We launch a new format: the book review. First, an interview with the author, where we explore his motivations and perspectives behind writing on this topic. Following the interview, there is an evaluation from an independent and anonymous reviewer, providing an impartial analysis of the book’s content. We begin with “A Whole Nude World” by Michael Douglas who has written an introduction to nudism from a Christian perspective.

Links to useful information and items mentioned in this episode:

• Cypress Cove Nudist Resort
• A Whole Nude World at Book Baby
• A Whole Nude World on Amazon
• Nudity & Christianity by Jim C. Cunningham
• Nakedness and the Bible by Paul M. Bowman

Photo: Michael Douglas at Cypress Cove Nudist Resort

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Nick and Lins of Naked Wanderings introduced us to a great band from France – the Just Married Band. They are not strictly naturists because it is difficult to make a living just playing within the community. But they are doing more all the time and that is their preference. In 2022 they did a tour of Florida resorts. So we caught up with Céline and Jérémy to find out more about their plans.

Links to useful information and items mentioned in this episode:

Just Married Band Links:

• Website
• Instagram @ justmarriedband
• Facebook
• YouTube @JustMarriedBand
• Bandcamp
• Spotify – Just Married Band

Nick and Lins – Naked Wanderings

Other Episodes about naturist musicians:

• Episode 25 – Naturist Music
• Episode 46 – Performing Nude
• Episode 116 – The Nude Music interview with Dario Western of Laissez Fayre

Photo: Céline and Jérémy of the Just Married Band in Florida in 2022.

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Naturists know instinctively that our movement is good for our health. But without science to confirm and quantify the effect we are only expressing opinion. Research by Professor Keon West in the last few years has produced some amazing results that confirm our experience. Dr. West tells us more about his work and how he came to do this research; which may surprise you.

Links to useful information and items mentioned in this episode:

• Naked Age Podcast
• South Florida Free Beaches
• B.E.A.C.H.E.S. Foundation
• Planet Nude blog/journal
• Professor Keon West
• 2018 Naked and unashamed: Investigating and applying the effects of naturist activities on body image, self-esteem, and life-satisfaction. Journal of Happiness Studies   
• 2020 A nudity-based intervention to improve body image, self-esteem, and life satisfaction. International Journal of Happiness and Development
• 2021  I feel better naked: Communal naked activity increases body appreciation by reducing social physique anxiety. Journal of Sex Research
• 2022 Good nudes and bad nudes: How naturism, casual stripping, and sexting predict social physique anxiety and body appreciation. Sexuality & Culture.

Photo: Prof. Keon West at British Naturism’s 2017 AGM and Vision Day – used with permission from both British Naturism and Prof. West.

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