Tag Archive for 'nudity'

You said what?

Every now and then we come across a statement online that makes you realise just how differently we all think and react to different situations. I’m not talking about Michelle Bachman kind of delusion that we all know exists, but other unexpected things.

On Modelmayhem, a site I use to network and find models, there is a profile of a model who I believe is in Sydney. His profile says “don’t even think about asking me to do nudes. It is disrespectful to me and to my family.” Um… what? I understand that each person is raised with a set of values instilled by their parents or guardians but to enquire about a different set of values is disrespecting his family? Not in the slightest. You can just say no buddy!

I’m struggling to see how an innocent question to an individual could possibly be taken as a slur on one’s family but I guess the guy has his reasons. My guess is that he has had a very conservative upbringing and thinks the word boobs is swearing. Even the most conservative people I know, if asked to pose for drawings like those above, or artistic nude photos, wouldn’t be offended. They’d politely decline but would possibly even be flattered.

This makes me smile

It’s no secret that Bruce Weber is one of the most talented and iconic photographers of our time. It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan. It’s also no secret that the lucky man gets to shoot some stunning nude people. This video is one from “Chop Suey Club” a book and documentary by Bruce based around his time shooting Peter Johnson who was his muse for a long time.

Peter was a midwest wrestler who happened to be extraordinarily beautiful. Being Bruce’s muse certainly gave him some experiences. How many people get the opportunity to run around nude on a beach playing with a gorgeous elephant? Not many.

Random naked drunk guys

The things people put on youtube are a constant source of wonder. These guys sing terribly, but they are drunk and naked, so it is rather amusing.

There’s always one

It’s the tail end of a party, or at least a good part of the way in and it happens, someone decides to streak the party or just calmly remove their clothing and wander through as if nothing were different. A couple of my friends have done it many times.

Some people would be surprised to know that I am NEVER that person. Granted I may have coerced someone to be that person first at a drunken pool party so I could follow suit shortly after, but I will never be the first one nude. I’m quite happy to leave it to people like this guy. Tall and hot and completely nude. Sadly not quite drunk enough to let go of all his modesty.

 

Just to clarify

A few days ago I posted about young people being put off going to a nude beach because it was usually mostly full of older guys. I copped a few negative comments from that post saying I too would get old and fat one day and I shouldn’t be so discriminating.

I wasn’t being discriminating. I understand that I’m already seeing the side effects of a slowing metabolism and aging. My point was that people tend to hang out with people their own age. It’s the same as a 50-60+ year old walking into a night club full of 20-somethings. They probably would feel more out of place than if they’d walked into a bar or club with and older demographic.

One commenter in Canada did understand my point and even illustrated the case with a story about a gay nudist group that has become almost exclusively older because of the few older guys trying to hit on the young guys. I understand everyone has their “type” that they feel attracted to and some young guys really like older guys and some older guys really like younger guys, but it’s not a valid argument to say “you’ll be old too one day” in an attempt to pick someone up. Maybe they want to grow old with someone their own age?

I have no problem being on a beach with the older guys. I have a problem with anyone, of any age not taking no for an answer. I’m not in the younger demographic anymore, being a couple of years off 40 and I too plan on being one of those old guys on the beach comfortable in my nudity despite my expanding waistline, but I won’t be getting upset when the 20 year old’s don’t want to hang out with me.

So very masculine…

Every now and then you come across something that makes you go “huh?” Boxing is one of those hyper masculine sports where butch men beating the crap out of each other is celebrated. Not a sport that stereotypically you would think you’d find gay men. No doubt there are lots of gay men who do boxing, it’s just not heard of and I’m sure most of them would want the fact kept quiet.

So when I see images like the ones above I’m always intrigued. I know men can get carried away with their sport at times. One of the few times I’ve seen my father get choked up and emotional was when an Australian won the Australian Motor Cycle Grand Prix many years ago. As a result sporting heroes are worshipped, but do straight men ever see the irony in getting all excited and enthusiastic watching boxers weighing in when they strip right down to nothing to make sure they make weight? It’s an odd scenario to have a room full of men fully dressed all staring at a naked man on a set of scales.

What’s it like?

Today chatting on hangoutnude.com with a fellow nudie we were both discussing wistfully the idea of growing up in a nudist family. I know I’ve talked about this before but having grown up in a more prudish family I can’t imagine what it’s like.

