Category Archives: Body acceptance

Is there a human “need” for being naked?

Posted on June 7, 2016 by naturist philosopher

Many naturists feel a significant urge to be naked whenever practical. It’s almost as though being naked is an emotional “need” that they have. We’re going to consider whether this can be a genuine need for some people. Let’s begin … Continue reading →

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Nude modeling session: Another entrance, another exit

Posted on April 9, 2016 by naturist philosopher

This blog post from Jillian Page got me thinking, since it alluded to a favorite Shakespeare line that has a lot of relevance to social nudity. Jillian began with the rhetorical question: If all the world is a stage and … Continue reading →

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Benefits of social nudity: body acceptance

Posted on February 1, 2015 by naturist philosopher

Many lists have been compiled over the years enumerating the many beneficial characteristics of social nudity. One typical recent list highlights 10 benefits: 10 reasons why I am a nudist. At the top of this one, like most others, is: … Continue reading →

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Using nudity to make a statement

Posted on October 13, 2014 by naturist philosopher

It is entirely legitimate to use images of nudity to make a statement about how people relate to their social environment. It’s especially appropriate if the statement involves personal identity or social stereotypes. So we have this: Nude Portraits Explore … Continue reading →

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“But aren’t you freaked out about everyone seeing your body’s flaws?”

Posted on February 9, 2014 by naturist philosopher

“But aren’t you freaked out about everyone seeing your body’s flaws?” As a naturist, I actually freak out less about that stuff. It’s helped me cope with body issues – and it’s helped me accept the growing baby bump. As … Continue reading →

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Walt Whitman talks about “I Sing the Body Electric”

Posted on February 4, 2014 by naturist philosopher

Interviewer: Good evening, everyone. Tonight we have the unique privilege of having Walt Whitman himself sit down with us for a candid interview on his marvelous new poem, “I Sing the Body Electric“. Let’s skip over the usual preliminaries and … Continue reading →

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Women are speaking out on being naked

Posted on January 31, 2014 by naturist philosopher

Nudity needs to become the new normal Normalize and desensitize. We need more nudity, not less. But by more nudity, I don’t just mean more perfection, more sanitization, more photoshopped, starving, plastic models. The sight of a breast should neither … Continue reading →

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Body dysmorphic disorder

Posted on January 3, 2014 by naturist philosopher

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is the clinical term for an acute form of psychological distress. It is considered a type of mental illness when it impairs an individual’s ability to function reasonably well in social contexts. According to Wikipedia, in … Continue reading →

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The Reality of Nude Photos

Posted on December 11, 2013 by naturist philosopher

This has been out there for awhile, so many may have seen the Tumblr (Growing Our My Bush) or this particular post. However, it’s worth considering here. This brave woman actually started the blog for a different reason: to document … Continue reading →

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Fully Disclothed

Posted on November 20, 2013 by naturist philosopher

Here’s a very impressive photography project that describes itself thusly: Fully Disclothed is a photography project in the name of self-exposure; it is an invitation for people to disturb their ordinary day-to-day activities and do something they thought they wouldn’t, … Continue reading →

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