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From the archives: The spiritual dance of nudity: Interview with a Wiccan
Unveiling nudity's role in Wiccan traditions with Liam Cyfrin
From the archive (Naked Age): meeting Barbara Williamson, a pioneering figure of the sexual revolution. @nakedage.bsky.social
Doff Social's free profiles come with import tools for YouTube, Substack, Bluesky, Mastodon, and podcast feeds — plus a daily word puzzle (Doffle) and a picture-search game, Find the Nudist. Built by Dan Speers and Gabby Quinn, who also host The Naturist Vibe podcast.
I'm a naturist at heart,' she says, 'I love being on beaches where everyone is naked. Ugly young people, beautiful old people, whatever. It's so unsexual and so liberating'
- Dame Helen Mirren.
#naturism #nudism
At Nude Art LA, the audience gets undressed too
The Los Angeles exhibition’s November 7 rehearsal invites visitors to view nude art while nude themselves
Hooksiel’s FKK campers say goodbye
After a campaign to preserve the naturist camping area, members are saying goodbye and making plans for next summer
My books are available outside of Amazon for some books ...
Kobo, Barnes and Noble, Everand, Bookshop. org and Apple books.
Not all of them yet ... but I have to start somewhere!
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Time for a trip to Germany, and this wonderful themed set-list from Hans-Peter Aydt of Neulingen on Wednesday's Top Fifteen Show.
09:00-10:00 UK #music #RadioCaroline #TopFifteen @TheRadCaroline #PoweredByTheSun #playradiocaroline #radioshow
Dance like no one is watching.
Text and email like it will be read out in court someday.
- Anonymous
Good morning.
#QOTD
In 1992, a Park Service staffer's offhand magazine item about Sandy Hook's new warning signs got read as official recognition of the nude beach. The naturist leader who'd lobbied for them was thrilled — until she double-checked and had to walk it back in print.
Alice in Nuderland: A Satirical Guide to Full-Time College Nudity is now live on the Kindle store: www.amazon.com/dp/B0HPCSLM9Q
Introverted nineteen-year-old Alice Cooper needs to join a college club to keep her scholarship, and the only club who will have her is the #naturist club!
A tidy home for your sticker collection: the Nude Beach Sticker Book, 50 reusable pages with cover art by Eliot de Vedia. www.etsy.com/listing/4498...
Nova Unbound: Chapter 7
“Things that sting”
I will go to the bank by the wood and become undisguised and naked,
I am mad for it to be in contact with me.
- Walt Whitman: From Song of Myself (1855)
#naturism #nudism
The Last Day of June
My best book, according to those who have read it ...
A fast-moving work of historical fiction
Three romances in one and the power of friendship ...
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Which naturist value set is supporting this?
Your body is a problem
For years, other people told me what my body was worth. Behind the camera, I began to decide for myself.
Mindful Naturism Monday
How do you express respect for others in your naturist way of life?
Where is the naturist community in this conversation? People calling themselves naturists are fixated on nakedness while the planet is being destroyed and some get offended when asked what are you doing to care for the environment.
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Mindful Naturism Monday
How do you express respect for others in your naturist way of life?
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Mindful Naturism Monday
How do express respect for others in your naturist way of life?
2 million views from 226 countries and territories. We were curious about who was actually reading, so we went through the geographic logs and wrote about it with a bit of humor. Naturism travels well across borders. ????????
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When we first hit publish on our naturist blog, OurNaturistLife, nineteen months ago… we hoped a few dozen people would find us. My mom, a couple of friends, and maybe one confused guy who typo’d his way here from a search for “naturalist”. We were two ordinary people at a kitchen table in Manitoba, trying...
We all have our own ways to release stress, find peace, and spend time chilling in daily life. I love playing sports, but I also enjoy being alone to find calmness. Nudity makes me more relaxed in everything I do every day
#nudism #lifestyle #Mindfulness
My life so far keeps going every Monday, like clockwork. But this week, Julie is recovering from the hospital and from her newest diagnosis. In #102, she goes to see Brian, the school counselor, and fails to see any point in it. Teenagers! mylifesofarnovel.com/read/My_life...
Some of the best ever artists feature on this five-star selection form long-time listener Paul Matschull of Long Sutton on Tuesday's Top Fifteen Show.
09:00-10:00 UK #music #RadioCaroline #TopFifteen @TheRadCaroline #PoweredByTheSun #playradiocaroline #radioshow
Blocked
@shavedcock69.bsky.social
Making new friends is hard because the people I'd get along best with,
are the ones who also don't want to leave their house.
- Anonymous
Good morning.
#QOTD
This is where we are in the U.S. first parents expected their kids to get participation trophies for youth sports now the call the cops on a 3 year old playing against 5 year old because he is better than the other kids how sad where we are in this society
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It would be so cool if there were Natutist content creators doing stuff like this making soap from fire ash.
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At Playa de Cantarrijan, nudists say they're the ones retreating — toward the rocks and the cove — when visitors unaware of the beach's decades-old tradition react with anger. The fix nudists want (plain signage) keeps getting blocked by Andalusia's regional government.
