“I have found some of my greatest friends and best colleagues within the company of others who embrace nudity and the community it creates, queer and straight alike, black and white alike, because these are a people who can appreciate what the LGBTQ community understands about the body: That it is a versatile vessel, that nudity can challenge social prejudice, and that accepting our bodies can be powerful. I have found others who see the liberating power of nakedness as a force for unity and as a tool in the celebration of our diversity. A community that celebrates the body and liberates it of society’s burdens is, frankly, pretty radical and empowering, whether you call it nudism or naturism or body positivity or art or wellness, whether it gathers at the beach or at a nudist resort or at a Pride parade or online.”
I am grateful to my queer brothers and sisters for bringing sexuality itself out of the closet.
Another great piece, Timothy!
A compelling lead-up to these wonderful lines:
“I have found some of my greatest friends and best colleagues within the company of others who embrace nudity and the community it creates, queer and straight alike, black and white alike, because these are a people who can appreciate what the LGBTQ community understands about the body: That it is a versatile vessel, that nudity can challenge social prejudice, and that accepting our bodies can be powerful. I have found others who see the liberating power of nakedness as a force for unity and as a tool in the celebration of our diversity. A community that celebrates the body and liberates it of society’s burdens is, frankly, pretty radical and empowering, whether you call it nudism or naturism or body positivity or art or wellness, whether it gathers at the beach or at a nudist resort or at a Pride parade or online.”
Happy Pride!
This is a wonderful and insightful essay. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.