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The Hijacking of Naturism Part 1: When Nude Content Distorts Our Naturist Lives

Byournaturistlife
Nude content vs naturism: A couple taking a selfie while enjoying a naturist lifestyle, smiling and wearing sunglasses, with a sign in the background indicating mandatory naked swimming.

At OurNaturistLife, we believe in protecting the heart of naturism. Honesty, non-sexualized social nudity, and genuine connection. But we are seeing those values constantly misrepresented online. In this post, we are diving into how platforms and social media have blurred the lines between naturism and adult content. And why this distortion matters for all of us who live this life with sincerity. This is the problem of nude content vs naturism.

Before social media, naturism existed in its own quiet space. It didn’t have to visually compete with adult content because the two lived in separate spheres. You found naturism in books, newsletters, clubs, and personal experiences, often offline, often word-of-mouth. It had room to be understood on its own terms.

But in today’s hyper-visual world, everything is filtered through the lens of social media. Now, adult content is everywhere. It’s not tucked away in discreet magazines or websites, but pushed into our feeds, our ads, our trending pages. It’s constant, normalized, and often indistinguishable from what used to be considered explicit.

At the same time, authentic naturist voices are few online. They are either drowned out by algorithms or discouraged by policies that confuse nudity with sexuality. Across META, YouTube, and others, these voices are constantly removed while adult content gets a pass.

Naturism, at its core, is not about eroticism. It’s not about selling access to our bodies. It’s not about monetizing the gaze of strangers. It’s about non-sexualized social nudity, body acceptance, mutual respect, and often, a connection with nature or community. It’s about choosing to live openly and sincerely in a way that challenges shame, not exploits curiosity.

So, when someone uses the term naturist as a marketing strategy, without any connection to the values behind it, it muddies the waters for everyone, especially for people genuinely trying to understand what naturism is. It reinforces the same tired misconception that nudity equals sex, that if you’re nude, you’re selling something. And for those of us trying to promote ethically authentic naturism, it can be frustrating.

The Online Naturist Landscape

While there isn’t solid data, we can make an educated guess of what is visible in the online naturist community.

Here’s a rough estimate, just to give shape to naturist users:

Naturists publicly active on social media – maybe 5–10%

  • These are the people who post openly, show their faces, advocate for naturism, and use their real identities (or consistent online personas).
  • They’re usually bloggers, influencers, advocates, or people deeply committed to changing the narrative.
  • Often, they’ve accepted the risks (social stigma, censorship, misunderstandings) in favor of visibility and outreach.

Naturists on social media but mostly private or anonymous – about 60–70%

  • They follow naturist accounts, maybe post in private groups or behind locked profiles, but rarely reveal personal info.
  • Many are active in comment sections, discussions, or nudist-friendly communities, but don’t share public-facing content.
  • Fear of judgment, job risk, family concerns, or just personality type (introverts, etc.) keeps them more hidden.

Naturists not on social media at all – 20–30%

  • Often older naturists or people who engage solely in offline communities: camps, clubs, resorts, or family spaces.
  • They may value privacy more, dislike tech, or simply not feel the need to be online about their lifestyle.

This imbalance is a big reason why the naturist voice feels so faint online. The people who would represent it most authentically are often the least visible, while those exploiting nudity for engagement are everywhere.

So, while adult content thrives in the open, naturism retreats to the shadows. Often misunderstood, misrepresented, or just plain missing. And that’s a problem. Because if we’re not out there shaping the narrative of what real, respectful, non-sexual nudity looks like, then we leave that space to be defined by others in ways that harm the very values naturism stands for.

When Naturism Becomes a Hashtag

It seems like everywhere you look online now; someone is calling themselves a naturist or nudist behind a paywall. Sites like OnlyFans and Fansly are full of profiles promoting nude content, and many of them are using these words as hashtags as part of their branding.

But let’s be real: most of this content isn’t naturism.

We haven’t subscribed to these pages, so I won’t pretend to know what’s behind every paywall but based on how they are marketed, it is clear the content is intended to be sexual or erotic. The captions, the poses, the pricing tiers. They all point in that direction. And yet, they continue to use “naturist” like it’s a get-out-of-judgment-free card. As if slapping that label on it instantly makes it ethical, or educational.

Of course, when someone brings this up, some get very defensive. But that’s just a way to shut down the conversation. Because it is a legitimate concern when the label we use to define our values is hijacked and redefined for clicks.

