Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Katikati Naturist Park

https://clothesfreelife.com/find-naturism/places/asia/katikati-naturist-park-2/?_unique_id=63d9d16e283cd

les bienfaits du naturisme

naturisme à marseille https://clothesfreelife.com/the-naturist-movie-database/naturist-videos/video/promo/les-bienfaits-du-naturisme/?_unique_id=63d9923e47b70

Kemetic yoga with Dakota Simone (via Nudism.TV)

Join Nudism.TV for a kemetic yoga flow that can be followed everyday, demonstrated by Dakota Simone. Through kemetic yoga, we focus on the energy flowing through our body to connect to our higher intelligence.

At Nudism.TV, we strive to promote body positivity and desexualize nudity. One of the many ways we do this is through naked yoga and meditation. If this is a project that interests you, check out our website for more information. Maybe you can lead our next naked yoga session! nudism.tv/ https://clothesfreelife.com/the-naturist-movie-database/naturist-videos/video/instructional/kemetic-yoga-with-dakota-simone-via-nudism-tv/?_unique_id=63d9742208d69

Why do they go naked? – The history of naturism

https://youtu.be/AdaToctB6tE https://clothesfreelife.com/the-naturist-movie-database/naturist-videos/video/information/why-do-they-go-naked-the-history-of-naturism/?_unique_id=63d9714d5deb1

Naturalmente Podcast

https://clothesfreelife.com/find-naturism/online-resources/naturalmente-podcast/?_unique_id=63d952f0a861a

season 15 of Naked and Afraid premieres in February

The season 15 of Naked and Afraid promotion says No clothes, No food, Many problems? Can these survivalists endure 21 days in the world's most forbidding and hostile locations? Naked and Afraid premieres in February. Naked and AfraidFor the unfamiliar Naked and Afraid is a reality show airing in the US on the Discovery Channel. It features a man and a woman who get naked  before spending 21 days in a wilderness place without food or shelter. Cameras capture the  experience of being stranded without any survival tools. Narrated by Michael Brown, the show first premiered on June 22, 2013. Since then there have been several spin-offs including Naked and Afraid XL, celebrity Naked and Afraid, Naked and Afraid Fan Challenge, Naked and Afraid of Love  and Naked and Afraid All-Stars. 120 episodes of the show have aired since it first debuted in 2013.
What happens when you put two complete strangers - sans clothes - in some of the most extreme environments on Earth? Each male-female duo is left with no food, no water, no clothes, and only one survival item each as they attempt to survive on their own.
Season 14 had many firsts including the first transgender survivalist and the first African American woman to complete the 21 day challenge. While we are fans of the show a CFL not all naturists/nudists feel the same. Based on the promotional description season 15 sounds like it will be tough going for survivalists. Naked and Afraid premieres Sunday, February 19 at 8p ET on Discovery Channel and streaming on Discovery Plus Let us know if you are a fan or not, bare your thoughts in the comments https://clothesfreelife.com/2023/01/season-15-of-naked-and-afraid-premieres-in-february/?_unique_id=63d9499f60e08

Monday, January 30, 2023

Pomegranate Screwdriver

Pomegranate Screwdriver

Ingredients

2 oz Vodka
2 oz 2 oz 100% organic Pomegranate Juice (no sugar added)
½ tbsp pomegranate liqueur
1 ½ oz Ipanema Pomegranate Bai

Directions

Stir and pour over ice in a highball glass.”
Enjoy Karen

https://clothesfreelife.com/magazine/cooking/recipes/pomegranate-screwdriver/?_unique_id=63d8865d0ed49

The 12 Best Nude Resorts in Florida (via Traveling Bare)

Want to go bare in the Sunshine State? Here are the best nude resorts in Florida to soak under the tropical sun For some of us, the only thing better than getting away from it all is making our clothes part of the “all.” If you love the sunshine state, but hate being forced to wear clothing, you’ll be pleased to discover that Florida is a wonderful place to celebrate nudity without being restricted to a rooftop resort. It’s true that you can’t enjoy life naturally at all resorts in Florida. But if picturing yourself on a nude beach suddenly makes your vacation more appealing, Florida’s definitely an outstanding choice. Continue to source: https://travelingbare.com/nude-resorts-in-florida/ https://clothesfreelife.com/2023/01/the-12-best-nude-resorts-in-florida/?_unique_id=63d7dc2b581e7