Our community on Reddit continues to be an active spot for those wanting to engage in naturist community connection and conversation beyond just posting naked pics
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'Nudify' apps are still available at the click of a button
Naturism in Wales
History The naturist history, of Wales is still being written. Legal Wales falls under U.K. law with regard to public nudity. Public nudity is not prohibited except in case where...
https://naturism.wiki/articles/naturism-in-wales/
We are working on a feature of a nude trailer runner from the Caribbean who recently has his IG account deleted.
See all the article entries on the Naturism Wiki exploring the intersection of naturism and Christianity
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New around here? The Planet Nude Discord is a free, nonsexual space to talk naturism — live events, article discussion, and a work-from-home hangout. discord.gg/8gt7D6ssMd
As naturist we should create not just consume Naturism a simple way to be human
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Edenic Naturism
See Edenic Nudism
https://naturism.wiki/articles/edenic-naturism/
Government, like dress, is the badge of lost innocence.
-Thomas Paine
#naturism #nudism
The Naturism Wiki built by and for naturists is getting traction on the search engines. Share your knowledge to create a comprehensive naturist wiki Contribute knowledge on local naturist spots historical facts, or key figures in the movement.
Add an article entry now
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#atheist
The Nudist Newbies
“Worth Getting Dressed For”
Fannie Lou Hamer civil rights activist shares a powerful insight that could be adopted in a renewed and rooted naturist movement
"All we want to do is make these people understand that we are human beings, and we can work together."
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Richard Powell of Newport brings us a terrific selection from his "youth" on Monday's Top Fifteen Show.
09:00-10:00 UK #music #RadioCaroline #TopFifteen @TheRadCaroline #PoweredByTheSun #playradiocaroline #radioshow @andrevanos.bsky.social
For my #naturist story Inconvenient Refugees, I invented a skin cancer vaccine. Why not?
Well... apnews.com/article/mode...
This is in the news this morning. That's two news articles in 2 days talking about a SciFi creation I made in my stories...
A new post is up:
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Sunday Nude Art
#naturism #nudism #Art
Pretending to know things you do not know is the lifeblood of religion.
- Sam Harris
Good morning.
#QOTD
From the archive: Women in Focus talks with Sam Hawcroft, owner and publisher of H&E Naturist magazine.
That's not how Earnest did a force field/portal in my #naturist novel Bared Connections... Anyone knows if this method can connect two forcefields and allow organic matter to portal through them? ;-)
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Before On Going Naked (1932) became the basis for the film This Nude World, Jan Gay's career ranged through early sex studies, LGBTQ+ rights, and children's literature — plus a stint as roommate to a young Andy Warhol. One restless life, pushing back on the Comstock era's shadows.
My novel Life Models, a love story involving art models, just hit 90 reviews on Amazon (with an average rating of 4.5 stars). Get your copy at a.co/d/0eyYTleJ
Sunbathing Queen #MargueriteHamrick hands over the volleyball trophy to the winning "Sundial" team. Photo by #EdLange.
This watching the haters build a group to go against - just keep on innovating and living the values
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Naturism offers a way of being that dares to suggest that who we are without any additions or covering up is all we need to be.
-Philip Carr-Gomm
#naturism #nudism
The Orbit: October 23
Nude beach signs, Zipolite’s roots, and Lee Baxandall’s legacy, this week on Planet Nude
What do you think is the future of naturism? naturistsocialproject.com/2026/10/24/w...
DefaultWhat do you think is the future of naturism?
https://naturistsocialproject.com/2026/10/24/defaultwhat-do-you-think-is-the-future-of-naturism/
Truth
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Charlie Simonds the energy the production and direction behind Parafotos Films
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Steven Esdale of Haverhill brings us a personally-meaningful pot-pourri of splendid tracks for us to enjoy on Sunday's Top Fifteen Show.
09:00-10:00 UK #music #RadioCaroline #TopFifteen @TheRadCaroline #PoweredByTheSun #playradiocaroline #radioshow
There are two motives for reading a book; one, that you enjoy it;
the other, that you can boast about it.
- Bertrand Russel
Good morning.
#QOTD
Naked Pickleball has nothing on the sport of Donga Stick Fighting among the Surma/Suri people of the Omo Valley of Ethiopia learn more in the Naturism Wiki
naturism.wiki/articles/sur...
From the archive: The Naturist Living Show talks nudity's role in feminism and economics with economist Dr. Victoria Bateman.
Nudietoons
“Ghost Stories”
How well do naturist people you know or hang out with align?
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When the counterculture found Zipolite
How foreign travelers helped shape the nudist identity of a small beach on Mexico’s Pacific coast
I don't know who maintains the naturist starter pack, but bsky.app/profile/mike... is a good candidate for removal.
#block
The freest people I know are those who have the least to hide, defend or protect. Naked is powerful.
