Definitions of “cheek“: (1) the fleshy part of the face on either side of the mouth (2) a buttock (3) a frank, daring attitude (4) the way some people pronounce that French word for “cool” All of these definitions apply to one of naturism’s newest, cheekiest, and most dynamic web presences. Nurba: Urban Naturism andContinue reading “Cheek”
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The Body Politic
It’s an ancient and common allegory used by the apostle Paul among many others: the body politic. The various sectors or classes of a society are likened to the organs and systems of the human body. Just as we need all the body parts to function in harmony–from the heart and liver and fingers allContinue reading “The Body Politic”
Polite Nudists
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”
Nude Spa of Ancient Mexico
Over the last few years, Mexico’s clothes-free tourism industry has steadily increased in quality and quantity of venues. There are now a half-dozen or so official clothing-optional or nudist sites, mostly along the Riviera Maya (see here for a recent list of Mexico’s nude beaches and resorts). It’s interesting to note that at several ofContinue reading “Nude Spa of Ancient Mexico”
12 Nude Year Resolutions
Nudity can be light-hearted, but there are times when it’s no joke. When people, whether individuals or groups, risk arrest or worse simply for posting nude photographs of themselves in those parts of the world still clutching very restrictive ideas about nudity (and sometimes those parts of the world are closer to home than oneContinue reading “12 Nude Year Resolutions”
Nude Scribe Crossword 2011
It’s been a great run so far here on Nude Scribe – thanks to all viewers and commenters! Since the year is drawing to a close, I decided to make a crossword puzzle with clues from the posts on this site so far (July through December 2011). All clues are culled from the posts onContinue reading “Nude Scribe Crossword 2011”
Giving a Stitch
It’s the season of Thanksgiving here in the US. With turkey or tofu dinners on their minds, many generous folks give food to food banks so that others less fortunate can enjoy a hearty meal on Thanksgiving, too. It’s also the beginning of colder weather in most of the country, which is an excellent opportunityContinue reading “Giving a Stitch”
Peace, Love & Nuderstanding
It ain’t no typo, ya’ nuderstand? If you nuderstand me, you stand by me in nude solidarity! It’s a nuder understanding, an understanding without the underwear! Words are tools of thought. Sometimes, to express new thoughts, or even to refresh old ones, we need new tools. The language that we use to speak and write about naturism andContinue reading “Peace, Love & Nuderstanding”
Nude on Halloween
Many nudists and naturists love to dress up for Halloween. This may seem contradictory at first blush, but it actually makes a lot of sense. More than most people, nudists and naturists realize how much of a costume our everyday clothing is, and how arbitrary the way that we dress ourselves is. (Really, why doContinue reading “Nude on Halloween”
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”