The Naturist Living Show

Naturism and religion is discussed with a focus on Christianity and the Bible. We interview author Tom Pine who has written extensively about Christianity and naturism. Matthew Neal of The Biblical Naturist Blog is also interviewed about his post on objectification and lust in religion. Links to items mentioned in the show: Ethical Naturists in … Continue reading Christianity and Naturism The post Christianity and Naturism appeared first on The Naturist Living Show.

A discussion of nudity in theatre including a play where a clothing-optional night was held in March 2011. Plus an interview with the actors of this two-woman show where they spend most of their time nude on stage. Links to items mentioned in the show: Act Naturally – June 26, 2011 Toronto Movie Preview Theatre … Continue reading Nude Theatre The post Nude Theatre appeared first on The Naturist Living Show.

We introduce the concept of the Ethical Naturist. We also interview Cec Cinder, one of the pioneers of naturism and a prolific author. Links to items mentioned in the show: Naturist or Nudist? – Episode 3 Why Clothing-Optional Does Not Work – Episode 8 Gymnophobia – Episode 14 Act Naturally – The Movie Olive Dell … Continue reading Ethical Naturists plus a Naturist Pioneer The post Ethical Naturists plus a Naturist Pioneer appeared first on The Naturist Living Show.

An interview with J. P. Riley, director and producer of the new independent movie Act Naturally. Filmed at Olive Dell Ranch, this is a naturist movie by naturists but produced by professionals. Plus reviews of Diary of a Nudist, Les Textiles and CBC radio’s DNTO show on “private parts”. Links to items mentioned in the show: … Continue reading New Naturist Film The post New Naturist Film appeared first on The Naturist Living Show.

Human female breasts are arguably the body part most obsessed about by both genders. In this episode we explore society’s obsession with breasts. Two Guelph university students, Andrea and Lindsay, discuss the Top Freedom Day of Pride they organized in August 2010. Gwen Jacob tells us how, 20 years ago, her topless stroll while a student … Continue reading Breasts The post Breasts appeared first on The Naturist Living Show.

Every naturist needs to understand pornography because the images of naturism are so often classified as pornographic by the general public. And, for nearly a century, hustlers have exploited naturists in order to create porn. But most importantly, we need to understand how pornography is hurting us and affecting our relationships.  Not only is naturism … Continue reading Pornography The post Pornography appeared first on The Naturist Living Show.

From the very beginning of naturism/nudism, there have been people who have exploited naturists and nudists. They go against the very core values of our movement. They objectify our bodies and sexualize our activities. They turn our philosophy into a source of personal gain. (money, sex, power, pride, etc…)  Some of them even pander to … Continue reading Exploitation The post Exploitation appeared first on The Naturist Living Show.

Naturist music in a variety of styles and from several artists plus interviews with a few of them. Links to items mentioned in the show: Info about the Naturist Anthem by Helene Williams & Leonard Lehrman at TNS’ Opera-Musical Theatre Special Interest Group The Naked Drummer & the Baileys Road Band Bill Siddall’s CD Stitchless Ton Dou … Continue reading Naturist Music The post Naturist Music appeared first on The Naturist Living Show.

A discussion of internet-based retailers selling naturist/nudist merchandise and the launch of the Bare Boutique online shop. Plus an interview with Eric Jarvis who originally founded Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park when, in 1972, he purchased empty land and started the Toronto Helios Society at Haytor Park. He tells us his story and the challenges of starting … Continue reading History of Bare Oaks The post History of Bare Oaks appeared first on The Naturist Living Show.

We take a naturist family vacation to Cypress Cove Nudist Resort near Orlando, Florida. Links to items mentioned in the show: www.CypressCoveResort.com Play Now Episode XXIII The post Naturist Family Vacation appeared first on The Naturist Living Show.

Recounting a first-time experience and a conversation with Morley Schloss; one of the most important leaders of the naturist movement. He is co-owner of Sunsport Garden, the only original member of the Naturist Action Committee that is still serving, a topfree rights activist, long-time member and past president of Naturist Rochester, a prolific writer on … Continue reading Morley Schloss The post Morley Schloss appeared first on The Naturist Living Show.

In this episode, we review the 1984 movie “Educating Julie” and talk about what it is like to participate in the World Naked Bike Ride. Links to items mentioned in the show: “Educating Julie” on the IMDB (Internet Movie Database) World Naked Bike Ride World Naked Bike Ride Toronto Flickr Photos of the 2010 Toronto … Continue reading World Naked Bike Ride The post World Naked Bike Ride appeared first on The Naturist Living Show.

Some individuals have more trouble than others getting people to accept them. While that is true in our society as a whole, it can become even more pronounced in a naturist environment. This is likely because traditional barriers are dropped and the individual is foremost. Additionally, people who are new to naturism can feel self-conscious … Continue reading How not to be creepy The post How not to be creepy appeared first on The Naturist Living Show.

It is plainly obvious that visible minorities are under-represented in naturism. In this episode, we try to understand why and ascertain what can be done to change the situation. Our two guests are both bloggers who have discussed the subject. George’s Blog: TheNaturistReview.blogspot.com André’s Blog: i-naked.tumblr.com Episode XIX Photo by DarkFokus The post Minorities in Naturism appeared first on The Naturist Living Show.

An overwhelming number of studies have recently come out that show that there are many health-giving benefits from sun exposure. Just a few years ago, the consistent message from the medical and scientific community was that any sun exposure was bad. But we now know the vital importance of the vitamin D that sunshine gives … Continue reading Sunshine and Vitamin D The post Sunshine and Vitamin D appeared first on The Naturist Living Show.

  Of the two genders, women get the most pressure from society to meet to unrealistic expectations of physical beauty. That is one of the reason that women benefit most from being a naturist but it is also why they have the hardest time trying naturism. For a woman, the idea of being nude in … Continue reading Women and naturism The post Women and naturism appeared first on The Naturist Living Show.

As the American philosopher George Santayana said, those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. Through an interview with Doug Beckett, founder of the Federation of Canadian Naturists, we get a first hand account of what naturism was like over half a century ago. Links to items mentioned in the show: Ray … Continue reading Lessons from Naturist History The post Lessons from Naturist History appeared first on The Naturist Living Show.

Part 3 of 3 on nudity and the human body. In this last part, we continue look at society’s view of nudity through the lens of mass media. We review three televisions shows from the U.K. Links to items mentioned in the show: Dawn Gets Naked (BBC) Naked Office (Virgin) Naked Britain (Sky1) Going Natural … Continue reading Nudity on British TV The post Nudity on British TV appeared first on The Naturist Living Show.

Part 2 of 3 on nudity and the human body. In the second part, we discuss Gymnophobia, the fear of nudity and how it impacts our view of the human body. As in part 1, we look at society’s view of nudity through the lens of mass media. In particular, we review and critique a … Continue reading Gymnophobia The post Gymnophobia appeared first on The Naturist Living Show.

Part 1 of 3 on nudity and the human body. In this first show, we discuss society’s attitude towards the human body and how we deal with being nude. How mass media deals with people who are naked is reflective of our own attitudes. But mass media also amplifies our fears, issues and anxieties thereby … Continue reading Nudity and the Human Body The post Nudity and the Human Body appeared first on The Naturist Living Show.