A waiting list of thousands for London’s new naked restaurant; naked visits to museums, art galleries and gardens; skinny dipping; organized walks and nude runs - many people have discovered the joys of wearing no clothes

And when the World Naked Bike Ride arrived in London and Brighton earlier in June there was a carnival atmosphere. Every year, many tens of thousands cycle naked, applauded by throngs of happy people in 20 UK cities and 100 around the world. Attitudes to our bodies have changed markedly over the last few decades and we are much more comfortable with nudity. Why do so many people enjoy baring all?

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