Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
QUOTES
1/30/2018
“. . . we've had unseasonably warm temperatures here
the past few days, so today I drove from Toronto back to Montreal, nude the
entire way. I even had to stop to take a
leak on the way so I pulled off the highway onto a back road and just got out
of the truck while naked and just went on the side of the road. When I got home, I didn't feel like getting
dressed, even though it was still light outside, so I opened the garage door
and backed my truck half way in . . . and then got out and proceeded to unload
everything from the truck and take it into the house. Once I was finished, I pulled the truck out
into the driveway and just stepped out while still nude and went into the
garage and then into the house. It felt
absolutely wonderful.” – Always Naked
“Naked Labor Swatchgarden II” (Video) - https://vimeo.com/50426493
“. . . the skin is the largest organ of the body . . .
In fact, the second largest, the liver, isn’t even close. On average, skin comes in at almost 11 kg (24
lbs), while the liver is 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs).
(The brain is next: around 1.3 kg (2.9 lbs).) Wearing clothes, therefore, disables most of
the largest sensory organ, like wearing a blindfold over the eyes. The more naked one is, the more sensory
perception of the physical world is possible.” - https://naturistphilosopher.wordpress.com/2016/06/07/is-there-a-human-need-for-being-naked/
“Finally, the Seattle, Washington weather is dry and
warm enough for some serious backyard naked gardening. I've been able to clean
up the veggie bed, throw on some home-made compost, chop some wood, weed like
crazy, hand-mow the back yard, and water two new native trees planted to help
increase the yard's privacy - and all clothes-free . . . I've become a bit of a
fair-weather gardener. If I can't work outside naked, I usually find other
things to do indoors. The neighbors to all four sides of us know of our
inclinations toward naked gardening . . . every one of them so far has been
cool with our backyard gardening nudity. We take the time to meet them clothed,
let them get to know us a bit for a while, and later when the weather improves
and we're outside as nature intended, they see us pretty much for what we are:
whackos, but nice, easygoing, considerate whackos.” - Mark Storey
“How good to be naked and stress-free in a natural
setting.” - https://benudetoday.wordpress.com/
“. . . distortion of our nature is universally
hurtful. Our stigma is both
self-perpetuating and self-destructive.
On one hand, the airbrushed, adulterated images we do receive from the
media give the impression that our flaws are abnormal. That, in turn, makes everyone cover up in
embarrassment of the truth of our bodies.
Nudity is relegated to society’s filthy gutter and makes everyone feel
the worse for it.” - Andrea Chapin Ferris, https://clothesfreelife.com/2012/07/07/no-shame-in-nudity/
Monday, January 29, 2018
QUOTES
1/29/2018
“Yes, naked. As
in nothing on top and nothing on bottom – fully nude. It was… liberating. I first heard of the Streak the Cove 5K back
in August . . . I registered, but was still nervous about the idea of running
fully nude. . . The days ticked by and the idea of doing the race seemed less
and less intimidating. . . I was doing this race fully nude or
not at all. . . As soon as I saw the other females in running shorts or sports
bras, I panicked. I headed back to my
car and began tearing it apart looking for something – anything – that I could
run in. There was nothing. . . I sat in
my car and took a few deep breaths. I
saw a few fully nude women walk by with just their running shoes on, which made
me feel oddly more comfortable about the idea of going nude myself. . . I
headed to the bathroom to ease myself into it. . . I told myself
there was no need to be afraid and that I was beautiful. I was strong, confident, and I could do this.
. . Now or never. I grabbed my clothes
and walked outside. I’m not sure if I’ve
ever been outside fully nude before, the feeling was… interesting. . . Why are we all so
afraid to be naked? Is it really that
big of a deal? A few guys walked by, but
no one looked my way or said anything. . . The walk to the start line was
terrifying, but the closer I got, the more comfortable I began to feel in my
nakedness. There were hundreds of
runners – some nude, some not-so nude – standing around and talking and
stretching just like they would before any other race . . . It was crazy how
comfortable I began to feel standing around, fully nude, waiting for the start.
. . All of our bodies are so unique, so special, that we’re all ‘perfect’ in
our own ways. Honestly, I felt more
confident standing around naked, surrounded by other naked women, than I
usually do standing in the middle of the mall.
These women that were owning their bodies were so inspiring, that they
inspired me to own mine along with them.
There was no shame – only happiness.
