The number of naturists in the UK has doubled in a decade, according to a new study by Ipsos, commissioned by British Naturism. The survey found that 14% of of people in the UK - equating to 6.75million people - describe themselves as naturists or nudists.
A similar poll conducted in 2011 found the figure was 6%.
Dr Mark Bass, President of British Naturism, said: "Attitudes to nudity are changing with taboos and stigma being eroded. Modern society is weighed down by a body confidence crisis and more and more people are discovering the benefits that nudity brings to mental, emotional and physical health by allowing us to reclaim ownership of our identities.