-Alan Cohen
#naturism #nudism
When the counterculture went south
How foreign travelers helped shape the nudist identity of a small beach on Mexico’s Pacific coast
Flashback Friday from the CFL nu Gymnosophy Magazine archives
As more and more naturists and organizations compete instead of collaborate this question is as important as ever
Can naturism and the clothes free community survive if we go off and hive?
nugymnosophy.com/2014/12/can-...
If you can be anything today be kind.
What if we naturist just brought some kindness into the world who mightbpay attention to our philosophy?
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Naturism Wiki article entry on Naked Miniten updated
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This right here from @bhhnaturistresort.bsky.social
Naturism is about people, not nudity.
Naturism Wiki article entry on Naked Pickleball updated
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@canadiannaturism.bsky.social
Headline: Ready to trade the Canadian winter for a tropical clothing-optional paradise? ????✈️
Hey fellow Canadian naturists! If you’ve been looking for a relaxed, small-group getaway where you can truly be yourself, your next adventure is waiting.
truenorthnaturals.info
After a long and intense week, all of us deserve a total reset during the weekend. Have a good one, my friends, and spend a lot of time naked as well
#nudist #totalreset #weekend
Roger Hìller of Thetford has a rockin'-good compendium for Saturday's Top Fifteen Show on Radio Caroline.
09:00-10:00 UK #music #RadioCaroline #TopFifteen @TheRadCaroline #PoweredByTheSun #playradiocaroline #radioshow
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Blocked.
Never argue with someone whose TV is bigger than their bookshelf.
- Emilia Clarke
Good morning.
#QOTD
Beach season never really ends on this planet. The Planet Nude beach towel, in our purple planet print, for the next sunny day. www.etsy.com/listing/1671...
AI agents attacking bank accounts
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Thank you @planetnude.co for this article. And for anyone who joins, please share your feedback. You can find the “Send Feedback” link in the user menu. We want everyone to have a voice in building this with us! This is a place for all nudists and naturists! ????????
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Doff Social expands Naturist Business Network into social networking
Dan Speers and Gabby Quinn bring personal profiles and creator tools to a crowded field of online naturist communities
Planet Nude pays $75 for essays, reporting, and fiction — a specific moment that reframed how you see naturism, or a character whose whole life runs through it. A single paragraph pitch is enough to start: evan@planetnude.co.
This festival near Poole in England is a lot of fun! And very welcoming to first-timers. #naturist #naturism #naked #nude #nudism
BlueSky app now supports iPad in beta go to settings and turn on beta features then restart.
Just in case someone needs this reminder naturists are more than their naked bodies they are human beings in a body
USA
Don't tap and go.
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Dolly Parton's sister, Stella Parton, says that a voting machine in Tennessee repeatedly switched her selection to Republican Marsha Blackburn, so she had to correct her ballot paper three times before she could vote.
(See video on original post)
Nudist leader and Naturist Society founder Lee Baxandall. Photo courtesy of a friend.
The Naturist Society Foundation he founded in 1980 is closing at the end of 2026. More on its history is up on Planet Nude: www.planetnude.co/p/the-naturi...
To be naked is to be oneself.
- John Berger (Ways of Seeing)
#naturism #nudism
Article entry on Jean Baptiste Luc Planchon in the Naturism Wiki updated to include the book Naturisme Nature Consideree Maladies where the term naturism is accepted as first used to describe a healthy natural way of life.
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What Lee made possible
As TNSF prepares to close, I’m thinking about how Lee Baxandall brought people into naturism, and what we can learn from his example
What keeps you coming back?
In this #UndressedThread, we’re exploring what makes a naturist beach, club, or gathering worth returning to
For all the naturist people chasing followers hear what Denzel Washington says the social currency of followers - this why CFL doesn't chase followers or poach anyone else's we just innovate and let those who align find us see the NaturistSocialProject.com for more
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Throwback Thursday to a post featuring an observation of the way purists discouraged newbies by suggesting nakedness as the only way to prove you were naturist or nudist
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See the recetly added article entries on the Natutism Wiki inclusing articles on Jainism the National Nudist Council and Sun Lore magazine and several indigenous people groups
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If you could put one scene or statement on a naturist homepage, what would it be?
Most of us explain what naturism isn't before we ever say what it is. In Part 3, we discuss what to lead with once people are actually looking.
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Why the sentence most of us lead with is working against us, and what to open with instead In Part 2 we told you about the day a repost of our article on X sent 134,000 views to our website. Most of those visitors may have never read a word about naturism. They showed up...
Ross Macfadyen of East Kilbride is a long-time listener and put together a super selection of tracks for Friday's Top Fifteen Show.
09:00-10:00 UK #music #RadioCaroline #TopFifteen @TheRadCaroline #PoweredByTheSun #playradiocaroline #radioshow
A new post is up.
Nature.
zjuzdme.org/nature.html
#naturism #nudism
Faith healers don't work in hospitals for the same reason psychics don't win the lottery.
- Anonymous
Good morning.
#QOTD
Pairing your stickers with the official Sticker Club companion book makes for a pretty satisfying collection. Join here: ko-fi.com/s/22a15e983d
Greyfriar’s Isle #128
It doesn't count as pettiness if it's not in person, right?