The countdown to the start began . . . We were off! And I was running… naked. . . It felt strange,
but not terrible. Honestly, it felt no
different than running with clothes on.
Actually, at first, it was a teensy bit better. There were no shirts to tug on, shorts to
stop from riding up, and no uncomfortably tight sports bra strap digging into
me. It was freeing to run nude. I kept waiting to feel some pain with ‘the
girls,’ but they felt fine. They didn’t
bother me the entire race. . . A lot of the community had come outside to cheer
us on and it was nice to see so many sweet faces cheering us on from their
driveways. . . When I made the last turn towards the finish I saw a decent size
crowd at the finish, who encouraged me to sprint to the end. . . There was a
post-race party by the pool for finishers.
I grabbed a couple of bottles of water and some handfuls of grapes. I was surprised that I wasn’t rushing back to
my car to get dressed. . . I never thought I would feel comfortable enough in
my own skin to stand fully nude in a crowd – let alone run a 5k! – but I
was. The whole race . . . I felt
confident . . . that feeling was amazing.
I would highly suggest everyone running at least one naked 5k in their
racing career. . . instead of ‘no one wants to see that’ it’s ‘no one cares
about seeing that’ because THEY DON’T!
There were runners of all shapes and sizes out there today and everyone
was cheering everyone equally. It was
peaceful, encouraging, and inspiring.” – Meghann, http://mealsandmiles.com/2012/05/20/streak-the-cove-5k/
Sunday, January 28, 2018
QUOTES
1/28/2018
“I feel that men who experience pain to their genitals
from running nude are just being silly, running nude is how your body is meant
to be. It you experience pain from it
you are probably used to too much support to begin with. Women are in an unfortunate position if they
have worn a bra all of their lives because the breasts are used to being
constricted and they have lost their natural structure and support. I have seen life-long nudist women who have
very firm and shapely breasts that don't sag under their own weight. My opinion is nude shouldn't hurt, if it
hurts to run the way your body was intended to be then something is wrong...you
are used to too much support from being clothed all of your life!” – Bucknakud,
https://www.truenudists.com/forum/viewthread.php?id=1842&page=2
“Nudist Colony” (Video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygwvOIDenzU
“. . . joy, pure and simple joy is one of the greatest
gifts that have been given to me while I am nude.” – https://skycladtherapist.wordpress.com/2017/12/03/nudity-and-joy-a-therapeutic-combination/
“It’s a shame that more gyms don't run special
sessions for nudists, much like there are nude swims at some pools. Gyms might find this could work well to
attract new customers, especially in areas with nearby popular nudist
venues. There's no point in getting
dressed to exercise so when I work out at home its always done nude, just as
anything else is. I might do it on my
own, or sometimes with my partner, it’s definitely more fun with her
though. It also feels so right for us to
do it nude.” – Nik_Nudist, https://www.truenudists.com/forum/viewthread.php?id=24155&page=2
“My parents were going [to naturist resorts] before I
was born. So for me it has always been
very normal to see the genitals of my parents.” – Ana S., http://www.codigonuevo.com/pase-un-dia-en-un-camping-naturista/
“Here in Montreal, I have a semi-private yard. There are certain areas I cannot be seen by
any neighbors, and some that my next door neighbors can see me. On one side is a very old couple who never
seem to come outside, so I don't have any issues. On the other is a woman and her maybe 20-year
old son. I used to take every precaution
to stay within the area she couldn't see me, but then one day I wasn't paying
attention and I was out of that area. I
looked up and she was looking at me. She
just said hi and that was it. Since
then, I walk all over my yard nude and she's seen me a few times and has never
said anything derogatory to me. So I
would say, if your neighbors are comfortable with it, then yes, it's okay. If they aren't, then no, it's not.” -
AlwaysNaked, https://www.truenudists.com/forum/viewthread.php?id=18971&page=1
Saturday, January 27, 2018
QUOTES
1/27/2018
“I've never been one who enjoys the constrictive
nature of clothes. This started at a
very young age. When my mom threw me
birthday parties as a kid, she'd put me in a gorgeous princess dress that any
normal girl would love, and the minute she turned around, I'd rip it off and
ride my rocking horse bare-backed. As I
got older, I finally agreed to keep my dresses on in public, but would often go
commando because feeling the air swirl up there felt better than eating ice
cream on the beach. There's an
unmatchable freedom that comes with letting it all hang out.” – Ally-Hirschlag,
http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/1077937/naked-experiment-7-days-without-clothes
“Nude Olympics Real Natural Sport” (Video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQxykG-ne-I
“Thinking about nude employment makes me want to start
my own business where employees could work free. Each morning could start with a group nude
hike to get people ready for the day.
