Naturist Living Show

The 2014 International Naturist Federation Congress with some info about Ireland, Slovenia, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand. Plus Felicity and more. Links to items mentioned in the show: The International Naturist Federation (INF)The INF's Facebook PageIrish Naturist Association (INA)Slovenian Naturist Federation – Zveza Drustev Naturistov Slovenije (ZDNS)Portuguese Naturist Federation – Federação Portuguesa de Naturismo (FPN)British Naturism (BN)New Zealand Naturist Federation (NZNF)Young Naturist America YNANaturist Action CommitteePhoto: The delegates from the 2014 INF Congress in Ireland. Play now Episode LXX

Are naturists weirdos? No, the textiles are the weirdos and here's why. Plus Felicity, more standup comedians, and more... Links to items mentioned in the show: Gawker article: Here Is a List of All the Ways Your Spanx Are Probably Killing YouEpisode 45: an interview with Sydney Ross Singer, co-author of the book Dressed to KillDressed To Kill book Episode 18: an interview with Dr. Holick on sunshine and vitamin DThe Vitamin D Solution bookNautilus article: America Is Getting the Science of Sun Exposure WrongCancer Council Australia: How Much Sun is Enough?Young Naturists America Episode 59: Standup Comedy ExposedSheDoesTheCity.com: That Time I Did Stand Up Comedy… NakedThe Crimson Wave PodcastLife's Messy - Diary of a Dirty Mom PodcastThe Mary Janes of ComedyPhoto: U.S. Library of Congress, National Photo Company Collection, LC-USZ62-99824. – In 1922, Bill Norton, the bathing beach "cop", is using a tape measure to determine the distance between a woman's knee and the bottom of her bathing suit on a beach in Washington, D.C. Col. Sherrell, Supt. of Public Buildings and Grounds, has issued an order that bathing suits at the Washington bathing beach must not be over six inches above the knee. Play now Episode LXIX

An interview with body painting artist Andy Golub plus results of the latest survey on Canadian attitudes towards nudity and recent articles about naturism. Links to items mentioned in the show: The 2014 survey on Canadians’ experience and attitudes toward nudity and naturismToronto Sun: Canadians open to going nude on vacation (cool infographic)We are all naked under our clothes, are we not? from the student newspaper at Wilfrid Laurier University The Naked Truth from the student newspaper at Simon Fraser University in British ColumbiaAndy Golub's websiteVideo from the bodypainting weekendFredi video Photo: Heroes by Andy Golub Play now Episode LXVIII

Discussion, advice and experiences about telling others that you are a naturist plus reader comments, Felicity and more. Links to items mentioned in the show: Fat Canyoners Nude Bushwalking Nudeyman blog Blog about private events and nudity at TerlamOpen letter from YNA addressing complaints about nudity at TerlamYoung Naturists AmericaSharing Your Naturism article by AANR and TNS Weather Network segment at Glen Echo from 1996First time questions on the Bare Oaks websiteChildren in Naturism page on the Bare Oaks website  Photo: Protesting the nudity ban in San Francisco, Wikimedia Commons by User:SFWheelchair. (Creative Commons License) Play now Episode LXVII  

We discuss the hobby known as Geocaching and those who like to do it nude. Plus Felicity, teens working at Bare Oaks and more. Links to items mentioned in the show: Episode 47 – Attracting YouthDNTO – Taking it off: what did you expose by stripping?Best Health magazine article by Patricia PearsonYoung Naturists AmericaTerlam's Women's WellnessBlog about the Geocache at Bare OaksThe Bare Oaks geocache listingThe Academic Naturist BlogPhoto courtesy of the Academic Naturist Play now Episode LXVI

A chat with Serenity Hart who is doing a topless tour of Canada this summer. Plus an interview with Kim Rasmussen from Eskesen, makers of the floaty stripper pen; new cabins at Bare Oaks; and Felicity from YNA is back. Links to items mentioned in the show: Blog and photos of the new Cabins at Bare OaksGeneral Coach CanadaYoung Naturists America Terlam Women's Wellness - weekend co-ed naturist spa in New JerseyEskesen pen company in DenmarkBlog about the Bare Oaks Body Liberation Pen The Bare Oaks Liberation Floating Action Pen at the Bare BoutiqueYouTube video about the Bare Oaks Body Liberation Floaty PenTopless Tour de Canada on FacebookFelicity Hart's Tumblr pageKickstarter Campaign for the Topless Tour de CanadaPlay now Episode LXV

The reasons, methods and benefits of nude yoga. Links to items mentioned in the show: Naturist Living Show comment line: +1 (905) 473-6060 ext.333 or Skype: BareOaks ext.333Le Chateau Naturiste in AustraliaTAN – The Australian Naturist magazineEpisode 55 – Marketing Naturism Lululemon Rock Lodge Club Cindee Rifkin The Nude Yoga Segment on the Bethenny TV show Cindee Rifkin's follow-up video on what is naked yogaIsis Phoenix Naked YogaYNA Yoga at Bare Oaks Family Naturist ParkPhoto courtesy of Judyth Greenburgh aka Curlybird (Creative Commons License) Play now Episode LXIV

A discussion about pubic hair including an interview with the author of the Bare to Bush website plus Bitcoins, France and more. Links to items mentioned in the show: 2014 France TripInformation about BitcoinsThe Vagina Monologues' V-DayBare Oaks PlayersCameron Diaz's The Body BookHuffington Post's story on mannequins with pubic hairThe Bare to Bush websiteBare to Bush on TumblrTranscript of the Bare to Bush interviewImage: Courtesy of the Bare to Bush website Play now Episode LXIII

