Bare-Volution: Introduction!

Evolving bare together!

Introduction:

For many of us “experienced” bare practitioners, the evolution from textile (clothed) to our nakedness is as simple as just not wearing any clothing at all! No detailed explanation is necessary, we’re merely clothes free – bare, naked, nude – and that’s it! It doesn’t require an act of parliament to recognize this fact.

Yet there are some among us who need patience, tolerance and understanding in order to evolve from fashionable (clothing) to freedom (nudity). This discrepancy is not by choice. It is simply a matter of personality and uniqueness. It is also the purpose of today’s post entry here for ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!

Hesitant about being seen in nakedness!

The Reality:

The basic, essential and ultimate fact is there exists no determined universal standard agenda/formula/guideline/lesson plan that presents us with a guaranteed solution in resolving the issue of a) personal comfort posing and b) self confidence in our nudity. There are numerous suggestions and countless options but not one absolute perfect equation acceptable for everyone. Our similarities are endless and simultaneously, so are our differences.

Thus, the profusion of options/theories to consider, examine and explore. The choices are unlimited and new proposals appear and older offerings disappear without schedule or warning. This situation sometimes results in confusion especially when the newer ideas directly conflict the older concepts and vice versa.

Selfie pose!

Most persons posing for pictures without clothes or covering generate some consideration or hesitancy. This is natural/ordinary. The wearing of garments is a “learned” (taught) behaviour which is among the most difficult of behaviours to “un-learn.” Even the most experienced bare practitioners concede to a certain nervousness when posing for photos nude. Such is the “variety” of life and our uniqueness as individuals!

The simplest solution is to just pose naked and move forward in life. This is the coping strategy that is applicable to the vast majority. Yet there are some who have lingering anxiety about this problem. Unfortunately, there is no general resolution available.

His briefs on his head!

The Underwear Party:

Aaron, my spouse, has experience coaching (advising, instructing) and coaxing (encouraging) those exploring SGL nakedness in easing into social nudity. One method he endorses is the hosting of an “underwear party” where each participant must wear only one underwear garment. The overwhelming majority employ the customary and very traditional boxers/briefs/thongs scenario.

Underwear Party: the usual audience!

The usual approach conceals/covers the genital region and is worn 99% in the conventional manner. What is not admitted is the fact that about 6 – 8 planners of the activity wear their mandatory single underwear item on their heads – beret style!

His briefs as a hat!

When these planners enter the social gathering as a group, they receive everyone’s attention and laughter! They are immediate social “stars” and soon others are imitating their sense of style. Even those who were anxious and nervous in being completely bare in front of others! They were involved in the atmosphere of frivolity they disregarded or else forgot about their anxiety and joined in the fun! Mission accomplished!

The game of Twister!

The Twister Game:

The simple and popular game “twister” is another favourite activity according to Aaron’s experience in helping others become comfortable with social nudity. The game involves everyone being completely clothes free and then matching the body appendage (hand, foot) with a particular colour. The entanglement of the bare bodies creates the “fun” aspect of the activity.

Each game can accommodate up to four players so a number of games may be needed, depending on the anticipated attendance. The speed of the matching colour and appendage keeps the excitement and fun in focus. Fortunately, this activity can be played both indoors or outside.

Games that encourage participants to compete instead of focusing on their communal (social) nudity are very widely popular with newcomers to the bare practitioner community. The attention is directed into the activity rather than on just everyone being naked together.

More Twister!

As the “newly-nude” – nubies – begin to realize that there are opportunities for being bare that are participant involved instead of everyone just sitting around and staring at a room full of clothes free people. Nakedness is encouraged and endorsed while at the same time it is not the sole reason for the event. There is planned activity/agenda to keep everyone focused and involved.

Juggling!

Having a directed and organised theme enables the anxious and conscientious nubie that the majority of the attention of the bare practitioners will be on the actions of the competitors and participants and not solely on the bodies present. This “distraction” may not remove the concern and inhibitions of everyone but hopefully allow them to relax and begin to get comfortable in socially naked environments.

Aaron believes that any type of activity helps to reduce the nervousness and tensions that those who are newcomers may experience. Available options may include even simpler events such as charades and card games. It doesn’t require expense and extensive planning. Sometimes the familiar and the simple are the best and most enjoyed by all!

Naked hugs!

Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!

Old Faithful!

Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Wednesday, April 29, 2026, and the proposed topic is: “A Penny for My Thoughts!”

Strippers!

Total bare-volution!

Bonus: Spring Bromance!

