“Encourage others to at least try naturism.” –
Kensunwalker
Who do you know that might at least try naturism?
Why not invite them to join you at a naturist event?
Sunday, June 30, 2019
QUOTES
6/30/2019
“A genuine naturist doesn't spring forth fully formed
from the forehead of Zeus. It takes
time, persistence and experience to, hopefully, make it.” – eyesup, http://freerangenaturism.com/forum/index.php?topic=777.0
“Daniel Léveillé Danse - Amour, acide et noix” (Video)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3Lbc1hYgTg
“Approximately one mile east of Brighton Pier is the
UK’s first public naturist beach. It’s
officially known as ‘Cliff Bathing Beach’ and there are banks of pebbles to add
a little extra privacy. It’s the most
accessible naturist beach in the country.” – Sean Meades, http://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/664128/uk-best-naturist-spots-go-naked-holiday
“. . . rarely is there a hike when I do not come
across other hikers - weekday folks are a different breed of hikers than
weekend walkers - they are outdoors folks and a little nudity does not seem
offensive . . . I've come to the conclusion on federal land in the middle of
the week away from population and tourist areas there
are 2 kinds of hikers - those of us who hike naked, and those who wish they
were.” – Ed in Hickory, https://www.truenudists.com/groups/view.php?action=viewthread&id=132&idt=100822&page=2
“Hot tubs are great.
They are great for relaxation, having conversations and making new
friends … and I couldn’t see having a home without one and I couldn’t live
someplace where I had to wear a suit to use one.” – FireProf, http://jillianpage.com/2014/10/05/nudismnaturism-hot-tubs/#comments
“Every once in a while, you need to take a break from
your busy life to relax and rejuvenate your body . . . One
of the best ways of escaping your busy life is to take a . . . nude vacation,
which . . . allows you to enjoy the nature with other like-minded people, and
in a safe place that is away and free from all the cares of the world. While on a nude vacation, you can enjoy
thrilling activities such as swimming, hiking, golfing, spa, sunbathing, and
many more, and without being restricted by clothing. Nude vacations also
have an added benefit of being hassle-free, especially when it comes to
packing and carrying your luggage – less cloths equals
less luggage.” - ttp://blog.vritomartis.com/top-18-things-to-do-naked/
Saturday, June 29, 2019
Friday, June 28, 2019
QUOTES
6/28/2019
“While I think that those who can and will share
photos do much to enhance the image and dispel negative perceptions of the
nudist lifestyle, it is important to recognize that some people are unable to
do so. I was in a profession in which
such photos would have caused severe professional repercussions to myself and
the credibility of my employer. I had to
stick with legal nudist activities and not expose (no pun intended) myself to
indiscreet people. This included the avoidance
of cameras and not posting photographs. . . Another thing I would hate to see
happen to anyone, is to have family and friends find out third hand or before
the person is ready to reveal a nudist lifestyle.” – Anabasis
“Jean-Philippe Rameau - Les Indes Galantes 1
(Christophe Rousset, 2014)” (Video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49Ms-yKFPMs
“The most beautiful thing about every woman was the
way that each of our bodies told our story.
We are varied and different, but we all bear the mark of our lived
experiences. From stretch marks and
cellulite to C-section scars, all of these things were allowed to be beautiful
because they were allowed to exist without comment or ridicule.” – Mary Kate
Miller, http://www.ravishly.com/2017/01/24/getting-naked-my-friends-was-most-body-positive-experience-my-life
“The truth is, a man can choose to objectify a woman
whether she’s wearing a bikini or a burqa.
We don’t stop lust by covering up the female form; we stop lust by
teaching men to treat women as human beings worthy of respect.” - Rachel Held
Evans, http://qideas.org/articles/modesty-i-dont-think-it-means-what-you-think-it-means/
“In essence, naturism is a lifestyle enjoyed without
clothing. But it can get a little more
complex, as naturism means different things to different people. There are some people who like to go nude
24/7, or as much as possible, whatever the weather. Some like to be social, some are more
solitary. . . For many naturists, going nude is accompanied by a greater
attention to healthy living and being in harmony with the natural environment.
