Planet Nude

The current landscape for nudists is dire , necessitating collective organization. Faced with diverse threats - political, environmental, and societal - we have a choice: resist or surrender. Our organizational bodies, reliant on dwindling volunteer participation, are our defensive bastions, offering a legitimate voice to our cause. But, without engaged volunteers, they falter, and the movement su...

In Toronto, Hanlan's Point, a clothing-optional beach, was threatened by plans to redevelop the Toronto Islands. Initially, a proposal to build a concert and festival venue near Hanlan's Point sparked controversy and opposition from the LGBTQ and naturist communities due to concerns about invasion of privacy and safety. However, the opposition group called "Hands Off Hanlan's" discovered further p...

Jacob Riis Park, located in the Rockaways in Queens, New York, first established as a park in 1912, has a long history as an unofficial nudist beach. During the 1930s, the beach was informally known as "the people's bath," due to a historic art deco bath house that was first built there in 1932. In the 1950s and 1960s, the beach was a popular destination for members of the LGBTQ community, who fac...

We have reached another Pride Month , a time of year for reflection, introspection, and solidarity. It’s a time of year I tend to mark by writing a piece about LGBTQ experiences with nakedness and within the nudist community, for better or for worse but always with hope for the future and appreciation of where we have been. Last week on Twitter, I shared a few of my previous posts on these topics...

We learn about the history of International Skinny Dip Day and one group who is actively promoting the event through SkinnyDipDay.org. The holiday, celebrated in July, aims to encourage body positivity and self-acceptance by inviting individuals to participate in skinny-dipping experiences. The event has evolved from a National Nude Weekend in 1976 to a seven-day Nude Recreation Week and eventuall...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.planetnude.co In 1970, the 400 Pueblos movement was born in Veracruz, Mexico, when a diverse group of 1,000 peasants from various indigenous communities and political parties embarked on a march from Coatepec to Mexico City, demanding the restoration of their unjustly taken land rights by the government. However, their march was abr...

Virtually all American feature films with nudist storylines , from the 1930s to the present (with the possible exception of 1933’s This Nude World , written by lesbian author and upstate New York nudist retreat owner Jan Gay), have been “nudie cutie” exploitation films, primarily appealing to the desires of a heterosexual male audience.  These films suggest that nudist camps are overflowing with n...

Some might say that naturism in fiction starts with Adam and Eve (and many more biblical episodes of nudity), or with the myths of the ancient Greeks and Romans. Centuries later, nudity was not all that uncommon in the literature of medieval Europe, often with euphemisms such as “dressed the way she was born.” But the beginnings of something akin to a naturist lifestyle portrayed in fiction can be...

When Tom Cushing first had his play Barely Proper published in 1931, the playwright already understood that his one act’s ability to be actualized in a live theater setting would be severely limited, leading him to subtitle it “an unplayable play.” However, the play would prove playable after all. As it would turn out, it would be actual nudists, not your typical theatre elites, who would find a n...

A review of the film "Loin Des Yeux" directed by Nicolas Poirier. The film is a documentary project on naturism, focusing on the oldest naturist campground in Europe, CHM Montalivet in France. It explores the values and perspectives of naturists of different ages and backgrounds, highlighting the generational appeal of the naturist community. The podcast emphasizes that naturism goes beyond nudity...

What makes the WNBR particularly remarkable in terms of environmental activism is that it is generally embraced by the people and governments of the cities in which the rides take place. The ride attracts people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds, and it has become a widely celebrated event in many cities around the world. Many of the participants are not necessarily activists at all, but rathe...

Kerry Kott is a woman on a mission to connect people with nature, to help them shed their fears and judgments, and to guide them towards a more fulfilling and authentic life. Her chosen vehicle for this mission is her project, Wild Woman Events, which offers immersive experiences of nudity and nature to women seeking to rediscover themselves and their relationship with the world around them. 🪐 Re...

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