We are not here to judge sex workers. Nor are we here to say people can’t do what they want with their own bodies or content. But we are here to say: call it what it is. If you’re doing erotic content, OWN it. Be proud of it. Just don’t borrow the language of a non-sexual movement to make it seem more respectable or innocent than it is or use the terms as marketing gimmicks.

Yes, you can be a naturist and also have a sexual “pay to see more” account. But here’s the crucial part: you don’t get to mix the two and call it all “naturism.”

If someone chooses to explore their sexuality through adult content, that’s their right. But conflating that with naturism hijacks what naturism actually stands for and misleads people who are trying to understand or enter the lifestyle.

And it does real damage. It drives away people, especially women, families, and younger folks who are seeking a safe, wholesome space to just be themselves. It turns genuine naturist spaces into targets for creeps because they think that is reality. And it gives ammunition to critics who already want to dismiss naturism as a cover for exhibitionism.

When people blur those lines, they’re not just misrepresenting naturism, they are making it harder for all of us to practice it openly and authentically.

We’re not here to shame anyone’s choices. But we are here to draw a line: if you straddle both worlds, own them honestly and don’t disguise one as the other. Say you’re naked for the views if that’s what you’re doing. But don’t pretend you’re standing for naturism while you’re selling something else.

We see the difference. And it’s time the rest of the world did too.

What are we up against?

The adult industry is massive, and they will use every tactic or term to promote the business. And we also have the “Pay to see more” trends. OnlyFans is the largest player if this field with over 4 million content creators. Although the platform is inclusive, estimates suggest 70-80% of the creators post adult sexual content. The platform is one of the biggest in the adult content subscription content industry With revenues of over $1B.

Creators from these sites also market themselves aggressively across all platforms like X, Instagram, TikTok, and Reddit to lure in new fans. We see them all the time. Constant follows. They put likes on our content for attention or drop photos with links as replies on our posts. You could see 10 different profiles following you, all with the same image and all linked back to the same OnlyFans page. Is there anyone who does not get followed by them daily?

Despite its reputation, the platform has tried to present itself as versatile. But let’s not kid ourselves… sex sells, and it’s what makes OnlyFans so popular. We all remember the Tumblr and OnlyFans debacles of trying to ban adult content. Flip flop!

The Reddit Reality

One of the clearest examples of this trend is Reddit. Some naturist/nudist subreddits have become overrun with self-promotion. A quick scroll reveals that at least 90% of the posts, especially from women and couples, have links to the “Pay to see more” content sites. We are beginning to believe there are no “naturists” on Reddit who don’t have a paid site. Strategic angles, sexualized captions, and zero discussion about actual naturist values.

It’s our society unfortunately. When the OnlyFans subreddits have millions of followers while the nudist ones have a couple hundred thousand, most being OnlyFans profiles, the infiltration happened.

This isn’t the reality of naturism. It’s a distortion. A performance. A business strategy. So don’t believe what you see.

For casual Reddit users stumbling into those communities, that becomes their first impression of what nudism or naturism is. And it couldn’t be further from what real naturist spaces, resorts, beaches, meetups, families, and people are like. True naturism just gets lost in the junk.

What Happened to “Nudist”?

Even the word nudist has been co-opted.

Once upon a time, “nudist” and “naturist” were just regional terms, used interchangeably in North America or Europe. But today, if you search for “nudist” on any major social media platform, what you’ll mostly find is adult content.

Profiles with “nudist” in the name posting sexualized content while claiming to represent a naturist lifestyle. Search results are flooded with erections, sexually explicit or fetish material. The word has become coded language for something it never meant to represent, and the damage that does to legitimate nudist/naturist communities is hard to ignore. Just do a search for this term on social media. You will see what we mean. Actually don’t!

Language matters. When we lose the words that define our values, we risk losing the culture those words were meant to protect.

Nude Content vs Naturism: Why the Distinction Matters

We need to be honest with ourselves. We are not going to change the adult sex industry. They are going to market in our spaces every chance they get. Maybe we need to not be adversarial but to be the alternative. It’s easy to feel powerless watching the terms naturist and nudist being swallowed up by sexual content creators, but we’re not powerless.

The first step is reclaiming our language, our spaces, and our visibility. We must speak out, show up, and stand firm in our values.

Use the terms intentionally. Don’t run from the word “naturist”. Redefine it every time you use it. Post your real naturist life, your real naturist self, your real naturist experiences. Tag it clearly. Hashtag it proudly. Refuse to surrender the word to those selling a sexual fantasy under its name.