. . being without clothing can be a liberating experience, and there is nothing
harmful, shameful or embarrassing about the naked body.” - http://www.henaturist.net/naturism-frequently-asked-questions/
Thursday, June 27, 2019
Saturday Get Together
This past Saturday (6/22/2019), four NAZZ friends got together at Ken and Amy's place to share a naked lunch and enjoy talking, soaking, and games. It's always enjoyable meeting with friends.
Maybe you can attend our next event. July 4th we'll meet to cook hot dogs and marsh mellows and watch the fireworks. (All naked of course.) Let me know if you can attend and I'll send details.
This past Saturday (6/22/2019), four NAZZ friends got together at Ken and Amy's place to share a naked lunch and enjoy talking, soaking, and games. It's always enjoyable meeting with friends.
Maybe you can attend our next event. July 4th we'll meet to cook hot dogs and marsh mellows and watch the fireworks. (All naked of course.) Let me know if you can attend and I'll send details.
Sunwalkerism
Discussion
“Being
nude with others is a happy, healing experience.” – Kensunwalker
Discussion
Nakedness alone is valuable and often spiritual, but social nakedness is an important aspect of naturism - being with others who are like-minded. That's why we invite others to become naked friends, and naked friends are often the best friends.
Do you have naked friends?
Have you ever introduced someone to naturism?
QUOTES
6/27/2019
“[I have] . . . done security work for over 30 years
and found some jobs [with] a chance to go nude . . . [I] worked a night shift
for about 3 years at a factory making batches of juice up for the production
lines. I worked with my wife and no one
else and most nights I would work in the nude as the work could be hot and [I]
found it comfortable. I suppose the
company may have wondered how come my overalls hardly ever got dirty, but over
the years I have had many jobs that I could work naked as [I] usually worked
alone or with wife. . . I did have a night job in a warehouse - me and another
guy . . . one hot night I jokingly said [we] should work naked [to] be cooler .
. . he says yeah ok, and stripped off, so I did too and [we] worked naked
together for about a year.” – Shaved
“NAKED, a TV show about transparency” Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4v3wVl2Ik3Q
“The purpose of the criminal law is to protect us from
harm, not to protect the sensibilities of the most prudish among us . . . These
laws violate freedom of expression and they are overbroad such as to punish all
kinds of conduct that is completely harmless and
shouldn't be criminal. [Nader Hasan,
lawyer]. Hasan will argue it should not
automatically be a criminal offence to be without clothes in public.” - Mark
Bownlee, http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2011/07/04/lawyers-to-argue-public-nudity_n_889748.html
“You see very large women here and very tiny women and
everything in between, and nobody cares . . . It's what up here [head] and
what's in your heart that we want.” – Paula Dawson, http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2016/08/the_naked_truth_nudists_talk_e.html
“The body parts which we cover are arbitrary. It has been suggested that we cover the
genital area because of its sexual nature.
However, a quick survey of your day would show that that area is used
for non-sexual purposes . . . most of the time.
In fact, an equally sexual body part is your lips. Yet we do not have any problems walking
around with our lips exposed!” – Leah Moore, https://www.facebook.com/groups/nuddism/permalink/1779245615686085/
“Had to go out to Rancho Cucamonga again today, as
well as going to Ontario and Burbank before going into work. Out of a total distance of 147.4 miles I was
able to drive 136.8 miles nude. As usual
I will be driving home nude.” – JP
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Sunwalkerism
Discussion
“Play naked and don't take life too seriously.” –
Kensunwalker
Discussion
I love naked sports. Amy and I had a conversation about what we'd enjoy doing naked. Sky diving and bungee jumping and rock climbing seemed to be too much for us. But there are so many others sports that we'd enjoy.
