Τhe latest Nudes in the News, January 2016

15th Annual “No Pants” BART Ride Day
The whole point is for 600+ people to ride BART (and then Muni) without any pants (wearing interesting undies and colorful socks) and to keep a straight face and act completely normal. The event which takes place in over 15 countries around the world is hosted by prank collective Improv Everywhere. Requirements for Participation: 1) Willing to take pants off on subway...More...

Sunbathers want clothing-optional area at Wasaga Beach
A group of bathers is looking for a secluded spot along Wasaga Beach to enjoy nature "as God created them." That's according to Wasaga Bares, a naturist group that formed more than a decade ago, and has come to the municipality looking for support in their effort to convince the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry to set aside a portion of the provincial park as ...More...

The Questions I Asked Myself Before My First Polar 'Bare' Plunge At 59
As I opened my window blinds on Sunday morning, January 3, 2016, I found myself humming the Rocky theme song. I knew it was going to be one of those days that took me way out of my comfort zone, and I was nervous but very excited. I was heading down to Gunnison Beach in Sandy Hook, New Jersey to participate in the annual "Polar Bare Plunge." Yes, you...More...

Australia's oldest nudist club invites new members to get back to nature
Sydney has a long and rich history of nudism, and you can still find beaches to the north and south of the city dedicated to enjoying your leisure time in your birthday suit. But members of the Heritage Australia Nudists Club say there is more to this way of life than just enjoying the sun and sand. The club is believed to be the oldest nudist club in Australia, starting in 1949...More...

According To A New Study, Scientists Say Women Need To Stop Wearing Their Bras Immediately.
To wear a bra or not…that is the question! Do you wear a bra for esthetic or health reasons? There is actually a “National No Bra Day” that occurred on October 13th; the point of this nutty sounding day had the serious purpose of promoting breast cancer awareness and raising funds for research. Speaking of research, a study was done by...More...

Nudists Save Sinking Boat at Yacht Race
Ah, a yacht race. Oh, we're taking on water—and being rescued by nudists. Such was the experience of yacht-racing fans whose small wooden boat began sinking near the popular "Sydney to Hobart" race on Boxing Day in Australia, the Telegraph reports. Once yachts departed to start the race, a few of the event's 600,000 spectators noticed the vessel approaching...More...

We Interviewed the Photographer Whose Nude Photos Are Shocking Denmark
Denmark is famed for its stunning women and their insouciance about nudity. The Nordic nation has long shrugged off sexual conventions, setting a carefree standard for the rest of Scandinavia. So it's surprising that Danish photographer Mathilde Grafström sparked a media firestorm when she attempted to show some of her recent work in Copenhagen’s...More...

Naked truth of life drawing
In a world obsessed with body image, staring at naked women for hours on end may not seem the obvious solution to improving self-confidence. But a new study suggests that attending life-drawing classes can make people feel better about their own size and shape because they present a more realistic image of a natural body. Anglia Ruskin University asked 138...More...

Inside Sunsport Gardens, a proud community of nudists
Driving along the dirt roads that lead to Sunsport Gardens resort in Loxahatchee Groves, the area seems like any other camp site covered in thick subtropical foliage of bamboo and palm trees. But when visitors reach the front entrance, they’re greeted by a sign they won’t find in many other places: "Nudity is EXPECTED." In the spotlight after a recent...More...

No Flash! Naked Selfies Banned at Famous Monument
Bad tourist behavior has led to a new code of conduct at Angkor Wat, including a prohibition on nudity. (Photo: iStock/Keith Molloy) You’re going to have to keep your clothes on at Cambodia’s Angkor Wat now. And yes, it would seem that tourists do need to be told that. Last winter, two Arizona sisters were arrested, fined, and banned for pulling their pants down and...More...

Clothing optional: Would you go butt naked at one of these nudist resorts?
We all like to go a little crazy on holiday, but are you brave enough to lose all your inhibitions? If you want to feel truly free and easy, why not trade your shirts and skirts for your birthday suit at one of these stunning nudist resorts. More than 52 million people who partake in clothing-optional holiday resorts at clubs in North America alone, according to the American...More...

Self-Portraits of a Naked Adventurer
The photographer Ruben Brulat was traveling alone through Iceland in 2009 when, in the midst of setting up his camp, he was arrested by the beauty of a rock perched on the mountainside, almost ready to fall from among the clouds seemingly wrapped around its peak. Setting up his camera on a timer, Brulat followed his senses and captured himself lying naked...More...

Northamptonshire vets bare all in naked calendar to raise money for air ambulance charity
A team of vets in Northamptonshire has created a naked calendar to help raise money for the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance (WNAA). The equine team at Towcester and Onley Vets have been pictured wearing only their boots in a series of poses performing a variety of clinical procedures. Becky Wallis, who is part of the nursing team, said...More...

1,700-Year-Old Ring Depicts Nude Cupid
An intricately carved gold ring containing a stone engraved with an image of Cupid — a god associated with erotic love — has been discovered near the village of Tangley in the United Kingdom. In the engraving, Cupid (also known by his Greek name, "Eros") is shown standing completely nude while holding a torch with one hand. The ring dates back around 1,700 years...More...