Body Image
- At 419 pounds, Stavros Luca isn't your typical beauty pageant contestant. But that didn't keep this body-assured man from entering the Mr. Gay UK contest. With overwhelming support from the crowd, Stavros won 1st place! The story is awesome and inspirational, but it doesn't quite have a happy ending. The local news coverage erased him in the narrative, and event coordinators decide to disqualify on him two days after on a bullshit technicality. Read the full story here, and the short Guardian documentary (embedded at the end) is worth watching. [ http://telongo.org/__media__/js/netsoltrademark.php?d=nudistshots.com/albums/gorgeous-young-naturist-with.html ]
Results from one of BuzzFeed's Body Image Survey Questions
- BuzzFeed began a Body Image Survey on Friday. So far almost 60% of respondents said they have a negative body image and 33% said they believe negative thoughts about their body "more than a few times a day." The second question asks if you believe you look better nude or clothed - only 16% said "nude." They also polled about how much you love or despise certain body parts. Only follow said they love their vagina. But for the penis question, 91% said they do not have a dick, so perhaps guys weren't 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!
- Well-Known "plus-size" model and body acceptance advocate Tess Munster went on HuffPost Live to talk about posing nude and her previous and present struggles with her body image." model and body acceptance supporter Tess Munster went on HuffPost Live to talk about posing nude and her past and present struggles with her body image.
- Renowned "plus a Body Image Survey on Friday. To date almost 60% of respondents said they've a poor body image and 33% said they think negative thoughts about their body "more than a few times a day." The second question asks if you believe you look better naked or clothed - only 16% said "naked." They also polled about how much you love or loathe particular body parts. Only 13% said they adore their vagina. But for the member question, 91% said they do not have a penis, so perhaps guys weren't interested in this survey at all? Regardless, one thing is clear: there's still much work to be done on the body image front!
Topfree Equality
The reviews are kind of abysmal. Up to now 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." For now, here's one of the favorable reviews that I enjoyed in Time, which focuses on why topfree equality issues.
Naked Yoga
- Another writer tried a NYC naked yoga class at Bold & Naked Yoga, and gave a cunning, favorable account of her encounter. Though note that coed naked yoga continues to be going on in NY for years, and she actually is wrong saying that Bold & Naked is the first. [Nicely Great]
Watch
It focuses a nudist club in Britain called Spielplatz. Based with this sympathetic review, it seems somewhat glum. The whole 45-minute documentary can be streamed on YouTube. [The Guardian]
Jpg: Discovery Channel
There were some good 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 Bitch magazine in 2012, this in-depth report on naturism is superb. It's favorable overall, but the writer brings up some valid criticisms and questions about the future of the naturist movement.
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Author of Naturist Blog. Co-founder of Naturist Portal. 3rd-generation nudie. Avid reader. Feminist. After I'm not active eating, I'm writing about naturism, censorship, topfree equality, body image and other interesting topics. I like comments, so plz leave a comment when you've got something to say!