“Social nudity is the exotic exuberance of an excellent natural fashion extravaganza: our nakedness!” ~ Roger Poladopoulos ~ 11 April 2022 ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!
Myself!
Aaron, my spouse, photographed by me!
At times, I’m approached by others and asked about my publicly displaying my clothes freedom for all to see. Most of the time, it is from colleagues at work, students at the university where I lecture or from interns that I mentor. Sometimes, it is from a complete stranger I’ve never seen before. People are much bolder now that we’re settling into the 21st century!
Of course, posting images of my nakedness here on ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers! possibly encourages the interrogation. Honestly, the question doesn’t bother/disturb me. After all, I do publish the material here (unless it is done by my spouse, Aaron)!
Yes, I am “out-of-the-closet” at work. I don’t publicly promote this blog there but I absolutely don’t conceal or deny my authorship. I have several co-workers who regularly visit here and students who do the same. It is no problem professionally and I did get permission from the university administration prior to my initial publication.
I’m just amazed as to why people are so very surprised when they encounter me. True, my pictures posted here do not depict me wearing clothes. So that shouldn’t be the reasoning for their inquiry. After all, this site is identified as one for the bare practitioner community and culture. The photographs featured in the postings leave no doubt as to the intended/projected audience.
The most recent occurrence of this happening was in Richmond, Virginia, USA, two weekends ago. Aaron had to work at hospital and I drove there to spend a couple of hours with my friend, Paul Turner and his partner. We were at Cary Court Shopping Center when this person approached us and Paul served as my interpreter. The exchange was brief and cordial although afterward we did laugh as we recalled the incident.
I compose a blog that encourages nakedness for same gender loving (SGL) people. It confuses me as to how those who are familiar with the content here are curious over my sharing photos of Aaron and I and our indulging in our nakedness!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!
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Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for tomorrow, October 31, 2026, and the proposed topic is: “Bottoms-Up! October, 2026!”
Continuing our examination of the USA observance as October being GLBTQ+ history month. This post entry introduces the various visual banners that have and currently are symbolic of the growth of our movement for civil rights and equality not only within the USA but also throughout the world.
The Lambda:
The graphic flag represented above is the Greek letter “lambda.” This designation as representative of the rapidly emerging gay rights movement was determined by Tom Doerr, a professional graphic artist and one of the founding members of the hastily assembled Gay Activists Alliance (GAA). Doerr chose this symbol because in chemistry, it was a sign for “catalyst.”
Other GAA members argue that Doerr selected the lambda because it symbolized a complete exchange of energy – synergy – the idea that the whole is far greater than the sum of its parts. In December 1969, when the lambda was adopted, it was less than six months following the Stonewall Inn riots (SIR), the birth of the modern gay liberation movement.
In 1974, the lambda was officially adopted by the International Gay Rights Congress at their meeting in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. It immediately became the symbol for gay and lesbian civil rights throughout the world. Unfortunately, a large number of persons interpreted the lambda as applicable to males only.
The Pink Triangle:
The pink triangle flag is a reclaimed (renewed, renude) GLBTQ+ symbol. It was originally used in National Socialist (Nazi) concentration camps – under the Third Reich (Adolph Hitler) – to identify inferior “homosexual” men. Over time, it evolved into the representation of contempt, oppression, and persecution. Lesbians were labelled as “asocial” and identified with a solid black triangle.
In the 1970s, GLBTQ+ activists resurrected the pink triangle on a black field (background) as a positive image of self-identity and a protest of homophobia. This resurrection was largely accepted throughout the world.
At the end of World War II, many of the men imprisoned for homosexuality by the Nazis were kept in prisons instead of concentration camps and re-incarcerated by the Western Allies. This was due to the fact that Nazi laws banning homosexuality were not repealed until 1968.
Rudolf Brazda, the last known concentration camp survivors interred because of homosexuality, died on 3 August 2011, at the age of 98.
In 2002, the government of Germany finally issued official pardons to all gay men who were convicted by the Nazis. Later that same year, an apology was reluctantly issued publicly to all gay men who were imprisoned by the Nazis. The belated reasoning was justified because the government was unable to apologize for an act that was actually illegal.
