Spring is here, nudist clubs are opening, the Gunnison beach ferry engine is revving, as we dig out our flip-flops, sunscreen, cat ears…Wait, cat ears?! Yes, it’s time for a Naked Spring Event Round-Up!! (And it’s gonna cross a little into summer too) Mark your calendars and save these dates…. Tuesday May 15th at 7pm is [...]
Last summer we spent most of our weekends and extra days off visiting nudist resorts and clubs to see what was out there as well as talk to club owners and members. I wrote reviews of most of the places we visited, but alas, one or two might have escaped. One was White Thorn Lodge [...]
At first, when my husband mentioned visiting a place where nude recreations was acceptable I must admit I was apprehensive. The first thing that came to mind is everyone will be looking at my imperfections and not enjoying the experience. I will say that I hate clothes and they are the first things I look [...]
Did you know that it is legal in 12 states for women to go top-free in public? First off, this is a small number, and second, many cities can and do override this with their own laws. (Having just watched the movie Iron Jawed Angels, I feel like a suffragette counting the states that have [...]
Body painting is one of our favorite things to do while naked, both at our indoor Nude Night Outs and at outdoor gatherings. It’s a playful combination of art, creativity and nudity and all you need is a brush (or your fingers) and some paint. But some really take it the next level as [...]
Guest Blog by: Jordan Blum I watched a documentary recently called “The Price of Pleasure” that addressed issues with children and pornography, and, as you might predict, it was pretty upsetting. Just consider these statistics: 11 years old is a conservative estimate of when children are first exposed to online pornography 90% of [...]
Nudism Like it or not, nudity is a big deal in our culture. Nudity is associated with exposure, freedom, vulnerability, and even shame, and many view the naked body as inherently sexual or immodest. But there’s an increasing number of people who question our long-held beliefs of nudity and what it represents, and support for [...]
Nude Advertising Egyptians used papyrus to create wall posters with sales messages dating as far back as 4000 BC. Advertising has been a part of our collective lives for a long time. Along the way it was discovered that nudity, or at least the suggestion of nudity, can help achieve the main goal of advertising. [...]
Nude Beach Nude Beach – The naked human form is beautiful. Your body is beautiful. Unfortunately, in most places, it is illegal to be completely nude outside of one’s own home. Such is not the case on an officially sanctioned Nude Beach. Nude beaches, also known as Naturist, Nudist, Clothing Optional, Clothing Free, or [...]
Naturists Naturists – So what are Naturists? Naturists, or Nudists (as they are sometimes called), are people that practice being nude, especially in social settings. So, after reading this definition, most people would ask why. Why do some people choose to be nude? For some, becoming a naturist is a carefully considered lifestyle. For others, [...]
Spring is here, nudist clubs are opening, the Gunnison beach ferry engine is revving, as we dig out our flip-flops, sunscreen, cat ears…Wait, cat ears?! Yes, it’s time for a Naked Spring Event Round-Up!! (And it’s gonna cross a little into summer too) Mark your calendars and save these dates…. Tuesday May 15th at 7pm is [...]
Last summer we spent most of our weekends and extra days off visiting nudist resorts and clubs to see what was out there as well as talk to club owners and members. I wrote reviews of most of the places we visited, but alas, one or two might have escaped. One was White Thorn Lodge [...]
Did you know that it is legal in 12 states for women to go top-free in public? First off, this is a small number, and second, many cities can and do override this with their own laws. (Having just watched the movie Iron Jawed Angels, I feel like a suffragette counting the states that have [...]
Body painting is one of our favorite things to do while naked, both at our indoor Nude Night Outs and at outdoor gatherings. It’s a playful combination of art, creativity and nudity and all you need is a brush (or your fingers) and some paint. But some really take it the next level as [...]
When I was growing up there was a popular song entitled, “I Wanna be Rich.” It seemed like a good idea at the time, so I planned to grow up and be rich. Little did I realize that being a social worker isn’t going to make me rich. So, I’m not rich. I get by [...]
First Social Nudism experience at a Nude Beach (Guest Blog By Anon) The first time I went nude was when I was 22 at a nude beach in the Florida Keys. The beach was one where clothing was optional, and I had always wanted to run along the beach in the nude so I decided [...]
Summer is when most of us get out of town on weekends, making trips to the beach and our favorite naturist places. But some of the best weekends are when a bunch of us take a trip to the same place such as to the Northeast Naturist Festival. This annual festival takes place at Empire [...]
