March 19, 2024

Women in Nudism: Are You Hesitant?

March 25, 2022 Kelly Hanner

Are you a woman who’s hesitant to be nude at the beach? As a woman, being nude in general used to be hard for me considering all the hang-ups I used to have over my body. Once I started to get comfortable in my own skin, I was still on the fence about nudity out in public. After all, growing up as a woman in the Midwest, there weren’t a lot of opportunities to be nude out in public in the first place. Also, from the little bit I saw in the media of nudists, it seemed like something people in their retirement enjoyed. Combine all that with a fear that once I got nude in a public place everybody would be gawking at me, or I could at least expect creepy men to be staring- I was just irked by the idea of random strangers seeing me nude. My [READ MORE]

We Hosted Our Own Naked Party: Here’s What Happened

December 8, 2020 Nora

If you’ve ever thought about hosting your own naked party or nudist gathering, you’re not alone. As nudists, we often want to share our passion with our friends, bring everyone together and reap the benefits that social nudism has to offer – without it getting weird. Now, a bunch of friends getting together, taking their clothes off, playing games, and having an awesome time may sound like something straight-forward. And it can be – if you do it right. But hosting a nudist event for your friends will need a bit more planning than your average house party. This was something my boyfriend and I learned pretty quickly when we started planning our gathering. As we have found from experience, planning is vital when it comes to hosting a party of the nudist or clothing-optional kind. After all, the last thing we wanted was to end up with a room [READ MORE]

My Story: Nudism Changed How I Viewed My Body

December 5, 2020 Kelly Hanner

Written by Kelly M. Hanner Being confident wasn’t something that came easy for me. Growing up, I witnessed my mother jump from one fad diet to the next. Jenny Craig, the cabbage soup diet, meal replacement shakes, Lean Cuisine meals, weight loss pills, etc. You name it, she tried it. Couple that with seeing her display for me day in and day out how much she hated her body, it was the perfect recipe for a mind virus to slip into my impressionable mind. I distinctly remember joining her for Weight Watchers weigh-ins. The look of accomplishment as she stepped on the scale to find that all of her point tracking from the previous week resulted in a couple of pounds weight loss would quickly dissolve into the past when the following week she’d step on the scale at weigh-ins only to have disappointment wash over her face as she [READ MORE]

6 Things You Can Do To Normalize Naturism Right Now

October 30, 2020 Nora

Being a naturist should come, well, naturally… right? We’re all born naked, after all. But in society, nudity has become a source of shame and ridicule; something totally UN-natural. So why is being in your birthday suit so sinful and wrong? Why is it so socially unacceptable, to the point where it makes us feel uneasy to be naked anywhere but under the shower? We’re constantly told to lose weight, gain weight, work out, hide our flaws, have fuller lips and bigger boobs. And so, we become more aware of and more ashamed of our own bodies. I don’t find nipples (of ANY gender), cellulite or stretch marks offensive. What I DO find offensive though is the ridiculous way society shames the human body. It’s time to sort this out. Here’s what you can do to normalize nudism: 1.    Educate your kids on naturism Sometimes, it all comes down to [READ MORE]

Cooking in the Nude Changes Lives: Find Out How

July 9, 2020 Sydney Capello

Alright. So when you first glance at the title, this seems like a stretch, right? WRONG! My friends and I used to always joke that we were going to eat our dinners in our bikinis to stay fit, but now that I’m doing my research, I’m starting to see just how true that joke actually is.  Cooking in the nude does change lives and it’s not for the worse. 75% of Americans are Seriously Missing Out Before we get down to “brass tacks” I would just like to point out how easy it is to  take off your clothes  carve out 15-30 mins once a week to make a positive impact  Out of all the things you can do to change your life for the better, THIS has to be one of the hands-down, absolute easiest. Yet according to ABC, “A recent survey found that 15 percent of adults – [READ MORE]

Why Aren’t There More Female Nudists?

July 2, 2020 Sydney Capello

If you’ve ever gone to a clothing-optional location, regardless of your gender, you may have noticed an unequal ratio of men to women. You may have even asked yourself outright, “why aren’t there more female nudists?” Well, you’re not the only one. It’s a topic that most people like to debate in real life and over the internet. *groan* But I promise it’s a subject worth talking about!  So is the reason because of a fear of being ogled? Is it because of stigma? Or is there something else at work entirely? The answer is multi-faceted.  Why There’s Fewer Women After researching the topic at length on an array of public forums and after considering my own personal experience, I have found that it is due to a combination of factors. *Womp Womp* I know this isn’t as exciting as a HERE IS YOUR ANSWER type of an answer but [READ MORE]

Meet Nudists: How to Make A Friends In a Niche Community

June 10, 2020 Sydney Capello

In any setting, it can be difficult to make friends. And if you’re new to nudism, it can be especially hard to make friends within the community for obvious reasons (it is pretty sequestered). And while you have maybe told your friends about your covert lifestyle, you may also crave the opportunity to unabashedly discuss what you love or even better, be in the nude with others who feel the same and aren’t put off by your lack of clothing. But as mentioned, this is no easy feat. On the other hand, if you’re not new to nudism and are simply doing your research before looking to make a change. You may be looking to see how easy it will be for you to find a circle of friends who will accept you should you decide to venture down the nudist path. Either way, this article should be helpful to [READ MORE]

Why Going Nude During Quarantine Will Actually Help You

May 27, 2020 Sydney Capello

So we’re in the middle of a global pandemic…*gulps* It can be pretty scary to say the least. You may already be asking yourself what millions of others are also asking themselves: How can I protect myself? Outside the home, the essentials are pretty clear. Wear gloves, a mask, wash your hands, and stand at a distance of at least 6 feet. All of this is incredibly important. We all have to commit to staying home as much as possible and staying safe, limiting our exposure in lieu of a vaccine. This is not debatable.  So here we are in 2020 and more specifically, here in the US, we are all for the most part quarantined to our homes except for when it comes to essential business (whether that be your job, grocery shopping, or going to the doctor). Okay, so all of this is super obvious as we are [READ MORE]

Tanning Safely: Tips for Nudists

April 24, 2020 Sydney Capello

No tan lines is arguably one of the most popular and fun benefits of tanning naked, but it shouldn’t be taken lightly. Anyone interested in nude tanning should research precautions beforehand, so you can enjoy your time in the sun without worrying about the hazards.  One of the most common questions people ask me about visiting nude beaches is “How do you protect yourself from the sun?” Okay, so that’s obviously not what people are asking me BUT in essence, it is. You see, the question is usually much more candid and direct like, “How do you not get sunburned on your (insert any intimate body part here)?” Regardless of what body part they happen to be most concerned with, the point is this: they have sun protection on the brain. And it’d be weird if they didn’t!  Skin Care For Nudists We grow up learning about how important sun [READ MORE]

15 Tell-Tale Signs That You Are A Nudist

April 18, 2020 Nora

Do you like taking off all your clothes and walking around with your boobs, balls and butt out in the open air? Does the thought of heading to a clothing-optional beach give you the overwhelming urge to rip your clothes off? Or maybe you’d just rather hang out with other similarly naked people than with your jeans and sweatpants-wearing buddies? If you found yourself nodding along to one or all of these questions, it could be a tell-tale sign that you are nudist. But apart from the obvious – the fact that you love being butt naked surrounded by other butt naked people – what else is a dead giveaway of your preference for life in the buff? Read on for an extensive list of all the other symptoms indicating that you’re diverting away from a regular “textile” life and heading along naked highway towards nudistville. 1.   You know you’re [READ MORE]

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