The Rainbow Flag:
The Rainbow Flag and author!
The Rainbow Flag representing the entire gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer + (GLBTQ+) communities and cultures was first publicly raised on 25 June 1978 in San Francisco, California, USA, in the United Nations Plaza in honour of gay pride at the 1978 San Francisco Freedom Day parade. The original flag consisted of eight coloured stripes was designed by Gilbert Baker and hand-stitched and dyed with the help of volunteers and friends Lynn Segerblum, James McNamara, Glenne McElhinny, Joe Duran and Paul Langlotz.
The eight stripes original was soon revised to six stripes with pink (symbolizing “sex”) and turquoise (for “art” and “magic”) eliminated as the colours weren’t available in flag fabric. Baker conceived the flag would empower his “tribe” and that a “rainbow of humanity” motif would represent the movement’s diversity.
The Rainbow Flag revised design was welcome globally and rapidly became accepted as a GLBTQ+ icon.
A Rainbow Flag with two joined male genetic emblems!
The Progress Rainbow Flag:
The Progress Pride Flag, University of Nottingham!
The Progress Pride Flag was developed by non-binary artist and designer Daniel Quasar in 2018. Based on Gilbert Baker’s 1978 Rainbow flag, Quasar’s redesign celebrates the diversity of the GLBTQ+ community and culture and encourages a more inclusive community and cultural acceptance and manifestation. The Progress Pride version has increased the representation of discriminated minority identities covered by the GLBTQ+ umbrella.
The Progress Pride Flag!transgender and
Quasar’s creation adds black and brown stripes (representing peoples of colour) and light blue, pink and white stripes (representing transgender and non-binary persons) in the shape of an arrow on the left of original Rainbow Flag field. In Daniel Quasar’s own words “…the arrow points to the right to show forward movement and illustrates that progress towards inclusivity still needs to be made.”
The black stripe has a double meaning. In addition to persons who are Black, it is also intended for “those who are living with HIV/AIDS and the prejudice and stigma surrounding them and those who have been lost to the disease.”
The Progress Pride flag was an immediate success. On the evening of 6 June 2018, Quasar posted the design on social media and woke up the next day to find that it had gone viral.
GLBTQ+ safe space!
The above logo, a pink triangle surrounded by a green circle or displayed within a green field represents a “safe space” or comfort zone for GLBTQ+ persons. This visual image delivers an inclusive message and representation for a variety of individuals. This designation offers a nonjudgmental environment and welcoming atmosphere to all.
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!
The Original!
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Friday, October 23, 2026, and the proposed topic is: “Prevention Proposals!”
Our Bad!
Jogging by myself lacks companionship but reduces chances of disease transmission!
This observance was originally designed to encourage all to confidently, honestly, openly and proudly acknowledge their sexuality (sexual orientation)!
Recently, some bare practitioners have adopted elements of this strategy for urging all to acknowledge their affinity for nakedness!
It really makes little or no difference the reasoning for our “coming out!” What is important is the message that we share with others. We are accepting and are comfortable with being the person that we truly are regardless of what we may or may not be wearing or who we really are attracted to or love.
National Coming Out Day (NCOD) is a gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer + (GLBTQ+) awareness day in support of all persons being honestly, openly and publicly what and who they really are without any embarrassment, fear, guilt and/or shame!
The original concept of National Coming Out Day was to make the personal identity a very political identity! The emphasis being that the basic form of activism as everyone “coming out” (acknowledging) their sexual orientation to family, friends and colleagues and living life as a confident bisexual, gay or lesbian person.
The term “coming out” references that for generations the GLBTQ+ community has lived “in the closet” (secretly) in order to avoid arrest and punishment (or worse). “Coming out” meant going public, tearing open the proverbial closet door!
Remember: closets are for clothes, only!
The fact that homophobia (fear of same gender loving persons) thrives in an atmosphere of distrust, fear, ignorance, and silence encourages separation between “us” and “them.” Once people learned that they have loved ones and friends who are GLBTQ+ they are less likely and less willing to remain associated with persons who are homophobic and/or have repressive inclinations. Instead, they become more accepting, tolerant and understanding.
