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“A woman should never leave her house without a bra” — I think not!
A terribly oppressive statement. Does society really need to fear breasts so much as to impose an undergarment on all women? Of course not!
Sep 6, 2024
Could Society be Clothing Optional?
Some thoughts on how near and far we might be from a reality where being naked is just another outfit choice.
Sep 3, 2024
Being naked with friends is the best.
Some reflections on my experiences with naked friends. And ideas for nude socialising you can try!
Apr 7, 2024
What has changed after a decade being a vegan?
Reflecting on how my attitudes, tastes, and life in general have changed in a little over ten years since becoming a vegan.
Dec 28, 2023
Why do men seem more comfortable with nudity?
Some thoughts on social attitudes to nudity and the social expectations on women which seem to make men more at ease with nudity.
Nov 16, 2023
23andMe no longer thinks I'm Spanish, Scandinavian, or Japanese!
A look at the evolving analysis of my genetic ancestry from that fun genetic test thing you can do!
Oct 19, 2023
Visions in a Meditative Mind
My latest poem, recalling what a meditating mind explores.
May 12, 2023
The Elation of the Wheel: Yoga and Long Covid
On returning to an out-of-practice yoga pose in the face of long-covid; rediscovering the ability to breathe.
Apr 13, 2023
I Love Stretch Marks!
On the beauty of a supposed “flaw”. In my view, a feature to be celebrated.
Feb 16, 2023
Why Do People Wear Clothes?
Considering the practical and cultural reasons why we dress, and why we could be naked.
Jan 29, 2023
I Wish I’d Been More Naked in Student Accommodation.
On being a nudist in hiding, and how accepting of nudity many people can actually be.
Jan 12, 2023
Seeing a Brachiosaurus in real life was one of the most moving moments of my life.
On why I love giant dinosaurs (and giraffes), and how they reflect on the state of the world today.
Oct 16, 2022
Caught Naked Taking Photos at Uni
That time at uni when the photography technician walked in on one of my nude photoshoots… and other nude photography encounters.
Jun 28, 2022
Banning Adidas’ bare-breasts advert enforces the sexualisation of breasts rather than preventing it
Thoughts on how seeking to avoid causing offence is actually generating negative attitudes towards bodies and reinforcing sexualisation
May 24, 2022
What is the Definition of Beauty?
Thinking of beauty as something universal, that we could all see in ourselves and others, something that reflects the diversity of humanity.
Mar 20, 2022
Why I Shoot Nudes
Presenting my reasons for creating nude photography: self-reflection, body-positivity, taboo-busting, nudity-normalising, and more.
Feb 21, 2022
Nudist Friends: Why you should want them, and why you should be them.
A response to the question: What are the benefits of having nudist friends?
Feb 14, 2022
What Lies Between Nudism and Exhibitionism?
A response to the question "What's the difference between nudism and exhibitionism?"
Jan 28, 2022
I might be compelled to fly sometime, and it makes me very uncomfortable.
On why I don’t fly, and why I might have to compromise my own principles.
Jan 15, 2022
Don’t Look Up points the world to what we refuse to see.
I both enjoyed and found Don't Look Up a brutally upsetting movie. Some thoughts on why it's such a powerful film for climate change.
Jan 1, 2022