I’ll bet it would be productive, and certainly more fun.” – Ken
“Naturists partake in the same sorts of activities
that people would do with clothes on, such as swimming, sunbathing, hiking,
dancing, yoga, sports, and so on. These
activities do not become sexual just because clothing is removed. . . Many
agree that they feel closer to nature and personal enlightenment. Others believe that it helps develop a
stronger and more honest relationship between people.” – Brittany Tedesco
(Felicity Jones), http://www.btrtoday.com/read/articles/monday-natural-week
“Nothing is more peaceful and relaxing . . . than
being naked in nature.” - https://twitter.com/ohionaturist/status/839521115391275010
“Come out of the closet - Start by telling the people
you trust most that you are a nudie. You
cannot ever be an effective agent of change as long as you continue to hide
your nudity. Our personal experience of
‘coming out’ to our close circle has been very positive. It took some time to summon the courage to
come out, but once we did, almost everyone we have shared our nudie stories
with has responded positively. This has
included family, friends, and trusted work colleagues. Of course we understand there are some
sensitive situations out there, and you must use common sense. There are some people with whom you may never
share your nude life – but in our case those are the minority. At the end of the day, if someone truly likes
you, they would not care and might even be intrigued.” – Steve & Suzanne, http://youngnaturistsamerica.com/6-ways-to-promote-naturism/
Friday, January 26, 2018
QUOTES
1/26/2018
“Nude recreation is the opportunity to embrace life in
the most natural way, often in a beautiful outdoor setting. It feels good to have the warm sun, soft
breeze, and cool water on your whole body.” – http://sydneynudistclubs.weebly.com/
“It started when one of my tri-athlete friends sent me
a link to a Nike Nude Running video on You Tube. They were touting the new very lightweight
running shoe by having all the runners in the video naked. It seemed to me that naked running was an
actual event, so I Googled and found it was. . . Olive Dell Ranch . . . (Bare
Burro 5K). . . I sent off my . . . None of my friends were willing to join me
at this event, not even as spectators, so I headed off alone. In the parking lot, I quickly stripped off my
clothes . . . [I] felt very relaxed and at ease. Finding the sign up table I quickly got my
number painted on my leg. Number
59! They also gave me a green wrist band
indicating that I had no concerns about being photographed. In fact, I wanted to be photographed. I make a montage of all my races and events .
. . Soon we were off and running. . . As I came near the finish line I hollered
for Becky. She got excellent pictures of
my strong finish. I took a quick shower
and a dip in the freezing cold pool.
Hung around to cheer on the podium finishers and thank all the
volunteers. . . Something about stripping down bare, also allowed me to strip
off my worldly cares and concerns. I was
so surprised that this turned into such a relaxing experience for me.” - Robin
W.
“. . . nudists are still widely (and erroneously)
perceived in our society as sexual deviants.
Those who are not nudists generally have no direct personal experiences
to disprove the fallacy; many nudists are afraid to reveal their status for
fear of being ridiculed, prosecuted or persecuted.” – Bill Peckenpaugh, http://nudebeaches.co.nz/nudism_and_families.html
“I love being naked.
Walking around the house and garden with no clothes feels like as good
as a cup of tea.” – Elizabeth, https://svdelos.com/travel-blogs/delos-diaries-part-9-naked-dune-day/
“You see, my wife doesn’t like nudism. She understands the freedom I get from being
socially naked and she does not feel threatened that I will run off with
another woman just because I see another woman naked; it’s just that nudism
isn’t her thing. She does occasionally
go to a resort or beach with me but she definitely doesn’t need it in her life
the way I do and that’s fine. She is,
however, often naked at home and we are often watching Star Wars and that’s
fine as well. So even a happily married
couple can go off and have different hobbies while they enjoy meeting each
other on the hobbies they share.” - http://nomadgeeknudie.tumblr.com/post/142898616672/fanboys-and-feminists
Thursday, January 25, 2018
QUOTES
1/25/2018
“I finally made it to a naturist resort in beautiful
Palm Springs. I was moments away from
stepping outside for my first ever experience, when someone knocked on the
door. Without thinking I popped it open
to find a lovely but fully clothed lady standing there. Apparently she had the wrong room
number. I'm proud of the fact that I
didn't even flinch. Her direct eye
contact was as if it was set in stone. . . My first thought was something like,
‘Well, what did you expect, feathers?’
