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Michael David

@aunaturelgentleman

Male, #naturist, progressive/liberal, interested in connecting with like-minded folks. Happily partnered. #naturism #nudityisnatural #skycladliving #allbodiesarebeautiful

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What’s the Real Difference Between a Naturist Setting and a Place Where Everyone Is Naked? A naturist setting offers more than simply leaving the clothes behind.

There are #naturist settings and places where people get #naked. They aren't always the same.

aneverydaynaturist.substack.com/p/whats-the-...

10.03.2026 09:28 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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San Diego's 'nude' beach going strong nearly 50 years after it was outlawed Your morning catch-up: Clothing-optional beaches, a $19-million push to polish California’s national image and more big stories

#naturistnews
San Diego’s β€˜nude’ beach going strong nearly 50 years after it was outlawed
www.latimes.com/california/n...

There were other semi-official nude beaches before the mid-70s. San Gregorio (between San Francisco and Santa Cruz) has been active since 1966.

09.03.2026 00:38 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Monday came a lot sooner than I expected. Happy #MonochromeMonday anyway.

#homenudist #nudeathome

09.03.2026 10:54 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Quick Etiquette Hacks for New Naturists Things to know and respect when in a naturist space

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08.03.2026 21:04 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Raining here all day.

08.03.2026 14:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

We reset our analog clocks after supper, just to ensure there's no panic in the morning.

08.03.2026 02:40 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Brunch later, but nothing will get done until after a shower. Happy Saturday all!

07.03.2026 13:59 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Circumcision in Naturism? Does it Really Matter? Does circumcision matter in naturism? We explore how circumcision in naturism is actually perceived in real naturist spaces.

Someone asked whether circumcision matters in naturism. It’s a reasonable thing to wonder about, especially if you’re new to the philosophy.

So we wrote about it!

ournaturistlife.com/2026/03/06/c...

07.03.2026 03:24 πŸ‘ 95 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 21 πŸ“Œ 4
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Happy Friday all. Errands this morning, then a lull before it's time to celebrate a friend's birthday. I might even spend an hour or do digitizing old photos. Y'all have fun!

06.03.2026 11:23 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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I may be retired, but the anticipation of a pending weekend lives on. Happy Thursday all!

#nudeathome #nudist #naturist #nudistliving

05.03.2026 12:42 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What It Feels Like to Make Your First Nudist Friend Social nudity with acquaintances is good: making a nudist friend is better.

Making your first #nudistfriend feels great. How great? Read on.

aneverydaynaturist.substack.com/p/what-it-fe...

05.03.2026 12:34 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Political Identity and Naturism: β€œNever talk about sex, politics, or religion" Political identity and naturism are colliding in today’s culture. We explore how identity, branding, and tribalism are reshaping naturist communities.

ournaturistlife.com/2026/03/03/p...

04.03.2026 05:28 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What straight culture gets wrong about gay nudism On projection, queer body freedom, and the stereotype that refuses to die.

Learn what straight naturist culture gets wrong about gay nudism. Let’s look at projection, queer body freedom and the stereotype that never seems to die. #naturism #gaynaturism #gaynudist

02.03.2026 21:51 πŸ‘ 35 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 2
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#Nudists take #personalhygiene seriously.

aneverydaynaturist.substack.com/p/why-nudist...

03.03.2026 12:08 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It's #MonochromeMonday again. Start the week off right with coffee and an air bath.

#nudeathome #homenudity #airbath

02.03.2026 13:32 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Please share if you believe in the ideals of being unclothed: Equality, Transparency, Honesty, Acceptance, Simplicity, Belonging, Kindness, Joy, and Fun!

01.03.2026 16:14 πŸ‘ 262 πŸ” 37 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 1
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What Christian Naturism is (and isn't) 5 Faith in the Open Air

When the boundaries and barriers are taken away and the walk of faith is naturally whole.

01.03.2026 06:58 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sometimes Saturdays mean tidying up a bit. But only a bit.

#nudehousework #nudeathome
#homenudity

28.02.2026 15:10 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Wishing you all a great weekend!

#homenudity #homenudist #nudeathome

27.02.2026 13:46 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Bare Truths: Why Skinny Dipping with Friends Is Good for the Soul There’s something wonderfully rebellious and liberating about running into the sea, lake, or river with friends and leaving not just your worries on the shore β€” but your swimwear too. Skinny dipping h...

You know it makes sense. 😎

26.02.2026 11:17 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Thursday #nudist and #naturist friends.

26.02.2026 11:31 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Before You Bare All: Why Knowing the Rules at a Naturist Venue Matters Acquaint yourself with the rules and codes of conduct before choosing to visit any naturist venue.

The #rules at #naturist events and venues vary. Know what they are before going.

aneverydaynaturist.substack.com/p/before-you...

26.02.2026 11:26 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Unclothed, Uncoupled, Unconcerned Being uncoupled in naturist spaces is not tragic. It’s just… different. When you arrive alone, people don’t quite know where to place you. Are you waiting for someone? Are you newly single? Are you β€œa...

Being uncoupled in naturist spaces is not tragic. It’s just… different. When you arrive alone, people don’t quite know where to place you...

#Nudist #Naturist #Naturism #NormalisingNaturism #NaturistLife #BodyPositive

25.02.2026 19:05 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Hidden Equality in Nudity How Naturism Builds Confidence Through True Connection

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25.02.2026 19:20 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I Hiked a Snowy Mountain Naked – Here’s What It Did to My Body Image Men’s Health writer Jamie Carson sheds his layers to find out if baring all can improve mental health and body positivity
25.02.2026 20:40 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The first modern definition of social nudism in 1904 John Russell Coryell and the American blueprint for social nudism
25.02.2026 20:41 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What Europe gets about naturism that America still doesn't From nude city parks in Berlin to overcrowded resort clubs in New Jersey, the gap between American and European naturism is wider than you think.

What Europe gets about naturism that I wish America would. #naturism

24.02.2026 17:05 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I could get by with composing music. What I hate is a night with mind racing that dredges up all sorts of crap, including what would have been the perfect comeback in some elementary schoolyard fight.

24.02.2026 14:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What Naturism Can Teach You About Yourself What you discover about yourself will make it easier to fully appreciate others.

How well do you know yourself? Would knowing more make life better? #Naturism is one way of delving deeper than you thought possible.

aneverydaynaturist.substack.com/p/what-natur...

24.02.2026 12:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Men's Health Magazine: Improve your Body or Improve your Mind A fascinating new article is out in Men’s Health magazine.Journalist, Jamie Carson, shares his personal journey toward better health and how embracing nudity has helped that. He started with a familia...

Men's Health Magazine: Improve your Body or Improve your Mind
bn.org.uk/news/news/me...

23.02.2026 20:35 πŸ‘ 112 πŸ” 17 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1