Here's some interesting news. The UK advertising standards board struck down an advertisement for a hostel featuring skinny dippers because the ad depicted the college aged swimmers jumping from cliffs into water of unknown depth. In other words, it showed DANGEROUS activity. Not objectionable nudity.
See the story yourself Naked ad banned for depicting dangerous activity .
Is it just an excuse? Knowing that many persons have become disabled through such jumps, we think it's a valid point. But for what it's worth, we like the ad!
Thursday, October 22, 2015
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Sleeping Naked - Yet Another Article Advocates Bedtime in the Buff
Once again there's an online article advising folks to Sleep Naked for Health Benefits . This is becoming regular news, but it's always fun reading new, and different, reasons for doing what we like to do. Remember, you spend about 1/3 of your life sleeping. Why not spend that time naked???
Monday, October 19, 2015
Naked in the NFL – Network Shows Players’ Bare Butts
It was during locker room interviews on broadcast TV. Not much of a story, but it’s something for
Platypus readers to review on a Monday afternoon… The fact that folks chose to "grin and bare" it rather than turn some simple cheek into "scandal" is probably a good sign too.
Click link below to watch on You Tube.
NFL Network Shows Bare Butts
Friday, October 9, 2015
Shed Clothes when Trees Shed Their Leaves
Okay, summer is officially over. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t still
enjoy some naked time outdoors before it turns really cold. In some places we’re still enjoying “Indian
Summer” with a few warm days here and there.
When this happens, ‘Don’t waste the opportunity! Get bare while you can!”
If you are already experiencing chilly weather, you may find
it warm enough to sit outside by one of those nice fire pits you can purchase
for your deck or patio. This will keep
you warm enough (while you sip hot chocolate or hot cider) and embrace fall.
And if all else fails?
Break out the bearskin rug (or reasonable facsimile thereof) some logs, and
get a toasty fire going to get naked near.
For many nudists, Fall is actually a favorite time of year. Be a Bare in the woods!
Friday, September 25, 2015
Why Nudists MUST Be
Platypus Note: The Bare Platypus appreciates visitors to this blog who come from all walks of life, from all religious faiths, and those who profess no faith at all. At the same time, the Platypus family has not been secretive about our own Christian faith, which is of the utmost importance to us. This post is primarily directed to our Christian brothers and sisters, though all readers are invited.
This post has been long, long overdue on the Bare Platypus. However, we have been prompted to write it after recent developments at the church we have attended for the past two and a half years. Summarized, the church leadership informed Mrs. Platypus that they did not feel comfortable with her in the role of teaching Bible study. The issue was not one of qualifications. Mrs. Platypus has a minor in religious studies from a large, well-respected university and more than thirty years of experience as a Sunday School teacher, youth group director, church secretary, and student of scripture. The issue was not one of doctrine either: she has orthodox beliefs about the authority of scripture, the divinity of Christ, and other key tenets of the faith.
No. In this case it was because some people had whispered to said leadership that Mr. and Mrs. Platypus and family are nudists and advocates for nudism. Please understand that Mrs. Platypus has never used her classes as a platform to promote nudism. Our family does not try to "recruit" among church members - we have never found that to be appropriate. At the same time, it would not be difficult to learn about this aspect of our family's life with a bit of time spent online. If asked about it, we're honest. We have never felt a need to be ashamed about enjoying time naked outdoors, in our backyards and swimming pools, at clubs, and on appropriate beaches where it is allowed.
But what would people think? And won't we tempt others to sin by what we're doing? Could we be promoting lustful thoughts in others? (Anyone who has seen our aging, sagging skins must surely know this would not be the case. But, oh well.)
So it has come time to state it for the record: There MUST be nudists in this world and they must be there for a DIVINE reason. Specifically, there MUST be people who bare witness to God's most incredible of creations: the human body. Scripture teaches that we are "fearfully and wonderfully made." It teaches us in Genesis that after God finished creating man, in his naked state, mind you, He pronounced His creation "very good." We were originally intended to live life naked. It is the most comfortable, refreshing, awesome state of being. Every toddler in their birthday suit who squeals with glee gets this. (Didn't Jesus speak of entering God's kingdom as a child??? Hmmm. Maybe there's something there.) Naked is how we were made by our Almighty Creator and how we were meant to be.
