A naturist in France

Since my teenage years, I’ve always loved being naked—it makes me feel free and truly myself. Unfortunately, I couldn’t openly embrace this in Lebanon, as our society and culture aren't accustomed to the idea. Still, I would enjoy moments of nudity when I was home alone, and as I got older, I would sometimes go to a secluded spot by the river near our house to spend time naked.

Moving to France made it easier for me to embrace naturism, as it’s a much more accepted and widespread practice here. It’s been three years now, so I still consider myself relatively new to the "full concept" of naturism, and I’m continuously learning.

I’m passionate about raising awareness and helping others understand that being naked is not inherently sexual. It’s something I constantly have to navigate, especially because of my sexuality, and it can be exhausting to walk that fine line. Nudity does not equal sexuality, and that’s a message I hope to make clearer.