Suggest a movie or T.V. series to add to the Naturist Movie Database
(NMDb)
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Updated article entry on Ilsley (Uncle Danny) Boone in the Naturism Wiki
New references additional biographical information and more.
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How Sandy Hook got its nude beach signs
In 1992, a few warning signs at Gunnison Beach raised a bigger question about official recognition
When the Pigeon Appreciation Festival's lead performer pulls a pec, the backup plan runs through whoever's left in the room — and the suit doesn't fit everyone. Episode 3 of The Great Arcadian: Seeking Pigeons for Parade.
From the Naked Age archive, episode 9: 'Faces of Canadian Nudism.' We meet several pioneering advocates for naturism north of the border, centered on Petra Scheller. Full episode: www.planetnude.co/p/faces-of-c... #NakedAge
Just got an interesting email from Amazon: Kindle Unlimited is being renamed to Kindle+, and it will now include audiobooks. So if you're a subscriber, you can read or listen to my naturist novels for "free".
Fig leaves belong on trees, not people.
- Corky Stanton
#naturism #nudism
How to Live on Earth
A documentary movie on how to live more in tune with nature added to the Naturist Movie Dabatase NMDb
#naturismbeyondnakedness
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No reason to keep your bowling game buttoned up.
Nude bowling is right up our alley.
Are you ready to let loose and roll with Indiana Naturists?
#NudeBowling
Spanish nudists challenge opposition to beach signage
At Playa de Cantarriján, a local association is challenging an unfavorable report from Andalusia’s regional government on signs explaining the beach’s nudist tradition
Women on Wednesday feature from the archive highlights long time CFL and supporter the Red Shoe Buff Baker
@nakedfreestyler.bsky.social
Donna has shared many of her recipes over the years and we created the Red Shoe Logo for her. CFL is wishing Donna all the best
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wp.me/pgKalA-mY I wrote this article back in the spring to coincide with World Naked Gardening Day - Northern Hemisphere. Thought it was worth reposting for #naturist gardeners in the South.
For those of you experiencing autumn, don't forget that indoor gardening can always be done #nude
Musician and gig-goer, Andy Woolley of Telford submitted a cracking compilation for Thursday's Top Fifteen Show.
09:00-10:00 UK #music #RadioCaroline #TopFifteen @TheRadCaroline #PoweredByTheSun #playradiocaroline #radioshow
Naturist vacation options are plenty in Europe. At least, if you’re happy with travelling between roughly May and mid-October. Outside of that window, the options become a lot fewer. One major exception is the Canary Islands, which can easily be nicknamed Europe’s Naked Winter Capital.   Technically, the islands are a part of Spain. But their location closer to central Morocco than to any part of Europe creates an ideal climate with lots of sun ... Read more
The post Naked in the Canaries: Which Island Is Right for You? appeared first on Naked Wanderings.
There are certain times when public opinion is the worst of all opinions.
- Nicolas Chamfort
Good morning.
#QOTD
Updated article entry in the Naturism Wiki on Edith Church nudist advocate in the Midwest in and around Ohio and Michigan and secretary/treasurer of the National Nudist Council
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In our new review of the 1993 French documentary Living Naked, one of the standout scenes is naturists skiing the Col de l'Echelle — proof, the film argued, that naturism wasn't about being nude everywhere, just about comfort where it counts.
I didn't grow up with a mother telling me what was under my clothes was bad or evil.
-Charlize Theron
#naturism #nudism
Something ethical naturists should cdiscuss. Local people who live in naturist travel destinations like Jamaica cannot access their own beaches including ones naturists visit due to foreign control. Should naturis and naturist organizations care? Do naturists care?
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From the archives: Jan Gay: An enigmatic cultural force
The lesbian nudist maverick who defied shadows and challenged cultural norms
The Naturism Wiki Kb has how to posts for naturist new and old like - how to enjoy a clothing optional beach, how to introduce someone to naturism, how to be a naturist when you live with your parents, & how to make a DIY privacy screen visit now to see them all
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Canada’s diversity is what makes us special. Having lived in AB, SK, and MB and traveled to every corner of this country, I know that our regional identities run deep. But so do our connections to each other. I am happy to see my family and friends in Alberta choose to build a future together. ????????
I just thought this was funny -- for my book sales so far this month, the first three are all tied at 10. And then Nancy as usual is greater than all the other combined.
#naturism #ku
From the archive (#UndressedThread): what's the boldest choice you've made this year?
If duct tape doesn't fix it...
...you didn't use enough duct tape!
- Anonymous
Good morning.
#QOTD
How Bodies Relate: Michael Childers’ ‘Naked Yoga’ Exhibition Will Raise Funds for Yoga Teacher-Training Scholarships
A clothing-optional on-ramp is supposed to make naturism easier to try. Our newest #UndressedThread asks who it's actually easier for — and what changes in a room once not everyone in it is nude.
Not that anybody lives close enough, but in case I'm wrong
Random Posts from nu Gymnosophy Archive
Hot Topics (most commented) on the nu Gymnosophy web magazine
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Featured this week in the Naturist Movie Database from Parafotos Films
Treasured Island
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Forcing people to always wear clothing while swimming or sunbathing even in designated or secluded areas is as bad as forcing women to always wear burkhas.