Why the 11 October date?
The first observance of National Coming Out Day was the actual first anniversary of the 1987 March on Washington for Gay and Lesbian Civil Rights. It was the first-ever massive gathering of bisexual, gay, and lesbian people in the nation’s capital!
The date also marked the first public display of the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt – in its entirety! This display took place on the National Mall between the U.S. Capital and the White House.
First NCOD Logo designed by Keith Haring!
Keith Haring
4 May 1958 – 16 February 1990
Keith Haring was an American graffiti artist who designed the classic icon for the very first National Coming Out Day (above). His pop art emerged in New York City subculture in the 1980s. Haring was openly gay and a frequent message in his early art was safe sex. He was diagnosed with HIV in 1984 and with AIDS in the autumn of 1988. During the last years of his life he used his art to generate activism and awareness about HIV/AIDS.
Remember to Remind!
For those of us who have already boldly and with courage identified ourselves as GLBTQ+ community and culture, today, as National Coming Out Day is a prime opportunity for us all to publicly renew (renude) our identity. We can remind others of our comfort and satisfaction in being ourselves within the community and culture to which we belong. Wave a rainbow banner, wear a GLBTQ+ T-shirt and/or support a GLBTQ+ business. Our day to confidently show our affiliation!
If our nakedness is an equal component of what and who we are, we can body paint or otherwise adorn our skin with exposing our confidence and pride in our uniqueness! Our celebration has no hesitation and no limits!
As for advocating for us all to “come out” in our nakedness, nothing surpasses our being bare – without clothes! Our state of body and clothes freedom proclaims itself without any language or words necessary! Likewise, the theme, “closets are for clothes” is both applicable and appropriate in promoting nudity as it is in announcing our GLBTQ+ identity!
As bare practitioners, we have a distinct advantage in bestowing equality to our coming out observance. Appearing in our nakedness with our GLBTQ+ identity body painted, written or otherwise publicly visible leaves no doubt in anyone’s mind as to how or where we owe our affinity and/or allegience!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Monday, October 12, 2026, and the proposed topic is: “Variances!”
Splashman!
Splashing his dual identity for us all to celebrate!
As of this posting, I am implementing the above image as the official “header” (opening) of the Bottoms-Up! monthly postings series here on ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers! A nice pair of buttocks to view on a monthly basis!
Buttocks bid good-bye to summer, 2026!
This is the end of the month that also coincides with the end of the summertime here in the Northern Hemisphere! So as we offer farewell to the passing season, we do it as memorable as possible, with our bottoms-up salute!
A bottoms-up novel!
Our days along the sandy shores won’t last forever, so many make every fleeting moment worth every effort!
Aquatic buttocks!
He’s skinny-dipping for fun as well as for celebrating this remarkable bottoms-up! occasion! Nice pose, amigo! Gracias!
Automobile exit!
Our anatomical “bottom” has – at last – arrived on the scene! Let the world know another pair of buttocks are now on location!
Outdoor shower!
Taking advantage of the moderate weather temperatures now that the autumn of 2026 has officially arrived in the Northern Hemisphere!
Be brave, be bold and be bottoms-up!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!
Author’s Note: The next post entry is planned for here, tomorrow, October 1, 2026, and the proposed topic is: “USA: Our History Month!”
Our contenders for today’s post entry offering here on ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers! are both from the erotic and gigantic empire of Brazil. Their geographical location is by no means the sole detail they have in common. Both are open and proud same-gender loving (SGL); they have no problems with their disdain for any item that even hints at concealing their preference for nakedness, and they both have the honor of an identical first name: Felipe Ferreira (above left) and Philipe Coutinho (above right). Please note the different spellings in their first names in their native Portuguese language for their individual identities.
In this particular series examining their mutual dedication to the masculinity of the art of foreplay (intimacy prior to actual sexual engagement), Coutinho and Ferreira also proudly exhibit another bold and unique aspect of their clothes freedom allegiance. Both of them have confidence in publicly representing an unusual – especially in contemporary culture – appreciation and respect for their natural body hair!
