keith1@hou2h.UUCP (Keith Quarles) (04/30/84)
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Just to stimulate a little discussion:
How do naturists reconcile the increasingly strong message we are
receiving from dermatologists that prolonged exposure of the skin
to sunlight causes premature aging of the skin and skin cancer.
Sunburn is, of course, the worst culprit. But we are told that
getting a tan is also undesirable.
Liberal use of good sunscreens would seem to an answer, but the
efficacy of these products in preventing skin cancer and
premature aging of the skin has yet to be proven.
I realize nude sunbathing and other activities out in the direct
sunlight are not the ONLY forms of social nudity, but they are
certainly among the most popular.
I'd be interested in seeing others' opinions on this matter.
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...!{ihnp4,houxm}!hou2h!keith1 Neptune, NJdarrelj@sdcrdcf.UUCP (Darrel VanBuer) (05/01/84)
Given the (small) size of bathing suits nowdays, the hazard from sun to skin
is not wildly different to any active beachgoer, (slightly) clothed or not.
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VANBUER@USC-ECL.ARPApvlm@hou2f.UUCP (P.LAMASTER) (05/01/84)
You've got a good point about the effects of heavy sun on the skin. The "World Guide to Nude Beaches and Recreation" (sort of the Naturist manifesto) treats the subject in the first few pages. Paraphrasing from memory, it advises against being unprotected between 10AM and 2PM (at least) and suggests moderation in soaking up rays. In other words, it recommends the same behavior that would be recommended for non-naturists since the difference between being nude and wearing most bathing suits is not very significant in terms of quantity of exposed skin. Of course, Naturists are generally like most other people and don't necessarily follow the advice. Maybe the question should be posed to the general populace in net.med? I've never been much of a tan-worshipper so I do, indeed, like to take advantage of non-sun-related nudity (though it *is* harder to find). I often head for the beach after work when the air is still warm but the sun's burning effect is essentially gone. "The World Guide", by the way, ends its introduction by a line to the effect of "Expand your possibilities. You haven't really experienced naturism until you've run naked over a grassy hill at night during a gentle rain." Pete LaMaster NJ (201)949-5009 ihnp4!hou2f!pvlm