Why is nudity such a big deal?

Another interesting question located here. And so I am, of course posting my specific take on the question here on this blog.

I think there are at least five reasons we wear clothing:

Firstly, for protection from the elements. How would you feel about trekking through the snow wearing nothing at all? Or how about having your sensitive parts sunburned? Appealing, no?

Secondly, to create a mystery. If guys and girls walked around naked all the time, I believe it would take away some of the mystique and desire us hormonal teens so enjoy (and are sometimes also tortured by?

Thirdly, to preserve feminine mystique. What would the world be like if a woman couldn't tease a man with just the teensiest bit of cleavage in order to fabricate desire and excitement for nightly antics?

Fourthly, to keep controversy alive and well. What on earth would we do if nobody wore clothes? How could we argue over how sexy is too sexy? If girls under sixteen should be allowed to showcase their stomachs, backs, legs, shoulders, and breasts? All that paranoia, gone!

Fifthly, for intimacy's sake. When you are naked with someone else, it is a way of getting closer to them. When two people who love each other make love, it is a way of expressing love and getting closer and more intimate. Not only because of the sex, but because your clothes are off and all your secrets uncovered. Even without sex, showing someone all of your naked body parts isn't normally something you'd do for just anyone (except for three year olds who all seem to go with the nudist philosophy). If you like, you could think of it as a metaphor. Baring your body as equal to baring your heart, mind, and soul.

Also see this poem here.