Call it out when you see it. If someone’s using “naturist” to promote adult material, respectfully say something. Not to shame them, but to draw a line between their business and our lifestyle. If we stay silent, the line disappears. Chances are they will block you or get all defensive. We like to use the Art Gallery vs the Strip Club analogy. Both might display the nude human body. But one does for appreciation, introspection, or commentary. The other does it to sexually excite. Confusing the two cheapens both and misleads the audience.

Don’t support accounts that just post random photos of naturists, nudists, or just nude people they have stolen from the internet. There is no consent or respect in these accounts.

Build and support authentic naturist platforms. If mainstream social media won’t protect the integrity of naturism, we create spaces that do. Promote blogs, communities, and influencers who live the philosophy, not those who exploit it. While these can be great spaces, the challenge is, we end up in an echo chamber with only those who already understand it. This isn’t helping to educate the outside world.

But here’s the truth: if we don’t do anything, we lose control of the narrative. The public will associate “naturist” with soft porn. Families will retreat. Honest people will stay quiet. Events will decline. Clubs will disappear. And the deeper message about body acceptance, self-respect, and living authentically will get buried under a pile of hashtags meant to lure in subscribers.

So yes! We can do something. And we must. Because if we don’t, the hijackers win.

Not All Paid Content Is the Problem

It’s important to say: there are legitimate naturists out there who offer behind-the-scenes access through paid platforms. Some of them run educational blogs or vlogs, share personal stories, travel information, or invite subscribers into their real-life naturist experiences. And in those cases, the content stays rooted in honesty, non-sexual intent, and community values.

Some of these accounts though come into social media spaces, post a single photo or video with a link to their paid site, and then disappear. There’s little to no genuine engagement. People comment, ask questions, try to start a conversation but get no response. It seems unless you’re a paying subscriber, the interaction stops there. It gives the impression that the “naturist” label is just a hook, and once they’ve cast the line, there’s no interest in community or dialogue, only conversion.

There are those who are happy to pay for that authenticity and experience. Especially if they can’t travel to resorts or attend naturist events themselves so they subscribe to feel part of it. We get that. That’s valid. It can help others to feel a part of the community when done correctly.

But when the majority of what’s promoted under “naturism” is erotic in nature, even the legitimate voices get buried.

Even with well-meaning creators, there’s still a question worth asking: when money enters the picture, does naturism slowly become a performance instead of a way of life?

Maybe. Maybe not. I guess it depends on the person…

Preserving the True Spirit of Naturism

Naturism is already misunderstood enough. We’re constantly battling stigma, suspicion, and confusion from the outside world. So, when people twist the term for personal gain, or blur the line between naturism and erotic content, it doesn’t just affect them. It affects all of us.

Naturism deserves to be represented truthfully as an alternative. Not because we’re gatekeeping, but because we’re guardians of a philosophy that’s been around far longer than the latest content subscription trend. A philosophy that values honesty, integrity, and the human body in its most natural, unfiltered form. Not as a product, not as bait, but as something worthy of simple, respectful presence.

We don’t believe we can win this battle or even change the narrative. Society likes sex! Society enjoys sex! Society wants sex! So, sex sells!

If you compare naturism advocacy to sports, look at it from this perspective:

“Many great teams have never won a title. But they play with integrity, knowing who they are and what they stand for. They still take the field for their community, represent with heart, and fight with honor.”

Even if we never “defeat” the misrepresentation of our community, we can still show it as something honest, and human with pride. And that’s worth showing up for.

If we as naturists don’t speak up about these things, who will?

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  2. Sadly so, so much of what you wrote is so, so true. I’m old enough to remember the clear line between, “Playboy” type magazines and true nudist publications. There was a clear distinct difference. Nudist publications were dominated with activities, events, etc. with full appropriate nudity. The internet has blurred those lines, as well as “lifestyle” clubs and events. As you stated so well it’s hurt those of us hold our nudist way of life so near and dear to our being from being passed on to others.

    I really don’t know if there’s an answer other than those of us that are nudists and don’t mind others knowing “Stay The Course” and continue however possible to quite the voices coming from the “Dark Side”

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  3. I just left Reddit for the exact reasons you outlined. My hopes were to forge community with like-minded people, but was sick of all the sexualized posts on evety naturist site. Thanks for speaking out in such an elegant manner.

