The pleasure from the pain of nude swimming in winter

The 2025 Dark Mofo Nude Solstice Swim is set to attract a crowd of 3000 naked swimmers who welcomed back the light after the longest night. While venturing into chilly waters isn't for everyone, research has found mass acts of benign masochism in the wild pulls people together as they all experience discomfort. GUEST: Dr Tarli Young, School of Psychology at the University of Queensland PRODUCER: David Cook

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