#naturism #nudism
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Mindful Naturism Monday
"What emotions do you experience when you connect with nature, and how can you use those feelings to enhance your mindfulness?"
Ah, the quirks of etymology… I thought that surely the words lust and luster would have the same origin, but…
Now AI is being used to create a new kind of colonization creating fake indigenous identities this is why we are focusing on indigenous awareness this October on the Naturism.Wiki
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My Life So Far #101: In Bed, is now up for free!
If you didn't read the previous chapter with the dance recital yet, STOP READING.
So, it ended in a fade to black... Because Julie... Fainted. And this pivotal episode is in a hospital bed. Major plot arc!
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Steve Mason of Steeple Claydon treats us to a marvellous mix of tracks on Tuesday's Top Fifteen Show.
09:00-10:00 UK #music #RadioCaroline #TopFifteen @TheRadCaroline #PoweredByTheSun #playradiocaroline #radioshow
[Pivotal episode]
From the archive: everything you need to know about life on Planet Nude.
We have the choice to use the gift of our life to make the world a better place-
or not to bother.
- Jane Goodall
Good morning.
#QOTD
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Working on a new cover for The Naked Truth. Thoughts?
Zaftig Pink's newest Nudie Cutie Comics gag catches a beachgoer breaking her own sign's rule — "Quiet Please, Meditating!" — mid-interruption. The subtitle gives away the joke: "I Spy With My Little CPI."
OK, boys and girls of an artistic bent
I have completed the draft of my next book, Keeper of Memories.
I now need a cover
The main character is a 35-year-old female naturist
It is mainly set in the UK
If you are interested in trying to create one, drop me reply for a synopsis of the story
No AI
Something the naturist community online and often in person can use some more of
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Would luv to see more naturist artisans working creatively like this if that is you reach out and lets us know would loke to elevate your work on our socials and web site.
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Naturism Wiki KnowledgeBase has a new landing page read news essays on naturism and naturist how to posts visit now
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Episode 3: Seeking Pigeons for Parade
This week on Planet Nude: The Naturist Society Foundation announces it will close, Colombia’s federation loses member groups, and an Indiana club shows staying power
“A Sense of Community”
Declining membership and rising costs will bring the organization’s work to a close, with one final issue of N magazine planned before year’s end.
A review of the 1993 French documentary
Silence isn’t neutral, on a campus or in a clothes-free space. I know many are waiting for part 3 of our series we were working on. But its not quite finished yet and something else has been bothering me for a bit now. I sat down and thought long and hard about whether we should...
In this #UndressedThread, we’re exploring whether giving people the choice to stay dressed makes naturism easier to enter, or changes the experience for everyone else.
“I Spy With My Little CPI”
Valparaiso, Indiana, United States · 41.4561° N, 87.0547° W
To many, social clothes-free experiences can roughly be divided into three categories. There are the nude beaches, the resorts, and events or activities. In parts of north-eastern Europe, however, there’s a fast-growing fourth category: Sauna and spa centres.   When we were planning our summer travels through northern Europe, we realised quickly that the sauna culture should be an important element of this trip. We wanted to discover how it’s organised, how nude it is, ... Read more
The post The Sauna Culture in Northern Europe Experienced appeared first on Naked Wanderings.
The pioneering photographer who made the female body a force of nature and a symbol of freedom
FENANCO says it is reviewing the concerns raised by departing groups and pledges to clarify its institutional status
We tucked a comment card into a few drops this year. Here’s what came back.
The very systems built to filter us out can actually be used to push us forward. In Part 1, we made the argument that we are not going to win the public over for naturism by explaining ourselves better. The forces shaping how people see nudity are bigger than any of us. But we also...
[Pivotal episode]
“No Tricks”
This week on Planet Nude: The biggest Naturism Survey yet finds a practice that works for the people in it and a movement that younger members don’t trust, while Norway moves to restrict smart glasses
Alex Liu’s 2022 documentary explores what we learn about sex and shame, with a return to Lupin Lodge for a screening and conversation
“Birthday Suit” by Alfie
Planned temporary rules could cover beaches and changing facilities while naturist venues are already responding
How people find naturism, what keeps them from it, what they fear if it became known, and what they hope and worry about for its future
Seattle’s comment window on the park’s new rules closes October 9.
Competent staff is expensive, especially when the payment is in croissants.
Naturists agree on the threat from outside. They don’t agree on what the movement owes the people inside it
Why naturism can’t change the public’s mind about nudity, but what to do instead. Let’s start with something that many naturists don’t want to hear. We are never going to win the argument that nudity isn’t inherently sexual. Not with the general public. Not by explaining it better, by arguing, or by being infinitely patient....