So, with that thought in mind I went outside and began the best and most
relaxing vacation I had ever had. . . I became a practicing naturist and I'm
proud of it.” - Doug, Marshall, Michigan, http://aanr.com/first-time-nudist-experience&page=25
“Aniversário do SPNat” (Video) – https://vimeo.com/201591301
“Never in my wildest imagination could I have
envisaged running naked in the Negev.
But I did. Finding myself on a
three-day workshop near Tsofar (Zofar) I couldn’t resist the temptation to run.
. . I set out with my GPS assistant (this was not a place to get lost!), clad
only in my shoes and shorts. Given that
from what I could ascertain nudity is prohibited in Israel, I had to be
cautious. A clothed run would be
perfectly acceptable and beautiful under the circumstances. . . The Incense
Route was a trade route for frankincense and myrrh . . . I was on the segment
between Petra and the ancient port at Gaza.
Running naked in the shadow of this ancient history was powerful . . .
As I discovered, then followed, what appeared to be the Isreali national
mountain biking trail, I felt much more relaxed about not losing my way. Which, in turn gave me confidence to shed my
shorts. Which I did. But despite the stunning setting . . . The potential
of being caught doing something unacceptable dampened that fire. It wasn’t the same as the total freedom of
body that comes with running without risk. . . After my Streak for Tigers run
and the other runs in natural, living, wild locations, I had expected to
connect even more profoundly with the cave man in my psyche. Despite the proximity to the cradle of life .
. . I did not feel like a wild man connecting to my distant ancestors by
running naked here – quite the contrary.
I was surprised. The experience
was surprisingly hollow.” (Video: https://vimeo.com/143855826
) – http://nakedmanrunning.me/2015/10/28/naked-run-10-negev-desert/
“NATURISM, as a philosophy and practice of life in
common with the universe that surrounds us, seems to be an oasis of well-being
and happiness that must be preserved, disseminated and encouraged.” - http://osnaturistas.com/noticias/filosofia-naturista1/
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Why Fewer Young Naturists?
People often wonder why the future generation of younger
people doesn’t get as involved in naturism.
It’s simple. Younger people don’t
have the life experience to appreciate naturism’s benefits. Most are reluctant to defy social
conventions. A younger person who is not
a naturist is just being socially conscious; an older person who is not a
naturist has either not matured or is just plain stupid, or both. So, here’s to maturing!
QUOTES
1/24/2018
“Let’s encourage more people to swim nude. Those new people will find out that, once
they swim nude, they’ll never want to wear anything to swim again. . . We need
to educate society that swimsuits are pointless and we are better off without
them. Let’s tell people that swimming
naked is the best way to swim.” - https://rfgjga1992.wordpress.com/2016/04/28/lets-do-all-this-to-promote-nudism/
“People in Parker's Piece Recreation Ground in
Cambridge” (Video) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05ZoMsqOkIU
“Swimming clothed is insane and uncomfortable.” – forrealnudistsnaturists, https://forrealnudistsnaturists.tumblr.com/post/160775441660/why-the-world-needs-more-nudists
“My wife and I were looking for a way to ease into our
first clothing optional experience so we decided to visit Chozu Bath & Tea
Gardens in Ashland, Oregon. . .We are very comfortable with nudity around our
home and in private settings, but this was our first time in a group setting. .
. Chozu is located a few blocks from downtown Ashland, and we stayed in the
small ‘cottage’ that is on the property.
