Naturism & Sexuality

Clarifying Boundaries, Policy and Public Communication

A Three-Part White Paper Series

Issued by NRE Health Institute

Why This Paper Matters

Naturist organisations consistently face the same dilemma:

If sexuality is avoided entirely, misconceptions fill the vacuum.
If it is addressed poorly, naturism is misrepresented as sexual.

This white paper resolves that dilemma with clarity.

It draws a firm operational boundary between:

  • Human sexuality as a normal aspect of life

  • Sexual behaviour and sexualised conduct that are not acceptable in naturist settings

The objective is simple:

Reduce harm.
Strengthen safeguarding.
Protect members.
Improve public understanding.
Defend reputational integrity.

This is not a provocative paper.
It is a governance paper.

What This Series Does

This three-part white paper:

  • Defines terms precisely to prevent moral panic and ambiguity

  • Distinguishes nudity from sexualisation using research and policy sources

  • Aligns behavioural expectations with enforceable codes

  • Provides a structured policy and safeguarding toolkit

  • Addresses legal, regulatory, and platform moderation realities

  • Offers practical implementation guidance for organisations

It integrates:

  • Federation-level behavioural codes

  • Peer-reviewed research on body image and naturism

  • Safeguarding standards

  • Image-based abuse regulation

  • Platform moderation frameworks

  • Jurisdictional legal comparisons

The result is a definitive, policy-grade reference document.