We enjoy lawn games like corn toss and croquet. Naked swimming is wonderful! I'm not sure it's a sport, but we frequently freehike together.
We're maybe too old for some naked sports, but are certainly open to try. Any suggestions?
How about you; what naked sports do you enjoy or want to try?
QUOTES
6/26/2019
“The NASA ‘Universal Message of Friendship’ that was
displayed on the 1970s Pioneer 10 and 11 spacecraft . . . [showing] images of
the waving naked male and his companion were clearly designed to be informative
even though visiting aliens would be unlikely to encounter people looking like
this unless their craft landed at a nudist resort.” - Philip Carr-Gomm, A Brief
History of Nakedness, 2013, p. 231
“The modesty of Icebergs - by Daniel Léveillé” (Video)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JR6xGI_qpa0
“Mere nudity is not pornography – There is nothing
more wholesome than the nude human body.
In fact, it is our disconnection with the natural human body that is at
the root of many of society’s ills.” - .” - http://www.bareoaks.ca/index.php/en/about-naturism/children.html
“I am retired now, but I did farm naked and enjoyed
every minute of it. I still live on the
farm and rent the ground out. I still do
some mowing, and still do that nude. If
you are in the sun starting when it gets warm enough to go nude, you will tan
and can be in the sun all day long.” – Hikennude, https://www.truenudists.com/forum/viewthread.php?id=84254&page=1
“There has been a fashion industry ever since the day
of Adam & Eve’s fig leaves. I
suspect, by the following day, Eve had added another type of leaf to her
wardrobe followed by another, as she couldn’t possibly wear the same outfit
twice! She would have insisted Adam
changed his leaves too – and it’s been the same ever since!” – Roni Fine, http://www.bn.org.uk/articles.php/_/information/about-naturism/roni-writes/is-it-really-true-that-clothes-maketh-the-man-r166
“I would start by simply not getting dressed after a
shower, or after six, etc. Start taking
advantage of opportunities to walk around the house without clothes, and when
your spouse questioned you about it, just explain that it something you've been
interested in and find it to be very comfortable and relaxing.” - http://wearlesslivemore.org/Start%20Living%20Clothes%20Free.htm
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
QUOTES
6/25/2019
“Glen Eden Sun Club, had an event called Nude Stock. .
. I wanted to be different, and have my upper torso painted, like I was wearing
a sun top. Because I wanted to drive
home topless, in my sports car, with the convertible top down. . . It felt
heavenly, when the paint was applied. . . It started to dry rather quickly . .
. Which caused a slight problem driving home. . . the paint was flying off me.
. . My once painted top, was undressing me in my car, as I'm driving home, on a
very congested freeway, in S. California.
I was able to finally make it home.
The experience was such a rush! I
would most certainly do it again. But
the next time, I will be sure to wear the right kind of body paint!” – Leah
Moore, https://www.facebook.com/groups/nuddism/
“Naked European Walking Tour (NEWT) 30 july 2017”
(Video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQ7ub1Xdyrc
“Definitely a form of therapy, I've always found being
nude relaxes me. First thing I do when I
get home from work . . . is take my clothes off. . . I enjoy wandering around
feeling the sun and wind on my body, being barefoot means I feel completely
nude. It's nice sharing the experience
with others, but I'm quite happy being alone too.” – Smash, https://www.reddit.com/r/nudism/comments/5m1lnh/when_do_you_feel_naked/
“Of all the arts, some of the greatest risks in the
use of nakedness have been taken in opera. . .” - Philip Carr-Gomm, A Brief
History of Nakedness, 2013, p. 208
“Who are nudists?
Nudists come from every walk of life.
Nudists are all ages, from babies to the very elderly. Nudists come in all sizes, shapes, and
colors. Nudists are normal people. There are fat nudists and thin nudists. There are people with scars, people in
wheelchairs, and people who’ve had mastectomies or lost limbs. There are lots of seniors at my favorite
nudist resort – they’ve retired and live there.