The accommodations were great and the gardens are beautiful. Chozu is in a renovated house that contains a
small lobby, massage rooms, and a small restaurant. The bath gardens are behind the house and are
very private from neighboring homes and buildings. The Japanese-inspired experience starts in
the men’s and women’s locker rooms with a change and shower, then you have your
choice of a private soaking pool, large group soaking pool, cold plunge and
sauna. . . you are given a ‘koshimaki’ to wear in lie of a bathing suit. The koshimaki is a loose fitting
Japanese-style wrap . . . the pools and sauna are very relaxing and we had a
great time. . . we each got a massage, but we also went skiing and spent time
around the town of Ashland as well. . . Being able to be nude and free feels
great and it requires a tremendous amount of personal growth and confidence,
both of which we have been trying to foster recently. In the past, I have been embarrassed and
ashamed of myself and my body – I’m too pale, too thin, too sensitive. It was a healing experience to be able to
nude in context with other people and be completely happy. My wife thought the experience was a great
starting point as well. While there was
some initial hesitancy, she quickly became comfortable. It was a safe entry point into a new
experience for us, and it was very freeing enjoy our bodies regardless of what
others think… and to be honest, no one even notices!” - http://www.onequestionaway.com/
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
QUOTES
1/23/2018
“Being naked outdoors on a sunny day isn’t sexual, but
it is sensual – a delight to your senses – creating a feeling of
well-being. We all know how invigorating
the sun can be and how depressed we feel in the winter, during days and days of
cloud and rain. It even has a name – SAD
(seasonal affective disorder). We all
appreciate the warmth of the sun on our bodies when wearing clothes. Imagine
the feeling when the whole body is exposed to the sun – totally naked. Naturism allows us to feel the breeze over
the whole body and the cool grass under our feet. Add swimming without clammy togs into the
mix, and you get a total stimulation of the tactile (touch) senses. Without clothing, you have improved blood
circulation in your skin and nerve endings which gives a feeling of
well-being. Unless you have tried it,
it’s hard to believe how much more alive being totally naked can make you feel.
. .” - Naturists know that they lead a much healthier life, physically and mentally
due to the euphoria which creates a sense of well-being that can only be
experienced to understand it.” - http://livenaturism.com.ve/en/benefits-of-naturism/
“Kurbad og wellnessaftener med Danske Naturister i
Frederiksberg Svømmehal” (Video) - https://vimeo.com/54614266
“In warm weather in NC I try and hike nude 2 or 3 days
a week - federal land only away from tourist spots, usually Monday to Thursday
but an occasional Friday - I leave the weekends to the textiles . . . yesterday
three buddies and I enjoyed several hours of naked hiking . . . other times
I've enjoyed the company of one to five other folks. It is such a fun way to hike and in 10 to 12
years of naked hiking, the worst response I have gotten is no response to my
hi, how are you - most folks smile and respond and occasionally someone will
stop and chat a bit.” – Ed-in-Hickory, https://www.truenudists.com/groups/view.php?action=viewthread&id=132&idt=106280&page=last
“It’s time to stop being clothes-minded when it comes
to sleeping naked. – http://restonic.com/blog/pajamas-naked-sleep-23256
“Children should be receiving a sex education that
teaches nudity is normal, as a way of reducing unhealthy and over-sexualized
attitudes to naked bodies . . . prudishness about not wearing any clothes means
children get their mainstream ideas about bodies from glamour adverts,
Hollywood and pornography in a way that makes them sexualize nakedness . . .
‘Children should know about how their bodies work . . . This should be done
ideally by bringing up children in a naturist environment where body honesty is
key.’” - http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/nudity-and-naturism-is-the-best-way-to-teach-sex-education-to-children-british-naturism-a7079206.html
Monday, January 22, 2018
QUOTES
1/22/2018
“In Denmark, we have obtained an official endorsement
of the right to be naked, not only on beaches but also in state forests. . .
This is not a new law, but a clarification of existing rules. It is an important endorsement by a government
agency as well as by the umbrella organization for outdoor activities in our
country. . . Obviously we welcome that it is now generally acceptable to walk
naked in nature, as is the situation on Danish beaches. There‘s enough space in the forest for all,
so we think it is quite natural to use the same practice for the freedom to
dress in the forest as on the beach. It
is a special experience to feel nature with your whole body, rather than being
wrapped up. So I think we have many
nature lovers who will take advantage if weather invites to it . . .” - http://www.naturister.dk/blog/danske-nyheder-i-infs-focus/
“. . . 2016 . . . began with a 10-day Bare Necessities
cruise, with visits to Martinique for Carnival, Puerto Rico, the Dominican
Republic, and Grand Turk. Activities
included a visit to a . . . nude beach, a nude whale-watching cruise, and nude
snorkeling. Having three good friends
along made it really memorable.” – Milt, Skinny Trippers email
“I noticed a granite ridge overlooking a small
dell. I walked out on the granite and
stood overlooking the pine covered area below.
