Real Talk: Is Nudism Sexual?

One of the most common misconceptions about naturism, nudism or clothing-optional environments is that they’re sexually-charged environments. If that’s what you’re looking for, I’m sorry to disappoint you. Does Nudity Equal Sex? It depends on the context. If I’m stripping down in my bedroom in front of my husband after coming home from a date night, you bet your buns that nudity in that situation … Continue reading Real Talk: Is Nudism Sexual?

The battle over a Bulgarian beach: Nudists vs the new tenant

Police have fined nudists at Bulgaria’s Delfin beach, a traditional clothing-optional strip for decades, in the latest episode of ongoing clashes between naturalists and the tenant of the beach who opposes public nudity. Police from the town of Tsarevo and municipal officials descended following a complaint about public nudity at the beach, on Bulgaria’s southern Black Sea coast between Varvara and Ahtopol. Bulgaria’s Interior Ministry … Continue reading The battle over a Bulgarian beach: Nudists vs the new tenant

Nudists defend ‘wholesome, family way of life’ after complaints over naked sunbathing

A NATURIST has defended “wholesome” behaviour of people who sunbathe naked at a beauty spot. As reported in the Daily Echo, nudists have been politely asked by council officials to keep their clothes on at Hengistbury Head – although the practice isn’t officially covered within local bylaws for the area. This means that naturists do visit the beach on occasion. One Christchurch resident reported seeing … Continue reading Nudists defend ‘wholesome, family way of life’ after complaints over naked sunbathing

‘Why I Love Foam Rolling In The Nude’

Our associate fitness editor swears by the benefits of foam-rolling au natural. One day after a tough circuit in my overheated bedroom, I tore off my clothes before lying down with my foam roller, which I use religiously to nix tightness. I placed it under my shoulder blades to unknot my upper back, then moved it to my calves, and I fell into a Zen rhythm: There was no bunched-up … Continue reading ‘Why I Love Foam Rolling In The Nude’

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