It’s in the article. For instance, “Notably, it houses the largest collection of nudist magazines outside of the independent nudist research libraries that are part of the Nudist Research Library Consortium.”
Also, Kinsey is friendly towards nudism An institute that studies sexuality would be interested in the people who don't find nudity inherently sexual in contrast to the people who do. They would want to investigate the difference to understand the exceptions to a general social rule.
This is great news as they have a minor collection of nudist materials. I have been corresponding with them about expanding their nudist holdings to match those in the non-academic collections within the Nudist Research Library Consortium. Having an academic partner would advance research in social nakedness, nudism, naturism, and skinny-dipping as non-sexual activities that can be done while nude, ideas contrary to common social norms about the human body. However, they are still not out of the weeds as they need to find other sources of funding to be sustainable.
For decades we have continually attempted to separate ourselves from the concept that Nudism and sexuality are connected. The association with Kinsey does not help. We should be in possession of the Nudist materials in Kinsey's storage.
I'm no expert in Kinsey at all , but in my early years of researching nudism for MY benefit, I came across several instances where I found articles where Kinsey defended nudism, was attempting to help separate simple nudism from human sexuality. If I remember correctly, they have tried to explain how just being nude in a social aspect could occur without it being sexual. They pushed body positivity as a huge benefit to nudism. It's what first really opened my eyes to the social aspect of nudism. "If Kinsey said this, it must be true." I thought.
So in my case, it did help. I had and still do to a point have "Body acceptance issues" unless I'm with fellow nudists. I can't speak for others of course, and some will always see nudism equal sex no matter who says what. But honestly feel someone or some organization that defends nudism, is always going to be a good thing.
Every mention of Kinsey immediately puts this great Western swing tune by Walkin' Charlie Aldrich in my head, a tune which also gives you some idea of just how big of a deal culturally the Kinsey Report was when it came out -
What has this to do with Nudism?
It’s in the article. For instance, “Notably, it houses the largest collection of nudist magazines outside of the independent nudist research libraries that are part of the Nudist Research Library Consortium.”
Also, Kinsey is friendly towards nudism An institute that studies sexuality would be interested in the people who don't find nudity inherently sexual in contrast to the people who do. They would want to investigate the difference to understand the exceptions to a general social rule.
This is great news as they have a minor collection of nudist materials. I have been corresponding with them about expanding their nudist holdings to match those in the non-academic collections within the Nudist Research Library Consortium. Having an academic partner would advance research in social nakedness, nudism, naturism, and skinny-dipping as non-sexual activities that can be done while nude, ideas contrary to common social norms about the human body. However, they are still not out of the weeds as they need to find other sources of funding to be sustainable.
This is good news! As a retired health and physical educator I know the value of this important resource!
For decades we have continually attempted to separate ourselves from the concept that Nudism and sexuality are connected. The association with Kinsey does not help. We should be in possession of the Nudist materials in Kinsey's storage.
I'm no expert in Kinsey at all , but in my early years of researching nudism for MY benefit, I came across several instances where I found articles where Kinsey defended nudism, was attempting to help separate simple nudism from human sexuality. If I remember correctly, they have tried to explain how just being nude in a social aspect could occur without it being sexual. They pushed body positivity as a huge benefit to nudism. It's what first really opened my eyes to the social aspect of nudism. "If Kinsey said this, it must be true." I thought.
So in my case, it did help. I had and still do to a point have "Body acceptance issues" unless I'm with fellow nudists. I can't speak for others of course, and some will always see nudism equal sex no matter who says what. But honestly feel someone or some organization that defends nudism, is always going to be a good thing.
Every mention of Kinsey immediately puts this great Western swing tune by Walkin' Charlie Aldrich in my head, a tune which also gives you some idea of just how big of a deal culturally the Kinsey Report was when it came out -
https://youtu.be/25nz5XR6hP8?si=u5culSFAOwsQiGRq
Amazing!
Great news, thank you for reporting!