Lagun Sunset Resort All Natural

https://clothesfreelife.com/find-naturism/business-services/acccomodations/lagun-sunset-resort-all-natural/?_unique_id=63d7da6b1bc92

Work naked day 2023

Work naked day is this Friday follow link to learn more about the naked calendar day and it’s origins Work naked is the prompt #yearoflivingclothesfree for February - if you can’t work clothes free on your job site do naked work at home house work or work you take home Today is last day to share you January images for a chance to win a naturist symbol tee shirt https://clothesfreelife.com/naturist-event/national-work-naked-day/2023-02-03/ https://clothesfreelife.com/2023/01/work-naked-day-2023/?_unique_id=63d7d86f189e7

Sunday, January 29, 2023

Naturist biz

https://clothesfreelife.com/directory-naturist_biz/?_unique_id=63d7056e59505

Nu gymnosophy

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Englisch Garten Munich - urban nude zone

Englisch Garten Munich Is Munich's largest park.[ref] English Garden: Information about Munich's largest park[/ref] It is completely legal to be nude in some sections of the park. Alcohol consumption is generally accepted, but  sexual activity and most drugs are strictly forbidden. [ref]Stripping Off in Bavaria: My Afternoon of Nudity in English Garden, Munich [/ref] The local Munich government approved the clothing optional section of the park. [ref]Why Munich Went Ahead and Set Up 6 Official 'Urban Naked Zones'[/ref] https://clothesfreelife.com/naturist-wiki/englisch-garten-munich-urban-nude-zone/?_unique_id=63d6ef22159bc

The Best Nude Beaches in Florida (via Traveling Bare)

Want to take it all off in Florida? Here are the best, beautiful nude beaches in Florida to enjoy those golden rays. A visit to a nude beach is a great way to relax and uniquely connect with nature. Nude beaches are popular with vacationers and locals alike in Florida, as the beautiful weather and pristine shorelines make it a great place to enjoy a clothing-optional experience. With so many stunning nude beaches to choose from, it can be difficult to decide which one to visit. Here are some of the best nude beaches in Florida, boasting clear waters, stunning views, and plenty of sunbathing opportunities. Continue to source: https://travelingbare.com/nude-beaches-in-florida/ https://clothesfreelife.com/2023/01/the-best-nude-beaches-in-florida/?_unique_id=63d6bc26a1526

Why Do People Wear Clothes? (via James Grigg)

Considering the practical and cultural reasons why we dress, and why we could be naked. My answer to the question “Why do people wear clothes? Are they actually necessary?”, which I found asked on Quora!

Is it really neccessary to be dressed? Thoughts on practical and cultural reasons why we dress, and why we could be naked.

There are many reasons why most of us wear clothes, but only sometimes do those reasons make wearing anything truly necessary:

Continue to source: https://medium.com/nude-positive/why-do-people-wear-clothes-156d92160238?sk=36cf618c7c0077451aae11387332275d https://clothesfreelife.com/2023/01/why-do-people-wear-clothes-2/?_unique_id=63d6b1f4ede7c

Saturday, January 28, 2023

Front Range Naturists

https://clothesfreelife.com/find-naturism/people-organizations/clubs/front-range-naturists/?_unique_id=63d5f71b66154

Free Beaches

https://clothesfreelife.com/books/free-beaches/?_unique_id=63d591f9db94b

Nakedness, Shame, and Embarrassment

Barbara Górnicka presents a sociological investigation – both historical and contemporary – into the problems surrounding naked bodies. She draws on her own participation in a nudist swimming club and goes on to study the often very complex and paradoxical emotions that have been associated with nakedness in the Western world for centuries. The book provides answers not only to why we find exposing our naked bodies shameful, but also why we find it sexual and erotic in the first place. It looks beneath taboos surrounding nakedness today and offers a theoretical explanation for their development over time. On the basis of her historical analysis, the author demonstrates that it was not until the late nineteenth or twentieth century that we began to see nudity as erotic. https://clothesfreelife.com/books/nakedness-shame-and-embarrassment/?_unique_id=63d5906193471

