Nude recreation can also be referred to as clothing-optional, naked, naturist, or bare-all activities. Clothing-optional is used to refer to activities or locations where clothing is not mandatory. Naked is a synonym for nude that implies the absence of clothing on the body. Naturist is a term used to refer to individuals who prefer to be in the nude as a way of social and environmental awareness. Bare-all activities simply describes a situation where clothing is not worn. Regardless of the term used, the aim of nude recreation is to promote body-positivity and encourage people to feel comfortable in their own skin.