MAINSTREAM I am looking at myself in the mirror in a changing room. I can’t help it. There are mirrors on every wall and I can see how I stand, how my body is from every angle. I realise I am slouching so I pull myself up. My face looks tired. My hair is in […]
There is a well-known article called “205 Arguments and Observations in Support of Naturism”, compiled in 1996 by K.Bacher. We have summarised here what we consider the 10 most compelling ideas: 1) The sense of freedom that naturism offers is consistently rated by naturists as one of the main reasons they live that way. 2) […]
I work in the mental health sector and have personal experience of mental health challenges, so when I hear about experiences that improve mental health I take notice. As a lifelong naturist I have met hundreds of people who have spoken with me about their experience of clothing optional social interaction in a non-sexual setting. […]
History of naturism in Ireland Ireland was traditionally a very conservative society where the influence and power of the Catholic Church was very strong. The attitude of the Church towards sexual morality was extremely rigid. Censorship was very strict and any display of nudity was illegal. In this atmosphere naturism was regarded as immoral and […]
Did you know that there are quite a number of textile-free sauna centres that offer free admission on one’s birthday? You just need to show your ID to get a free pass. Here a non-comprehensive list: St Martins Therme (Austria) Sole-Felsen-Bad (Austria) Therme Laa (Austria) Meersburg Therme (Germany) Zuiver Spa (Netherlands) Thermana Park Laško (Slovenia) […]
LIVING THE DREAM Sitting here in front of the computer on a miserable Sunday morning with torrential downpours outside, and reading the naturist blog. Then it occurred to me that I have never made a contribution, so now seems as good a time as any. Many reading this blog may know me and Mary. Many others will […]
We are sorry to announce the death of Paul Moynihan, former President of the INA. Paul joined the INA, with his wife Barbara and young children, in the 1970s. The INA was a very different organization then. It was closed and very secretive. Applicants were interviewed in person by the Committee. Surnames were not disclosed […]
I’m always struck by the paradox at the heart of naturism in Ireland; people who want to ‘bare all’ often have to ‘cover up’ the fact by exercising extreme discretion and make pragmatic compromises so as not to ‘offend’ Victorian attitudes that are at best completely obsolete and would be ‘Father Ted laughable’ if they […]