The Naked Hermit

This colourful travelogue takes the reader on a journey into some of the foundational stories and enigmatic places that have shaped Britain's sacred landscape. https://clothesfreelife.com/books/the-naked-hermit/?_unique_id=63d56fb4e3d08

Freikörperkultur

German term used at the outset of the German naturism movement. See FKK and free body culture https://clothesfreelife.com/naturist-wiki/freikorperkultur/?_unique_id=63d565059d4bb

Playa de la Tejita

The natural beach Playa de la Tejita is situated on the south coast of Tenerife and is the largest sand beach in Tenerife with mountain views & restaurants nearby. https://clothesfreelife.com/find-naturism/travel-recreation/beaches/playa-de-la-tejita/?_unique_id=63d561de81c58

Friday, January 27, 2023

Naked Heart Walk at Rainham Marshes

Naked heart walk to raise money for the British Heart Foundation
  • Large Nature Reserve to the East of London
  • 10mins from J30 of M25 (Venue: RM19 1SZ)
  • Two mile circular walk
  • On site parking and Café

*Credit to Tony O'Brian for the pictures.

Leave your clothes behind and feel the breeze on your skin as you raise vital funds for the British Heart Foundation.

The Naked Heart Walks are organised by British Naturism to raise money for the British Heart Foundation. All Naked Heart Walkers will receive:

  • A BHF medal at the end of the walk
  • A fundraising pack and regular emails to keep you on track
  • Full support from the British Heart Foundation to help you reach your target
  • A bottle of water & snack

Heart and circulatory diseases are the world’s biggest killers, and they can affect any of us, including you. But thanks to the research the British Heart Foundation is funding, there is hope. By backing the brightest scientific minds, we have the power to find treatments and cures that could make the difference between your parents living to old age or not, your friend making it to graduation or not, your sister being a phone call away or not.

This event is a bold one, just like our ambition to fund the science that keeps millions of hearts beating. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for signing up for the Naked Heart Walk and fundraising.

https://clothesfreelife.com/naturist-event/naked-heart-walk-at-rainham-marshes/?_unique_id=63d49d8b99192

Cross Morecambe Bay Naked Heart Walk

Clothing optional four mile Naked Heart Walk across Morecambe Bay to raise money for British Heart Foundation.

With parking at either side, it is recommended that you park at Grange and catch the train to Arnside (6mins) walk to the Pier then walk across the bay to Grange, then walk back to your car at Grange.

  • There are toilets situated on both promenades close to the start and finish points of the walk.
  • There are many cafes at Arnside where we start the walk, but most walkers take a flask and sandwich in their rucksack.
  • Dogs welcome - £1 donation payable on the day to the organiser.
  • If you would like to donate to British Heart Foundation separately please click here.

It is recommended that you wear good sandals, but would advise removing them when wading across the river Kent.

Leave your clothes behind and feel the breeze on your skin as you raise vital funds for the British Heart Foundation.

The Naked Heart Walks are organised by British Naturism to raise money for the British Heart Foundation. All Naked Heart Walkers will receive:

  • A BHF medal at the end of the walk
  • A fundraising pack and regular emails to keep you on track
  • Full support from the British Heart Foundation to help you reach your target

Should you need to stay at a local campsite, Morecambe Bay Naturist Club is situated close to the Silverdale railway station, where you can catch the train for the short journey to Arnside. It is a back to nature site, but toilets are available. View their website

Heart and circulatory diseases are the world’s biggest killers, and they can affect any of us, including you. But thanks to the research the British Heart Foundation is funding, there is hope. By backing the brightest scientific minds, we have the power to find treatments and cures that could make the difference between your parents living to old age or not, your friend making it to graduation or not, your sister being a phone call away or not.

