Articles by Nora

Being a naturist should come, well, naturally… right? We’re all born naked, after all. But in society, nudity has become a source of shame and ridicule; something totally UN-natural. So why is being in your birthday suit so sinful and wrong? Why is it so socially unacceptable, to the point where it makes us feel uneasy to be naked anywhere but under the shower? We’re constantly told to lose weight, gain weight, work out, hide our flaws, have fuller lips and bigger boobs. And so, we become more aware of and more ashamed of our own bodies. I don’t find nipples (of ANY gender), cellulite or stretch marks offensive. What I DO find offensive though is the ridiculous way society shames the human body. It’s time to sort this out. Here’s what you can do to normalize nudism: 1.    Educate your kids on naturism Sometimes, it all comes down to [READ MORE]

Do you like taking off all your clothes and walking around with your boobs, balls and butt out in the open air? Does the thought of heading to a clothing-optional beach give you the overwhelming urge to rip your clothes off? Or maybe you’d just rather hang out with other similarly naked people than with your jeans and sweatpants-wearing buddies? If you found yourself nodding along to one or all of these questions, it could be a tell-tale sign that you are nudist. But apart from the obvious – the fact that you love being butt naked surrounded by other butt naked people – what else is a dead giveaway of your preference for life in the buff? Read on for an extensive list of all the other symptoms indicating that you’re diverting away from a regular “textile” life and heading along naked highway towards nudistville. 1.   You know you’re [READ MORE]

The world has been turned upside down by the spread of COVID-19. Self-isolating, self-quarantining and social distancing have become the norm in most countries around the globe. But apart from the more common questions like “when will things go back to normal?” nudists like me are asking ourselves how to keep social nudism alive when we’re advised to be anything but social. Of course, heading to the nearest naturist club or hosting a nude house-party are out of the question – and will probably get shut down anyway. So, is there anything we CAN do? The answer is a great big whopping: YES. As long as you keep an open mind and recognize that the experience is not going to be the same as before. Unless you just happen to have nudist neighbors who you can have a little distance-party with from your respective back yards. But with the wonders [READ MORE]

Going to a clothing-optional or nude beach like Haulover Beach for the first – or hundredth time – will undoubtedly bring you closer to fellow members of the nudist community. Some of them you’ll love, some of them you’ll tolerate, and others you’ll want to steer well clear of depending on your mood! With such a diverse community, you’ll have no trouble making friends with others who share your love for living life in the buff. While everyone is different, there are some recurring types of people who you’ll always come across at the nudist beach. From the super friendly Nice-To-Meet-You Nudist to the Know-It-All Nudist with all the info, you’ll bump into all kinds of characters on your visits. And rest assured there are some characters out there! Read on to find out about the 7 most common types of nudists you’ll meet at the beach (especially at Haulover [READ MORE]

Going to a nude beach like Haulover Beach or to a nudist resort like Cypress Cove is a ton of fun – especially if you have some nudist friends to go with! If you don’t have any friends who enjoy nude recreation, don’t fear! Nudists are a friendly and social bunch, who love to talk about anything from their lifestyle choice to other hobbies and – quite literally, anything! The open-mindedness that comes with nudity often makes for super interesting conversation, so you can expect to discuss anything from the strange and unusual to the controversial, all without fear of hate or judgment. Quite often, nudists know what it’s like to be judged – and they avoid it! If you’re still a little shy of approaching another naked human or are intimidated by the whole nudity factor, here’s a few tips on how to break the ice, and get yourself [READ MORE]

If you’re thinking about, getting into, or already living a nudist lifestyle, you might be thinking about how to make friends with other people who share your love of living life in the nude. As most people in mainstream society are “textile people” – that is to say people who aren’t nudists – it might be a case of getting yourself over to a nudist beach or event and socializing with the people there. “But what do I talk about with my fellow nudists?” I hear you say. Going up to total strangers and striking up a conversation may be intimidating at best and downright terrifying at worst. It’s sort of like your first day at school; you’re self-conscious, unsure of what to do and you’re afraid everyone will stare and laugh at you… oh, and you’re naked. For a lot of people, this is the stuff of nightmares. You [READ MORE]