Heroic Nudist is a blog for news, views, and information on nudism or naturism. This blog separates nudity and sex, and promotes a wholesome view of nudity and naturism. Positive articles are posted, showing progress towards body acceptance. Check out our tumblr blog Natural is Best also.
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Gymnophobia
Gymnophobia (from Greek γυμνός - gumnos, "naked" and φόβος - phobos, "fear") is a fear (phobia) of nudity. Gymnophobics experience anxiety from nudity, even if they realize their fear is irrational. They may worry about seeing others naked or being seen naked, or both. Their fear may stem from a general anxiety about sexuality, from a fear that they are physically inferior, or from a fear that their nakedness leaves them exposed and unprotected.
Gymnophobia should not be confused with avoidance or shunning of many forms of nudity on modesty or other rational or moral grounds. Many people avoid public nudity as well as nudity in private situations, and some have an aversion to nudity as an aspect of prudishness or body shame.
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