This story originally appeared here: Young Naturists America, thanks to co-founders Felicity Jones and Jordan Blum, two of the most awesome people on the Internet! Please go visit their site! Poseidon's penis My father was born into poverty, having to sometimes go without shoes to school, and steal money for books. He crossed the Atlantic... Continue Reading →

Forward: Naturism is an important part of who I am. I believe it plays a role in feminism and environmentalism, and that the opposing view---body shame---is harmful to society. In Islamic countries, body shame promotes sexual violence, while in the West, it is used to objectify women. It also hurts children who are often too... Continue Reading →

The Greek hero, PerseusThe idea of nude heroes is nothing new. In Ancient Greece, nearly every hero went without a loin cloth, whether depicted on canvas, pottery or marble. Among these were Heracles, Perseus, Theseus and Achilles. After the Renaissance, some Biblical heroes also went nude, as portrayed by Michelangelo's David. By the 19th century,... Continue Reading →