Naked In The Azov - Sea

If you ever find yourself on the northern coast of the Black Sea basin, drive a few hours east to Azov. Find a remote spit. Wait for the wind to die.

I lay back, floating on the surface. The high salinity—three times less salty than the Mediterranean, but salty enough to hold you—cradled my lower back. For the first time in months, my spine felt no gravity. naked in the azov sea

Outside of film, the Sea of Azov has a long-standing history of "wild" beaches where nudity is tolerated or common. If you ever find yourself on the northern

Disclaimer: This is a reflective piece on naturism/nudism in a remote setting. Always be aware of local laws and customs regarding public nudity. In Russia/Ukraine (depending on the current border context of the Sea of Azov), public nudity is generally restricted to designated or remote beaches. Practice responsible wild swimming. I lay back, floating on the surface

Yesterday, I decided to go swimming the way nature intended.

Swimming nude in the Azov is not an erotic experience. It is a pediatric one. It reminds you what it felt like to be three years old in a bathtub.