In the above image, both passionately demonstrate for all their open and guilt-free assertion of their bromantic commitment and man-to-man belief and nature.
Philipe Coutinho (left) and Felipe Ferreira (right)!
In this second image of this Foreplay series, Felipe steps behind Philipe as they model their shared sexual versatility (flexibility) of their sexual roles. Philipe shamelessly assumes the beta (surrendering) positioning while affording Felipe ready access as the alpha (penetrating) partner in this relationship. Both men remain fluid in their sexual roles and nonjudgmental in conveying comfort, honesty and pleasure.
The familiarity and similarity of the duo with their versatility in sexuality (positions) they fulfill is a rarely noted attribute. The ease and relaxation they deliver is evident whenever they appear together and/or separately. It is clear they are two remarkably unabashed (free from all and/or any guilt or shame) from their celebrated tasks. It is obvious why they both qualify for the distinguished designation “celebrity!”
As referenced previously in this posting, Philipe in this second depiction of this series provides us a viewing of his sparse but completely natural growth of his chest hair. While his nipples are fondled by Felipe he affords his gratification of being a “man’s man!” We also get a glimpse of his sparse underarm fur!
Oral suction: Felipe (left) and Philipe (right)!
These final two offerings in this Foreplay series indicate still another common trait to both Felipe/Philipe: the male nipple. It presents a source of desire and fulfillment. It is an anatomical equalizer that is experienced by Coutinho/Ferreira in particular and us all in general. In the depiction directly above, Felipe’s nipple portrays the physical reaction to Philipe’s tongue while Philipe’s lips and focus reveal his oral desire. It is all natural and completely good!
The publishing here of Bare Celebrity Series#11: Brazilian Foreplay! serves two distinct purposes featuring two exciting and pleasing contender/actors. Primarily, it totally dispels the stereotypical assumption that all nakedness enacted is exclusively full frontal and completely pornographic. Secondly, it proves that bare can be implied and fairly represented without being completely graphic and visible. In other words, it doesn’t have to be an erection all the time! SGL isn’t always too real for a mature audience.
Philipe Coutinho’s chest hair is included in this series. Felipe’s natural body hair is offered under the second signature option (Francois) below the author’s notation.
A special mention of appreciation and gratitude is extended to both Philipe Coutinho and Felipe Ferreira here at this time on behalf of all of us at ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers! Congratulations to you both!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!
Original!
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Monday, September 28, 2026, and the proposed topic is: “A Penny For My Thoughts!”
Francois!
As announced above, proof that our “other” Felipe does permit his body to benatural! A viewing of Felipe Ferreira’s body hair:
His pubic hair!
His hairy armpit!
And to prove that we are supporters of equality, a “bonus” view of Philipe Coutinho’s face and chest fur!
The proverbial adage “all good things must come to an end” actually does happen!
Astronomical autumn (the September equinox) is when the sun crosses the celestial equator from north to south which results in nearly equal lengths of daylight and moonlight. This occurs in 2026 on Tuesday, 22 September at approximately 8:04 PM (EDT).
Farewell, summer! Greetings, autumn!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!
Original!
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Friday, September 25, 2026, and the proposed topic is: “Bare Celebrity Series #11: Brazilian Foreplay!”
Francois!
I have to get there on time for the Brazilian Foreplay!
11 September is not a national holiday. It was declared Patriot Day in honour of those sacrificed in the attacks on the World Trade Center and The Pentagon.
This posting is commemorating the 25th Anniversary of this tragedy. Originally, plans were to share my own thoughts and emotions surrounding this event. However, reading over my notes, despite the amount of time, the experience remains too catastrophic to post here. I was not impacted by the actual crashing, but rather by coping with the chaos and confusion that happened as a result of the disaster.
This post entry here is offered in memory of and a tribute to all those who have suffered and/or perished.
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!
Original!
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Monday, September 14, 2026, and the proposed topic is TBA: to-be-announced.
A gentle reminder that the USA has mid-term elections on Tuesday, 3 November, 2026. My spouse, Aaron and I encourage everyone to confirm and to verify their ability to vote. This process can be done now in order to avoid any last-minute delays, inconveniences and suspicious vote-tampering.