XL (left) and Ace Rockwood kissing!

Celebrating same gender love!

Naked hugs!

Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!

Author’s Note: Tomorrow’s posts will appear as previously announced! Today’s post entry is a boxer-free bonus!

True Justice!

Prelude:

The Widow is the most recent novel released by celebrated author, John Grisham. I’ve been an ardent supporter of Grisham’s novels for years and yet again he has written another that I label as “favourite” – until he produces his next volume! My admiration for the author has increased as I have uncovered more about him than just his printed words!

The Widow

This is John Grisham’s current novel, released in December, 2025. This book is presented as his “first ever whodunit (who did it?) as a small time lawyer, accused of murder races to find the real killer to clear his name.”

Footnote #1: The Widow by John Grisham, bookcover explanation

The plot involves Simon Latch as a lawyer in rural Virginia, making just enough to pay his bills while trying to hold his family together. Then into his office walks Eleanor Barnett, an elderly widow in need of a new will. Apparently her husband left her a small fortune, and no one knows about it.

At first Simon can’t believe his good luck: He’s finally hooked (gained) a client rich enough to turn his life around. He works, quietly to keep her wealth under the radar (secret), but soon her story begins to crack (come apart). When she is hospitalized after a bad car accident, Simon realizes that nothing is as it seems, and he finds himself on trial for a crime he swears he didn’t commit: murder.

Simon knows he’s innocent. But he also knows the prosecutor’s circumstantial evidence could send him to prison for the rest of his life. As the trial progresses, he senses the jury turning against him and knows there is only one way to save himself.

Footnote #2: The Widow by John Grisham, publisher’s summary, bookcover

Difference:

The overwhelming majority of the fiction works of John Grisham are of the mystery/thriller variety. This particular one is his second dealing with the subject of wrongful imprisonment and or – in this case – wrongfully accused but not believed. This aspect is what increased my impression of Grisham as author.

He publicly acknowledges his active affiliation with the Innocence Project and with the Centurion Ministries, two national organizations in the USA that actively and aggressively provide legal efforts to overturn the convictions and records of those wrongly convicted of crimes they did not commit.

Even those who were executed for a crime they didn’t do. It doesn’t restore their life, but it does alter their legacy and clears their name. For many, that is more important than being released imprisonment!

This country has a despicable reputation regarding inequality in the justice system and of imprisoning those who did not break the law – especially those sentenced to death. This record needs to be addressed by both the legislative and the judicial branches of government and the leadership in this redress needs to be the executive branch of the government.

I commend John Grisham for his efforts in making others aware of this serious and unfair issue as well as his active participation in overturning the convictions of those judged wrongfully.

Naked hugs!

Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!

Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Wednesday, March 25, 2026, and the proposed topic is: “Oopah, 2026!”

Splashman:

Complete agreement!

Our Bad:

I believe the same!

Francois:

100% in favour! 100% clothes free!

Strippers:

We support John Grisham in helping the innocent!

Seriously: Stand Tall! Plan To Vote!

Anticipating the November election day!

My spouse Aaron and I appeal to all for us to come together and to stand tall and united for everyone in order to return decency, equality, fairness, honesty, integrity, legitimacy and genuine concern to the corrupt, degraded, dishonest and deceitful USA government. Midterm elections to the Congress are scheduled for this upcoming November.

Please start planning now to cast your vote in November. The time is needed to enact change and return compassion and dignity to the USA.

Let us all work together to rid ourselves of all the bigots, criminals, and felons from government! We need to restore hope in the hearts, minds and souls of us all!

Together we need to make a difference!

Thank you!

Stand tall and proud!

Before we dissolve ourselves and unravel completely, we need to pause for a moment and look where we are now. A nation, a people: divided and adrift. There is no longer a national example to inspire, to motivate and to persevere in guiding us all to resolve and to share.

The healing and the recovery need to happen and action needs to be soon! In exercising our duty to vote, we can try to make it start in November!

Naked hugs!

Aaron Michael Peterson-Poladopoulos

Roger Peterson-Poladopoulos

ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!

Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Monday, March 16, 2026, and the proposed topic is: “True Justice!”

Splashman:

Begin confirming your voting validity now in order to be free to enjoy the entire summer!

Our Bad:

Ensure that you’re all ready to vote and carefully monitor all the candidates in your area.

Francois:

Others witnessing your commitment and involvement may be inspired to do the same!

Strippers:

Working together, we can discard the criminals and dishonest ones like they are as unwanted as clothes!

