QUOTES 4/3/2018

“Based on my experiences, it seems that Caucasian women tend to be more comfortable with being naked while women of color, particularly African-American women, are not. . . Are we . . . ashamed of our body, or is it something else? . . I think White nudists have done all they can to welcome and encourage the Black community with open arms into Nudism.  It’s Black America that has the hang up about the naked body, and the fault of Black racism when it comes to joining the Nudist community.  Blacks must set aside their fear, arrogance, and assumptive racism in order to become a part of the Nudist community.” - https://clothesfreelife.com/2016/02/29/the-state-of-the-community-naturismnudism-and-clothes-free-living-african-americans-and-the-clothes-free-community/

“Playing ball” (video) - https://vimeo.com/91575389

“I am a retired mental health professional.  I have always considered Naturism to be one of the most therapeutic activities human beings can do for mental health and feelings of well-being.  Stripping off all the encumberments and restrictions of clothing enables us to rid ourselves of many psychological burdens as well.  We become more in touch with our bodies and our place in Nature as we experience anew the exhilaration of all of our senses.  The experience of social nudity brings a unique joy to participants.  Looking at human beings just as they are, naked as God made them, and allowing others to see us the same way breaks through all kinds of defenses and barriers.  We allow ourselves to be open and vulnerable, and therefore more trusting, communicative, caring, warm, respectful and protective of each other.  We share much more of ourselves, having literally nothing to hide.  We become more capable of loving other human beings.” – Naturalswede

“I really believe that my love of nudity is a core part of who I am.  There are childhood photos of me with my siblings, in which they are wearing pajamas or swimsuits and I am naked. . . when I was about 7 and 8 years old my father used to take me to swim nude at the YMCA.  I loved everything about that, from the sensation of water moving over my entire body, to the sense of community and normalcy among all those naked men.” – Andy, http://www.nakedwanderings.com/2016/11/24/naturist-talks-andy-usa/

“Freehiking is so amazing; for me it’s a spiritual experience.  It uplifts my spirit, helps me refocus on the positive, and provides peace of mind and the ability to feel a general state of wellness.  If I can’t freehike, I see these benefits diminish.  Then, when I start again, I see the benefits kick back in.” – Kenfreehiker