Nude swimming (colloquially called skinny dipping), is the practice of swimming naked, whether in natural bodies of water, swimming pools or hot tubs. In the United Kingdom, it is sometimes known as naked swimming. Today, most nude swimming takes place in private swimming pools, at a nude beach, at naturist facilities or at segregated public swimming areas. Some countries of Europe have no laws prohibiting nude swimming in public areas, but some countries around the world strictly enforce various laws against public nudity, including nude swimming.
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“Awareness of having better things to do with their lives is the secret to immunizing our children against false values—whether presented on television or in “real life.” The child who finds fulfillment in music or reading or cooking or swimming or writing or drawing is not as easily convinced that he needs recognition or power or some “high” to feel worthwhile.”
—Polly Berrien Berends (20th century)