There’s no denying it, celebrities influence every aspect of our culture. Nowadays, celebrities are brands within themselves: marketing everything from scents (really Khloe and Lamar, a unisex scent?) to low-calorie margaritas (as if being a Real Housewife wasn’t bad enough). A December 2010 study by Klout, a San Francisco-based social media analytics company, ranked [...]
Practicing nudism is often misunderstood and misinterpreted by many. However, there are in fact many benefits for being a nudist. An educated understanding and an open mind will unveil the many reasons why people choose to become nudists. 1. The human body is demystified. Often, we feel intrigued about naked bodies because they are hidden. [...]
Nudist Dictionary The following is an Unofficial Nudism Dictionary. All words, phrases and slang terms are related to Nudism and the Naturist lifestyle. INDIVIDUAL WORDSBARE – being without clothes; not covered; naked ; nude ….. Bill decided to take a walk in the woods bare naked. DISROBE – the act of taking off ones clothes; [...]
Nudist Beaches & Nude The Nude Beach Nude Beach – Have you ever been to a beach that has a section allocated for nudists / naturists ? Why is the nude part always so much more full of people? What is the attraction of being at a nude beach? (nudist beaches, nude beach, nudist beach) [...]
Questions: we all have them but many of them don’t ask them. These days, it seems that asking questions has been identified as a social faux pas, especially if we are asking a question of someone about an area in which they’re different from ourselves. Perhaps I need to get a better filter for my [...]Pin It
My friend, Hadassah, has elbows. I’ve always assumed this but only a short time ago did I see her elbows for the first time to prove that she does have them. It’s funny that we’ve known each other for 14 years yet it was only recently that I saw her elbows. Why did this happen? [...]
My First Nudist Blog For YNA Introductory Blog: Why YNA ? My first memory of having a microwave was at the age of seven, when my mother brought our family’s microwave into my second grade classroom as a way of melting chocolate candy melts so that my class could make candies for the holidays. I [...]
Nudism or Naturism is one of the fastest growing forms of recreation in the United States today. Join the growing number of people who enjoy non sexual nude recreation and the nudist lifestyle. You don't have to be a long time nudist or naturist to participate - all you need is to be comfortable in your own skin. Body image and body acceptance are an issue that seems to plague many in today's society but we hope that with time people will find out that it is far more important who the person is rather than what they look like. Nudists and Naturists from around the world enjoy being naked and there is nothing wrong with the nude body! We hope that as time goes by people will learn that people are people. We come in all shapes and sizes and believe that one should not be judged on how they look, what job they do or how much they make... people should be judged on the essence of who they truly are!
YNA is a nudist and naturist organization based out of the NY / NJ / PA area. We welcome everyone regardless of race, color, sexual orientation, tattoos, piercings. The nudist movement used to be about acceptance, so we say, back to the basics! The goal of this group is to promote and educate others about naturism and nudism, explore cool clothing optional places to go to and last but not least organize events for fellow nudists and naturists all over the world! We coordinate fun nudist and naturist events, nude naked and clothing optional parties such as our signature Nude Night Out and Nude Year's Eve parties in Manhattan; there is always a naked / nude friendly event taking place either hosted or co-hosted by YNA. Lets not limit our nude life to only our local nude beach!
So keep a look out for those ongoing updates! Not only are we young in body, heart and mind, our outreach is directed to bringing together the younger population of naturists and nudists ages 18-35. Naturism and the nudist or clothes-free lifestyle is a beautiful way of life, and should not be missed by any young person! Right now we are working from the New York City area and are working hard to spread this movement out all across the nation! Check out our About Us page for more info and our nudist blogs for the latest news / articles. We hope you enjoy! The interest in nudism and naturism has been growing - some are calling it a revolution but as YNA we like to think of it as evolution. So come join the young nudists and naturists movement and enjoy all that the clothes free lifestyle has to offer. We are all Young Naturists and Young Nudists - regardless of age!
Nudism and Naturism mean so many things to so many people - join us to discover what it means to you!
But before you do, perhaps you should take a moment and read our Nudie Etiquette.
Questions People Ask: Helpful or Hurtful?
Questions: we all have them but many of them don’t ask them. These days, it seems that asking questions has been identified as a social faux pas, especially if we are asking a question of someone about an area in which they’re different from ourselves. Perhaps I need to get a better filter for my [...]Pin It
Good Part, Bad Part… Isn’t a Part Just a Part?
My friend, Hadassah, has elbows. I’ve always assumed this but only a short time ago did I see her elbows for the first time to prove that she does have them. It’s funny that we’ve known each other for 14 years yet it was only recently that I saw her elbows. Why did this happen? [...]
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