This event is a bold one, just like our ambition to fund the science that keeps millions of hearts beating. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for signing up for the Naked Heart Walk and fundraising.

Contact the organiser: northwestrep@bn.org.uk

https://clothesfreelife.com/naturist-event/cross-morecambe-bay-naked-heart-walk/?_unique_id=63d49d59d787f

Powderham Castle Naked Heart Walk

Clothing optional 3-mile Naked Heart Walk around Powderham Castle Estate to raise funds for The British Heart Foundation.

Powderham Castle Naked Heart Walk

Part of the Naked Heart Walks collection

Clothing optional 3-mile Naked Heart Walk around Powderham Castle Estate to raise funds for The British Heart Foundation. This year all the Naked Heart Walks will be clothing optional events.

By British Naturism.

Refund Policy

Contact the organiser to request a refund.

Eventbrite's fee is non-refundable.

About this event

• 1 hour 30 minutes depending on pace.

• Mobile eTicket (ticket sales close at 11.59 pm on Friday 5th May 2023).

• This is a beautiful, privately owned castle near Exeter in the heart of the rolling hills of Devon.

• 10mins from J30 of M5 (Venue Post Code: EX6 8JQ)

• Three-mile circular walk. It can be rather challenging in places so a less challenging shorter option is available. Stout footwear is advisable.

• Free onsite parking for 250 cars

• Café

Nearby Naturist Campsites.

Leave your clothes behind and feel the breeze on your skin as you raise vital funds for the British Heart Foundation.

The Naked Heart Walks are organised by British Naturism to raise money for the British Heart Foundation. All Naked Heart Walkers will receive:

• A BHF medal at the end of the walk.

• A fundraising pack and regular emails to keep you on track.

• Full support from the British Heart Foundation to help you reach your target.

• A bottle of water & snack.

• The option to purchase an afternoon tea for the amazing price of £12.50 each. This includes: finger sandwiches; cake selection, scones, cream & jam, tea or coffee. As part of the afternoon tea, there is an option to purchase a prosecco for a £5 upgrade.

Heart and circulatory diseases are the world’s biggest killers, and they can affect any of us, including you. But thanks to the research the British Heart Foundation is funding, there is hope. By backing the brightest scientific minds, we have the power to find treatments and cures that could make the difference between your parents living to old age or not, your friend making it to graduation or not, your sister being a phone call away or not.

This event is a bold one, just like our ambition to fund the science that keeps millions of hearts beating. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for signing up for the Naked Heart Walk and fundraising.

Contact the organiser: southwestrep@bn.org.uk

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Dance for joy Framed poster

Make a statement in any room with this framed poster, printed on thick matte paper. The matte black frame that's made from wood from renewable forests adds an extra touch of class.

• Ayous wood .75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• Lightweight
• Acrylite front protector
• Hanging hardware included
• Blank product components in the US sourced from Japan and the US
• Blank product components in the EU sourced from Japan and Latvia

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions! https://clothesfreelife.com/naturist-shop/dance-for-joy-framed-poster/?_unique_id=63d47777928df

Om Nagna yoga women’s crop top

• 100% combed cotton
• Heather colors are 15% viscose and 85% cotton
• Fabric weight: 5.3 oz/yd² (180 g/m²)
• Relaxed fit
• Cropped length
• Ribbed crew neck
• Dropped shoulders
• Side-seamed construction
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Double-needle hems
• Preshrunk
• Blank product sourced from Bangladesh

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions! https://clothesfreelife.com/naturist-shop/om-nagna-yoga-womens-crop-top/?_unique_id=63d46cb1ad6e6

