BARE NECESSITIES: What is naturism, is it the same as nudism, how many naturists are there in the UK and what is the British Naturism federation?

There is more to naturism than just ditching your clothes. TAKING your kit off to reveal your birthday suit for all to see is nothing new, but the desire to live a life free of clothing is an increasingly popular trend. What is naturism? Naturism is the act of going naked in designated areas, either individually or within a social circle. Many naturists are members … Continue reading BARE NECESSITIES: What is naturism, is it the same as nudism, how many naturists are there in the UK and what is the British Naturism federation?

Clothing Optional: What It’s Like To Be A Nudist?

It is 1:33 a.m. on a Saturday night and I am at church. Or more precisely, I am standing on the roof of a Ukrainian cathedral in North Melbourne. “I can feel the wind through my pubes,” Jordan giggles from the other side of the domed structure. I glance over and see the hazy outline of his lanky body, backlit against the glittering panorama of … Continue reading Clothing Optional: What It’s Like To Be A Nudist?

The young, the old, the slender, the majestic … Ruth Kaplan travelled the world taking shots of bathers lost in thought in hot springs, saunas and public baths

Come on in! The joy of naked bathing – in pictures The young, the old, the slender, the majestic … Ruth Kaplan travelled the world taking shots of bathers lost in thought in hot springs, saunas and public baths. Mineral Pool, Márianské Lázně, Czech Republic, 1994 A woman, her flesh folding like soft ice cream, lowers herself into an elegant public pool. The architecture around … Continue reading The young, the old, the slender, the majestic … Ruth Kaplan travelled the world taking shots of bathers lost in thought in hot springs, saunas and public baths

This Artist Gets Around Instagram’s Nudity Guidelines by Painting Her Nipples

Claudia Sahuquillo is a Barcelona, Spain–based artist who relies on a rather unconventional canvas: the human body. Sahuquillo has been celebrating the beauty of the human form through art for about a year now, and she’s been sharing her work on Instagram (@claudisahuquillo)—where she’s amassed nearly 52,000 followers. Sahuquillo began her work in 2016 by painting on her own skin. She then expanded her project to include other models, or … Continue reading This Artist Gets Around Instagram’s Nudity Guidelines by Painting Her Nipples

My first visit to naturist resort; Guest report by Holly

I have been longing to visit a dedicated naturist resort for some time and after much research decided that The Naturist Foundationwas the place that appealed to me most – largely due to its geographical location, glowing reports and the friendly ethos portrayed. I booked my visit online and excitedly waited for today to arrive. The weather was overcast and warm(ish) … it could have been … Continue reading My first visit to naturist resort; Guest report by Holly

Regarding The History Of Public Nudity In San Francisco

It’s been a while since we were debating Scott Wiener’s nudity ban, which took effect in 2012 and has resulted in several older nudist gentlemen who frequent Jane Warner Plaza in the Castro having to wear small socks on their dongs. The ordinance, which was supported by some of Wiener’s constituents in the Castro who were tired of the dong parade, was seen by many as … Continue reading Regarding The History Of Public Nudity In San Francisco

Meet the student looking to start a naturist society at the University of London

First-year psychology student Rob Hargreaves is hoping to start a naturist society at the University of London in time for the new academic year. Hargreaves, who himself has been a naturist for just under four years, feels the new society, should it come to fruition, would be able to help “like-minded people get together”. “I think there’s quite a lot of people already out there … Continue reading Meet the student looking to start a naturist society at the University of London

Nu gymnosophy – toward a more connected naturism

I think is it time to move toward a more connected naturism. Recently I had an enjoyable three day clothes free camping experience. It had been a while since I had done that this summer. I also had the pleasure of introducing a first timer to a socially clothes free experience and the joys of clothes free camping. Much of the time was spent in … Continue reading Nu gymnosophy – toward a more connected naturism

Veterinarian students embrace their animal magnetism as they strip down and pose with playful pooches for cheeky nude calendar in a bid to raise money for drought stricken farmers

Wearing just a pair of leather boots and a farm hat, veterinarian students have dared to bare all in a cheeky photo shoot. About 70 Queensland students stripped down to pose on tractors and hay bales, not forgetting to include dozens of cute pooches. Nothing was off limits in the raw shoot, with the students exposing their derrieres in everything from cattle yards to horse … Continue reading Veterinarian students embrace their animal magnetism as they strip down and pose with playful pooches for cheeky nude calendar in a bid to raise money for drought stricken farmers