A beauty spot in Wales has been named as one of the top 25 locations for skinny dipping in the world.
To celebrate the end of summer, the dating reviews website MyDatingAdviser.com has released a map of the best spots to bare it and take a dip in the water.
They found that Lady Falls, or Sgwd Gwladys, in Wales, is one of the best skinny dipping spots in the world. This location was given a ’Skinny Dipping Index Score’ of 51.5 - 23rd on the worldwide list.
The seven metre high waterfall in the river Afon Pyrddin is popular with both tourists and locals, and one most easily accessible spots in the ’Waterfall Country’ area.
If you feel like having a skinny dip before the weather gets too cold - MyDatingAdviser warns than some locations might be better than others for your next nude swimming adventure.
To determine the best skinny dipping locations, the dating website compared 100 nude swimming spots across the globe to determine the best locations to enjoy a skinny dip.
They then ranked the top 25 skinny dipping locations, with the top swimming spot per country.
In this study, the beach quality, safety, weather, and lodging were taken into account. This was across 7 key metrics of skinny dipping friendliness: (1) pollution (2) Blue Flag status, (3) weather (4) air temperature, (5) water temperature, (6) safety, and (7) hotel cost.
Using the data points, each location has been given a ‘Skinny Dipping Index Score’. This represents the quality of the skinny dipping experience that you could have at the location.
According to the study, the top skinny dipping spot in the world is Lokrum Island, Dubrovnik, Croatia which scored 84.5. Spiaggia della Lecciona, Tuscany, Italy came in second with an index score of 79 and Maslin Beach in Adelaide, Australia rounded off the top three.
MyDatingAdvisor have releaed some tips for having a fun time skinny dipping:
• Be respectful and have discretion. Be wary of children in the area. We agree the human body is a beautiful thing but give people the opportunity not to look at you if they don’t want to.
• Don’t forget sunscreen and bug spray. You don’t want to get a sunburn in that spot that usually doesn’t see the light of day.
• Don’t skinny dip drunk. If you are drunk, it isn’t safe to swim and could land you in a dangerous situation.
• Beware of leeches. With a bathing suit, they are one thing, and when you are stark naked it’s another.
• Make sure your friends are comfortable. If everyone is happy to strip down, then go for it.
• Keep your eyes on people’s faces. Interact as you normally would and keep physical contact to a minimum.
• No photos.
• It’s not a big deal. Remember that not even swimsuit models look like that in real life. So, relax and enjoy being naked.
Amy Pritchett, Managing Editor at MyDatingAdviser:
“This is my declaration to the world to have fun and skinny dip! The past year has been difficult and we have all experienced lockdown, grief, and disruption to our normal lives.
"There is nothing more liberating and joyful than a skinny dip. If you have the opportunity to visit a beautiful skinny dipping spot, then it’s worth stripping down, enjoying nature, and having a splash! Remember it’s not a big deal, and if the water is cold, even better!”
To view the best skinny dipping spots in nearly every country in the world view: https://mydatingadviser.com/best-nude-beaches-in-the-world/