Ms. Unknown Discovered!

Elizabeth Jennings Graham (1895)

Elizabeth Jennings Graham was born Elizabeth Jennings in New York City in March 1827 (date unknown). She was destined to become a teacher, an early civil rights activist and organist at her church. By 1854, she was a teacher at the private African Free School.

By the 1850s, the horse-drawn streetcar on rails was a common transportation option in New York City. They were operated by private companies and their access was often barred by race.

On Sunday, 16 July 1854, Elizabeth Jennings was going to work as organist for the First Coloured Congregational Church. She boarded a streetcar of the Third Avenue Railroad Company. The conductor ordered her off. She refused and the conductor and a police officer ejected her off the streetcar. She was injured and her clothes were soiled and torn.

The incident was reported by Frederick Douglass in his newspaper and resulted in an organized movement by Black New York City residents to end racial discrimination on streetcars.

Her father filed a lawsuit against the Third Avenue Railroad Company and the conductor in Brooklyn, where the company office was located. She was represented by the law firm of Culver, Parker and Arthur. Her case was argued by the firm’s 24 year-old junior partner, Chester A. Arthur, a future president of the USA. He filed the suit in 1854 and in 1855, the court ruled in her favour.

The judge, William Rockwell, determined “Coloured persons if sober, well-behaved and free from disease, had the same rights as others and could neither be excluded by any rules of the company, nor by force nor violence.” The jury awarded Jennings damages in the amount of $250 (roughly equivalent to approximately $8,400 currently). The very next day, the Third Avenue Railroad Company ordered all of their streetcars desegregated.

A century before Rosa Parks gained fame in refusing to move to the back of the bus, Elizabeth Jennings Graham attained justice in fighting for her rights on transportation. What happened in Brooklyn, New York City, occurred before the US Civil War ended the practice of slavery in the USA!

Nice job, Elizabeth Jennings Graham!

Naked hugs!

Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!

Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Wednesday, February 25, 2026, and the proposed topic is: “Bonus Post: Bare Celebrity Review!”

SGL + SNL = Bare Soul!

Race Cooper!

Title Explanation:

SGL, as repeatedly referenced here, is the anacronym for same gender love (bisexual or gay). SNL represents the popular USA television series: Saturday Night Live, a show that forcefully, hilariously and magnanimously ridicules and rebuffed the sorry state of affairs of American culture: actions, attitudes, beliefs, concepts, prejudices and values. Race Cooper confidently, defiantly and proudly does the same here for ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!

Race Cooper: Our Man:

Race Cooper (left) kissing co-star, Shay Michaels!

Prelude:

“Canadian-to-his-core (soul)!” is an ideal description of loyalist Race Cooper, now retired SGL and nakedness adult film industry role model and star. Race Cooper is his professional (stage) name, his birth and legal name is Joseph Ross Anderson. He was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on 5 December 1973. He received his introduction into the US gay adult film industry as a casting director at the studio office and worked diligently for a number of years. Then, in 2009, at the tender age of 36 years old, he performed his first role in front of the camera and graciously offered his buttocks to the world!

While pursuing his growing popularity while acting, he simultaneously became an advocate for film actors regarding studio executives, management and film investors concerning gross racial and ethnic disparities in practices, roles, pay scale and other matters. In his time working at the studio, he observed discrimination and marginalization against Blacks, Hispanics and surprising, fellow gay employees!

The purpose of reminding everyone of the dire need of review of the discriminatory protocols some of our same gender loving (SGL) and nakedness cohorts in the adult film industry allow, through the observations of “industry insider” Race Cooper (one of our own community and culture) is that before we point fingers outward, we all need to look inward and ensure that we are on the platform of equality, freedom and justice. Our need for respect and understanding enables us to search for accountability and truth everywhere – even among ourselves!

We need the insight of our fellow bare practitioner, bare celebrity Race Cooper, to lead us from the darkness and into the light!

“Racism and discrimination take many forms and our focus and thoughts on racism, sexuality and nudity need to change.” ~ Joseph Ross Anderson (Race Cooper) The Pink News SGL News Service, London, UK, 10 June 2020

Race Cooper, interviewing for The Pink News, London, UK 10 June 2020

Footnote: Race could not appear fully nude for his interview. Instead, he conducted the session shirtless, as close to nakedness as possible!

The examination and exploration of the topic of “race” extends beyond the limited concepts of of just Black people and White people. It includes all of us, no matter our skin tone, ethnicity, or racial heritage. “Race,” unfortunately, is also aligned with community, culture, politics, religion and value systems.