I’d love to hear from people who grew up, or are growing up in a nudist family especially young guys. What do you tell your school friends? How did you handle rampant teenage erections and being around nude girls/guys? I’ve got questions. Anyone who has experience with growing up nudist or is in the middle of it (I have no idea how young some of my readers are) please email me.

Gratuitous naked man

Sorry for not posting last night guys. This week at work is a long and killer week with our biggest client having their conference next week and everything needing to be done before then. I got home last night and had complete brain drain to the point where I was watching a sad episode of a local drama and as soon as it started I was crying and pretty much cried all the way through.

This is a random video I found. Now I appreciate the hot body and nice cock on this guy but I have no idea of what the concept behind this video, or any of the creators other videos, might be. Essentially he seems to get people naked, throw paint on them and film them walking around. each to their own. Wonder if he needed help cleaning up afterwards.

NoFace Guy in the Air from KARLITO on Vimeo.

Interruptions

I’m sorry for the sporadic posting of late. My internet at home has been exceedingly unreliable. I was away on the weekend nude camping again with beautiful weather for a change which was fantastic. I went for a couple of long walks through the trails and it was really nice to be able to go for such distances without clothes and saying hello to others out doing the same.

The clientele of the retreat is fairly typical of the clichéd nudist. They are older and reached a comfort level with their body that doesn’t come from hitting the gym. It’s really nice to see other people walking around and being comfortable but it’s a self perpetuating situation. Young people don’t go to resorts and beaches because all nudists are old and overweight in their eyes, but because they don’t go the image doesn’t change. I say, get out there and raise the visibility of the young nudist!

This visit, along with kangaroos and wombats etc, seemed to be the visit for seeing reptiles. Two big goannas and a few different snakes, not the friendly kind. The aussie bush is full of wildlife ready to kill you in the opinion of my english camping mate and seeing deadly snakes really didn’t help his opinion!

Outdoors Naked Man from George Banner on Vimeo.

Now that’s a music video

I’ve not heard of these guys before. Given they don’t sing in English I’m probably not their target market but I do like their music videos.

Apparently there are a few things besides a singing voice to be recruited for this group. A love of tattoos, a rigorous gym schedule, a rigorous hair removal schedule and a love for getting your gear off in front of a camera. Personally it’s working for me.

Steps to alleviating boredom

Bored at home? Been to the gym 5 times today? Nothing on TV? Here is a step by step guide to alleviating your boredom and entertaining others.

1. Grab your video camera
2. Crank up your favourite Bon Jovi track
3. Grab your guitar
4. Take off all your clothes
5. Get your mate to video you miming and mime-guitaring to forementioned Bon Jovi track in your birthday suit.

This guy has a freaking killer body, cute face and apparently likes Bon Jovi and being nude on youtube. We like that he’s fine with getting his gear off in front of his mate who is videoing it too. My only complaint is that he didn’t do the rock god maneuver and lift the guitar up to play it with his teeth, giving us a look at all the goods, but hey, it brought a smile to my face.

Now that’d be nice about now

Fellow nudie and blogger Kirill has been busy settling in to his new New York life but over the northern summer he managed a visit to Japan and found this beautiful onsen to have a beautiful nude soak in after a long walk. Personally I love sitting in some nice warm water while it rains.

enjoying japanese hot springs in the rain
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Now that’s a promotion

I have no idea what Cafe Ole is in this context but this video is a photo shoot for their product/service/other. Whatever it is they are selling/providing/doing they are obviously forward thinking, using one of the world’s most famous transexuals and surgery enthusiasts, Amanda Lepore in their advertising.

Whoever the guy is in the shoot, he has a KILLER body. He’s not massively muscular but he has amazing definition and one of the perkiest butts going with not an ounce of fat on him. My guess is that all his extra nutrients are absorbed just trying to keep his other massive appendage healthy. Thankfully he’s not shy about it either.

Cafe Ole Making Off from ORGULLO TV on Vimeo.

Etiquette for the modern homosexual #5

Everyone wants sex but no one wants sex with everyone. Well not most people.

On hookup sites everyone is fair game for a sexually loaded message up to a point. Sure, there’s probably not much point going into graphic detail of what you want to do with/to/for someone if their profile clearly states what they like and you and your desired activities don’t tick any of their boxes. At least on a hookup site the activities match the advertising, regardless of how frequently the shoppers are disappointed with the quality.