I was standing in the sun under a thin canopy of tall Jeffery, yellow
and sugar pine trees. You can't get this
with clothes on. I stood there, eyes
closed slowly breathing the pine-scented air, sun warming my body . . . with a
gentle warm breeze wafting up from the ground around my legs swirling around my
body as if mother nature were giving me a wonderful hug. I looked at my body, the body of a lone
creature contrasted against the granite, ground, wildflowers and trees of this
area. I felt dwarfed by such a
magnificent spectacle as all the worldly stress of everyday life melted away in
insignificance compared to such beauty.
Thank you God for this moment and day.” - Jay
“Accepting and embracing our nudity is better than
hiding it!” – http://centauri4-naturism.tumblr.com/post/90054179191/our-bodies-are-great-our-bodies-are-beautiful
“The perceived harm, then, of seeing the nude human
body is the fear that such sight will lead to inappropriate acts by the nude
person or others. This perception is
highly flawed in that it presumes that people are immune to self-control. It is equivalent to saying one cannot see a
diamond displayed in a jewelry store because he/she will be compelled to steal
it. If we lived in fear of the
relatively few jewel thieves, we would never wear jewelry. To mandate that the human body be always
hidden under garments is like requiring gems to be covered by bandages. Bad acts of a few should not restrict freedom
of the rest of society, or even a smaller portion.” - http://www.naktiv.net/blog/1150/a-nudism-petition-draft/
Sunday, January 21, 2018
January Snow
It’s hard to imagine that this week we erected our “Blue Hills Retreat” house sign, meditated to a beautiful sunrise (naked of course), and on Friday (1/19/18) worked naked on the trail for several hours. Saturday, it got cold and started to snow. And Sunday, we woke up to the snow I photographed below on our Ovoo. Next week the weather looks like it will warm up enough to get in a little outdoor naked time, thanks goodness!
QUOTES
1/21/2018
“I consider my first time experience to be when my
(then future) wife and I were taking a road trip to Canada. It was in 1989 and we were driving up
Interstate 81 through New York. It was a
beautiful day. My wife was driving the
car and we had the windows down. We were
both just enjoying the ride and the beautiful landscape that was passing by and
I started to get the feeling that I was wearing too much clothing so I kicked
off my shoes and got out of my shirt. We
drove along for a little while longer and I started slipping my pants off. My wife looked at me and asked, ‘what are you
doing?’ I told her I was getting
comfortable. Not long after that I
slipped out of my undies, and was cruising up Interstate 81 naked as a Jay
bird. It was great! My wife thought I was crazy. I think she still does but she has stuck with
me for almost 20 years. . . that that car ride was the best memory I have of
that trip.” – Mike, Texas, http://aanr.com/first-time-nudist-experience&page=35
“Londons Naked cycle ride 2016” (Video) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36XPZkRUtdw
“For the first time ever, that same evening I go for
another run. . . This time it is sunset. The morning was so sublime I cannot
resist another go. However, I am not
alone. . . While the beach is clearly in the process of emptying of the day’s
tourists, there are still a number of holidaymakers dawdling there. The beach is an official naturist beach. But parts, closer to a large hotel, are
frequented by families and non-naturists.
As I run past these area . . . I get my fair share of gasps, glances,
gawks and quite a few photos are taken with the ever-present smartphones. Fingers are pointed. There is a great deal of excitement. It is strange – I’ve never been an
exhibitionist; quite the contrary – but knowing a few people are watching
provoked me to run taller and faster. I
hate to admit it, but I could feel it happening without trying: I was ‘playing
up’ to the assembled beach-goers. I sprinted a bit; I stretched my spine taller
. . . Time for another naked swim.”
(Video: https://vimeo.com/139410053
) - http://nakedmanrunning.me/2015/09/16/naked-run-6-1-fuerteventura-beach/
“. . . there is one item of clothing that I prefer to
keep buried and forgotten in my dresser: my bathing suit. The bathing suit is one of the most useless
articles of clothing ever invented by humanity.
It doesn’t help you bathe or swim.
Its only purpose is to cover up the body parts that American culture
(and other cultures) has deemed obscene: butts, genitals and FEMALE
nipples. In the U.S., the general
consensus seems to be: remove bathing suits and all hell will break loose. The beach will become overrun with public sex
and perverts. . . The fact is, we can do just as well as without bathing suits,
if not better. . . In America, nude swimming was mandatory and considered the norm
at YMCA’s and in schools up until the 1970’s.
