Weekly Wrap: Dec. 13
This week on Planet Nude: Brazil beach back-and-forth, Making Space, Naked States, and podcasts!
Welcome to this week’s Weekly Wrap! We’re exploring a mix of reflective stories, creative projects, and international developments that highlight just how vibrant and varied the world of naturism can be. From December’s nude meditation sessions that invite a calmer close to the year, to a humorous reminder about the little mishaps that happen on the way to body freedom, there’s a warm thread of humanity running through it all.
We’re also celebrating the return of Naked Age, revisiting early photographic work that shaped modern views on nudism, and looking at how artists and storytellers continue to make space for thoughtful conversation around authenticity and representation. And on the global front, Brazil is considering restoring legal protections that could reshape the country’s approach to public nudity.
Lastly, tomorrow begins Hanukkah. Wishing those who celebrate eight nights of light, comfort, and good company.
There’s plenty to discover so let’s dive into this week on Planet Nude. 🚀
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Brazil considers restoring legal naturism at Galheta Beach
A developing push to revive legal protections for public nudity in Brazil sets up a compelling look at how shifting laws can reshape everyday body freedom. The article look at the political momentum behind the effort, the cultural conversations it’s stirring, and what renewed recognition of naturism could mean for beaches, parks, and personal liberties across the country. It’s a timely glimpse into a moment that could redefine the future of nude recreation in one of the world’s most vibrant nations.
Naked Age: Making Space
A reflective look at how naturist spaces come to life, offering a glimpse into the emotional, cultural, and communal forces that shape places where nudity feels natural. Evan's article hints at the people and intentions behind these environments, teasing deeper conversations about belonging, body acceptance, and the quiet, deliberate work that turns simple locations into meaningful havens for authenticity.
Naked States and the early work of Spencer Tunick
This article by Brett Marcella opens a window into the raw, early photography that helped shape the iconic documentary Naked States, teasing out how these formative images captured the spirit of body freedom in ways that still resonate today. He looks at the creative risks, the cultural backdrop, and the unexpected intimacy behind the project, inviting readers to explore the roots of a work that helped push nudist representation into a more honest and artful light.
Don't Forget the Keys
A sun-soaked afternoon takes an unexpected turn in this humorous short story by Ted Bun, following one beachgoer’s blissful escape that quickly unravels when he realizes he’s locked himself out of his car — completely naked and completely stranded. This lighthearted piece captures the relatable chaos of a simple mistake spiraling into a full-blown naturist dilemma, offering an amusing reminder that even the best plans can fall apart in the most spectacularly inconvenient ways.
Pages of History
This quarter’s Pages of History newsletter by the Naturist Education Foundation (NEF) dives deep into the data, comparing new 2025 YouGov polling against past NEF surveys to reveal shifting landscapes in American and European attitudes toward social nudity and top freedom. The issue also unearths a fascinating “golden nugget” from the 1980s: the ambitious but ill-fated attempt to convert Houston’s Fieldstone Apartments into a fully nudist residential complex. And lastly, the NEF outlines urgent efforts to safeguard naturist history by seeking “Blue Shield” status for their research library, protecting their archives against potential cultural threats posed by political ideologies like Project 2025.
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New podcasts this week 🎧
Making Space
In this episode of Naked Age, host Evan Nicks sits down with Dan Spears to explore a life lived comfortably outside the bounds of convention. Growing up in a nudist family during the 1970s, Dan navigated the complex duality of a childhood where nudity was completely normal at home but a closely guarded secret everywhere else. Tune in to hear Dan's fascinating journey from a kid on the sands of New Jersey’s legendary Gunnison Beach to a leading advocate with the Tri-State Metro Naturists and Sky Farm. It is a compelling look at how one man turned a "don't ask, don't tell" upbringing into a public legacy of defending body freedom and building community.
Women in Focus - Two Year Anniversary Special
In this special anniversary episode of Women in Focus, I welcome back six incredible guests to share how naturism has transformed their lives. From overcoming body insecurities to embracing the freedom of social nudity, it’s a fun, engaging, and thought-provoking conversation about friendship, community, and empowerment.
Naked, Nudists, and Naturists
In Episode 148, hosts Frank and Lisa continue their discussion of the article “The End of Naked Locker Rooms” by Professor Jacob Beckert of the University of Washington. The article explores the trend of modesty in locker rooms and its impact on society’s perception of the human body. Beckert offers a brief history of nude swimming beginning in the early twentieth century, when it was common for men to swim and bathe naked in public, while women could not, and how that shifted as women started to frequent public pools. The hosts, while recognizing the importance of protecting vulnerable individuals, also discuss the value of viewing naked bodies as normal. A locker room provides an environment for people, from an early age onward, to learn that they are not unique and that bodies differ, and to develop respect for the human form. It is essential not to lose the acceptance of casual nudity in society.
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