It's Private

There is more to our bodies than our face, our arms, our legs, our elbows, hands and feet. We all have  what are commonly referred to as "private" parts. Even as a seasoned nudist, I know for me, I haven't really LOOKED at that part of me in a long time. It's just kind of there.

I love art. I also love tasteful art that represents the human form. Whether it's sculpture, paintings or even photography, I think that the entire human body is simply one of the most amazing creations that has even been crafted. So many wonderful creative captures and projects exist that beautifully promote and praise the body. What often gets taken advantage of in a negative way, is objectifying and mis-purposing our private parts. Far too many artists, photographers and others will focus their work on genitals, breasts or even buttocks with the sole intent of arousing and making them sexualized. THAT infuriates me!

NUDE IS NOT LEWD

We've all heard that phrase I'm pretty sure, right? It is so so true! There should be no difference between identifying a smile from a scrotum. Either or any parts of us are glorious and we should not ignore them. Before you throw me under the bus, let me explain. As nudists, we must maintain a wholesome non sexualized presentation publically. What is done behind closed doors is each person's own business, but to those who are seeing us, analyzing your lifestyle, we must uphold the innocence and wholesome nature that truly is Nudism. 

As I said, I enjoy and appreciate well done media of the entire human form. As nudists, I don't think most people on the "outside" would understand if we shared posts focusing on our genitalia. For most of us, we would probably just see it as another part of us and would appreciate the diversity between us. BUT, refraining from those types of shares is the best decision. 

Now, even though we won't make those posts, it does not negate the fact that we have genitalia now does it? So let me ask u this. When is the last time you actually took a little time, maybe in front of the mirror and just Looked at yourself, admired the uniqueness of your bits? Have you even thought about how special you are with the shape of things, the size of breasts, penis, buttocks, whatever? Have you ever been just thankful? I have Jewish guy friends who are uncircumcised. Most of them are very self conscious compared to their western counterparts. Their relationships and love lives have suffered all because they have not accepted the parts they have and why. I've had a couple friends over the years who were little people. They were pretty confident people on the outside, but inwardly, very shy and fearful of being themselves.

Should they be any different? I say a big NO. The nudist mindset it all about acceptance. All sizes, shapes are equal and welcome. That includes the sizes and shapes of our "private parts." My challenge to you with this blog post is this: Look at yourself. Take a gander, Take it all in, your curves, wrinkles, bumps, dimples, differences and just say, "hey this is me! PART of the WHOLE me!" Whether you ever share any of that with anyone in an artsy way is up to you, but the point is, you are not ignoring those parts of the whole you. 

I have so many friends who have those tan lines from bathing suits. Many of the ladies actually have non tanned areas so small they would fit in the palm of my hand. So I often ask, what is REALLY the point? You claim, "Modesty" but modesty comes from your behavior, and not from having a one inch wide patch of fabric over something. Anyway, even our textiles friends have their bits. And yep, they need to learn to explore and consider those parts as part of the WHOLE person as well. 

In the meantime, Go enjoy your day, your week. Whatever u do, be grateful, be thankful and try and just enjoy the fact there's breath in your lungs today!