Her first instinct was to bolt. Her second was a paralyzing fear of being seen. But the heat was oppressive, and a woman near the trailhead—older, with skin like crinkled silk and a joyful, unburdened laugh—offered her a glass of cold water.
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In a textile-wearing society, we primarily see naked bodies in movies, pornography, or art—forms that usually prioritize "perfect" aesthetics. In a naturist environment, individuals see real bodies: aging bodies, bodies with scars, bodies with amputations, bodies with varying weights.
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