1990's Magazine and guide covers

The Naturist Society

The Naturist Society (TNS), founded in 1980 by Lee Baxandall (1935-2008) has been pivotal in promoting body acceptance, personal freedom, and harmony with nature. Through its magazine Nude & Natural, the World Guide to Nude Beaches and Recreation, national gatherings, and advocacy efforts, TNS has united naturists, fostered public understanding, and defended rights to clothing-optional recreation. Tim Chizmar interviews Nicky Hoffman who has been working with TNS since 1985. She took over the leadership of TNS in 2001 when Lee retired. She was part of a group of staff members that included Margaret Thornton and Judi Ditzler that purchased TNS.

Thank you to the PODCAST PRODUCERS GUILD for recording this interview for Tim.

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Episode CLXII

Photo: The 1990 issue of the TNS magazine when it changed from “Clothed with the Sun” to “Nude & Natural” (later also called N Magazine) as well as the 1991 edition the “World Guide to Nude Beaches and Recreation” – two emblematic publications that were key to promoting both TNS and naturism in general.

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  1. I enjoy working around my house without cloths-. I’m a senior (late 70’s) recently widowed. I’ve always slept in the nude. My late wife didn’t agree about going without clothes. I was wondering if there are others like me? It now too cold for nude outdoor activity. Are there any nudists who maybe use Skype to get to know and share feelings with? I would like to have someone share there experience with me so that perhaps by next summer I would feel good enough to go to a nude beach.

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