News of the Nude, Mar. 2025
Volume 27: March miscellany of nudist notions and news
Welcome to an all-new News of the Nude. March was a relatively slow month for naturist news, but there were still plenty of stories giving us much to think about. From questions of public perception and policy to acts of resistance and community-building, this month’s stories—like last month’s—reflect the many ways body freedom continues to intersect with culture, politics, and everyday life all around the world.
Before we get into it, I would be remiss if I did not use this opportunity to remind readers that this is the last chance to take advantage of our March member drive is quickly dwindling down. We’re offering 50% off annual memberships through the end of the month—just a few days left. If you’ve been meaning to support our work, now’s a great time.
Okay, now that that’s out of the way, let’s get into it. 🚀
News of the Nude, Vol. 27 🪐
Bare all or be gone: Why swimsuits could soon be banned from German nudist beaches
Germany’s city of Rostock has implemented a rare and significant policy: swimwear is now officially banned on its designated nude beaches. The move, covered earlier this by Planet Nude as well, was prompted by complaints from naturists who felt their privacy was increasingly disrupted by clothed visitors in FKK (Freikörperkultur) zones. Now, beachgoers in these sections must be fully nude or leave.
The regulation applies specifically to 37 officially designated nude sections along the Baltic coastline and seeks to preserve the cultural integrity of Germany’s storied naturist tradition, particularly in former East Germany where social nudity was widely normalized. Rostock has divided its beaches into three zones—nude-only, textile-only, and mixed—to ensure clarity and comfort for all.
While enforcement will be handled through verbal requests and not fines, the decision sets a rare legal precedent for naturist spaces, one that’s virtually unmatched even in famously nudist-friendly countries like France or Spain. As we noted on Planet Nude, the policy formalizes a long-observed etiquette, turning tradition into law in an effort to protect dedicated nude spaces from encroachment and voyeurism. Whether other regions follow suit remains to be seen, but for now, Rostock stands out as a city willing to defend body freedom—by banning the bikini. 🚀
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Women and non-binary people bare all in London against states stripping them of bodily rights
In a striking pre-dawn protest on Millennium Bridge, a group of women and non-binary people participated in a nude photoshoot to demand bodily autonomy and reject state control over their bodies. Led by photographer Luana Martignon, the unsanctioned action was timed ahead of International Women’s Day and served as both an artistic statement and a defiant act of civil disobedience. Facing the dome of St. Paul’s Cathedral, participants stripped down in silent resistance to abortion restrictions, medical gaslighting, and gender-based violence. For naturists and advocates of body freedom, the message is deeply resonant: the body is not a battleground for power, but a vessel of personal sovereignty—and protests like this remind us that nudity can be a form of truth-telling, even when the world insists on silence. ✊
A new naturist club in Scotland
A new naturist retreat is taking root in central Scotland. The Central Sun Club, founded by a group of local naturists, has secured a 14-acre woodland site called Lochanwood between Glasgow and Edinburgh, aiming to provide a sustainable, member-led space for clothes-free recreation. The club embraces values of equality, environmental stewardship, and inclusivity, and plans to open to visitors this spring with rustic amenities, woodland trails, and camping grounds. As they prepare the site, the club is welcoming volunteers and donors to help realize their vision of a back-to-basics, nature-connected nudist haven in the heart of Scotland. 🚀
World's only nudist golf course hailed as players love playing a round 'naked and bare foot' with strangers
La Jenny, a naturist resort on France’s Atlantic coast, is home to what is widely reported to be the only dedicated nudist golf course in the world. The six-hole course is reserved for guests of the adjacent holiday park, where nudity is not just accepted but required when weather permits. For many visitors, playing a round barefoot and clothes-free is described as both novel and surprisingly relaxing—though, as some note, not necessarily helpful to their handicap.
The course operates within the boundaries of La Jenny’s broader naturist philosophy, which includes nude access to beaches, pools, shops, and restaurants. While the idea of naked golf may invite eyebrow raises, the setting is regulated, private, and grounded in traditional naturist values.