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    1. We fully understand. We end up blocking a lot of OF accounts on the naturist and nudist subreddits. It eventually starts to resemble actual naturism. 😊😊

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  6. Such is the conflation of naturism and sexual activity in the minds of some – particularly people like Mark Zuckerberg (Meta Platforms) and Larry Page and Sergey Brin (Youtube) along with the majority of American society it seems – that even sharing this article to our Facebook group has resulted my being suspended from Facebook for a month! I even went to the trouble of cropping the picture to exclude Corin’s breasts.While Facebook actively promotes not only the most deviant pornography (provided it’s “art”) and knowingly provides consortion facilities to paedophiles, it cannot get its head around the fact that people can be naked in non-sexual situations. I have even been banned in the past for posting articles about indigenous people who happen to live without clothes. Social media is utterly confused about what is damaging to society and what is not.

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  7. Such is the conflation of naturism and sexual activity in the minds of some – particularly people like Mark Zuckerberg (Meta Platforms) and Larry Page and Sergey Brin (Youtube) along with the majority of American society it seems – that even sharing this article to our Facebook group has resulted my being suspended from Facebook for a month! I even went to the trouble of cropping the picture to exclude Corin’s breasts.While Facebook actively promotes not only the most deviant pornography (provided it’s “art”) and knowingly provides consortion facilities to paedophiles, it cannot get its head around the fact that people can be naked in non-sexual situations. I have even been banned in the past for posting articles about indigenous people who happen to live without clothes. Social media is utterly confused about what is damaging to society and what is not.

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    1. I am so sorry it got you suspended. There is a reason we are no longer on any META platforms. Maybe we should be censoring our first image but that goes against our whole point.

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      1. No need to apologise – I’m used to farcebook’s idiocy! And no, neither you nor any of us should be censoring our images. Who on this planet has the right to declare anything created by nature (or God or a higher power, if that’s your understanding) to be obscene or indecent? The human body seems to be the only species subject to such scorn. It’s ridiculous!

        Here in New Zealand the law is very clear: it is not nudity that is illegal, but obscene behaviour:

        Section 27:  Indecent exposure
        (1)  Every person is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months or a fine not exceeding $2,000 who, in or within view of any public place, intentionally and obscenely exposes any part of his or her genitals.

        There has to be an obscene (usually sexual) nature accompanying the nudity to make this charge valid. Without the obscenity, being naked is not illegal.

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        1. Very similar to Canada. The issue here is you get arrested, charged, and then the Attorney General decides if they should pursue a conviction. Which they usually don’t. But meanwhile, people lose their job, have hire a lawyer, etc before the charges get dropped. More clarity in the law is needed for the officers.

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  8. The one “Naturist” community you didn’t comment on is the one that calls themselves “lifestyle”. They really frost me. Why can’t they admit they are mate snappers who also go nude. It can be problematic for someone looking for a “family friendly” naturist club and stumbles into a naked sex club instead. And many times you have used the term “naturist lifestyle” when we all know you are talking about non-sexual nudity and not swinging.
    I have enjoyed all of your blogs and really appreciate how well you present and promote family friendly non-sexual naturism. Keep up the good work.
    Gregg

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    1. We know there are some. But we also know many in the lifestyle who are not naturists and don’t use the term for any advantages. People in the lifestyle can also be naturists when they separate the two. Some cannot. But that’s normal in society. In regards to the clubs, you certainly have to investigate the club you wish to visit. We are working on a four part series of articles right now that talks about this challenge.

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  9. This is a very important Blog. In Germany the short form of Freikörperkultur (FKK) has been captured 25 years ago by swinger-clubs. The naturist association didn’t react, so FKK is meanwhile more connected to sexual relaxed activities, than to the naturistic movement. It is important, not to allow the adult industry to do the same with naturism and nudism.

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  10. You are a wonderful couple. I truly admire you. I hope that one day my wife and I will have the pleasure of welcoming you into our beautiful seafront home in Greece.

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  11. Great article! It provoked some thoughts with me and I’d like to hear what you and maybe other readers think. Sorry if it’s a bit long.

    When it comes to integrity and honesty, one thing naturists have to face is the reality of the abovementioned traits. It’s easy to say you’re honest with integrity, but are you really? What are the true motives in the hearts of naturists? You mentioned people love sex. To many people it is not about sex when looking at so-called pornography or just pictures of naked people, but about the appreciation of the naked body and the variety and beauty of the various parts.

