Protecting Children

The mainstream world assumes that a naturist environment would attract child predators. Does it? What motivates them? Do people understand sex offenders? Can you identify one by the way they look or how they act? We discussed these questions and more with a psychologist who has decades of experience dealing with sex offenders in the criminal justice system.

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Photo: mother and child at Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park

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GNI – Gay Naturists International

Gay Naturists International states that their mission is “to serve as a resource to male naturists by hosting and sponsoring men’s naturist events and providing information and resources to individuals and local clubs. In addition, GNI is a voice for gay naturists in wider naturist efforts to educate society about naturism and to advance the interests of naturists worldwide.” Some might wonder why gay naturists need their own organization in a movement that talks about inclusivity and acceptance. Rick Johnson, GNI Executive Director, explains.

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Photo: Celebrating at Viv’s Salsa Party by Brian Becnel

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Naked Comedy Show

Meet Billy Procidea who is both the producer and host of New York City’s long running Naked Comedy Show. The comedians are all nude but most of the audience is clothed because only the first two rows are clothing-optional. Listen and find out why.

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Bare to Breakers & Lupin Lodge

The Bare to Breakers Fun Run experience and a visit to Lupin Lodge. Tim Chizmar recounts his nude walk of the San Francisco’s Bay to Breakers Race which has a long tradition of nudity. He also reports on Lupin Lodge in California’s Los Gatos Mountains where the stayed and interviews the current owner, Lori Kay Stout.

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Photo: Tim Chizmar and friends at the Bay to Breakers fun run – image courtesy of clothesfree.com

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Big Nude Boat – Part 2

Stéphane and Samantha take the Naturist Living Show on the road – part 2. They share their observations and experiences during the 2023 Big Nude Boat cruise by Bare Necessities Tour & Travel; who have been organizing nude cruises for over 3 decades. Come along on this Caribbean podcast travelog.

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Photo: Stéphane and Samantha at Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Carnival Pride cruise ship in the background)

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