Who doesn’t love the summer? The days are long, the sun is high, and naturist resorts are packed with friendly naked people.   But “packed” also means queuing for bread in the morning, praying for an empty lounger next to the pool, and traffic jams. Lots and lots of traffic jams.   During our travels, we have met lots of people who love summer clothes-free travelling and many others who prefer the shoulder seasons instead. ... Read more
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2,032 naturists. 99 questions. The largest survey we’ve ever run finds a movement thriving in private and uneasy about its future
2,032 responses, 99 questions, three posts this week
As AI creeps into naturist writing, Bradford F. asks what happens to the human voices we came to hear
One of the toughest parts of being a self-published writer is getting your work in front of a reader’s eyes.…
Ep. 31: Who Wore it Better?
This week on Planet Nude: A Poconos fire closes out the season early, FUNN casts its first vote in Hungary, and a London museum outing proves naturist social life is alive and well.
Some interesting thoughts and a good read I found on the net: **People We Meet: Pete Sferra doesn’t care what you wear — or don’t**Castro nudist says he likes to “blend in” to the neighborhoodBy Christina Baris, September 27, 2026Pete Sferra was wearing a baseball cap, thick tortoiseshell glasses, a bandana and sneakers when I
“Different Viewpoints” by Jo Young
Death stares, bridge jumps, and no half arsing anything down under! We have written about naturism from the inside for over a year now. We have written about body acceptance, about trust, about what it means to exist in your own skin without apology. We have written about couples who found something together in clothes-free...
Back at the table at the INF-FNI World Congress
In this #UndressedThread, we’re exploring how smartphones have changed comfort, trust, and etiquette in naturist spaces
“Route Awakening”
A Q&A with founders Matt and Megan about mapping nude beaches, local knowledge, Beach Bums, and the future of naturist travel
Mala / Haría, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain · 29.083° N, 13.450° W
Every winter, at some point, we find ourselves staring at the world map to figure out what our plans for the next summer will be. Since we have a camper van that is stored in Europe, this is usually where our eyes drift first.   There are the usual suspects: France never fails to deliver with over 250 naturist campsites and more than a hundred nude beaches. Then there’s Spain, where every beach is technically ... Read more
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For the first time, the Seattle City Council formally recognized Denny Blaine Park’s decades of queer history and its importance to gay and trans Seattle. The council passed a formal resolution Wednesday, showing where the city stands after years of attempted erasure of the iconic nude beach. The park is a lively third space where
Summer's over at the pool. But for Heather, something unexpected is just beginning.
He Found It Once, in 2005. He’s Been Looking in the Wrong Place Ever Since. One of our readers wrote to us with a story he had clearly been carrying around for a very long time. It was long, winding, and raw memory. We have been thinking about his story and why we believe he...
That’s a wrap on this fall’s member drive. Three weeks, a discount, and a look at what your subscription actually funds. Thank you.
Some interesting thoughts and a good read I found on the net: **10 places to get naked in Arizona in 2026**September 27, 2026Do people really run naked through the Arizona desert? Believe it or not, they do. Hundreds of brave souls will run wild when the Bare Buns Desert Run returns Oct. 17 at Shangri
Some interesting thoughts and a good read I found on the net: **Dutch Herald Next Season: Nudist Resort on Ada Sees Traffic Increase of Around Twenty Percent**“‘Interantur’ was founded in 1987, and they previously collaborated with ‘Ulcinj Riviera’. They haven’t been here for more than ten years, but we managed to regain their trust,” said
Some interesting thoughts and a good read I found on the net: **‘Nude before traffic’: cyclists riding without clothes to demand safe infrastructure**The World Naked Bike Ride, active in more than 200 cities around the world, began in the Spanish city of Zaragoza more than 20 years agoBy Celia Fernández, SEP 25, 2026A distinctly picturesque
“The Best Nude Sports”
“As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases made through the links below. We only recommend products we genuinely believe will enhance your naturist experience.” Cooking Naturally as a Naturist Naturists today, like to say the way of life is about living as naturally as possible. That extends beyond just personal or social nudity.
Some interesting thoughts and a good read I found on the net: **Blaze destroys 2 mobile homes, car at Poconos nudist resort, fire chief says**By pholzmann, Sep 25, 2026A late-night fire Thursday tore through a remote Poconos resort, destroying two mobile homes and leaving firefighters battling flames for hours.Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Company Chief Lynn
Some interesting thoughts and a good read I found on the net: **Nudist loses High Court fight after walking naked past police officer**Neil Cox was convicted of threatening or disorderly behaviourBy Danny Halpin, 23 September 2026 The High Court has thrown out an appeal brought by a naturist who was arrested after he walked naked
Some interesting thoughts and a good read I found on the net: **Bottom line: Sandy Bay nudists told to cover up**Beachgoers at Cape Town’s Sandy Bay have been warned that nudity are prohibited following the installation of new signs at the coastal spot.By Garrin Lambley, Sep 22, 2026Beachgoers at Cape Town’s Sandy Bay have been
Some interesting thoughts and a good read I found on the net: **Why does society remain terrified of public nudity despite its psychological benefits?**By Christine Drews Sieger, September 20, 2026Naturism encourages non-sexual group nudity, helping individuals build healthier body confidence by removing societal pressures.Endless digital feeds push impossible physical ideals, making daily self-acceptance a punishing
Decent, well-meaning naturists can still be the reason a club starts needing more rules. A reader named “a useful idiot” dropped a comment in Substack on our recent article, “Part 2: Every Woman Is a Ticket”, that is really worth talking about. We spent a good chunk of the article talking about door policies, gate...