    It’s very much like a flower. To one, a daisy is a common flower and not as much appreciated as an orchid for example is. To another the simplicity of a daisy is beautiful. In the same way, we all have our standards by which we view and measure the appearance of the human body – anything from beautiful eyes to breasts and nipples to genitals of both males and females. And we all love to look and many of us like to display. I’ve been around and have seen how people, both male and female, look at bodies. And, if we don’t want to be seen naked and appreciated, why do we appear naked in front of others and post naked pictures of ourselves on social pages? If we want to just enjoy being naked, why don’t we just do it at home and on a hike on our own.

    We call people who “stare”, voyeurs. We blame people who don’t keep only eye contact but glance downwards, yet we invite them to do so by being naked in front of them.

    Let’s be honest, truly honest. Most  naturists like to look at the naked body and they like to show off their bodies. I don’t know about you,  but I enjoy it when others appreciate my body. Part of body acceptance is to accept that people will appreciate your boobs and genitals.

    This makes it difficult for outsiders and those involved in porn to distinguish between true naturists and those doing it explicitly for the kick and financial gain.

    Naturists, therefore, should make known why it is nice to be a naturist – the feeling they experience in their body, boobs and genitals when in nature. We should consider the entire body as normal and natural and not treat some parts as forbidden territory to be looked at and appreciated. Only then will others distinguish the difference between naturist life and the sexual pervertness.

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    1. I don’t disagree with most of what you said. But I do think there is a difference in being looked at like art than being looked at like a peice of meat. And I think staring makes everyone uncomfortable. Clothed or not. Body acceptance isn’t really about how others see your body. It’s about how you see and relate to your own body. It’s about recognizing that your body is valid, worthy, and deserving of care regardless of how it fits (or doesn’t fit) into society’s expectations. Other people appreciating your body can feel affirming, sure, but if your sense of acceptance depends on external validation, it can be shaky.

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  12. Great article! It provoked some thoughts with me and I’d like to hear what you and maybe other readers think. Sorry if it’s a bit long.

    When it comes to integrity and honesty, one thing naturists have to face is the reality of the abovementioned traits. It’s easy to say you’re honest with integrity, but are you really? What are the true motives in the hearts of naturists? You mentioned people love sex. To many people it is not about sex when looking at so-called pornography or just pictures of naked people, but about the appreciation of the naked body and the variety and beauty of the various parts.

    It’s very much like a flower. To one, a daisy is a common flower and not as much appreciated as an orchid for example is. To another the simplicity of a daisy is beautiful. In the same way, we all have our standards by which we view and measure the appearance of the human body – anything from beautiful eyes to breasts and nipples to genitals of both males and females. And we all love to look and many of us like to display. I’ve been around and have seen how people, both male and female, look at bodies. And, if we don’t want to be seen naked and appreciated, why do we appear naked in front of others and post naked pictures of ourselves on social pages? If we want to just enjoy being naked, why don’t we just do it at home and on a hike on our own.

    We call people who “stare”, voyeurs. We blame people who don’t keep only eye contact but glance downwards, yet we invite them to do so by being naked in front of them.

    Let’s be honest, truly honest. Most  naturists like to look at the naked body and they like to show off their bodies. I don’t know about you,  but I enjoy it when others appreciate my body. Part of body acceptance is to accept that people will appreciate your boobs and genitals.

    This makes it difficult for outsiders and those involved in porn to distinguish between true naturists and those doing it explicitly for the kick and financial gain.

    Naturists, therefore, should make known why it is nice to be a naturist – the feeling they experience in their body, boobs and genitals when in nature. We should consider the entire body as normal and natural and not treat some parts as forbidden territory to be looked at and appreciated. Only then will others distinguish the difference between naturist life and the sexual pervertness.

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  14. Well written! I am in the middle block of naturists who participate in some forums and events that are safe from the general public. My job and community involvements would suffer greatly if word were to get out that I was a naturist. I also come from a conservative Christian background, so letting family members know has the potential to create conflict. However, as I have researched and studied naturism I am starting to become more confident. Thank you for engaging the topic openly and honestly.

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  15. You have articulated this so well, a real threat to our philosophy. I often forget to add hashtags to my social media posts, and will make every effort to do so from now on.

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  16. A great conversation starter there Kevin. I don’t subscribe to any pay site, not even for people that I know and trust, I don’t believe that it’s conducive to the naturist idea. But I think that the genie is out of the bottle and won’t be forced back in, no matter what we want.

