Everyone has had some variation of the same nightmare at some point in their lives. You know the one I mean: it starts with you walking down the street, or doing a presentation at work, or even back at school, blissfully untroubled by the state of your clothing. And, for most of us, the thought of parading down a poolside in the buff is enough to bring on a stress rash. So when I, a nude novice, was asked to attend weekly two-hour naturist swimming session at Energybase Gym in Bloomsbury, London all in the name of journalism, of course , I found myself flooded with dread. Colin explained that he and other volunteers have been running the session for years, offering a place in London where naturists can enjoy being completely free in a pool with as little fuss as possible.

The answer to this question, is a big, resounding yes! Some Germans not all , do indeed and quite comfortably, swim naked. Climate change has made Berlin summers hotter than hot. Yeah, that again. The shock has looooong since worn off. I spent a fun filled afternoon observing the locals. There was a good-looking, young German girl.

Nude swimming , or skinny dipping , is the practice of bathing naked , whether in natural bodies of water, in swimming pools , or in hot tubs. The term skinny-dip was first recorded in English in In , the Bishop of Bath and Wells , Thomas Beckynton , issued the following "injunction and order to the archdeacon of Bath and his official, and all the rectors, vicars and chaplains of the city and archdeaconry of Bath":.

We have 16 rooms and 3 cottages, each dedicated and inspired by a Scandinavian luminary. Choose by design or personality and play the part. Photo art is a big part of our culture. We dress up all rooms and lounges with beautiful photo art that touches us in one way or another.