No injuries were reported after a late-night fire at the longtime Pennsylvania nudist resort
This week on Planet Nude: Mexico’s naturist representation on the world stage, and beach disputes in Cape Town and Seattle land on opposite sides of recognition.
The High Court has thrown out an appeal brought by a naturist who was arrested after he walked naked past an off-duty police officer. Neil Cox was previously fined £800 after being convicted at Crewe Magistrates’ Court of threatening or disorderly behaviour. The charge stemmed from a walk that he took along Middlewood Way, near
late night fire at a clothing-optional resort and campground near Palmerton destroyed two mobile homes and a car. Franklin Township Fire Chief Lynn Diehl said the fire at Sunny Rest Resort was reported shortly after 11 p.m., with callers saying several structures were involved. The resort is located on East Hill Road in a remote
“Higher Ground”
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“Business Casual”
Volume 45: Nude beaches push back while a court redraws the line on public nudity, and GTA fans turn on a real nudist resort
Cape Town’s unofficial nude beach now has signs threatening naturists with fines and drone surveillance, but the law is not as clear as the signs suggest
A year after the state, the city makes it official
In this #UndressedThread, we’re exploring the cost of finding places to be naturally nude
"Be Sure To Visit The Gift Shop On Your Way Out"
How recent changes are reshaping Mexico’s representation in Latin America and within the international naturist movement
“So… we went to a naturist campsite, but we don’t think it was something for us”. Said no one ever. At least, that’s what we like to believe, but it isn’t always true. Although most just wish they discovered this a few centuries earlier, sometimes we meet people who gave naked camping a try and did not enjoy it.   Inappropriate behaviour can play a big role in this. We have friends who once were ... Read more
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signs prohibiting nudity and warning of fines have gone up at Sandy Bay, putting beachgoers on notice at a Cape Town beach long used by naturists. The signs also prohibit sexual misconduct and warn of fines, bringing into effect signage SANParks said in March was undergoing legal review to clarify the rules at the beach.
On a South Carolina island in the depths of the Depression, a group of nudists tried to build a new way of living.
A look at the Planet Nude Sticker Club, and why it’s almost full
Organized nudism has a long memory. That can be a strength, but only if history is allowed to inform the present without permanently governing it.
What makes naturist fiction special? Funnily enough it’s not the nudity. The nudity, the naturist aspect, just adds to the…
Naturism’s couples-only rule, ratio caps, the math behind them, the money behind that, and everyone it still fails. Quick recap if you’re just coming into Part 2. Part 1 laid out why naturism’s couples-only and ratio policies exist, the demographic math, the behavior pattern behind them, and why we don’t think the rule is simply...
Some interesting thoughts and a good read I found on the net: **COLUMN: Americans and our issues with nudity**By Kim Poindexter, September 20, 2026Many of the women I see in the locker room at the NSU pool are very modest. They don’t want anyone, even other gals, seeing them – as we say in these
Some interesting thoughts and a good read I found on the net: **In defence of York’s ‘joyous and fun’ naked bike ride**Opinion, 15th September 2026York’s naked bike ride is a “protest against car culture” and the dangers faced by cyclists – but some people have “become less tolerant” to the unusual event in recent years,
Episode 2: Tenants Meeting
This week on Planet Nude: Remembrance, legal progress, and one very strange video game rumor.
Based on a court order in the Denny Blaine Park for All v. City of Seattle lawsuit, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) will adopt supplemental use guidelines for Denny Blaine Park, which are park-specific guidelines that define acceptable and prohibited behaviors and help clarify how the park can be used. Additionally, SPR is using the
Naturism’s couples-only rule, ratio caps, the math behind them, the money behind that, and everyone it still fails. Recently, some replies went up in one of the naturist subreddits under our Women of Naturism: Maria Part 2 article. It was an interesting discussion about the couples-only policy she had mentioned. They said it was “killing...
“Traveling Light” by Grann & Strahl
On 250 years of American independence, and the long pursuit of life, liberty and the freedom to be nude
A look at Founding memberships, and this drive’s campaign-only thank-you gift
The team gets onboard the shuttle
Fans have flooded the Florida resort with fake reviews after deciding it inspired a leaked location, but Cypress Cove says there is no evidence Rockstar used the resort as a reference.