FSV ADOLF KOCH e.V. Nude Sport Berlin

Nude Sorts Berlin https://clothesfreelife.com/find-naturism/travel-recreation/recreation-sport/fsv-adolf-koch-e-v-nude-sport-berlin/?_unique_id=63d44464bd55a

season 15 of Naked and Afraid premieres in February

Season 15 of Naked and Afraid promotion says No clothes, No food, Many problems? Can these survivalists endure 21 days in the world's most forbidding and hostile locations? Naked and Afraid premieres Sunday, February 19 at 8p ET on Discovery Channel and streaming on Discovery Plus Naked and AfraidFor the unfamiliar Naked and Afraid is a reality show airing on the US Discovery Channel. It features a man and a woman who get naked  before spending 21 days in a place they have never been before without food or shelter. The experience is  to capture being stranded without any survival tools. Narrated by Michael Brown. The show first premiered on June 22, 2013. Since then there have been several spin-offs including Naked and Afraid XL, celebrity Naked and Afraid, Naked and Afraid Fan Challenge, Naked and Afraid of Love  and Naked and Afraid All-Stars. The show has aired 120 episodes since it first debuted in 2013.
What happens when you put two complete strangers - sans clothes - in some of the most extreme environments on Earth? Each male-female duo is left with no food, no water, no clothes, and only one survival item each as they attempt to survive on their own.
Season 14 had many firsts including the first transgender survivalist and the first African American woman to complete the 21 day challenge. While we are fans of the show a CFL not all naturists/nudists feel the same. Based on the promotional description season 15 sounds like it will be tough going for survivalists. Naked and Afraid premieres Sunday, February 19 at 8p ET on Discovery Channel and streaming on Discovery Plus Let us know if you are a fan or not, bare your thoughts in the comments https://clothesfreelife.com/2023/01/season-15-of-naked-and-afraid-premieres-in-february/?_unique_id=63d43d5083f59

Ramblings of a Naked Chick (via Bits and Bums)

Well… I did a thing… After brain storming and blogging for almost two years, I had the crazy idea to write a book. Compiled a bunch of ideas, stories, tried to organize them into a theme, tossed in a ton of pictures, and tossed in an empowering spin, and here we go: “Ramblings of a Naked Chick – Shedding Clothes and Inhibition While Sharing My Journey into Naturism.” But let me put your mind at ease right off the start. If you were worried that me taking the time to write and self-publish a book meant I would take the time to ensure proper punctuation and remove all run on sentences, rest assured, the book is littered with them! But I actually proof read it three times and had Jay read it once – or so he says. So hopefully most of the spelling mistakes and really bad grammatical errors are removed. But I am also sure Jay hasn’t actually read the entire thing. Continue to source: https://bitsandbums.wordpress.com/2023/01/27/ramblings-of-a-naked-chick/ https://clothesfreelife.com/2023/01/ramblings-of-a-naked-chick-via-bits-and-bums/?_unique_id=63d42bdf2c6dc

True Naked Yoga offers online naked yoga classes

True Naked Yoga is the newest online naked yoga offering joining of Naked Yoga School and Nu Reveal Yoga  to deliver pre-recorded naked yoga classes. The yoga sessions run from 10 minute to over 45 minutes. Meditation classes run 5-10 minutes. The classes feature a mix of male and female instructors, mostly women of different ethnicities. Some instructors on True Naked Yoga are listed as yoga teachers, others as  practitioners and others are simply described as models. All the instructors are slim, fit and athletic. No plus size naked yoga instructors are currently visible on the instructor roster. Videos are available to view for free, with a free trial membership no credit card required. A membership on the web site gives the following
  • On-Demand Videos - available for  streaming on-demand mostly yoga, but also fitness, pilates, & meditation videos. Classes are available at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Videos cover various styles including Ashtanga, restorative, and chair, and are grouped around focus/intention/target areas of the the body. Videos are released weekly.
  • High Resolution Photos - Yoga practice pose photos in the True Yoga photo galleries.
  • Pose & Skills Tutorials - Teach asana’s benefits, target areas, and modifications. This is a particularly useful part of the site providing traditional Sanskrit and English  names for poses and physical benefits of each pose. This leads credence to the true yoga aspect of True Naked Yoga
The website is easy to navigate and lists 105 videos currently. The video classes stream smoothly in in a browser. They are available for purchase or rental streaming on demand  on Vimeo. Unfortunately the two system are not compatible. A website membership will not give you access to the on demand videos on Vimeo. There is a blog with posts covering everything from the benefits of naked yoga, to the difference between naturism and nudism. All this for less than $9 a month for life if you take advantage of current 40% off membership sale. True naked Yoga is currently auditioning new instructors. Stay tuned we will review three different kinds of  Tue Naked a yoga classes from an instructional perspective soon. http://vimeo.com/13221705   https://clothesfreelife.com/2023/01/true-naked-yoga-offers-online-naked-yoga-classes/?_unique_id=63d42290c70aa

