QUOTES 5/19/2017

“Bath soap is cheaper than laundry detergent.  Save money this Summer and live nude!” - https://www.facebook.com/groups/nuddism/

“Whole Day Nude” (Music Video) - https://vimeo.com/26592476

“Thousands of bicyclists dared to be bare for the city’s [Philadelphia] annual nude ride promoting positive body image, cycling advocacy and fuel conservation.  About 3,000 people gathered Saturday for the eighth annual Philly Naked Bike Ride through the city’s streets. . . The annual ride featured people sporting underwear, body paint, glitter or nothing at all.  Some riders concerned about being recognized by their parents or co-workers wore masks while others wore just their shoes. . . crowds cheer them on. . . ‘It’s a really open and fun way of destigmatizing nudity,’ said Oren Eisenberg, who was riding nude for the fifth time. . . ‘Positive body image is something we all need a little more of . . . and this is a fun and positive way to bring attention to it.’ [Magda Esposito]” – Dino Hazell, http://globalnews.ca/news/2932796/philadelphia-full-of-naked-cyclists-as-thousands-drop-trow-for-annual-nude-ride/

“Communal bathing is a near-universal trait among our species and has a meaning that extends far beyond personal hygiene.  There are pragmatic reasons to re-invent the practice, to be sure, but its anthropological diversity suggests that there might be a more fundamental need for this ancient and deeply human art.” – Jamie Mackay, https://aeon.co/ideas/why-we-need-to-bring-back-the-art-of-communal-bathing

“When we came upon the women’s swimming pond and its small overlooking meadow, we saw the most breathtaking sight.  There were women of all ages, ethnicities, races, shapes, and sizes lying out.  Everyone was topless and some were even completely naked.  But no one was giggling nervously or slyly checking out other people’s bodies.  I got the sense that this was a form of release for many of the women.  After a few minutes of hesitation and debate, we decided to join in and timidly took off our tops.  My self-consciousness eventually gave way to an appreciation for my own body as well as everyone else’s.  Our bodies simply became part of nature and the background instead of a point of comparison or judgment.  Lying there topless for a few hours was one of the most relaxing and freeing experiences I’d ever had.” – Natalie Brown, https://spoonuniversity.com/lifestyle/how-nude-beaches-can-improve-body-image/

“Driving naked . . . My reasons are freedom, relaxing and I seem to drive safer and more aware of my surroundings.  I have driven nude many, many, many times.  From 15 minutes to the store to the entire state of Florida.  I used to work/ live in another state from my wife, so whenever I would go home, a 4-hour drive, I would do it nude.  Made the drive much more pleasurable and less taxing.  When I drive naked, I will go on main streets during rush hour, daylight, and nude thru toll booths and drive thrus.” – Sportsdude, https://www.truenudists.com/groups/view.php?action=viewthread&id=8077&idt=77839&page=3