Nudists in Isolation
Perhaps while we are increasingly forced into Coronavirus induced isolation, we should look for opportunities to connect virtually with our friends for nude social exchanges via FacetTime or Zoom.
SPI Maker
Nudist Hate Crime Protection
UK has been leading the way with progressive legal freedoms for nudists/naturists. This would be an excellent step in the right direction. SPI Nudists want hate crime law to cover them: Plea for protection from ‘textiles’ – which is what they call people who wear clothes Nudists claim they are facing abuse, and want to … Read more
Joy of Cooking Naked
Really well done article on the nudist lifestyle by the New York Times. SPI LUTZ, Fla. — Karyn McMullen is tired of being asked how she cooks bacon without any clothes on. It’s one of those jokes people can’t help but make about nudists, and to Ms. McMullen, who has been cooking naked for more than two … Read more
Florida Nude Beach Legislation
Sounds like some sensible legislation in Florida. But then this state is known to have the largest population of nude recreation facilities (beaches and resorts) in the country. SPI Iguanas, Nude Beaches on Florida Lawmakers’ Agenda Next Week The Florida Legislature set a lot of lofty goals for their annual 60-day session Democratic Sen. Jason … Read more
Supreme Court Will Not Consider Topless Bans
In a move certain to slow down the Free the Nipple movement, the Supreme Court of the US refused to take up a case challenging a New Hampshire city ordinance banning public toplessness. Given that the Supreme Court is the last court of refuge for challenging laws in the United States, those wishing to see … Read more
Normalize Nudity
I was paging though a website with a bunch of nudist news clips and I saw the phrase “Normalize Nudity” a couple of times. What a perfect thought. Isn’t that what we all should be doing? Share with me some of your ideas about how to normalize nudity so that we all can carry your ideas … Read more
Welcome Back Naktiv
Very glad to see Naktiv back online again. It will take me a little time to get used to the new format, but it appears that the format is intended to encourage more blog posts from the members. Accordingly, I am going to try and commit myself to making more regular blog posts on a … Read more
Is it Time to Talk About Legal Acceptance of Simple Nudity
I wrote this article using my Nom de Plume of Lee Butler. It is published in the SCNA (Southern California Naturist Association) newsletter and I believe it will be published in the AANR (American Association of Nude Recreation) newsletter as well.
Avoiding the Sun Will Kill You
Found this article with large assortment of health benefits related to exposure to the sun. The introduction is reproduced below and if you go to the page, all of the
Sun and Medical Politics
This was posted by a writer that I follow. I have held the arguments to be true for a long time. July 24, 2017 Coffee, Sunshine, and the Elite Healthcare
BALLS AND SAUSAGE THERAPI
This article was written by Emilia van Hauen and posted here with her permission. Please secure the author's permission prior to reposting anywhere else. http://www.emiliavanhauen.com/ BALLS AND SAUSAGE THERAPI A
We Have Won the War …
… We Just Don't Know It Yet I watched the MTV Video Awards last night primarily to see what Miley Cyrus was (or was not) going to wear. I have
Take It Off! The Fine Art of Getting Naked in a Clothed World
Covered (no pun intended) today on Huffington Post – An article featuring Mark Haskell Smith's "Naked at Lunch: A Reluctant Nudist's Adventures in a Clothing Optional World" and "The Nakeds"
Facebook vs French Freedom of Speech
Back in March, a French citizen filed suit in the French courts alleging that Facebook's censorship of his placement of nude art on his FB page constituted a violation of
The Nude in Vogue
I am a big fan of fashion, it is artistic, innovative and expressive. Nudity in fashion has always been part of the art-form. The very well informed thelibertineezine.com features a wonderful historic look at nude fashion photographs published in Vogue. Many of the images provide an inspirational look at a possible life in a clothing-non-compulsory … Read more
