Nudism and Psychedelics

Psychedelic: mind-manifesting (Greek psych 'soul, mind' and delos 'to manifest') The renaissance in serious research into psychedelics has yielded results that are nothing short of astounding, changing perceptions and shifting attitudes for these modalities on a global scale. Ongoing studies and trials, pioneered by Johns Hopkins University, Imperial College London, and New York University, have now spread to dozens of other reputable academic and medical institutions worldwide, yielding great promise for addressing a range of treatment resistant disorders from depression and anxiety to PTSD and drug and alcohol addiction. Here in the U.S. the FDA has designated breakthrough status to accelerate the approval process for psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in certain classes of mushrooms. Based on the mounting evidence in clinical trials, these therapies have garnered bipartisan Congressional support for descheduling psilocybin. In addition to treating disorders, advocates for psychedelics also promote claims of overall mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness, a theme that is particularly emphasized by the microdosing community. Beyond the expanded sense of connectivity with others and reverence for nature reported by users, a recurring subcurrent relates to the instinctive tendency to shed ones clothes while walking in nature, a pull all of us here can relate to. In fact, naturism has always been part and parcel of the lore of psychedelics. This group is intended to promote mature, thoughtful, and intelligent discussion on the intersection of nudism and psychedelics. We do not promote the use of illegal drugs, nor is our purpose recreational. Instead we explore the ways in which psilocybin mushrooms and similar modalities can be used with proper and responsible intention to overcome obstacles in our pursuit of nudist lifestyles, help us reckon with nudism as healthy and natural, better understand ourselves, and make meaningful connections with others.