We also urge everyone to become familiar with the candidates seeking election. This awareness helps to ensure the continuity of the democratic system and hopefully will return results without the challenges of corruption, greed and illegality. This country is suffering serious damage and distrust of government specifically and the election process in general.
Our lives and our future depend on us all exercising our right to vote. Our hope for a change needs us to plan to cast our ballot in November!
Thank you for your consideration!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!
Original!
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Friday, June19, 2026, and the proposed topic is: “Juneteenth!”
June: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer+ Pride Month!
June is Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer + (GLBTQ+) Pride Month!
The Stonewall Inn Riots (SIR) happened on the early morning of 28 June 1968. In honour of that occasion, seen by multitudes of people throughout the world as the inauguration of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer + (GLBTQ+) equality movement, the month of June receives the attention of being GLBTQ+ Pride Month! Of course, we all know that our pride extends to everyday throughout the entire year! It is not limited to just one brief month in every year!
Rainbow Pride Flag!
The original Rainbow Pride Flag was inaugurated in 1978 for the San Francisco, California, USA, Freedom Day commemoration of the anniversary of SIR. The emblems were added to signify same gender love (SGL)! Yes, our flag-bearer is completely boxer-free nakedness!
The above image was the initial flag display header for our early post entries here on ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers! Before then, I also used the picture for my original Guy Without Boxers blog.
Progress Pride Rainbow Flag!
The Progress Pride Rainbow flag is now the current emblem for our GLBTQ+ community and culture’s global campaign for universal acceptance, equality, recognition and respect. It includes the rainbow design of our original pride flag plus the addition of the arrow to designate progress necessary to complete the inclusivity of both our community and our culture!
GLBTQ+ Pride Month 2026 is a time for us all to join in and celebrate and congregate each one of us being the basic person that we truly are! Of our community and culture being an open reflection of us and our institutions and our interests. Of our acceptance, our challenges and our joy!
Yet within this time of celebration and festivities, there are some extremely alarming realities that we are facing. These concerns and issues are in small doses now, but the potential for future expansion is very present and tangible.
The transgender community – especially the vulnerable youth – are under attack from those who seek to erase their very existence. Recently, the U.S. House of Representatives barely enacted a delay on voting on H.R.2616: a ban on schools nationally from teaching about gender identity, using correct names and pronouns, having reference materials representing transgender persons and acknowledging an individual’s transgender status and even their existence.
This conflict happened this year. In this, the halls of the U.S. Congress. The so-called “land of the free!” All courtesy of the fierce determination of the supposedly “elected” trumpster-dumpster!
The value of GLBTQ+ Pride 2026 is on the horizon and has yet to be fully realized. This is a mid-term congressional election year in the USA and the future of our freedoms is being severely tested.
There have been supposed basics of our democracy that we have been taught not to challenge or to interrogate. Yet the time is upon us now that these clauses no longer hold true or are valid. Institutions built when women couldn’t vote, when Black people were enslaved, when GLBTQ+ people didn’t legally and socially exist at all and social exclusion was theoretically baked into the very foundation of our laws and values.
If we are dedicated and serious in maintaining a democratic system that represents the dignity and will of all the people, then the time to evaluate and examine as to the structure of that system is now upon us.
Perhaps it is time to eliminate the electoral college?
Perhaps it is time to set term limits on the Supreme Court?
Perhaps it is time to rid politicians of corruption and greed?
We, the GLBTQ+ community and culture need to resolve to forge with other groups and organizations to unite and let the entire world know that not all of us residing in this country are blind followers of bigotry, greed and ignorance!
Happy Pride Month, 2026!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Friday, June 5, 2026, and the proposed topic is: “Keep Pride Alive!”
A penny for my thoughts, now that the coin “penny” is a) no longer made in the USA and b) is only used on credit card purchases. Why bother?
“While being bare we dare to share!”
Basically, summer is the time to skinny-dip (swim naked). What better way to celebrate the fast-approaching season of “fun-in-the-sun” than to skinny-dip with someone important in your life?
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for tomorrow, Sunday, May 31, 2026, and the proposed topic is: “Bottoms-Up! May, 2026!”
