Half a year ago, we embarked on an expedition. Our destination: the unique realm of global nudist culture. Today, as we mark this milestone, we extend our gratitude to our readers, reflect on our achievements, and look forward to Planet Nude's future.
Our deepest gratitude
We profoundly appreciate our growing community, which has already reached over 1600 free subscribers and a rapidly increasing number of paid members. Your active engagement has been the compass guiding us through this complex landscape, shaping our understanding and narratives. Our collective exploration has drawn a more comprehensive picture of the world of nudity and nudism. Thank you for joining us on this journey!
Our journey thus far
In just six months we’ve already published over 100 articles, essays, interviews, and exposés, and garnered a quarter of a million views across those posts. We’ve reached readers across the globe in over 64 countries. Nearly fifty percent of our subscribers signed up for Substack just to follow Planet Nude, which we believe is a testament to the fact that our articles and content are worth seeking out.
We've told untold stories, highlighted unique perspectives, and even broken nudist news, all of which provides a broader framing to understand the current state and the potential future of nudism and nude expression. Through our essays on nudity and the body, our film reviews and artist interviews, and our historical articles about nude activism and inspiring pioneers, we’ve found more context and understanding about nudity’s place in the global zeitgeist.
This journey has also seen Planet Nude expand and evolve. Three months in, we introduced a paid subscription model, offering our supporters exclusive content. Recently, we launched a podcast, widening our reach and offering a fresh way to engage with our audience.
A significant part of our expedition has been fostering a thriving community. Our discussion threads and comments sections have become platforms for thought-provoking debates and meaningful dialogue. It's through this mindful exchange of ideas that we deepen our collective understanding and appreciation of nudist culture, and learn from one another. Again, thank you for being a part of this collective.
Write for Planet Nude
We're inviting contributions from our valued readers. We believe that alternative and diverse perspectives, as well as unique ideas, play a crucial role in enriching our collective understanding of the nudist culture.
Your personal experiences, insights, and reflections have the power to shed light on different aspects of this topic and contribute to a more comprehensive and inclusive dialogue. Whether you have firsthand encounters, thought-provoking analysis, or engaging anecdotes to share, we encourage you to join the conversation and be a part of shaping the narrative. To learn more about how to contribute, please visit our submission guide. We eagerly look forward to hearing from you and embracing the diverse voices within our community.
Our mission is clear
As we look forward on our voyage, our goal is clear: to further broaden this framework, tell more untold stories, and shape the global dialogue about nudity and nudism. Achieving this ambitious vision requires your continued support.
We're excited to announce our new referral program, allowing you to extend the Planet Nude community to like-minded friends and family. When they subscribe, you win free months of paid membership. Get started at www.planetnude.co/leaderboard.
We invite all our free subscribers to upgrade to a paid subscription, joining the community of members already backing our work. There are three great reasons to go paid. First, you support our research, writing, and the one-of-a-kind perspective and context we bring to your weekly naturist practice. Second, you join our community of readers and contributors as a part of something that you can’t find anywhere else. And third, you gain access to all kinds of exclusive content, including our full archive of posts which is growing in scope and value every day. Join the community now for just $5/month.
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The voyage ahead
Six months into this expedition, we are more committed than ever to uncovering the larger context of nudity and nudism in the modern world. As we chart our course for the next half-year, we invite you to continue this journey with us. By pushing the boundaries, asking the difficult questions, and sharing stories that might otherwise remain untold, we can together illuminate the world of nudity.
We’d love to hear from you. What are we getting right? What would you like to see us do differently? Reach out to us at planetnude@substack.com to share your feedback, or to send us something you’ve written. As we voyage further into the world of nudism, your support, insights, and stories are essential. Here's to more exploration, understanding, and shared discovery. 🪐
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Revisit our inaugural post:
Welcome to Planet Nude
Welcome to Planet Nude, a new newsletter dedicated to exploring nudism through its history, art and culture. At Planet Nude, we believe that all humans are united by a shared nudity, and that everyone has the right to safely feel comfortable in their own skin and to experience the freedom and joy of being naked.
Congrats! Keep up the great work. Truly appreciate what Planet Nude has become and am excited for the future.
Congratulations! Those are very impressive statistics!