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International Naturist Federation @worldnaturism.bsky.social · 2d

Free under the stars — have you tried it? ✨
It’s not about showing skin.
It’s about feeling alive, connected, and free — for a moment that belongs only to you and the night sky. 🌿

#Naturism #BodyFreedom #StarNights

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AANR Western Region @aanrwest.org · 21h

In naturism, there’s no “ideal” body — just real people, free from judgment. 🌞 Normalizing body diversity reminds us that every shape and size is natural, worthy, and beautiful. 💚
#Naturism #BodyAcceptance #BodyDiversity #AANRWest

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Paul the Naked Hiker 👣 @nakedhiker.bsky.social · 12h

Being naked, for some, is the apex of excruciating embarrassment; for others it's the maximum expression of peace, freedom and true happiness.

#NaturalLiving

#BodyFreedom

For some, the maximum expression of peace and joy is being free in nature.

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Indiana Naturists @indiananaturists.bsky.social · 2d

A sense of unity when we're all on the same plain, while being truer to ourselves. No matter your height, weight, man or woman, skin color, we can better come together and respect each other's uniqueness and become better people sans clothes. Are you I.N. for a better life bare?

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nakedforev69351.bsky.social @nakedforev69351.bsky.social · 5d

It is NMM ("Naked Meme Monday") on NNN ("Naked, Nudists, and Naturists):

Wouldn't it be GREAT if we could say this to our boss? YES! (©teepublic.com)

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Rocky Mountain Naturist Club @rockymtnnaturist.bsky.social · 6d

“I slowly grew numb to all the naked bodies around me - the “judgement” chatter in my brain drifted away. I was in the moment and could now “see” people much more clearly. It was incredible!” ~RMNC Member

#NudityIsNatural #BodyFreedom #AsWeWereMeantToBe

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AANR Western Region @aanrwest.org · 6d

5 Tips for Safe Naturist Gatherings:
1. Respect privacy.
2. No unwanted attention.
3. Keep spaces clean.
4. Follow local laws.
5. Lead by example.
(Photo: Holger Uwe Schmitt CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Paul Z. Walker @pzwalker.bsky.social · 7d

When you get rid of the clothes, you get rid of the labels - and that's a beautiful thing. #naked and #clothesfree

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Indiana Naturists @indiananaturists.bsky.social · 9d

Clothes conceal and can't compete with the liberation of naturism. Embrace yourself wholeheartedly with a free body and soul, and I.N. turn make more authentic connections with those around you.

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AANR Western Region @aanrwest.org · 10d

What is your Halloween costume this year? (Photo by Pumbcin - CC BY-SA 3.0) #naturist #nudecostume #nudism

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International Naturist Federation @worldnaturism.bsky.social · 10d

In a world full of mirrors, we often measure ourselves against reflections that aren’t ours. But beauty isn’t found in comparison. It’s in the flower that blooms without asking if another is taller, in the ocean that doesn’t compete with the sky. 🌿 #RealBeauty

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Dustin @1naturistlife.bsky.social · 9d

For me, woodworking clothing free isn’t just about comfort, it’s about feeling closer to nature and the raw materials I shape. Every project becomes a more authentic and mindful connection to my craft. 🌿🌲 #Naturist #WorkNude #BodyFreedom

Crafting in the Nude: A Woodworker’s Perspective

When most people picture a woodworking shop, they imagine heavy flannel shirts, safety glasses, sawdust-covered jeans, and leather aprons.

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Dustin @1naturistlife.bsky.social · 10d

Naturist visibility online matters—it breaks stereotypes, builds community, and inspires body confidence. 🌿✨ #Naturism #BodyPositive

Why Naturist Visibility on Social Media is Important

In today’s world, social media is where culture happens.

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Indiana Naturists @indiananaturists.bsky.social · 10d

October is here, and that means our annual BowlO'Ween is just around the corner! Join us Saturday, October 25 for an afternoon of fun including 3 hours of bowling and a Halloween costume contest (costumes welcome but not required). See our website for more details. Are you I.N.?

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Rocky Mountain Naturist Club @rockymtnnaturist.bsky.social · 11d

“The more I am exposed to naked bodies in social situations, the less I see nudity. After a while I just see people in their most basic and honest form.” ~RMNC Member

#NudityIsNatural
#NormalizeNudity
#AsOurCreatorIntended
#TryNaturismToday

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AANR Western Region @aanrwest.org · 10d

Who needs a dress code when creativity works best in the nude? What creative projects have you been working on? #BodyFreedom #Naturist #ClothingFree

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Rocky Mountain Naturist Club @rockymtnnaturist.bsky.social · 14d

Part 2 of our founder and President’s interview is now available. Learn more about our club, its origin, as well as the person ‘behind the curtain’ making it all happen!

nakedforev69351.bsky.social @nakedforev69351.bsky.social · 14d

AND HERE IT IS! Episode #127 of "Naked, Nudists, and Naturists" - which features:

- JEFF JACKSON - "Rocky Mountain Naturist Club"
- ANDEE RODGERS - WINR Report
- LISA/FRANK - Listener Email

PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW:
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...

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Indiana Naturists @indiananaturists.bsky.social · 13d

Life flies by faster than you think. Don't let colder weather stop you from trying naturism today. Freedom awaits as you take some time to just lose your clothes, live your everyday home life and simply recharge your mindset from the pressure of the world. Are you I.N.?

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nakedforev69351.bsky.social @nakedforev69351.bsky.social · 17d

AND HERE IT IS! Episode #126 of "Naked, Nudists, and Naturists" - which features:

DUSTIN COX - Substack Article on "Embracing Freedom & Conversation: Naked, Nudists, and Naturists Podcast"

PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW:
spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/PpU6aaOgVWb

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Hector Martinez @hectormartinez.bsky.social · 16d

So much is said about nudism: whether the naked body is “moral” or “shameful.”
But the truth is, those ideas were taught to us:
to feel shame, to distance ourselves from our essence, to believe we don’t fit into a beauty standard.

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Dustin @1naturistlife.bsky.social · 17d

Autumn means cooler temperatures and fewer people on the trails. #naturist #naturism

Embracing Autumn Naturist Travel

Cooler Temperatures and Fewer Crowds

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Indiana Naturists @indiananaturists.bsky.social · 19d

Summer is officially over, but that doesn't have to mean saying goodbye to naturism. FALL I.N. to freedom and join us for wholesome nude recreation opportunities throughout the year, including game nights, potlucks and of course our upcoming annual BowlO'Ween! Are you I.N.?

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Hector Martinez @hectormartinez.bsky.social · 22d

Naturism is like a mountain.
At first, there are doubts, the path feels unclear, every step unfamiliar.
But once you begin to climb, something shifts: your breath aligns, your skin becomes part of the wind, and without noticing, you’re no longer a visitor… you are part of the mountain. 🏔

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Indiana Naturists @indiananaturists.bsky.social · 22d

Being naked isn’t about what others see, it’s simply about how you feel. Young, old, short, tall, it doesn’t matter. Are you I.N. with us to experience the sheer freedom and joy of wholesome naturism?

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Nudist Jeff @nudistjeff.bsky.social · 22d

Nudism gives you this sense of unity, because you’re all wearing the same thing, yet nothing makes you feel more like your true self than stripping away the mask of clothes. It's one of the few things that satisfies the opposing human desires for conformity and individuality at the same time.

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