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Weekly Wrap: May 5-11

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Weekly Wrap: May 5-11

This week on Planet Nude: New laws in Florida, activism in Italy, a Texas dance festival, insightful podcasts, and fresh comics on Strips!

May 11, 2024
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Welcome back to another Weekly Wrap. Welcome back to another Weekly Wrap! As summer approaches, the temperature isn’t the only thing heating up—so is the activity at Planet Nude. This week was packed with daily stories that sparked lively discussions and debates. From analyzing new legislation in Florida to reporting on activistic politicians in Italy, and a nude visit to vibrant ecstatic dance festival in Texas, and a unity event in California, we’ve covered a diverse range of topics this week. We also had some deeper conversations with new podcast episodes and, as always, we featured new comics on Strips! Enjoy all the fun all over again, below. 🚀

This week on Planet Nude 🪐

Join Operation Handshake

Mark Pavelchak
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May 11
Join Operation Handshake

The stage is set for an impactful gathering of nudists at the venerable Glen Eden Sun Club in Temescal Valley, CA, from June 14th to 16th. Dubbed “Operation Handshake,” this event promises to be a landmark moment for the nudist community in the western region. With a weekend packed with activities like a welcome reception, a BBQ cookoff, and collaborative hikes, this event is a renewed call for community and connection among naturists. With a rich history and a revitalized mission, the event is now calling for participation from landed and non-landed clubs alike from throughout the western region and beyond.

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Florida’s new massage therapy law exempts nude resorts

Evan Nicks
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May 6
Florida’s new massage therapy law exempts nude resorts

Planet Nude examines HB197, a new Florida law that tightens regulation of massage therapy establishments, aiming to combat human trafficking and ensure professional standards. The legislation mandates increased operational transparency and precise documentation of services and personnel. Notably, it requires that all individuals on the premises must be clothed except for consenting massage recipients. Crucially for the nudist and naturist community, it includes an exemption for clubs chartered with the

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Florida’s new massage therapy law exempts nude resorts

Florida’s new massage therapy law exempts nude resorts

Evan Nicks
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May 7
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Going nude at Dragonfly Fest

D.H. Jonathan
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May 7
Going nude at Dragonfly Fest


Author D.H. Jonathan shares his experiences and lessons learned firsthand by being the only nude person at the Dragonfly Festival, a multi-day event centered around Ecstatic Dance and conscious practices in Texas. His narrative explores the boundaries of self-expression within supposedly open environments, detailing his journey from initial skepticism to surprising acceptance. Jonathan's experience as a nude participant not only tested the festival's commitment to freedom of expression but also served as an enlightening platform for discussions on naturism, ultimately fostering greater understanding and acceptance among attendees.

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Fight fascism by saying “I Do” in the nude

Curtis Atkins
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May 8
Fight fascism by saying “I Do” in the nude


In this story by Curtis Atkins, the mayor of San Vero Milis in Sardinia champions naked beach weddings as a bold statement against neo-fascism and a celebration of freedom. Drawing historical parallels, Atkins reflects on the prohibition of nudity under Mussolini's fascist regime and the contemporary rise of far-right ideologies. Through Mayor Luigi Tedeschi's actions, the piece highlights the transformative power of naturism in challenging oppression and promoting a culture of body freedom, all while exploring the local economic and environmental benefits of such progressive policies.

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Carved out, carved up

Timothy
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May 10
Carved out, carved up


An opinion piece by Timothy from Almostwild about the complexities and implications of recent legislation in Florida is explored in this compelling article on Planet Nude. Timothy critically discusses the American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR)'s successful efforts to exempt affiliated clubs from Florida's new law banning nude massage services, intended to combat human trafficking. He expresses concern about the nudist community's selective activism and the broader societal impacts of such legal maneuvers, urging a more inclusive and proactive stance in defending civil liberties and body freedom.

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This week in podcasts

‘Women in Focus’ Ep. 6 with Sue May

Helen Berriman
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May 4
‘Women in Focus’ Ep. 6 with Sue May

In this episode of Women in Focus, Helen chats with Sue May, a devoted naturism advocate and British Naturism volunteer from Hampshire. Sue, who was single for a considerable time, met her partner Andrew through mutual naturist friends. Indeed, it wasn't until their first official date that they saw each other dressed for the first time. Sue is a keen swimmer and has represented the UK as part of the team at the international naked swimming gala, where the team came third in 2023. 🪐

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And in case you missed it from last week:

New Nudist Podcast: Meet the Candidates

Scott Cline and Evan Nicks
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May 2
New Nudist Podcast: Meet the Candidates

AANR voting is now open! For episode 35 of the New Nudist Podcast, we sent the exact same ten questions to Tim Mullins and Linda Weber, the 2024 candidates for president of the American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR). We put their answers together into a debate-style format so you can hear directly from them their vision and ideas for their terms, should they be elected. We really learned a lot, and we think you will, too!

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This week on Strips

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Diary of the Astro-Nudes

“The story so far”

By

Ahmed Raafat

PANEL 1: This panel takes place on ASTRO-NUDES home earth. There is a nude man and woman walking in the foreground, having a friendly chatty. Others are walking in the back PANEL 2: This panel is split into two. The top part shows ASTRO-NUDES ship flying in a quantum dimension, with smoke billowing from it. The bottom part shows the ASTRO-NUDES struggling to maneuver the ship PANEL 3: A police car with a policeman standing outside looks across a field as an object trails through the sky and crashes in the distance. PANEL 4: A door opens revealing the ASTRO-NUDES to a crowd of people. PANEL 5: A shot of the crowd. BRAD and JANET, future hosts of the ASTRO-NUDES are looking up. PANEL 6: BRAD, JANET and the ASTRO-NUDES are in a house garden. BRAD is reading the newspaper, JANET is holding a drink. Everyone is smiling. The ASTRO-NUDES ship is in the back.

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Diary of the Astro-Nudes

Diary of the Astro-Nudes

Ahmed Raafat
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May 5
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Nudie Cutie Comics

“Tender is the night, we’ll see about the day”

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Zaftig Pink

Nudie Cutie Comics: A nude elderly couple are sitting in lawn chairs in an uninspiring sandy environment, glaring at one another. A few trees are visible in the background.The woman is waving a half-eaten sandwich at the man and saying "“you promised to feed me champagne and oysters at the Cap D’Agde, and here i am with Pepsi and tuna fish at the crummiest nudist camp this side of the Poconos!”

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Nudie Cutie Comics

Nudie Cutie Comics

Zaftig Pink
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May 8
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