QUOTES 6/16/2017

“. . . unlike France – where many beaches have simply been designated naturist . . . Greece has very few designated naturist beaches.  In fact, the largest island in Greece (Crete) has only one ‘officially authorized fully naturist beach;’ Filaki FKK Beach situated near the beautiful Vritomartis Naturist Hotel . . . That is not to say that this is the only place to swim naked in these warm, crystal clear waters.  Far from it, in fact.  It seems that about fifty years ago, the Greek people realized that if they could learn to turn a blind eye – easy enough when faced with blindingly white bodies from northern Europe – that it might be good for tourism.” -

“OLIVIER DUBOIS - Tragédie/Blade Runner end titles remix” (video) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_JcQ3aRTEc

“German group called Hedonist International . . . get naked to protest the rising cost of rents in Berlin.  They first make appointments to see places with very high rent.  Then at some point during the viewing they put on masks, strip naked and have an impromptu dance party.  Sounds like fun!” - https://youngnaturistsamerica.com/legit-naked-protesters-at-world-naked-bike-ride-wnbr-nyc/

“Although we truly appreciate our nude life and those around us that make it a pleasant and 'easier' existence, we are occasionally reminded that the big world out there is tainted with an addiction to ‘Textile'ism’.  So when their 'ism' is brought into sharp contrast against our 'nature' we have to call on our inner selves to defend and confirm our lifestyle choice.” - Patrick Thompson, http://www.naktiv.net/blog/1110/textile-phone-outrage/

“Today, the idea of students swimming nude is unfathomable, thanks largely to our society’s obsession with modesty and sexualizing young bodies.” – Alyssa Girdwain, https://dose.com/a-brief-humiliating-history-of-swimming-in-gym-class-350a58e3e5d6

“Feeling the waves crash over my body as the sun light breaks through the clear water was incredible.  The feeling of being one with the ocean is an experience that I will never forget.  Laying on the sand, completely exposed, feeling even the slightest gust of wind flow over my body.  This was easily one of the happiest experiences of my life. . . I was completely comfortable with it.  Now I almost think it's weird that we are forced to cover up something so natural.  My experience at a clothing optional beach was life changing.  I highly suggest going to a nude beach at some point during your life.” – Hannah Allen, https://www.theodysseyonline.com/went-to-nude-beach-and-loved-every-minute-of-it

Sunwalkerism

“Be confident in your own skin.” – Kensunwalker

QUOTES 6/15/2017

“As someone born and brought up in the conservative Middle East the last thing I ever dreamed in life was to be nude in public.  Once when I was walking alone on a clothing-optional beach in Europe I thought if I ever wanted to try something totally crazy this would have been the moment.  There was no one who could have seen me there, thousands of miles away from home.  It was of course an amazing experience that no one can describe unless they try it.  Ever since then I have repeated it with visits to nude saunas in Europe and enjoyed it more every time.  I convinced my wife to try it and she did enjoy it a lot.  A bit concerned in the beginning of course but she quickly got used to it.” - Naked, Dubai, http://aanr.com/first-time-nudist-experience&page=40

“There’s no easy fix for overcoming body-image issues, so one woman went to extremes to overcome hers: walking around in nothing but paint.  Julie . . . she stripped down to just pasties and a pair of nude underwear. . . [The artist] outlined a design with a base coat followed by adding more details including buttons, zippers, rips, and holes, as well as shading and highlights.  Lastly, sealant was sprayed all over Julie’s body to set the white T-shirt and ripped jeans. . . it looks like I’m wearing clothes’ . . . wearing the painted ensemble is almost like taking off a shield.  As she walked around in front of multiple people, many didn’t notice . . . ‘I feel like I conquered a really huge fear that I’ve had.  Going outside wearing only body paint is really similar to having insecurities . . . You feel naked or you feel all these negative things about yourself that no one else sees, and no one else understands.’  Tearing up, she conceded.  ‘Sometimes you overthink things and you don’t want to do things because you’re scared of what other people are going to think. . . Be strong and don’t listen to what other people say — and do not let it matter so much, because it doesn’t.  What matters inside is what counts the most, and that’s where your strength and your beauty come from first.” (Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kftrSTgAx70)  – Lauren Tuck, https://www.yahoo.com/style/a-woman-walked-around-in-just-body-paint-for-a-really-special-reason-163239041.html

“While some people prefer to practice naturism only in their own homes, many people enjoy spending time with other naturists.  Social nudism is simply that: being nude in a social setting.  For many people, social nudism is not only an enjoyable way to spend free time and make new friends, but also takes on philosophical elements of freedom, openness, and positive body image.” – Jordan Blum, https://youngnaturistsamerica.com/social-nudism-and-nude-socializing-nudists/

“I've done quite a few naked hikes . . . I remember one where I was walking along a mountain path with a river below that then dropped to join the river and as I rounded a bend just ahead of me were 3 black bears (about 400m ahead).  Glad to say they didn't see (or smell) me, so I backed away (last thing on my mind was shall I put my shorts on!) and cut the walk short.” – JM Nude, http://www.naturist-corner.net/community/index.php?topic=20837.0