Whatever events have past and sins that have entered this world, there MUST be people to live naked and attest to how incredible it is. If only to preserve that critical remnant of God's glorious work among us.
Ask yourself, if a human artist with incredible skill such as Picasso, or Michelangelo, or Raphael (who all created nudes at one time or another by the way) painted or sculpted their ultimate masterpiece, would it be as special if it were confined to a dark closet as if it were viewed with admiration in the Louve? Genuine nudists view the human body as a beautiful, awesome testimony to God's best work. Making creations worth dying for.
Genuine nudists can do this without automatically resorting to lust-filled thoughts, even if some cannot. It is among our most important purposes in life: to give our Creator glory by admiring what He has done.
Don't denigrate this.
Don't codify anti-nudity laws in subheadings of statutes such as "obscenity."
See every body as beautiful in its own way.
Understand that a naked toddler's bare bottom is not automatically pornographic.
Breasts are, really, an incredible and healthy way to feed infants.
Nieman Marcus, Ralph Lauren, Saville Row, and Tiffany's cannot improve on perfection nor hope to duplicate it.
There MUST be people around to say these things. Patrons to appreciate the Artist's handiwork.
Nudists MUST Be.
This post has been long, long overdue on the Bare Platypus. However, we have been prompted to write it after recent developments at the church we have attended for the past two and a half years. Summarized, the church leadership informed Mrs. Platypus that they did not feel comfortable with her in the role of teaching Bible study. The issue was not one of qualifications. Mrs. Platypus has a minor in religious studies from a large, well-respected university and more than thirty years of experience as a Sunday School teacher, youth group director, church secretary, and student of scripture. The issue was not one of doctrine either: she has orthodox beliefs about the authority of scripture, the divinity of Christ, and other key tenets of the faith.
No. In this case it was because some people had whispered to said leadership that Mr. and Mrs. Platypus and family are nudists and advocates for nudism. Please understand that Mrs. Platypus has never used her classes as a platform to promote nudism. Our family does not try to "recruit" among church members - we have never found that to be appropriate. At the same time, it would not be difficult to learn about this aspect of our family's life with a bit of time spent online. If asked about it, we're honest. We have never felt a need to be ashamed about enjoying time naked outdoors, in our backyards and swimming pools, at clubs, and on appropriate beaches where it is allowed.
But what would people think? And won't we tempt others to sin by what we're doing? Could we be promoting lustful thoughts in others? (Anyone who has seen our aging, sagging skins must surely know this would not be the case. But, oh well.)
So it has come time to state it for the record: There MUST be nudists in this world and they must be there for a DIVINE reason. Specifically, there MUST be people who bare witness to God's most incredible of creations: the human body. Scripture teaches that we are "fearfully and wonderfully made." It teaches us in Genesis that after God finished creating man, in his naked state, mind you, He pronounced His creation "very good." We were originally intended to live life naked. It is the most comfortable, refreshing, awesome state of being. Every toddler in their birthday suit who squeals with glee gets this. (Didn't Jesus speak of entering God's kingdom as a child??? Hmmm. Maybe there's something there.) Naked is how we were made by our Almighty Creator and how we were meant to be.
Whatever events have past and sins that have entered this world, there MUST be people to live naked and attest to how incredible it is. If only to preserve that critical remnant of God's glorious work among us.
Ask yourself, if a human artist with incredible skill such as Picasso, or Michelangelo, or Raphael (who all created nudes at one time or another by the way) painted or sculpted their ultimate masterpiece, would it be as special if it were confined to a dark closet as if it were viewed with admiration in the Louve? Genuine nudists view the human body as a beautiful, awesome testimony to God's best work. Making creations worth dying for.
