Weekly Wrap: Jul 6
This week on Planet Nude: WNBR scams, celebrating unity with a handshake event, and discussions of finding community in naturism
Welcome to another Weekly Wrap. This week, we learned about a series of World Naked Bike Ride scams plagueing the US and beyond. We reviewed the success of the Operation Handshake event that Planet Nude sponsored. And we had meaningful discussion in another of our semi-regular #UndressedThread features. Also, new podcast episodes, and a new weekly webcomic on Strips! You’re gonna love it!
Also! There’s just one week left to raise money for women afflicted with Obstetric Fistula with our Skinny Dip Day campaign! We’re just under half way to our $2,000 goal. Please help us get over the line by making a small donation now!
Read on to learn about this week on Planet Nude.
This week on Planet Nude 🪐
Operation Handshake was a huge success
The three days of peace, music, nudity, and unity at Glen Eden Sun Club (GE) from June 14-16 were great fun, historic, and hopefully the start of something much greater. More than 125 people attended who were affiliated with seven landed clubs and thirteen non-landed clubs from seven states, as well as leaders from the
Beware of fake World Naked Bike Ride scams
In recent months, a disturbing trend has emerged in various cities across the United States: fraudulent World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR) events being advertised online, only to leave hopeful participants in the lurch. These deceptive listings, often linked to a man named Stephen Franks, have caused significant confusion and frustration among the WNBR community.
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How do you find naturist community?
This week we engaged readers in a discussion about finding naturist community in our latest #UndressedThread. Summer brings a variety of naturist events, but not everyone has easy access to these social spaces. We explored how naturists, whether home-based or experienced club members, can connect and find support. From top social media sites to niche communities and meetups, we asked how our readers stay connected and which online resources have helped them. The responses highlighted the diverse ways naturists maintain their sense of community, whether through local events, online groups, or personal gatherings.
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Help us raise vital funds for women in need
Planet Nude a Skinny Dip at Bates Beach, California, on July 13th, 2024, hosted by the Southern California Naturist Association (SCNA) and Friends of Bates Beach (FoBB). This event aims to raise funds for the Fistula Foundation, supporting women with obstetric fistula through vital surgeries. Help us reach and surpass our $2,000 goal by donating and joining us in celebrating body positivity and naturism.
Another way to support our fundraiser is by exploring our Skinny Dip Day collection in the Planet Nude gift shop. All proceeds from purchases in this collection will be donated to our fundraiser!
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Podcasts this week 🎧
BARE with Me, Ep 3: The FUPA Diaries
In this episode of BARE with Me, Jay is joined by good friend Kaci. They delve into our understanding of body positivity, discussing its impact on our lives and its significance in Black culture. They also examine social media's role in shaping our body image, both positively and negatively, and explore how nudism connects to all these themes. It's an insightful conversation that highlights the power of self-love and acceptance.
Women in Focus’ Ep. 8 with Sam Hawcroft
In this episode of Women in Focus, Helen interview Sam Hawcroft, the owner and publisher of H&E Naturist magazine. They speak about the long history of the magazine and the various forms it has taken under the different editors over the last 100-plus years. It was through being a proofreader for H&E in the 00s that led Sam to discover naturism in the first place. They also discuss the online behaviour of men, and the issues of body acceptance in women’s magazines. Listen to the full episode below, or wherever you get your podcasts. 🪐
This week on Strips 🚀
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