Sunwalkerism

“It’s safer to judge people on their personality than the money they spend on clothes.” – Kensunwalker

QUOTES 6/14/2017

“This is my bare body that our common mother Nature and father Time gave me when they introduced me to life.  This bare body needs to be warmed in winter with clothing and with love - during all seasons -warmed by my own mind and emotions, warmed by other people’s perceptions.  My body is making me live the life that was given without my permission.  So, please…excuse me that I’m here enjoying the atmosphere free just like you to contest the nudity taboo.” – Eveliina de la Digue, http://www.naktiv.net/blog/1043/poem/

“Nude Civil Disobedience at November 5 - 2012- public hearing” (Video) - https://vimeo.com/82090051

“I just got home from a great day in a national forest with a great friend.  After about a 1 hour truck ride back to a secluded lake, we started at 8am as the sun came over the mountains with about a 3 mile kayak back to a sandy beach on a secluded cove.  The sun was warm so we got naked soon as we beached.  We took a nice nap on the warm sand while the sun turned stronger in the sky.  For Arizona in February it was warm. 86 degrees and the water was nice enough to sit in the shallow pools while the sun continued to warm the day.  We had a nice nude picnic lunch and decide to hike up the stream that graced us all morning.  A couple miles in we took some pictures of the beautiful surroundings and headed back to our landing spot.  Another hour or so laying and playing in the now hot noon sun and we decided to kayak back to the truck nude.” – Aznudeinnature, http://www.truenudists.com/groups/view.php?action=viewthread&id=132&idt=96233&page=last

“The hysterical fear of nudity in our society has become so great that nudity has almost disappeared entirely from these locales traditionally designed to accept nudity.” – Creative, https://www.truenudists.com/groups/view.php?action=viewthread&id=2925&idt=14836&page=2

“I stripped down to nothing except my sandals and put all my clothes in my side bag and started walking.  But soon I came across people in groups of two to eight every few minutes, some local village people and some hikers.  They were of all age and sex.  When I encountered the first group I was a little embarrassed but later decided to continue my nude hike as it was quite hot and it was a steep climb.  I was sweating profusely, so the nude hike was rather comfortable and most logical if prejudice is pushed aside.  But it was most unusual in India, so many of those whom I encountered were astonished and some were shocked too, but a few were quite amused also.” – Sonaachand, https://www.truenudists.com/groups/view.php?action=viewthread&id=132&idt=57646&page=3

Sunwalkerism

“Regular nude sunbathing provides more effective and natural vitamin D and calcium balance.” - Kensunwalker

QUOTES 6/13/2017

“It is somewhat ironic that, in a society where sex appeal is used to sell everything from perfume to cars to shampoo, and where the consumption of porn involves some 40 million Americans (hardly a minority), artistic representations of nudes are regularly banned from being shown in public places.” - http://ncac.org/issue/nudity-pornography

“World Naked Bike Ride - Toronto 2017” (Video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptwV2gV99CU

“I had a very nice conversation with my next door neighbor.  He and his wife have a 17-year-old daughter and her bedroom overlooks my backyard (it's a 2 story house).  They know I'm a nudist, and the dad said he had a talk about nudism (and me) and she was perfectly fine with it.  She does occasionally see me, but she doesn't care and seems to fully understand.  They are all perfectly fine with it.  I also said she could come over and swim in our pool anytime this summer.  As I've stated on here before, positive and honest communication with people about this is a sure fire way to get them talking to others about their neighbor who is a nudist.  And that's a good thing.  It’s all about educating people who don't understand the lifestyle.  Then of course, like everything else, there will always be those who won't hear about it, don't WANT to hear about it and have their own opinion, which is normally wrong.  But you can't teach a dead tree anything.” – Don Landrum, https://www.facebook.com/groups/PromotingNudism/

“A naturalist is a person with a love of nature and all that lives in it.  Plants, animals and the landscape.  A naturist is someone who could be a naturalist, but does their perambulating with no clothes on.” – eyesup, http://freerangenaturism.com/forum/index.php?topic=796.0;topicseen

“I also love to hike nude.  I usually hike in the National Forest or on abandoned logging roads.  I hike mid-week so very rarely come across other hikers.  It feels so good being nude in the mountains.” – Bobsm, https://www.truenudists.com/groups/view.php?action=viewthread&id=132&idt=100822&page=last

“Some people are reluctant to try nudism because they ‘don’t look good enough’ to be seen naked.  They certainly don’t understand what nudism is about.  Nudism is all about accepting yourself and others for who they are, not for what they look like. . . nudists don’t hide out of shame.  Nudists understand that the ‘ideal body’ that the media portrays is a fantasy.  No one can look like that, and no one should look like that.  Each person is perfect how they are, and every nudist accepts each other as they are.  If you’re reluctant to try nudism because you don’t think you ‘look good enough’, then you really should challenge yourself to accept yourself as you are and understand that nudists will accept you exactly how you look.  We think you should stop listening to what society says you should be and love who you are today!” - http://thoughtsonnaturism.tumblr.com/post/143858040933/heartlandnaturists-some-people-are-reluctant-to