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  17. Wow, I agree with you so much.

    I consider myself a nudist because I don’t feel the deeper meaning behind being naked. I like to be naked where and when I can and am allowed to be. I think that most naturists are actually nudists, but because nudism here (NL), wrongly, often has a sexual charge, they call themselves naturists. That sounds less negative, they say. There are even naturists who think that way about nudism. I think that the number of real naturists is quite small.

    We now look at porn sites, etc., but the “naturists” can do it themselves. If there is one thing that I have noticed since I started to concern myself with naturism/nudism about 14 years ago, it is that this world is filled with the wrong individuals, especially men who have passed all forms of shame and have their own sexual agenda. So we are not only being destroyed from the outside, but also from the inside.

    Besides that, there are only a few people who understand what it’s all about. You often see it in the way someone reacts to a photo. For example, it’s a shame your ass/dick isn’t visible. As if that’s what it’s all about. In a world where it’s not about genitals at all, you’re bombarded with images where the penis MUST be on it, no matter what. I don’t get that or messages where one has to constantly mention that one is naked. We’re not stupid, you are a nudist, we already know you are naked. Or they wear intimate piercings in their genitals. I think that you then put the attention on the genitals. Something that does not belong in naturism/nudism at all, but you don’t want to know what you get as waste over you. Because as a naturist/nudist you have to be tolerant, right? (surprise, its a one way street)

    When I see explicit pornographic images with the hashtag #naturism or #nudism, I try to say something about it in a respectful way. Usually you get an antisocial answer, but fortunately, sometimes a polite answer. But I absolutely don’t have the illusion that I can change that. If only because I often feel alone in this, even though I know I’m not. I do find it tiring sometimes.

    In my opinion, the words naturist, nudist and all variants that have to do with it should be protected like Champagne is. But I know, that is a utopia.

    Thanks for writing this very good article.

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  18. This is one of the most eloquent and accurate descriptions of our naturist beliefs! Bravo for your work! I’d like to suggest that you also make a guest appearance on the naturist podcast, “Naked Nudists and Naturists.” It is run by Frank Stone and Lisa Monroe. They represent very similar views of our lifestyle in a very authentic way.

    keep up the great work!

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    1. Thanks for your comments. Being introverts, interviews are a bit challenging. I like time to think before I respond which doesn’t do well in recorded interviews. Lol! The dreaded dead air!

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  19. Thank you for the post. At Naked5k we are in a 2×2 matrix. You have to be a non sexual social nudist. You have to be a runner. You have to check both. Neither or only one does not count. Our friends in volleyball have the exact issue. However there is a list on Wikipedia of people murdered while out on a run. Mostly women runners, and a few black men. Being assaulted or murdered is something women think about before going out on a run. Running apps like Strava post your run on a GPS map and a nudist resort race can reveal that you were in the race. Men, including nudist men runners , can also see your daily running (and time of day) and now can stalk you running . Obviously this is beyond sending a private message to an Instagram post you make about your achievement at a nudist resort 5k.

    Now let’s talk about achievement and training. We don’t travel to do nothing. We know people people go on vacation to do nothing. We don’t. We go to run in a race, and are horrified at people who let themselves get out of shape. Worse, they are rude about accomplishments and exercise to our faces. Women show up, win a medal in their age group, and never come back. They feel they don’t belong.

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    1. That’s actually scary that is a concern.

      Sorry. We are not in shape. We don’t run. If I am running, you better run too because something is chasing me. 😊😊

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  20. Another great article. I only discovered Naturism last year when my girlfriend stumbled across Little Banana beach in Skiathos and I loved swimming with no trunks or shorts. I then used Reddit to further my knowledge on different beaches near me. Also found out about Vera Playa and went there in October and loved it there. Also found you two which I am glad I did – however I do not promote myself and only comment to assist others so I will be one of the quieter ones in your statistics. Keep up the great articles – thank you!

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  21. Thank you for sharing this very important message on naturism and it’s preservation in the wake of a changing, angry and artificial world.👍❤️ Jan&Gary

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  22. Thanks for such a well argued and comprehensive blog. I agree with virtually all you say and have seen the changes over the last 50 years. Only disagreement is I think there are far more naturists not engaged in social media than you suggest

    andy

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    1. Thank you Andy. You could be very right. It was only an assumption since there are not any studies we could find on it. If you are correct, it’s even more challenging.

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    2. I agree. I have come across naturists on secluded beaches that are not part of any organization or forums.

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