There are families. There are
children of all ages for whom nudity is natural. There are some amazingly self-assured
teenagers who relate with each other without all of the sexual overtones and
anxiety that you often see in teenagers.
These are kids who accept their bodies in ways that few non-nudist
teenagers are able to do. And kids who
have realistic ideas of what normal human bodies look like. I imagine that there are fewer nudists with
eating disorders than the rest of the general population. There are very few people at nudist resorts –
or in life – who have conventionally ‘perfect’ bodies. In fact, nudism is a great equalizer. We’re all just human.” - Kathy Barron, http://www.aanr.com/blog/kathy-barron-let-me-tell-you-a-little-about-nudism/
Monday, June 24, 2019
QUOTES
6/24/2019
“I came across naturism 10 years ago. . . being nude
wasn’t really a problem for me. From the
first second I arrived there it felt like home coming and my missing puzzle
piece was found.” – Harmen J. Pordon, https://harmenjp.wordpress.com/2016/08/14/how-naturism-changed-my-life/
“I am not here to argue that anyone suffering from a
traumatic experience need only go to a nudist farm and they will be
miraculously healed. I can only speak
for my experience. . . let me say that I have never been so sexually ignored in
my entire life as I was for the two weeks that I was naked. . . no one stared
at my breasts. No one grabbed my ass. No one licked their lips, called my baby,
told me to smile, to fix my hair, be better, look prettier, or to come home
with them. . . So here I was. A young,
naked woman sitting right within the grasp of upward of 20 naked men at a time
in the heartland of America, and I have never felt so respected in my entire
life. . . I wasn’t hiding myself. I
wasn’t some woman walking down the street that random men tried to undress with
their eyes. Here, I was already
undressed. I stopped worrying that at
any moment the men around me would suddenly lose control, pop a boner, and
attack me. After all, that’s what
society has been telling young women for decades – that men can’t control their
bodily urges so we as women need to compensate for that and act accordingly. .
. Lo and behold, these magical male specimens were able to sit, eat, play
volleyball, dance, drink and canoe with a naked young woman, all without
turning into a rapist.” – Sara Bensinger, http://www.xojane.com/fun/6-things-i-learned-while-being-naked-for-2-weeks
“A recurrent theme . . . is the desire to enjoy being
naked in places other than those where we are ‘permitted’ to be naked, freedom
being the most often expressed feeling among naturists. So extending that freedom, pushing the
boundaries wherein we're constrained, is only to be expected.” – Pjcomp. http://www.naturist-corner.net/community/index.php?topic=21648.0;topicseen
“Nothing beats the freedom of walking naked in the
open air, unencumbered by the restrictive grip of clothing. Nothing.
Not even gravity. I felt like a
kid again.” – Tracy Issacs
Sunday, June 23, 2019
QUOTES
6/23/2019
“Working out nude is great because without clothes
blocking you can see the effects of your exercise. Nude swimming and yoga are some of the best
exercises as well.” – NudinF, https://www.truenudists.com/forum/viewthread.php?id=24155&page=1
“So, if it’s [naturism is] not about sex, gawking or
showing off, what’s the point? Answering that question is like answering why it’s fun to
dance, or to swim, or to bike. You just
have to experience it to understand.