Thursday, January 26, 2023

My Nude Sister Nudist/Naturist Ambassador After Being Caught Naked Skinny Dipping? NIP ENF (via Naked Earthlings)

What happens when your fully nude nudist/naturist little sister is caught naked in public for the first time (NIP, ENF,and CMNF actually) while skinny dipping in a hot spring? Her reaction was completely unexpected and had me laughing out-loud.

I love the articles here about people who have gone through challenges and changes and nudism/naturism has changed their lives. It’s incredibly inspiring. Being a nearly life-long nudist/naturist I don’t really have anything to add to that. So, I’ll offer what I know; a somewhat more humorous side of nudism/naturism. That said, let’s go.

When I was sixteen, my younger sister and I went to a local hot spring in late October. It was uncharacteristically cold and cloudy that morning and it was very foggy; perfect weather for a hot spring visit (which is about 100 feet from a large lake; thus, the fog).

Continue to source: https://www.nakedearthlings.com/post/my-nudist-naturist-sister-first-time-nude-in-public https://clothesfreelife.com/2023/01/my-nude-sister-nudist-naturist-ambassador-after-being-caught-naked-skinny-dipping-nip-enf-via-naked-earthlings/?_unique_id=63d2c0262bd4f

Ecological Naturism

Ecological Naturism, or Eco-Naturism for short, is a type of naturism that seeks to focus on the environmental element of the classic definition of  naturism "living in harmony with nature". The naturist way of life is viewed through an ecological lens. Eco naturists argue for the ecological benefits of practicing naturism. [ref]8 ecological positive effects of naturism[/ref] Naturist philosopher, writer, and film maker Marc Alain Descamps believed that naturism was a precursor to environmentalism. [ref]NATURISM AND PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT[/ref]
There is no valid ecology unless it takes naturism into consideration. It should not be considered as a simple place of escape, an island outside of human society. The naturist project is universalist. We are finally beginning to consider the earth as a living organism that defends itself and maintains invariants (constants of CO2, methane, temperature, albedo, etc.) Marc Alain Descamps [ref]NATURISM AND PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT[/ref]
Eco naturists believe  if more people adopted a clothes-free lifestyle, such waste could be reduced, thus, lessening the human impact on the planet, not to mention that going nude makes people more closely connected to nature.

History

The earliest expression of modern naturism was deeply connected to the idea of getting back to nature as a relief ofrom the urbanization of European cities. Participants in the Lebensform or life reform movement throughout Europe adopted ecologically friendly practices in addition to social nudity. In the 1920's Anarcho-naturists in Spain, France and Britain were also pioneering practitioners of  eco-naturism. [ref]Green Anarchism, Eco-Anarchism, and Anarcho-Naturism?[/ref] Also see naturism and the environment https://clothesfreelife.com/naturist-wiki/ecological-naturism/?_unique_id=63d29d0dee6d1

