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Body Image

- At 419 pounds, Stavros Luca isn't your typical beauty pageant contestant. But that didn't prevent this body-confident guy from entering the Mr. Gay UK contest. With overwhelming support from the crowd, Stavros won 1st place! The story is amazing and inspiring, but it doesn't quite have a happy ending. The local news coverage erased him in the story, and event organizers determine to disqualify on him two days after on a bullshit technicality. Read the full story here, and the brief Guardian documentary (embedded at the end) is worth viewing. [Mic]

Results from one of BuzzFeed's Body Image Survey Questions

- BuzzFeed started a Body Image Survey on Friday. So far nearly 60% of respondents said they have a negative body image and 33% said they believe negative thoughts about their body &more than a couple of times a day.& The second question asks if you think you look better naked or clothed - only 16% said &naked.& In http://nudists-young.org/contri/pin-nudist-personal-pages-porn-pics.php polled about how much you love or loathe certain body parts. Only 13% said http://freenudistpicture.net/episodes/free nudist picture-nudists-in-bondage.php love their v****a. But for the d**k question, 91% said they do not have a d**k, so maybe men were not interested in this survey at all? In any case, one thing is clear: there is still much work to be done on the body image front!

- Famed &plus-size& model and body approval supporter Tess Munster went on HuffPost Live to talk about shows off naked and her past and current battles with her body image.& model and body acceptance promoter Tess Munster went on HuffPost Live to talk about flashes nude and her past and current struggles with her body image.

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Topfree Equality

- The n****e was finally freed this weekend with the Free The n****e movie release! The reviews are kind of abysmal. To date I'd describe the consensus as &well intentioned, but shallow and amateurish.& The New York Times described it as &first and foremost the cinematic equivalent of a billboard.& I visited the premiere last week and will be posting my own review. For now, here's one of the positive reviews that I loved in Time, which focuses on why topfree equality issues.

Naked Yoga

- Another writer attempted a NYC naked yoga course at Bold & Naked Yoga, and gave a adorable, positive account of http://nudistspic.com/video/contri-free-nudisms.php . Though note that coed naked yoga continues to be going on in NY for years, and she actually is incorrect saying that Bold & Naked is the first. [Well Good]

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- As mentioned in the preceding Naked News Roundup, a UK documentary called &The Naked Village& aired last week. It centers a nudist club in Britain called Spielplatz. Based on this sympathetic review, it sounds a little glum. The whole 45-minute documentary can be streamed on YouTube. [The Guardian]

Rogen and Franco on Naked and Afraid. Photo: Discovery Channel

- To promote their new movie, Seth Rogen and James Franco did a spoof episode of Naked and Afraid. There were some great jokes, and they managed to do it without body-shaming. The best line: Seth asking for a giant blur on his crotch region. You can watch it online here.

Oldie but Goodie

- Originally printed in b***h magazine in 2012, this in depth report on naturism is excellent. It's favorable overall, but the writer brings up some valid criticisms and questions about the future of the naturist movement. Anyone concerned with beach cocks of naturism should read it. [b***h Magazine / Alternet]

Young Naturists & Nudists America

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About the Author (Author Profile)

Author of Nudist Blog. Cofounder of Nudist Portal. 3rd-generation nudie. Avid reader. Feminist. 70% vegan, 30% vegetarian. Once I'm not busy eating, I'm writing about naturism, censorship, topfree equality, body image and other fun topics. I like feedback, so plz leave a comment when you've got something to say!





 
 
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