Exploitation

From the very beginning of naturism/nudism, there have been people who have exploited naturists and nudists. They go against the very core values of our movement. They objectify our bodies and sexualize our activities. They turn our philosophy into a source of personal gain. (money, sex, power, pride, etc…)  Some of them even pander to deviants but conceal themselves beneath the cloak of legitimacy that naturism provides.

All too often, we have been willing participants. The exploiters use our tolerance and open-mindedness against us. They infect a club and twist the definition of naturism to suit their purposes. They tempt us with the money that many clubs are always short of. Because naturists are intelligent, they understand that life is not black & white so some compromise is sometimes necessary. But those small concessions can lead to a very slippery slope.

In this episode, we discuss two infamous clubs in Roselawn, Indiana that were victimized by exploiters. We listen to a 1966 radio interview with the founders of one of the clubs that illustrates the lofty initial goals of the club as a contrast to the current situation.

Play Now

Episode XXVI

Naturist Music

Naturist music in a variety of styles and from several artists plus interviews with a few of them.

Links to items mentioned in the show:

Play Now

Episode XXV

History of Bare Oaks

A discussion of internet-based retailers selling naturist/nudist merchandise and the launch of the Bare Boutique online shop. Plus an interview with Eric Jarvis who originally founded Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park when, in 1972, he purchased empty land and started the Toronto Helios Society at Haytor Park. He tells us his story and the challenges of starting a nudist club in the early 1970’s.

 

Links to items mentioned in the show:
Episode XXIV

Naturist Family Vacation

We take a naturist family vacation to Cypress Cove Nudist Resort near Orlando, Florida.

Links to items mentioned in the show:

Play Now

Episode XXIII

Morley Schloss

A conversation with Morley Schloss; one of the most important leaders of the naturist movement. He is co-owner of Sunsport Garden, the only original member of the Naturist Action Committee that is still serving, a topfree rights activist, long-time member and past president of Naturist Rochester, a prolific writer on naturist issues and so much more! Also, Stéphane tells the story of how he first got involved in naturism.

Links to items mentioned in the show:
Episode XXII