Women’s relationship to their bodies and the 60th anniversary of the INF

A discussion about women’s relationship with their bodies and the 60th anniversary of the International Naturist Federation (INF); plus porn literacy, more Facebook censorship, reader feedback, Felicity from YNA and more.

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Image: Speeches in front of the International Naturist Federation (INF) monument at the CHM Montalivet by some of the federations in attendance for the 60th anniversary celebration of the INF.

Episode LX

Standup Comedy Exposed

An interview with comedians who performed nude for the first time; plus Facebook censorship, Bare Oaks on Google Streetview, an open letter to an anonymous complainant, the problem with sarongs, and Felicity & Jordan from YNA speak about tolerance.

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Episode LIX
Image: Erica Stevens from Naked News at Yuk Yuks on Dec. 4, 2012 from ContactMusic.com

The Vagina Monologues

A radio play version of The Vagina Monologues performed during the 2013 FCN/FQN Canadian Naturist Festival at Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park. Plus Felicity talks about a recent NBC News story about attracting youth and whether teens should tell others that they are naturists.

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Cast of The Vagina Monologues: Emily, Ramona, Suzy, Nikki, Karen, & Julia.

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Episode LVIII

Academia and Treating Sexual Abuse

We discuss academic naturism including a university course on naturism, a dissertation on using naturist concepts of body image to treat sexual abuse victims and a journal article on how media images of thin women affect self-esteem. Plus Felicity, erections, marketing and more…

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Episode LVII

Image: From the 2010 German Calendar from WebUni in Magdeburg http://www.un.geniert.de/

Michele Rauter: A Pro Volleyball Player in the Naturist World

In 2009, ESPN Magazine put together a team that included Michele Rauter, a pro volleyball player, and sent them to the Nude Volleyball Superbowl at White Thorn Lodge in Pennsylvania. Michele enjoyed it so much that she went back on her own for two more years. In this episode we caught up with Michele and discussed her experiences and volleyball in general. Plus a recent study on why bras are bad for you.

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Episode LVI