You’ve probably been a naturist at some point in your life already and
forgotten. You weren’t born ashamed of
your body. Take a diaper off a toddler
and watch how joyfully they run around the living room. Clothing is a learned habit, a product of
society, not nature.” – Nick Alimonos, http://writersdisease.net/2012/07/03/what-naturism-means-to-me/
“Nudity creates special bonds in relationships that
can't be achieved always wearing clothes.” – Ron Krugjohann, https://twitter.com/ronkrugjohann/status/727126690866950144
“Freeing yourself through nudism may help you build
more meaningful relationships. You can
leave your cares behind and connect with yourself, and thus connect with people
in a different way.” – Stephen Nels, http://clapway.com/2016/06/22/reasons-nudism-makes-people-healthy/
“Clothing can serve to conceal perceived faults in the
appearance of one’s body, but it doesn’t eliminate dissatisfaction that is
still felt. Being naked, and especially
seeing others who are also naked, helps one to become more at ease with diverse
body types, especially one’s own.” - https://naturistphilosopher.wordpress.com/2016/06/07/is-there-a-human-need-for-being-naked/
“. . . a nudist lifestyle requires only the color of
your skin.” – Jordan Blum, https://youngnaturistsamerica.com/12-reasons-why-nudism-is-beneficial/
“Some clients don’t like how they look in clothes, but
love the results when they see a portrait of themselves nude. . . I have
painted women nude who are post-operative breast cancer sufferers . . . They
want to be painted as they are, not as they were, to find new beauty in
themselves.” – Sam Story, http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2030222/Would-pose-nude-portrait-I-did-45--unexpectedly-liberating-experience-life.html?ito=feeds-newsxml
Saturday, June 22, 2019
QUOTES
6/22/2019
“If you are looking for a naturist holiday, then Italy
is where you should go! In a country
where naturists make up about 23 percent of the population, . . . Although a
devout Catholic country, Italy has fully accepted the concept of nudism and
naturism tourism. As such Italians no
longer recoil at the sight of a nudist gathering! They no longer see nudism as a sexual act,
but as a way of living, comparable to vegetarianism, perhaps. While most beaches in Italy are topless
beaches, there are some which entertain nudity. . . In a 2006 law, Italy
designated certain beaches as places where nudity is legal. The law requires that such beaches have signs
stating that they are nude beaches.
Therefore, avoid going nude on a public, overcrowded beach if you do not
want to pay fines . . . This is because going naked isn’t necessarily the norm
in Italy; it is exclusive.” - http://spotnaked.com/naturism-nudism-in-italy/5710/
“MIRADA 2012 - Isso te Interessa? | Cia Brasileira de
Teatro” (Video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-cYuYV8jsc
“Resolve to do housework clothes free.” - https://clothesfreelife.com/2017/01/09/resolve-to-do-housework-clothes-free/
“Pedophilia is not caused by images – Pedophilia is a
disorder that, in part, causes those afflicted to seek out imagery of
children. However, pedophiles existed
long before photographic equipment was invented. Their disease is what causes them to seek out
children whether in image form or in person.
Nude images of children are not the problem. Pedophiles get arousal from any images of
children. They are aroused even by what
is clinically called ‘neutral’ imagery.
However, even if we managed to get rid of all images of children
(dressed or not) we would not reduce the number of pedophiles. The disease would still exist and they would
find other ways to fulfil their desires.