In this #UndressedThread, we’re exploring whether spending time around ordinary naked bodies changes the way we see ourselves and other people
“Making Connections”
Stanton spent more than two decades documenting nudist life through Clothes Free International and Nudes in the News
Royal National Park, New South Wales, Australia · 34.209° S, 151.019° E
In a new commercial for a sports betting company, Novig, actress Sydney Sweeney left little to the imagination, baring it all and going nude in the advertisement. She starred in a new ad for Novig, a company she has joined as a strategic partner and equity holder. Sweeney starts the ad by asking, “Think you
These days, if you want to write a blog post that will be picked up by thousands, if not millions of people, you have to write about AI. It’s the buzzword of this time. So welcome to what’s going to be for sure the most viral piece that has ever been published on Naked Wanderings!   Just kidding… Or maybe half at least. AI is everywhere, it’s in our newspapers, on our television, in our ... Read more
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Four years after a petition sought to repeal Canada’s public nudity statute, a new grassroots campaign is asking Parliament to make clear that simple nonsexual nudity is not a crime
Free for everyone, with a few extra rooms for paid members
Many authors feel like worldbuilding is something done for sci-fi and fantasy novels. Surely not also for contemporary novels occurring in the real world, right? Naked Nance, by Marcel Lamotte, for example, is just about a young girl who likes to climb trees and who finds her neighbor nude in her otherwise secluded backyard. This
Grand Theft Auto 6 fans believe its nudist resort was inspired by a real-life location, and its owners are already being bombarded with problematic reviews. As if there was ever any doubt, GTA 6 fans are all over Rockstar Games’ new video game. They’ve measured oxygen levels in hopes of predicting big reveals, showed
A Seattle court preserved the clothing-optional park, but the rules now being written will shape its future.
As my family prepares for the World Congress, America’s new naturist federation is asking its members how we should represent them.
There’s a funny thing about how naturism is represented online. It is almost always looking like a vacation or an escape. It looks like turquoise water, white sand, palm trees, infinity pools, warm sunsets, and beautifully framed bodies strolling down beaches or on cruise ships somewhere very far from home. It looks like resorts with...
Some interesting thoughts and a good read I found on the net: **Salma Hayek’s skinny-dipping picture does nothing to help middle-aged women**Celebs with time and money on their hands can chase eternal youth all they like. Just don’t make it our problemRowan Pelling, 11 September 2026In two years’ time, I am going to be 60.
"Asada Must Die"
A Cape Coral man was arrested on Monday after police said he stripped naked inside a HomeGoods store and exposed himself to a shopper. According to the Cape Coral Police Department, officers responded to the HomeGoods on Del Prado Boulevard South at around 10:45 a.m. after reports of a fully nude man inside the store.
An event organised by British Naturism took place there on Saturday, August 29. Manager of the facility at Fife Leisure Park, Matthew Corrie, said: “We just received an enquiry about it by email, I think one of the organisers is a regular customer here. “There were a few puns at the time, and I think
“Dietary Fiber” by Jerry King
This cyclist is nuts! A naked e-bike rider has been peddling in the nude on a New Jersey trail for years, police said. Readington Township authorities said they’ve been on the lookout for the bare bicyclist after hearing repeated reports from residents – and only recently got a picture of the evasive explorer Continue to
Though Rockstar has not officially revealed Grand Theft Auto 6’s nudist camp, fans have been aware of it since the late August 2026 leaks of the game. For some, it wasn’t enough to watch the unedited gameplay of the GTA 6 area where NPCs roam in the buff. Instead, they’ve tracked down the real-world location
A closer look at Waypoints, one of the newest things your subscription supports
The owner of BHH Naturist Resort in Fuerteventura has spent years watching first-time naturists arrive with fears about their bodies and what being naked will actually feel like
I had to break free from this cultural norm, which was difficult. In part 1 of our conversation with Maria, we met a woman from Costa Rica who came to naturism not through curiosity or a friend’s invitation but through love and fear. A husband who taught her to see her own body differently. A...
Episode 47: Bare Necessities, the Big Nude Boat, and British Naturism’s Helen Berriman
"Sonata Your Business"
For as long as I can remember, I’ve suffered from a condition called paruresis – also known as shy bladder syndrome. This means that, unless I’m alone in public toilets, I cannot pee, however badly I need to go. I developed tactics to deal with this, such as loitering outside the gents if I see
We went to Stockholm with the idea of making a video about all the nude beaches around the city. And there are quite a few. From our research, we learned that 6 were pretty solid on the “you can be naked guaranteed” front, and three others were a bit more uncertain. In the sense that we could find remarks from someone who had gone naked there, but it may have been a while.   The ... Read more
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New places to explore, new corners of the community to join, and a limited-time discount to make it easier
For us naturists, it’s always a big win when a television or film adaptation of a book actually represents the…
[Pivotal episode]
Ep. 30: Birdwatching!
This week on Planet Nude: Beach access fights from Catalonia to Croatia, a protest for accessible naturism, and grief at Lake Como
The water of the soaking pool I’d chosen at the Olympus Spa was pretty perfect: 104 degrees and gently bubbling with hot tub jets. It was delightful, but I was exhausted, jet-lagged from a redeye flight, and in the heat of battle between two powerful instincts. One was to people-watch, as I would at any
Kristen Fisher should be able to focus on grieving her husband Skip, but instead she has to focus on a lawsuit against the people she paid to help care for her husband at the end of his life. According to authorities, a former employee at the memory care facility where Skip Fisher was receiving treatment