The Cult of Health and Beauty in Germany: A Social History, 1890-1930

Yes, there was a movement called the Freikörperkultur (FKK) that promoted nude activities as healthy and natural. It started in the 19th century as part of a larger anti-industrialism movement, and one selling point was that nudism removed signs of class distinctions. It's less prominent than it used to be, but still noticeable compared to other countries in Europe. My German ex-boyfriend told me stories about going on multi-day kayaking trips completely nude and he actually didn't own a swimsuit at all until I literally forced him ahead of a trip to Croatia. I was like, this is not East Germany, I will not go to the beach with you if you do not wear a swimsuit there 🤦 Edit: We're still in contact and he hasn't used that swimsuit since Edit II: Oh no, I commented before I saw what sub I was on! Here are some citations, in addition to my "lived experience," ha: Chad Ross: Naked Germany; Health, Race and the Nation https://a.co/d/0c3CaIr1 Michael Hau: The Cult of Health and Beauty in Germany, a Social History https://a.co/d/07ZsCdcO Karl Toepfer: Empire of Ecstasy; Nudity and Movement in German Body Culture https://a.co/d/0eYwl26O