Weekly Wrap: Feb 8

This week on Planet Nude: Artistic nudity, working naked, and the debate over clothing-optional spaces

Feb 08, 2025

Welcome to our 58th Weekly Wrap!

From thought-provoking art in unexpected places to the ongoing debate over clothing-optional spaces, we’re exploring the boundaries of naturism and self-expression. Plus, we consider what it really means to work without barriers—both literal and metaphorical.

Reminder: A new session of Nude Fundamentals 1, Richard Dewey’s online nude meditation class, has been added for this Tuesday, February 11th at 10:00 AM Phoenix time, making it more accessible for international participants. If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time! Planet Nude readers can attend for just $16 with the discount code PlanetNude0496.
Secure your spot and find your local time here.
If you have any questions, reach out to richard@humanistmeditation.com. Don’t miss this chance to explore mindfulness in a body-positive space!

Now, let’s dive in. 🚀

This week on Planet Nude 🪐

Laying art bare with Barry Sykes

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Feb 7

Laying art bare with Barry Sykes

Artist Barry Sykes challenges traditional artistic spaces by bringing life drawing into unexpected places—saunas, naturist clubs, even laughter yoga sessions. His work explores the intersection of vulnerability, humor, and creativity, capturing the way people navigate shared nudity with curiosity and playfulness. In this profile, Sykes discusses his journey into social nudity, the value of imperfection in art, and why laughter is one of the best tools for breaking down barriers.

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Follow-up: Desert Sun Resort sold, rebranding as Casa Palma

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Feb 7

Follow-up: Desert Sun Resort sold, rebranding as Casa Palma

Following last week’s announcement of Desert Sun Resort’s closure, new details reveal that the property has been sold and will reopen as Casa Palma, a boutique hotel. New owner Ryan Jaleh has confirmed that the resort will not continue as a nude-use property, though the adjoining clothing-optional apartment communities will remain. While Jaleh sees potential for weddings and retreats, the future relationship between Casa Palma and the local nudist community remains uncertain. With this transition, Glen Eden Sun Club now stands as Southern California’s last AANR-affiliated nudist resort.

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Taking back #WorkingNakedDay

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Feb 7

Taking back #WorkingNakedDay

Working Naked Day may have started as a marketing gimmick, but naturists have fully embraced it as a lighthearted celebration of body freedom. This article revisits the origins of the “holiday” and argues for redefining it—not just as an excuse to shed clothes while working from home, but as an opportunity to promote authenticity, honesty, and a more open approach to work and life.

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Is clothing optional… optional?

Feb 6

Is clothing optional… optional?

Should “clothing optional” spaces set expectations to encourage nudity, or should they remain truly open to all levels of dress? This #UndressedThread dives into a heated debate within the naturist community, where some believe clear expectations help maintain a naturist atmosphere, while others argue that true body freedom includes the right to wear clothes. The conversation raises important questions about inclusion, participation, and how naturism defines itself. Join the discussion and share your perspective!

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Last week on Planet Nude:

News of the Nude, Jan. 2025

News of the Nude, Jan. 2025

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Jan 31

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Desert Sun Resort in Palm Springs closes permanently

Desert Sun Resort in Palm Springs closes permanently

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Jan 30

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Gen Z nudist reporting for duty

Gen Z nudist reporting for duty

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Jan 27

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Naked mindfulness

Naked mindfulness

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Jan 28

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This week on Strips 🚀

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Ahmed Raafat

Comic Title: Diary of the Astro-Nudes by Ahmed Raafat Comic Subtitle: Dream Scenario! Panel 1: Arreya stands in a crowd of people from her home planet, all nude except for their standard antennae headgear. They are all laughing loudly, pointing, and gesturing toward her. The background is filled with the repeated text "HA HA HA HA HA HA HA." Panel 2: A close-up of Arreya’s face shows her wide-eyed and concerned as she looks around, realizing something is wrong. Shadows loom over her. Panel 3: Arreya stands alone, her back to the viewer, surrounded by the laughing crowd. She is now isolated in the spotlight of their attention. The text "HA! HAR! HEE! HA!" continues to fill the background. Panel 4: The source of their laughter is revealed—Arreya is wearing a dress, the only one clothed among the nude crowd. She clutches at the fabric, realizing why they are laughing at her. Panel 5: Arreya jolts awake in bed, gasping. Her expression is panicked as she looks around, processing the dream. Panel 6: Now sitting up, Arreya puts a hand to her head and sighs, "I just had the strangest dream..." Next to her, Ar lies in bed, still half-asleep.

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Diary of the Astro-Nudes

Diary of the Astro-Nudes

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Feb 2

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By
Reinder Dijkhuis

Panel 1. At a ruined site. Mycelia is explaining the ruin. Fatou is holding up her field recorder and listening on headphones. Mycelia: This is all that remains of the Adamite village that was founded here in the 1600s. Fatou: Nothing here… Panel 2. At a ruined windmill. More people are paying attention to Fatou than to Mycelia. However, Cynthia is not one of them; she's getting a bit annoyed herself. Mycelia: This is the site where the last Adamite miller was attacked by an angry mob. The original mill burned to the ground, but was rebuilt- Fatou: Nope, nothing here. Panel 3. At the cemetery. Mycelia: And this is where some of my ancestors are buried! Excuse me, this place is important to me and I'd like to offer a prayer to my ancestors. Let's all take a moment. Panel 4. Everyone maintains a moment of silence except Fatou who is still recording. However, all eyes are secretly on Fatou. Only Mycelia is kneeling. Mycelia (in a whisper): Ancestors, please give my friend what she wanteth, for verily she is annoying me. Panel 5. Suddenly, with an audible noise, Fatou is blasted by a signal from her apparatus. She jumps up. Everyone else looks up. SFX: SQUARP!

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Greyfriar's Isle #98

Greyfriar's Isle #98

Reinder Dijkhuis

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Feb 5

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Podcasts this week 🎧

The Naturist Living Show: Women’s Officer

Stéphane Deschênes

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Feb 3

The Naturist Living Show: Women’s Officer

In just a few years, Helen Berriman went from struggling with body dysmorphia and feeling disturbed by her husband’s participation in naturism to one of the most active promoters of the naturist movement. As British Naturism’s Women’s Officer, she unabashedly talks about her newfound passion in television interviews and defends it tirelessly on social media.

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Still in rotation:

Women in Focus with Sarah Tayler

Women in Focus with Sarah Tayler

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Feb 2

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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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