We must punish the perpetrator not the victim. As a society, we must be careful not to cause
harm to the victims in our attempts to protect them. In the case of pedophilia and child
pornography it is important to remember that it is the pedophile who is the
criminal. If we cause parents and
children to become afraid of the human form, we will only succeed in causing
psychological distress without stopping the pedophile. . . there is no question
that child pornography where children are abused is intolerable and should be
stopped whenever it is found. However,
it is important to understand that the problem is the pedophile. If we stop the pedophile we will automatically
stop child pornography.” - http://www.bareoaks.ca/index.php/en/about-naturism/children.html
Friday, June 21, 2019
QUOTES
6/21/2019
“My wife and I are madly in love, and I want to listen
to her feelings, but she also loves me and she knows I love being naked so she
is starting to accept it. Who knows, I
am hoping over time she will see how wonderful it is to be naked and join
me. That is my dream!” – Nudecyclist, http://www.naturist-corner.net/community/index.php?topic=21891.0;topicseen
“Nakne syklister inntar gatene” Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65POtETZgfk
“Naturally speaking,
naturists are (and always will be) the most body
positive people you’ll ever meet…and friendly too!! – Steve White, https://twitter.com/TNaturally?t=1&cn=ZmxleGlibGVfcmVjcw%3D%3D&sig=b0717cd7a9f254b3a0bfc0b86fc90dd0fcc0bc5a&al=1&refsrc=email&iid=e51cd6e02d144a1188393cad4763d56a&autoactions=1441252714&uid=396523018&nid=244+404
“Regular visits to the sauna can help lower the risk
of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease as well as dying of heart
ailments, a Finnish study suggests. . . The findings, published in the journal
Age and Ageing in December, suggested . . . the health benefits of sauna could
extend from the heart to the brain.” - http://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/2017/01/22/sweating-in-a-sauna-might-help-keep-your-brain-healthy/
“Unhealthy attitudes breed in an atmosphere of
ignorance and secrecy . . .” - Philip Carr-Gomm, A Brief History of Nakedness,
2013, p. 194
“He stood up first and offered his hand, helping me
off of my cloth sanctuary. For some
reason, leaving my towel behind affirmed my display of public nudity. But with Carlos by my side, I had strength
and courage I never had before. In no
hurry, we walked down the beach holding hands and entered the warm ocean water
for our first nude swim together. The
water seemed to feel more slippery than I’d ever felt before and my body
offered no resistance as I gracefully glided through the water. One single moment lasting no more than a few
minutes had just completely opened my eyes to a new state of mindfulness.” –
Charlotte, https://ourclothingoptionaltrips.wordpress.com/2017/01/22/our-bodies-tell-stories-how-one-woman-embraced-her-lifes-journey-through-nudism/
Thursday, June 20, 2019
QUOTES
6/20/2019
“When it comes down to the simple math of it all,
there are more places to get naked in a single district (think county or small
state in the US) in France than that in all of the United States combined.” - https://meanderingnaturist.wordpress.com/2014/05/
“My generation doesn't really know what an older woman
truly looks like . . . We feel guilty when we don’t look like models and
YouTube stars, so of course on some level, we’re going to feel horrified at the
thought of a naturally ageing body. It’s
a sad situation and it won't change until older women are truly accepted. . .
The elderly shouldn’t have to try and win our approval – they should be given a
basic level of respect and acceptance.” – Radhika Sanghani, http://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/life/this-playboy-playmates-body-shaming-of-a-naked-old-woman-should/
“I have yet to find clothes that are truly comfortable
for any expecting mother. . . I found my pregnancy, though fairly small at the
time, to be quite a conversation starter.
Strangers would congratulate us and ask the typical follow up
questions.” – Charlotte, https://ourclothingoptionaltrips.wordpress.com/2017/01/22/our-bodies-tell-stories-how-one-woman-embraced-her-lifes-journey-through-nudism/
“. . . there is no ‘normal’ body type, that certain
body types are not ‘sexier’ or ‘more beautiful’ than others. This was a randomly selected group of women
and the photos show that there are so many variations to body shape and
size—not just the small selection of images that we regularly see presented to
us through the media. Each one of them
is unique and beautiful in their own special way—yes, they may seem similar to
others, yet they are completely incomparable.
No two are the same. We are, each
of us, exquisite and unique. Bodies
should be celebrated, it’s time we worshipped them and appreciated all that
they do for us, understanding that it’s all our tiny imperfections that make us
so entirely unique in the world. Who we
are is found on the inside. As the
vehicles that transport us, our bodies are meant to be adored in full
form. In my personal opinion, it would
be great if people realized that their negative comments or judgements towards
people who they feel do not ‘fit’ their perceived image of perfection say more
about themselves than about the person they are directed to.” - Alex Sandra
Myles, http://www.elephantjournal.com/2015/03/your-body-aint-wrong-girlfriend-67-untouched-nude-photos/
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