Plans by Joshua Williams for a naturist oasis in New York City and an interview with Suzanne Schell who owns both Laguna Del Sol and Mira Visa Resort; plus an update on the 2014 France trip, Felicity from YNA and more. Links to items mentioned in the show: 2014 France TripThe BBC's Dr. Who TV ShowFederación Nudista de Mexico, A.C.Australian Naturist FederationEpisode 36, October 2011 – FashionJoshua William's blog about the plan for a naturist oasis in NYCFelicity and Young Naturists America (YNA)Free The Nipple movie crowd-fundingThis Film is Not Yet Rated on NetflixLaguna del SolMira Vista ResortImage: The pool area at Laguna Del Sol Play now Episode LXII

Buying and selling real estate to nudists/naturists plus reader feedback and Felicity from YNA. Links to items mentioned in the show:Episode 57, August 2013 – Naturism as a treatment for sexual abuseNaturism/Nudism FAQ Podcast from the Federation of Canadian NaturistsEthical NaturismFelicity and Young Naturists America (YNA)Buying Naked TV show on TLCApril Genter, Realtor Image: Realtor Jackie Youngblood chats with potential buyers, Mike and Hillary, while touring a home during an episode of TLC's Buying Naked show. Photo Credit: DCL Play now Episode LXI

A discussion about women’s relationship with their bodies and the 60th anniversary of the International Naturist Federation (INF); plus porn literacy, more Facebook censorship, reader feedback, Felicity from YNA and more. Links to items mentioned in the show: Naturist Living Show on FeedblitzGawker article about Facebook Censorship BBC article about Facebook Censorship Western Cape Naturist Association (WCNA) in South AfricaTranscription of the Marketing episode of the Naturist Living Show by Rev.comCBC Q radio show on Porn LiteracyPornography Episode, January 2011Felicity and Young Naturists America (YNA)Felicity's blog post about women seeing each other nakedMy Body GalleryThe Labia LibraryLarge Labia Project 007 BreastsSpirit of Lady Godiva book on saleCentury Project book on saleBare Necessities Nude CruiseJock Sturges photographyNudity and the Human Body episode, November 2009 60th Anniversary of the INF Image: Speeches in front of the International Naturist Federation (INF) monument at the CHM Montalivet by some of the federations in attendance for the 60th anniversary celebration of the INF. Play now Episode LX

An interview with comedians who performed nude for the first time; plus Facebook censorship, Bare Oaks on Google Streetview, an open letter to an anonymous complainant, the problem with sarongs, and Felicity & Jordan from YNA speak about tolerance. Links to items mentioned in the show: Facebook advertising rulesFacebook community standards – a.k.a. censorship rulesGawker.com: Inside Facebook's Outsourced Anti-Porn and Gore Brigade, Where 'Camel Toes' are More Offensive Than 'Crushed Heads'Bare Oaks in Google StreetviewEpisode 55, May 2013 – Marketing NaturismGoogle Certified photographer programResponse to anonymous on blogEpisode 8, June 2009 – Why Clothing-Optional Does Not WorkYNA Blog about their support of Artists 4 Israel Golan ProjectFelicity and Young Naturists America (YNA)The Mary Janes of ComedyPlay now Episode LIX Image: Erica Stevens from Naked News at Yuk Yuks on Dec. 4, 2012 from ContactMusic.com

A radio play version of The Vagina Monologues performed during the 2013 FCN/FQN Canadian Naturist Festival at Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park. Plus Felicity talks about a recent NBC News story about attracting youth and whether teens should tell others that they are naturists. Links to items mentioned in the show: Felicity and Young Naturists America (YNA)Ask a Nudist discussion about whether teens should tell others they're naturistsNBC News – Naked truth: Aging nudists seek new skin in the game as ranks dwindleThe Vagina Monologues by Eve EnslerCast of The Vagina Monologues: Emily, Ramona, Suzy, Nikki, Karen, & Julia. Play now Episode LVIII

We discuss academic naturism including a university course on naturism, a dissertation on using naturist concepts of body image to treat sexual abuse victims and a journal article on how media images of thin women affect self-esteem. Plus Felicity, erections, marketing and more... Links to items mentioned in the show: Best Health magazine article about a woman's experience trying naturismBare Oaks MugCHM MontalivetEpisode 48, October 2012 - A visit to the CHM Montalivet in France60th Anniversary of the International Naturist Federation (INF) and Event ScheduleNudism on Reddit.comUniversity of TorontoDr. Paul ThompsonChildren, Social Nudity and Scholarly Study by Mark StoreyA Source of Thinspiration by Aric Sigman in The BiologistTreatment issues for abused women: An investigation of the efficacy of a unified treatment for body image and self-esteem with abused women by Richard E. PearlPlay now Episode LVII Image: From the 2010 German Calendar from WebUni in Magdeburg http://www.un.geniert.de/

In 2009, ESPN Magazine put together a team that included Michele Rauter, a pro volleyball player, and sent them to the Nude Volleyball Superbowl at White Thorn Lodge in Pennsylvania. Michele enjoyed it so much that she went back on her own for two more years. In this episode we caught up with Michele and discussed her experiences and volleyball in general. Plus a recent study on why bras are bad for you. Links to items mentioned in the show: Research that shows that women are better off without bras by Professor Jean-Denis Rouillon of Besançon UniversityEpisode XLV – interview with Sydney Ross Singer, co-author of the book Dressed to KillEpisode IV, January 2009 – Nude VolleyballESPN Magazine Nude Volleyball ArticleESPN Nude Volleyball VideoWhite Thorn LodgeVolleyball at Bare Oaks Family Naturist ParkPlay now Episode LVI