The "Miss Naturist Contest" serves as a focal point within the naturist movement, a lifestyle centered on non-sexual social nudity, body positivity, and a return to nature [3, 4]. Unlike mainstream pageants that often emphasize commercial beauty standards, these contests frequently focus on the philosophy of naturist freedom—the idea that shedding clothing removes social barriers and fosters a more authentic connection between individuals [1, 2].
In Miss Naturist Contest films, the participants, often young women, are placed on a stage or a designated space, engaging in activities like dancing, sports, or modeling. This shifts the participants' status from "naked" to "nude." The presence of cameras—both the film crew’s and often those of spectators within the diegesis—reintroduces the "male gaze." Even if the intention is documentation, the visual language of these films often mirrors mainstream media: editing choices that fragment the body and focus on conventional erogenous zones undermine the naturist assertion that the body is non-sexual and holistic. Naturist Freedom- Miss Naturist Contest - Nudist Movie
The Miss Naturist contest is a highly anticipated event within the naturist community. It provides a platform for women who identify as naturists to come together, celebrate their lifestyle, and showcase their confidence and beauty. The contest emphasizes inner and outer beauty, intelligence, and a genuine passion for naturism. Participants are judged on their poise, personality, and ability to represent the values of the naturist movement. The "Miss Naturist Contest" serves as a focal
that features women stripping for a judge in a 1960s bachelor-party style. Junior Miss Pageant Series - Miss Teen Nudist 2001 This shifts the participants' status from "naked" to "nude