Some interesting thoughts and a good read I found on the net:
Coping With Gymnophobia in Your Life
Fear of Nudity
By Lisa Fritscher, January 21, 2024
Gymnos is the Greek root word for "naked" or "bare" and you are likely familiar with its use in the word gymnasium which was named during the time period when athletes competed in the nude. It is plain to see from historical Greek artwork that the nude body was an object of admiration.
Gymnophobia, or the fear of nudity, is a highly personalized phobia that comes in many forms. Some people with this fear are afraid only of being naked in public, as is the case in communal showers or changing rooms. However, some people also fear being naked while they're with their partner or even when they're by themselves at home. Yet others are comfortable with their own nakedness but fear the nudity of others.
Many people with gymnophobia are unable to participate in sexual activities and may develop a more generalized genophobia, or fear of sex that stems from their gymnophobia. In extreme cases, this fear can even lead to ablutophobia, or fear of bathing or showering.
Causes
Gymnophobia can have many different causes. Comfort levels with nudity may vary by age, gender, the setting, and whether the lights are on or off. It can also depend on personal experiences, social media pressures, and cultural expectations.
In 2023, a group of clinicians provided the "Nudity Confidence Survey" to over 3000 Americans, and asked how comfortable they are being naked in varying situations. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the least comfortable and 10 being the most comfortable, people ranked situations as follows:...