Nudists are often the most *polite* people you’ll ever meet. Why? Because, when in textile company, they *politely* manage to restrain themselves from ripping their clothes off talking to you non-stop about the benefits of living clothes-free Because, when at a textile beach or pool, they *politely* manage to refrain from flinging away their bathing costumesContinue reading “Polite Nudists”
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Need a Swimsuit?
You need a swimsuit… like a chicken needs suspenders like an eagle needs a parachute like a maple needs a hat like an elephant needs shoes like a dolphin needs a swimsuit like a filing cabinet needs an apple pie! You need a swimsuit… like the sand needs an hourglass, like the waves need aContinue reading “Need a Swimsuit?”
Introducing the Family
What do you do when you’ve found that your love for being nude is not shared by your family? First, clarify your assumptions. Maybe you aren’t giving your family members enough opportunities, or enough information, to decide for themselves. Don’t write them off just yet! That was my experience. What follows is the story ofContinue reading “Introducing the Family”
Stripping and Teasing
One Monday morning in the fall semester of 1997 or 1998, when I was an assistant professor at a university in Alabama, the phone rang in my office. “Are you married?” the female voice asked. “Yes, why?” “My friend, So-and-so, used to be your student. She’s getting married this weekend and we’d like to knowContinue reading “Stripping and Teasing”
Naturism in Brazil
I’ve had the opportunity to meet several naturist leaders in Brazil and visit a couple of naturist sites there. In a nutshell, here’s what I’ve learned about Brazilian naturism: Besides the US and Canada, Brazil is the only other country in the Americas that has a national naturist federation. Its sites and groups range fromContinue reading “Naturism in Brazil”