Genuine nudists can do this without automatically resorting to lust-filled thoughts, even if some cannot. It is among our most important purposes in life: to give our Creator glory by admiring what He has done.
Don't denigrate this.
Don't codify anti-nudity laws in subheadings of statutes such as "obscenity."
See every body as beautiful in its own way.
Understand that a naked toddler's bare bottom is not automatically pornographic.
Breasts are, really, an incredible and healthy way to feed infants.
Nieman Marcus, Ralph Lauren, Saville Row, and Tiffany's cannot improve on perfection nor hope to duplicate it.
There MUST be people around to say these things. Patrons to appreciate the Artist's handiwork.
Nudists MUST Be.
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Sleeping Naked - Four Major Benefits
Four Benefits of Sleeping Naked explains the reasons you should sleep in the buff.
Among those reasons: You'll sleep better, your partner will appreciate it, and your skin gets a chance to breathe and "air out." Kudos to them for their clever use of some animations from movies of cartoon characters from Donald Duck to the Aristocats.
Elsewhere on the Platypus we have covered this topic from time to time. For example, we carried a "beditorial" from one university student about Sleeping Naked is Best , that One in Three Brits Sleep Naked and the fact tthat Sleeping Naked is Normal
One new fact to report today: According to the article about Four Benefits, only 8 percent of folks admit to sleeping nude. That's lower than we would have predicted, and much lower than the British figures... but again, we're talking about those who admit it. Hmmm.... Just yesterday it was nearly 8 percent who sneak skinny dips in hotel pools wasn't it? You know who you are out there! And some of you read the Platypus!
Among those reasons: You'll sleep better, your partner will appreciate it, and your skin gets a chance to breathe and "air out." Kudos to them for their clever use of some animations from movies of cartoon characters from Donald Duck to the Aristocats.
Elsewhere on the Platypus we have covered this topic from time to time. For example, we carried a "beditorial" from one university student about Sleeping Naked is Best , that One in Three Brits Sleep Naked and the fact tthat Sleeping Naked is Normal
One new fact to report today: According to the article about Four Benefits, only 8 percent of folks admit to sleeping nude. That's lower than we would have predicted, and much lower than the British figures... but again, we're talking about those who admit it. Hmmm.... Just yesterday it was nearly 8 percent who sneak skinny dips in hotel pools wasn't it? You know who you are out there! And some of you read the Platypus!
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Sneaking a Skinny Dip: Seven Percent of Hotel Guests Have Done It
This may be yesterday's news on some nudist blogs, but a Yahoo story says that Seven Percent of Hotel Guests Admit Secret Skinny Dips . The article includes some other "naughty" activity among travelers such as trying to cut in line while boarding airplanes, or standing while the fasten seat belt sign is illuminated. Interesting read and accompanying info graphic.
The Platypus wonders, "Why force guests to sneak their naked swims?" Why not just establish one clothing optional pool among the many offered on hotel property? Better yet, consider making the whole place clothes free. There may be a couple hundred nudist clubs on the continent, but we could always use more!
Just think, if you took seven percent of all travelers each year that would be a very significant number of tourists! And remember that's just the number who are clandestinely swimming bare. In fact, previous scientifically conducted polls have shown that about 18% of all travelers would like to incorporate some naked time into their vacations. (A few more of the guys, a few less for the gals, by the way).
Life's short! Let travelers play naked!
The Platypus wonders, "Why force guests to sneak their naked swims?" Why not just establish one clothing optional pool among the many offered on hotel property? Better yet, consider making the whole place clothes free. There may be a couple hundred nudist clubs on the continent, but we could always use more!
Just think, if you took seven percent of all travelers each year that would be a very significant number of tourists! And remember that's just the number who are clandestinely swimming bare. In fact, previous scientifically conducted polls have shown that about 18% of all travelers would like to incorporate some naked time into their vacations. (A few more of the guys, a few less for the gals, by the way).
Life's short! Let travelers play naked!
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