The rise of deep fake nudists - AI generated nudist personas online

Ai nude
Image posted to Reddit community r/unstable_diffussion
The rise of deep fake nudists is upon us. Are you ready for AI generated fake nudist social media accounts? Recently, author  Nick Alimonos made a thoughtful video about what he calls the "image problem" facing naturism online. He shared his opinion that the focus on looking that dominates the engagement of nudism online creates a idyllic but unrealistic image of a nudist. Young, female and slim. I would also add white. The propagation of this kind of unrealistic nudist "image" is about to get easier. Ai nudeThe December 2022 edition of the Naturist Education Foundation  newsletter featured an article on AI generated nude photos and paintings. If you are unfamiliar with the rise of AI online google Chat GPT Midjourney and DALL-E (Stable Diffusion). They are all emerging proprietary and Open AI algorithms that seem able to generate written and visual content that seems human and real. Bare Oaks Naturist Park put ChatGPT to a naturism test. They found that the algorithm generated reasonably good responses to questions about naturism and nudism. It even wrote a poem about naturism.
Naturism, a way of life Where the body is free and wild Where the sun touches every inch And there’s no need for a stitch Where the grass is our bed And the sky is overhead Where we shed our clothes and our cares And just be, without any fears Where we embrace our natural form And let go of any social norms Where we are one with the earth And let go of all that we’re worth Naturism, a path to peace Where we can find true release From the chains that bind us tight And let our spirits take flight.
Pretty good huh?

AI generated photos are showing up all over.

Ai nudeAI isn’t just generating text and writing. AI generated photos are showing up all over. AI is found in a variety of apps, including ones that generate fake nudes. Some apps proudly state that using them you can see anyone naked in a matter of seconds. Problem is that isn’t really the person, it a AI generated image facsimile ,a fake. Houston we do have an image problem. Soon it may be hard to distinguish between real nudist accounts based on photos or text posts. I believe I already spotted one such account on at least one nudist site site already overrun by fake account, I also think a recent follower on Instagram is one of these fakes.

Why does it matter?

Nudist historian Evan Nicks wrote about some of the issues created by one of the AI algorithms Midjourney in a post on his Planet Nude newsletter/blog. The issue is the creators of Midjourney seem to have an anti nudity bias. The result of this bias is images generated by this platform related to nudity portray the body in a distorted way. It is perfect example of the old coding maxim bad input equals bad output. Said another way the output of these AI algorithms is dependent on the sensibilities and perceptions of the people who code them. This isn’t a news to anyone who understands algorithm and coding. Algorithms have been in use for many years now. Algorithms drive the Google search engine. A few years ago it was discovered that a Google search of apes returned images of black people, a result attributed to coder bias. AI is also used to filer nudity of social media platforms like Instagram.  Some AI ethicists have been warning that there is an issue of built in bias in AI algorithms that can do great harm. Some of the potential harm comes from AI removing any last vestige of privacy or bodily control when it comes to a persons image online. One app is accused of creating nudes without any request or explicit permission from the user. Another that I will not link here can use existing clothed or unclothed photos to create explicit sexual images. Do you see where this is going? People already skittish about sharing nude photos online have even more to worry about. Web sites that use photos as a means of verification will no longer be able to rely on credibility of that process. With a Gmail email address and a few AI nudes an online persona is a reality. The self described  naturist content creators could easily find themselves the subjects of pornography. https://twitter.com/mikesington/status/1144217014367506432 Additionally,  the current focus on looking that permeates nudism online may be fed by a deluge of fake images that do not reflect the variety of bodies that exist in naturism. Big bodies, disabled bodies, black and brown bodies, old bodies may not make the cut.  AI generated images that reflect the male gaze more than reality may become the norm. This will further distance the naturist way of life from its ethical, philosophical and communal values.

where do we go from here?

To be honest I am not sure where we go from here. The technology is here and it isn’t going away. All segments of society will have to deal with the ramifications not just naturists. I think it’s more of a question of how we go from here. How do naturist engage online in the age of the AI nudist? It is critical to get educated and not stick our heads in the sand. Now is not the time to pretend there isn’t a problem or abdicate any responsibility for the problem. We are consumers of of this AI output. I think we need to listen to AI ethicists and join them in calling for ethical usage of the technology. I think we need to resist the current wave of thought that promotes naturism as nudity and looking. Instead we should refocus on naturism as a way of life with all that entails beyond mere nudity, photos and looking. What do you think bear your thoughts in the comments.   https://clothesfreelife.com/2023/01/the-rise-of-deep-fake-nudists-ai-generated-nudist-personas-online/?_unique_id=63d28b23223b7