While I’ve never had the opportunity to visit, I’m happy to hear that La Jenny maintains a family-friendly identity—so golf is the only type of swinging you’re likely to find at this resort. 🚀
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Corton villagers voice concerns over lewd behaviour at beach
A long-simmering conflict at Corton Beach in Suffolk has erupted into national attention, as naturists and locals clash over the future of the once-designated nudist site. Reporting from The Mirror and East Anglian Daily Times captures both sides of the growing tension. Villagers, citing distressing accounts of public indecency, gathered earlier this month for a packed community meeting. Residents shared concerns about safety and family access, urging increased police patrols, CCTV, and signage.
Naturists, however, have pushed back against the implication that lawful nudity is to blame. Regular visitors like Adam Ford, known as “the Naked Friend,” and Charlotte McLean, who has visited the beach since childhood, argue that the recent controversy—including a now-removed sign warning against nudity and “lewd behavior”—unfairly conflates naturism with criminal conduct. British Naturism has echoed that concern, emphasizing the legal right to be nude in public and the importance of separating social nudity from misconduct.
Corton Beach has not held official naturist designation since 2009, but it continues to attract a naturist crowd—an enduring presence that some locals now say invites misuse by bad actors. The outcome could very well shape how public naturist spaces in the UK navigate public perception, safety, and legality in the years ahead. 🚀
Naturists calling for nudist geeks to get out their joysticks for retro gaming event
British Naturism is inviting gamers to drop their drawers and pick up their controllers at a “Naked Retro Gaming” weekend this spring. Hosted at Sunfolk Naturist Club in St Albans and hosted by friends and sometimes-contributors to Planet Nude, Simon and Helen Berriman, the event promises nostalgic fun with classic consoles from the ’70s to 2000s, all in a five-acre woodland setting where clothes are optional—but community is essential. With overnight camping and glamping available for just £30, the event aims to create a body-positive, welcoming space for both longtime naturists and newcomers. 🚀
Jessica: Is the naked body inherently indecent? Or should we get a grip on primal urges?
In a searing personal essay, Trinidadian writer and activist Jessica Joseph explores the persistent belief that the naked body is inherently indecent. Drawing from experiences in conservative religious spaces and more body-liberated cultures, Joseph argues that shame around nudity is often projected—not innate. She contrasts the obsessive policing of bodies in her upbringing as a Jehovah’s Witness with more relaxed and respectful attitudes toward nudity in places like Brighton or Brazil, where social context—not skin—is what determines decency. Joseph’s piece is both memoir and manifesto, challenging readers to question whether modesty truly protects anyone, or if it simply reinforces harmful taboos that have long served to control women, nonbinary people, and expressions of bodily autonomy. 🚀
Not so demure any more: The rise of 'free the nipple' fashion
A new wave of sheer fashion is making headlines across red carpets and runways, reviving the spirit of the early 2010s “free the nipple” movement. Celebrities like Charli XCX, Paris Jackson, and Bianca Censori are embracing see-through outfits as a statement of body confidence, artistic freedom, and social commentary. Designers such as Dior are incorporating transparent materials into gender-fluid collections, while stylists defend the trend as a form of reclaiming bodily autonomy. The backlash, however, is equally fierce—raising questions about double standards, modesty, and whether these displays challenge norms or reinforce them. For naturists, it’s a familiar paradox: the body is everywhere, and yet still taboo. 🚀
That’s it for March.
If this month had a mood, it was friction—between nudity and decency, legality and discomfort, public bodies and private fears. Naturism keeps getting caught in the crosshairs of cultural anxiety, even as more people quietly embrace it.
Still, among all the complaints, protests, and headline panic, there’s something reassuring: the beach signs may come down, the newspapers may howl, but people keep showing up—undressed, unbothered, and undeterred.
See you next month. 🪐
Disclosure: This post used generative AI to support the writing and editing process.
My late grandfather who I never knew was a corporate attorney/barrister. He did all the legal work for the Goodland Country Club south central New Jersey. Currently closed when the moved from their original location to their currant location. He was an avid golfer and got the free use of one of their rental cabin's for the summer in return for his legal services at cost. He used to spend the summer playing nude golf their on the weekends wile my late grand mother has my father and late uncle taking nude swimming lessons in their Olympic sized pool. My grandmother spent a lot of time socializing with a lot of the other mothers while their children were attending their swimming lessons. Wish I could have visited their before it was closed. I hope they can find someone to take over running it with their daily operations.
Sunny Rest Lodge had a chip and putt course over 50 years ago. There is also a small course at Cypress Cove. Seeing the long fairways in France makes me want to wiggle my toes and take some swings.