Regrettably, racism (racial bigotry and/or hatred) is a “learned” (taught) behaviour passed from one generation to the next – often without any basis of proof or scientific fact. Unchallenged, it is frequently misunderstood as the “norm” (normal) – the regular routine standard.

My spouse, Aaron, and I both offer this posting in the hope of overcoming our need to be reminded of the importance of fact and reality in our lives.

Race Cooper, The Pink News

Introduction:

Joseph R. Anderson (Race Cooper) didn’t begin his film career until 2009 at the tender age of 36 years! An age when most openly bisexual or gay porn film actors are ready to retire from performing live! His acting career spanned a total of five years. He retired from the industry in 2014.

In the same year that he started live acting, after years in the studio’s casting office, Race started publicly blogging on blogger.com, promoting his acting career and sharing information about fellow porn stars and their preferences. He swiftly acquired notoriety as “a-man-who-tells-it-all!” He also began to encourage and endorse the expansion of the “alpha” (top-man) and the “beta” (bottom-man) SGL identities to include “versatility” (both traditional SGL sexual positions)!

Race Cooper: “the-man-who-tells-it-all!”

Vital Statistics:

Height: 6′ (183 cm)

Weight: 180 lbs. (82 kg)

Hair: head – shaved; body – armpit, pubic

Penis: 8″ (20 cm) circumcised

Sexuality: gay

Sexual position: versatile (preference: beta (bottom-man)

Clothing status: bare (naked,nude)

Porn Career: Mid-level management (casting); live (2009-2014)

Race Cooper: publicity pose (frontal)

“I’m an African-Canadian. Growing up in Toronto, I got to see how lots of White Americans reacted to Black people, from Canada or the USA. Working in gay pornography, I personally saw how Black men were treated by White men with no difference between gay or straight.” ~ Race Cooper ~ The Pink News 10 June 2020

Race, based on his own experience, views racism as “a daily constant in the USA.” He acknowledges that he – at first – was paid considerably less than his Caucasian colleagues and regularly and repeatedly had his work ethic and intelligence questioned. He honestly believes that he was only hired initially in order for the studios to appear “less racist.”

“Homophobia and racism in the USA is the reasoning for discrimination and prejudice. It is part of the legacy of institutionalized slavery. In Canada, race is just a difference. You shave your pubic hair, I let mine grow naturally. We’re both gay men, we’re just different in some ways.” ~ Race Cooper ~ The Pink News 10 June 2020

Canada had slavery in the 1600s only. It was never a permanent social institution like in the USA. As a slave, you were bought, you worked a couple of years, earned your freedom and then you moved on. Like an indentured servant. Enslavement was never a source of distrust, mistreatment and hatred. You worked, earned freedom and then became a neighbour – equal -not inferiour or subserviant.

Race Cooper: another movie pose!

“As a Black gay man, I know and have witnessed bias, hatred and prejudice because of nakedness, race and sexual orientation. It is unfair and unjust. It is wrong. As a performer in the porn industry, I’ve never experienced criticism for being publicly or for being socially naked. But I do know of fellow nudists who are judged because of their nudity. Clothes freedom is part of who we are. Just like race and sexuality, we don’t have a choice.” ~ Race Cooper ~ The Pink News 10 June 2020

Race was interviewed by The Pink News, a SGL news service in London, England, United Kingdom on 10 June 2020 for his views on racial inequality in the bisexual or gay film profession in light of the killing of the late George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA and the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement. He also wants the porn industry to openly admit that many White men – straight – have been cast into roles catering to SGL African-American audiences instead of actual Black gay men.

As a path forward, he’d like to see studios hire “diversity mentors” to help with casting and hopefully these mentors could advance the careers of porn actorsof colour. He also advocates the ending of “gay-for-pay” and an immediate end to the shunning of HIV+ porn actors.

All of us welcome and embrace Race in full nakedness as a man of our community and culture! His attitude that true equality is a basic human right for us all is one we can all agree!

Our man who reveals all: Race Cooper!

Thank you, Race, for your honesty and integrity!

Naked hugs!

Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!

Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Friday, February 20, 2026, and the proposed topic is: “Bare + Black = Queer!”

Lock Lips!

It is now what is known to many as the “season of the passion!” The week in the month of February of each year that includes the designated day of the kiss: St. Valentine’s Day! Not officially observed as a public holiday in any country, it is a day recognized by multitudes as a day of bromance (same gender romance) and love!

