Naked in nature: The life-changing benefits of skinny dipping

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Kate Uwin says skinny dipping provides her the deepest connection to nature that she's ever felt. Photo: Newd Zealand.
To the average person, skinny dipping is simply swimming in the nude. It’s something that happens spontaneously after a few too many drinks, a rush of adrenalin, or peer pressure. But for Kate Uwins, it’s so much more than that. “For me it’s the deepest connection to nature that I’ve ever felt – and one […]
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