QUOTES 7/8/2018

“. . . being with other nudies in a social setting is wonderful.  Everyone has instant rapport and a feeling of solidarity with their fellow naturists.  I think nude people are generally more authentic as it’s harder to present any sort of pretense in that environment and state of being.  I perceive nudies to be more active people that want to do things rather than sit around wasting time (nude sunbathing isn’t wasting time!). . . nudies in general, are less judgmental about and more accepting of their own and other people’s body types.  Nudies are very inclusive in wanting to create a sense of community based on common ideals, mutual respect and trust.” - Jason Moore, Young Naturists & Nudists America, http://youngnaturistsamerica.com/my-european-adventure-into-naturism/

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“. . . if ordinary people attempt to conceal their activities or identities, they will never be taken seriously, let alone accepted. . . Given the close association of clothes and authority, regulation and individuality, if body freedom is to stand any chance of further progression, it can’t remain a guilty secret concealed by those bullied and shamed into concealment. . . Nudity has to be accepted in at least one social context before it has any hope of being accepted in wider contexts. . . Without this important step occurring, it’s likely the close association between strict regulation of dress code is likely to prevail indefinitely.” – Shane Davis, http://www.naktiv.net/blog/931/authority-fashion-and-regulation/

“When people ask where I’m going I say ‘The beach.’  If questions continue, such as ‘What beach?’, then the fact that it is a nude beach comes out and I take it from there.  Most people are accepting with some saying ‘I wish I had the nerve to do that,’ while others say ‘I could never do that in public,’ and it turns into a nice conversation about nudism.  Almost everyone has responded with some good-natured kidding of some kind and, so far, no one has put me down because of it.  A couple didn’t even mind when I stayed nude when they came for a brief visit.  They accepted it as being part of who I am and I appreciate them for that.  If they hadn’t they were probably friends I wouldn’t have missed having anyway.” – Dogman, From Tom Pine’s Special Report, file:///C:/Users/Owner/Downloads/The%20Naked%20Truth%20Naturists_vol_16_Special%20Report_no_03.pdf

“The release of this feel good hormone [oxytocin] in the body increases when both the partners cozy up with each other all naked.  This divine hormone counters stress levels and depression in the body by reducing blood pressure and calming down the brain.  Skin-deep intimacy with your partner will not only keep you healthy but also develop a healthy relationship between both of you.” - http://drprem.com/health/sleeping-naked-could-bring-benefits-to-your-health