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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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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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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That officially wraps up this week! Join us next Saturday for more insights and stories from the week ahead. 🪐
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