Given my nudist proclivities it should come as no surprise dear readers, to find that I am a member of a couple of nudist chat sites. One expects to chat and meet like minded nudists. Why else would I go there? Doing otherwise would be like buying a box of Corn Flakes expecting Fruit Loops to come pouring out.

Granted, there are a higher than average proportion of gay men on one of the sites but it is still a nudist site and most people are there for that. Today a gentleman didn’t seem to appreciate my stern response to his offer to lick me from head to toe in any position I might care for. Before I go any further I would have reacted in the negative to anyone starting out with such a message. I’m a willing participant for an enthusiastic tongue bath, theoretically, but it would have to be from someone I had encouraged to make such an offer and within the parameters of my sexual attraction, presumably discussed before the offer of said tongue bath. To receive such an offer out of the blue with no solicitation was not welcome. Flattering I suppose, but not really welcome.

Aussielicious Interview – Ryan Clifford

Ryan Clifford is the man behind Naked Power Yoga, whose DVD and Calendar I’ve been plugging. For those of you questioning the teasers and their yoga content, look at it the same way you look at the Dieux Du Stade calendar and DVD. Do they have actual rugby in them? No. But we still drool. The Naked Power Yoga will have lots of yoga in it and I for one, can’t wait to see it.

You’ve been practicing yoga for 12 years now, what inspired you to take up yoga?
I saw an article about madonna and sting on a yoga retreat in tuscany practising with a top astanga teacher lino miele. I found the discipine incredibly inspiring and it seemed you could have a sexuality be glamerous and be spiritually connected at the same time.
You now practice Ashtanga Yoga and have done for 8 years. Is that your preferred style of yoga and what is it about Ashtanga that you like so much?
I practiced astanga yoga for first 8 years for form. I now create the flowing sequances myself depending on my mood to not be regid but free ! I love an intense sweaty flowing yoga workouk. I need that exertion to really relax and set my focus.
How long have you been practicing nude yoga?
I started experimenting with nudity in 2007. Yoga being an activity to do this where i felt safe. It has taken until now to feel really at home in my skin. I have worked with many clients naked that it has created a real ease, joy, honesty and confidence on many levels.
Your website says “Nakedness is a way of life. Stripping back the layers finding truth and beauty at the core.”
What is it about nakedness that appeals to you?
I started experimenting with nudity in 2007. Yoga being an activity to do this where i felt safe. It has taken until now to feel really at home in my skin. I have worked with many clients naked that it has created a real ease, joy, honesty and confidence on many levels.
The trailers for your calendar and DVD suggest a fairly strong sense of sensuality and sexuality. Are you quite a sexual person?
Ok yoga for me is something that gives balence truth and expression. So i want to through my practice show that yeah im healthy, im gay, im a dad and yes very sexual person! I can mix it all up because it is my real life and not the cliche of being a yoga teacher. We make the rules up for ourselves or should !
Why do you believe people are so uptight about nudity? Do you think people are brought up to feel a lot of shame connected with sexuality?
Thats my message. People are uptight for many reasons regarding nudity, conventional ideas, religion and all these designer labels we have to have to display on our bodies for self worth.
You are the father of two boys. Would it be fair to assume you are raising them with very open ideas about nudity and sexuality?
Being a gay dad im gonna give my boys a very honest upbringing. Communication on sex. Yes appropiate nudity.
How do you teach your children about different sexuality and peoples different ideas about nudity?
When i had a boyfriend, kissing him and being tactile was the way i approached it. No issue. No shame.
Your collaborations with Peter Breen suggest quite an aesthetic eye and an appreciation of creativity. Is that an area you’ve always been drawn to?
Me and peter click. We are different but very similar ~ Sex, nudity, fashion, art, film but most important pushing boundries are our lifes passions ~ as we both get riled by hypocrisy ! We have only just begun producing work that incorporates this. I feel at last im finding and creating a formula to perform in. So no straight acting so to speak !
You look like you keep yourself very well groomed, or completely shaven. What is it about being smooth that appeals to you?
I shave almost everything it makes me sexual, attractive, clean and ready for action ! My arse just looks better that way !
Tell us what it was like shooting the DVD on Ile Du Levant and being able to be nude 24 hours a day, a luxury that most of us don’t get to experience very often.
Ill du levant is a beautiful garden island still in the 1970s. I forgot of the world outside because it was so simple no advertisment, no distraction just naked naked naked.