: Naturism creates a space where diverse, non-idealized bodies are visible, challenging the narrow beauty standards often promoted in fashion and media.

When these communities get it right, the results are magical. A naturist space is one of the few places where a 25-year-old athlete, a 50-year-old amputee, and a 70-year-old with a colostomy bag can all sit in a hot tub together, talking about the weather as equals. That is radical body positivity.

: While the site's operators often claimed the images were non-sexual and legal "naturist" photography, they have been widely criticized by child safety advocates and investigated by authorities.