Weekly Wrap: Aug 3
This week on Planet Nude: Nudist History Month, Nudes in Limbo, and anti-body political speech. Plus podcasts and webcomics!
Welcome to another Weekly Wrap. This week, we celebrate Nudist History Month, we review the film Nudes in Limbo, and we examine toxic political rhetoric around body autonomy. Plus, new podcast episodes and webcomics on Strips!
Read on for more from this week on Planet Nude. 🚀
This week on Planet Nude 🪐
August is Nudist History Month
August is declared Nudist History Month by the American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR), inviting everyone to celebrate the rich history of nudism. The initiative emphasizes understanding and sharing the history of the nudism and naturism movements. The article discusses the importance of preserving historical records and artifacts and encourages support for the Nudist Research Library Consortium to ensure the legacy of nudism is accessible for future generations.
'Nudes in Limbo' and the naked aesthetic
A review of Nudes in Limbo by Brett Marcus Cook, exploring Bruce Seth Green’s unique film showcasing nude models, athletes, and dancers performing physical feats in artistic slow motion. Brett delves into the film’s aesthetics, its incredible synth score, and discusses the limitations of body representation in nudist and nude art. The review reflects on the potential for a more diverse remake, capturing ordinary bodies in everyday activities with the same artistic care.
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Anti-bodies
Essayist Timothy Sargent explores misogynist and ableist political rhetoric, critiquing comments that devalue childless individuals. Sargent examines the broader implications of such statements, emphasizing their harm to personal liberties and body acceptance. The essay underscores the importance of valuing contributions beyond biological capabilities and calls for rejecting political discourse that undermines individual choices and diverse lifestyles.
Podcasts this week 🎧
New Nudist Podcast: Nude Law
In this episode, Scott and Evan have an enlightening conversation with R. Allen Baylis, a dedicated naturist and attorney. Allen has a remarkable career defending naturists charged with exposure, litigating against anti-nude ordinances, and even acting as the “beach dad” for the once-nude San Onofre beach. He is also a co-founder of Naturists in the OC (NitOC).
BARE with Me: BBW and Proud, Embracing My Body
In this episode, Jay's friend Brit joins him in a dive deep into the world of body positivity, exploring its personal impacts, its significance in Black culture, and how social media shapes our body image, for better or worse. They also discuss the representation and celebration of BBWs—Big Beautiful Women—in media and society.
Women in Focus with Samantha Graham
In this episode of Women in Focus, I speak with Samantha Graham, 34, from Ontario, Canada. A naturist since 2017, Sam is the Trailer and Sunroom Sales Manager at Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park, runs their social media, and produces the Naturist Living Show. Sam and I discuss her naturist journey and more.
This week on Strips 🚀
Nudist Newbies
“A day at the mall”
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Stuff in the Buff
“Nudist crossing”
By Ron Warne
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That’s a wrap
That officially wraps up this week! Join us next Saturday for more insights and stories from the week ahead. 🪐
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