Why nude social and recreational activities?

Being nude socially is healthy, liberating, natural, and fun. It helps make one more open and honest about himself, and more accepting of others. It promotes body acceptance, age acceptance, increased self confidence, freedom and equality, and is good for the spirit.

Naturism is a way of life in harmony with nature, characterized by the practice of nudity, with the intention of encouraging body acceptance, self-respect, respect for others and respect for the environment. Social nudity is an expression of naturism, exploiting the beneficial effects of the sun, the air and water.

A Naturist is one who enjoys being nude, preferably in an outdoors setting, for social and recreational activities. We believe that the naked human body is to be accepted, respected, cherished, and enjoyed. We enjoy the natural freedom of being without clothes whenever possible and practical.

From a Time Honored Tradition

Skinny-dipping, a wholesome tradition as old as mankind and frequently honored in art and movies, celebrates the natural joy of plunging into water without hindrance of clothing. Nude sunbathing and swimming have a long history in America. According to tradition some of the more famous early nude recreation enthusiasts included Presidents George Washington and John Quincy Adams. Presidents John Quincy Adams and Teddy Roosevelt used to enjoy nude swimming in the Potomac river. And Benjamin Franklin greatly enjoyed his daily outdoor "air baths" as he called them while wearing just his birthday suit. Many more presidents such as FDR enjoyed skinny dipping. And Norman Rockwell's painting titled No Swimming showing skinny dipping at the local water hole, graced the front cover of The Saturday Evening Post on June 4, 1921.

According to a Wall Street Journal article, nude recreation is one of the fastest growing segments of the travel industry. Nude vacationers now have choices such as cruises (on such lines as Holland America, Carnival, and Star Flyer sponsored by Bare Necessities of Austin Texas), upscale resorts, and rural campgrounds and clubs. According to the AANR nude recreation has become a $400 million niche segment within the travel industry.

According to an American Association for Nude Recreation national survey, people are becoming more comfortable with their bodies and nude recreation. It found that 19% of Americans have skinny-dipped in mixed company, and 18% would consider visiting a clothing-optional resort or nude beach.

In California, a 2009 independent opinion survey commissioned by the Naturist Education Foundation found that 40 percent of California adults have been skinny-dipping or nude sunbathing with others.

Naturism for Gay and Bisexual Men in Los Angeles

Los Angeles Nude Guys (LANG) and California Men Enjoying Naturism (CMEN) both host social and recreational events for gay and bisexual men who enjoy the bonding, friendship, and acceptance that come from having fun naked together with other men. LANG and CMEN are both affiliated with Gay Naturist International.

Come join the growing number of men that have discovered male bonding au naturel! Gay and bisexual men everywhere are discovering the enjoyment of gathering together with other men for nude camaraderie and the freedom to be found in non-judgmental body acceptance.

LANG and CMEN-LA events are private all male, all nude events for club members and their invited guests. Men must be at least 21 years old to attend activities and events. Most events are held at private homes.

Visit the LANG and CMEN websites listed below for more information.

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