006 Roper Poll, one in four Americans—roughly 70 million individuals—have skinny dipped or sunbathed in the nude. And while not all of them are naturists, the rapid growth the nude recreation sector has experienced in recent years suggests many are. No longer confined to small, close enclaves, now’s naturists have a number of recreational and social releases. Publicly owned sites like Miami-Dade County’s Haulover Beach, Long Island’s Fire Island, Toronto’s Hanlan’s Point, and San Diego’s Black’s Beach now welcome naturists, as do hundreds of clubs, resorts, and campgrounds across North America
Several stuff. But first, it’s important to know what they don’t mean. Misconceptions aside, nudism isn’t a code word for “sex” (see below). When altitudes up to the tree line, except where natural fire frequency is too high, talk about “social nudity” and “naked recreation” they mean only that—bare group actions. The variety of activities changes tremendously. There are nude backpackers, canoeists, kayakers, scuba divers—even skydivers. For less adventurous types, there is everything from the traditional day trip to the nude beach or swimming hole to house parties, chartered cruises and weekend excursions to nude resorts or campgrounds. Most things that can be done clothed can be done unclothed—and generally it’s a lot more fun.
What about Any Real Family Nudist Resorts in the Mid Atlantic Region? ; isn’t “social nudity” prohibited?