Weekly Wrap: Feb. 21
An early LGBTQ+ pioneer, nudist short films, and love across a nudist divide, this week on Planet Nude
Welcome to the Weekly Wrap. It may say the 21st in the title, but this one is arriving a day late. Life had other plans yesterday, so we’re catching up today. This week on Planet Nude, we trace the story of an early LGBTQ+ pioneer who helped carry the nudist idea forward, take a look at nudist short films, and explore what it’s like when a spouse supports naturism without practicing it. History, media, and relationships all in one tidy bundle. Let’s dive in. 🚀
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A relationship built on trust and acceptance takes center stage as this essay explores what it means to have a partner who does not shame, pressure, or control your body. Through specific moments and honest reflection, it shows how support at home can transform confidence, deepen intimacy, and make body freedom feel sustainable rather than fragile.
Spencer Tunick’s large scale nude installations take center stage in this review of the 2003 HBO documentary following Tunick’s first global installation tour, tracing how his work transformed public nudity into a global artistic statement. By focusing on the logistics, public reactions, and cultural impact of his mass nude photographs, the story shows how Tunick pushed bodies into public view in ways that challenged law, art, and collective comfort all at once.
Edward Carpenter’s radical ideas about the body, sexuality, and social reform come into focus as this article revisits the intellectual roots of early naturist thought. By tracing his writings and influence, it shows how Carpenter linked nudity to liberation, equality, and a broader critique of industrial society, shaping conversations that still echo in modern naturism.
A new batch of short form videos gets the spotlight in this new installment from Brett Marcella, curating quick hits that are actually worth your time. From naturist themed clips to broader culture moments that intersect with body freedom, the roundup points to specific videos to queue up and explains why each one adds something meaningful, provocative, or just plain entertaining to the conversation.
From the outside, nudity often gets framed as bold or shocking or rebellious—and it can be those things, for sure. But for many naturists or home nudists it’s usually much more mundane. For those just dabbling with a more nude-centric lifestyle, it’s often exciting, but with time, the novelty wears off.
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In this episode of The Naturist Living Show, we meet Jessica, the show’s new producer and editor, who recounts her transformative four-year journey from a seasonal employee at Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park to a full-time manager and naturist activist. Jessica shares how the park’s environment of mandatory nudity helped her heal from eating disorders and body shame, contrasting the non-sexual acceptance she found there with the objectification she experienced in previous service industry roles.
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In this episode of The Naturist Vibe, Alanna honors Black History Month by highlighting the mental health toll on leaders navigating racial trauma. She redefines naturism as nervous system work, offering a space where black bodies can find relief from being surveyed or judged. By prioritizing representation, these inclusive environments help shift the experience from "survival into wholeness". The session ends with a guided breathwork meditation to promote grounding and collective healing.
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A personal choice becomes a political act as this story examines what it really means to choose nudity in a culture that reads the body as a statement. Grounded in lived experience, it explores how simply opting out of clothing can challenge norms, invite scrutiny, and quietly reshape conversations about autonomy, control, and visibility without ever stepping onto a formal stage.
That’s a wrap
That officially wraps up this week! Join us next Saturday for more insights and stories from the week ahead. 🪐