By this it is not intended to assert that moral ideas are wanting in the so-called " naturist " religions.
Ennemond Boniface was a socialist nudist, who fervently believed that nudism was an alternative to bloody socialist revolution, and would bring about a new naturist era in which all would be equal under the sun (see sidebar).
However, nude beaches, referred to as naturist beaches by those who frequent them, are usually remote.
Little by little, men will desert the monstrous, nauseating agglomerations [of our] towns, in order to found … new and increasingly numerous naturist towns.
Many people are uncomfortable with the idea of a naturist beach; they believe that they will see nothing but supermodel bodies and that they will be sized up and sneered at.
The latter, I suspect, coming from a naturist bungee jumper.
The opposite - a bikini top worn without a bottom - has yet to find general social acceptance anywhere outside naturist beaches, where it is occasionally worn either for comfort or to make a personal statement.
The point of a naturist or clothing-optional beach is to relax, have fun and perhaps enjoy a complete tan.
While a number of naturist and clothing-optional beaches are family friendly, you should always keep your toddler well-wrapped in waterproof diapers.