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Nude in the city: undressing taboos in Switzerland

Keystone / Stefan Meyer

How are some people able to shrug off society’s expectations and walk around completely naked on the streets of a city, while others are self-conscious to the point of developing a negative body image, which can lead to serious problems? This week’s podcast gets up close and personal with the Swiss take on the nude body.


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