Many of today’s nude beaches have been around for decades, proving that
all kinds of people can indeed swim and sunbathe naked together with civility
and respect. . . I would argue that the discomfort, inconvenience and cost far
outweigh any joy you might feel from wearing a stylish suit that fits.” –
Felicity Jones, https://youngnaturistsamerica.com/why-bathing-suits-are-pointless-and-unhealthy/
Saturday, January 20, 2018
QUOTES
1/20/2018
“On the beautiful shore of Lake Travis, sits Hippie
Hallow, the first and only legally recognized clothing optional park in
Texas. The park stretches about 109
acres, showcasing bright blue waters and elegant evergreens.” – Vivian Guillen,
http://www.paisano-online.com/opinion-articles/clothing-optional/
“Outside Chores in the Snow” (Video) - https://vimeo.com/245502523
“Now may be the time we begin to realize the souls we
wear are only visible when we are nude!” – http://centauri4-naturism.tumblr.com/post/94502824816/being-nude
“We are fortunate people! We discovered naturism at a young age, and
now we are empty-nesters with enough discretionary income to explore the planet
in the best possible way – naked. . . I have business in France this summer, so
I’ll need to wear clothes for a few weeks, but for the rest of the summer,
we’re going to do all we can to live in the now and the naked.” - https://meanderingnaturist.wordpress.com/2016/06/11/naked-oddessy-ii-naturist-europe-2016/
“If the joy of social nudity is kept on the level of a
‘simple joy’ like running through a lawn sprinkler on a hot Summer day, we (or
anyone really) get it.” – http://centauri4-naturism.tumblr.com/post/110137634266/fifty-shades
“Clothes he abhorred – uncomfortable, hideous,
confining things that reminded him somehow of bonds securing him to the life he
had seen the poor creatures of London and Paris living. Clothes were the emblems of that hypocrisy
for which civilization stood – a pretense that the wearers were ashamed of what
the clothes covered, of the human form made in the semblance of God.” – Tarzan,
https://writersdisease.net/2011/06/18/nudity-in-aenya/
Friday, January 19, 2018
QUOTES
1/19/2018
“The Amazing Kreskin is famed in the United States for his
accurate predictions of the future . . . Kreskin . . . thinks 2018 will be the
year everyone lets it all hang out. He
said: ‘I’ll tell you what’s going to happen next year – nudity. And I’m not saying occasionally nudity. Yes, there will be restaurant nudity, bar
nudity. And I’m not talking about nudist
colonies – special places – I mean everywhere.
I’m talking about small towns, all over the western world – naked. . . And
if anyone thinks I’m crazy, $1000 says this is going to happen within the next
eight months." - https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/666670/amazing-kreskin-mentalist-2018-predictions-year-of-naked-nudity
“Will 2017 be the year of naturism acceptance? . . .
I’m noticing lately that simple nudity is getting more normal in our daily
lives. From a naked restaurant in
London, with a massive waiting list, to a still growing visitors count of
sauna’s and spa’s and simple nudity on tv.
Where is this change coming from?
And should we be happy about it? . . . there’s a massive shift going on
when it comes to nudity and media. . . The thing I’m noticing here, is that
media and tv in general is not the small laughing kid anymore making jokes
about naked people. They are more mature
about it, more respectful and it also looks like they think something over a
few times before deciding how to show it on tv.
I think that’s a good development. . . So where is this coming
from? Are people more aware of their own
body? Or is it a quest for total
freedom? Or could it be a reaction to
all the negativity that’s going on in the world lately, with bombings, racism,
violence, that people want to send out a positive energy like the hippies did in
the 60s and 70s?” - https://harmenjp.wordpress.com/2016/10/18/will-2017-be-the-year-of-naturism-acceptance/
“I grew up in a family that enjoyed nudism. My new boyfriend finally came home with me
and I had to explain to him that clothes were an alternative and not an issue
in our house, and that we keep the living room curtains shut for our
neighbors. My family came home for
dinner and were sensitive to the fact he wasn’t used to that lifestyle. They went for a swim au naturale in the warm
pool outside and put bathing suits on afterwards.” - http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/diversions/miss-lonelyhearts/accepting-the-whole-naked-truth-about-family-394070541.html
“I love hiking naked along the trails of our national
parks as I meet other hikers who are clothed but are amazed how comfortable I
am walking along the same trail naked and normal, perhaps even more comfortable
than they are clothed. Soon many of them
start removing their clothing and to their amazement enjoying being nude too.”
- https://twitter.com/DicJane_
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