How public should nudity be?
In this #UndressedThread, we’re weighing where, when, and how nude expression meets public life
From San Francisco’s protest parades to digital platforms quietly banning artists, the line between private practice and public presence keeps shifting. Some people strip down to challenge norms, others just want to be left alone at the beach. But in every case, someone decides where the line is drawn.
In this week’s #UndressedThread, we’re asking:
Where do you think nudity belongs in public life—if anywhere?
Has being seen (or not seen) ever changed how you feel about being nude?
How do you respond when someone says, “It’s fine, just not in public”?
Share your thoughts in the comments. 🪐
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Thankfully, here in England non sexual public nudity is perfectly legal, as long as the person is not trying to cause alarm or distress. It’s a bit mad when people or organisations try to censor the natural, naked human form.
I try not to impose my nudity upon those who don't want to see it, but I do spend a lot of time naked (especially in this heat). Today I was moving some lumber in my back yard naked and the man cleaning the roof on the house behind mine clearly saw me. I don't really care and he didn't react in any way that I can see. This is as it should be.
I frequently hike barefoot and naked on public lands, but only at times when nobody is likely to object. Sometimes I get surprised and spotted but most people don't seem to mind. I think it all depends on context and behavior.