Two Brighton beaches are featured in 'Bare Britain', a new guide to nudist beaches, and to see what all the fuss is about reporters Rob Hustwayte and Miriam Wells decided to check them out for themselves.

Miriam, (24), joined nude bathers on Shoreham Beach, while Rob, (27), 'went back to nature' at Black Rock in Brighton - before revealing all on page three.

Rob said: "My news editor knows I am game for a laugh and suggested I give it a try, while Miriam volunteered.

"It was a daunting experience but the photographer was very professional and suggested some tasteful poses.

"Some of our day-to-day contacts have found it highly amusing, but I don't know what the other bathers thought!"

However in their quest to bring readers the latest 'nudes', the daring duo found they were of differing opinions as to whether bare is best.

And while Rob's outlook is "if you don't have it, don't flaunt it", Miriam decided she definitely felt better in the buff.

She said: "By far and away the most common reason why people would rather eat raw tripe than parade naked in front of strangers is self-consciousness about their body and a fear of being laughed at.

"But in my experience, naturism not only makes you feel liberated, it actively improves your confidence.

"You'd be surprised just how different it feels swimming without a bikini on or having the sun hit every part of you � it's lovely. I urge everyone to try it at least once.

"If everyone were happier naked, the world would be a much better place."