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Originally a radical social movement founded by plus-size, Black, and queer activists in the 1960s, "body positivity" has often been diluted into a shallow trend: a hashtag used to sell diet tea or a photo of a conventionally attractive woman with a slightly soft stomach.

“Honey, you’re clutching that shirt like a life raft.” Carol didn’t stare. She didn’t look at June’s body at all—she looked at her eyes. “Here’s the secret: no one cares what you look like. We care if you’re kind, if you clean up after yourself at the potluck, and if you don’t run with scissors. The rest is just skin.” --- Purenudism Naturist Junior Miss Pageant 671l -

Here’s a short reflective piece exploring the connection between body positivity and the naturist lifestyle: Originally a radical social movement founded by plus-size,

Every summer, we are bombarded with tips on how to get a "beach body." The body positivity movement famously responded with: "Have a body, go to the beach." “Here’s the secret: no one cares what you look like

: For many, the combination of these lifestyles leads to increased self-esteem and a reduction in body dysmorphia by providing a "real-world" contrast to highly edited digital imagery. Common Challenges