A day for us to celebrate being together and to enjoy the camaraderie of sharing ourselves with one another and without any fear, guilt or shame!

Not only was the same gender affection and bromance deemed offensive and criminal, the fact of physical interaction between two persons of different races was actually illegal in a total of seventeen (17) states and the District of Columbia.

Prior to SIR, it was considered illegal for two individuals of the same gender to show affection for one another in public. Holding hands was grounds for arrest. Kissing was viewed as degrading, immoral and worse!

Fondling and/or any intimacy with a person of the same gender was seen as indecent and obscene in 49 of the 50 states. Illinois was the “progressive” (permissive) state!

In private clubs and private homes, same gender love was a perversion and those engaging in the activity were publicly ridiculed as known perverts!

The sky offers a natural background for a couple showing their passion as the above men are doing. Such a scene would be considered as pornographic until the Stonewall Inn Riots and the explosion of our movement for the determination and freedom of our right to be same gender loving (SGL)!

As we make plans and preparations to celebrate the St. Valentine’s Day this year, we need to recall the efforts of those who came before us and helped to create the way for our freedom to be ourselves!

Naked hugs!

Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!

Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Friday, February 13, 2026, and the proposed topic is: “Bare Celebrity Role Models #6: Identity!”

NBHAAD, 2026!

February 7, annually!

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day!

Prologue:

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is tomorrow, 7 February. In anticipation of this commemoration, this post entry is published today.

Background:

In the early 1980s, mysterious and unusual health conditions began appearing globally, and by the middle of the 1980s, this new condition was named Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome – AIDS. The transmission (spreading) capability of this rapidly growing condition was identified as the human immunodeficiency virus – HIV. The alarming rate of infections of HIV and the rising fatalities from complications with AIDS soon became a priority focus of the public health services worldwide.

Under the mandate of the United Nations (UN), the World Health Organization (WHO) soon created an independent agency to address this international health crisis. This situation resulted in the launching of World AIDS Day on 1 December 1988 with the accompanying red ribbon campaign for awareness.

Disproportionate Impact:

At the arrival of the 21st century, African Americans constituted approximately 13% of the population in the USA yet they represented almost 50% of all categories of infection rates in HIV/AIDS related statistics reported by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The overwhelming statistics of HIV infection rates within the African American population indicated severe obstacles, intentional or unintentional, in relaying information on disease prevention as well as general factual material to the Black communities inside the USA. The distrust between the US public health services and Blacks had only recently been publicized through the Tuskegee experiment. The residual discrimination and racism practices were another barrier reason.

There were now growing public criticism of the health agencies and departments in making HIV/AIDS prevention information available to the infected community. This concern now crossed both political and religious differences and even the presidential office demanded resolution.

In 1999, seriously alarmed over the staggering effects of HIV/AIDS on the Black community, the CDC, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the entire US Public Health Service, representatives of organizations serving African Americans, medical and research professionals, communities of faith and entertainment, musical and sports celebrities met to address concerns and solutions over the rising infection rates of HIV/AIDS. One of the results of these conferences was the decision to observe, annually, 7 February as National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD) not just in the Black community but nationwide for all Americans.

The very first NBHAAD was commemorated on 7 February 2000.

HIV/AIDS Basic Facts:

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is the virus that causes AIDS.

AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) is a result of HIV infection.

HIV is not transmitted (spread) through everyday casual contact.

Only a physician (doctor) can diagnose AIDS.

NBHAAD Key Components:

Get educated!

Know the facts about prevention and transmission of HIV/AIDS.

Get involved!

Learn about opportunities available within your community for prevention efforts.

Get tested!

Know your status and encourage/empower others to do the same.

Get treated!

Receive proper healthcare and support needed to successfully live with HIV.

The four Key Components are essential criteria for all NBHAAD activities and community outreach efforts. They emphasize the “unity within the community” approach to combatting HIV/AIDS. The Get educated component is the foundation for all NBHAAD presentations and is combined with either another component or offered as the sole resource.

NBHAAD urges the discussion of HIV/AIDS!

Analysis proves that people learn and retain knowledge most effectively from people they perceive as most like (similar) to themselves. This is one of the guiding philosophies for the organizing and the support of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day!

Celebrity Involvement:

Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers, National Basketball Association (NBA)

“Magic” Johnson is a retired professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers team who is often viewed as the greatest point guard of all time. He retired abruptly on 7 November 1991, when he announced publicly that he was HIV+. He played in the 1992 NBA All-Star Game winning the All-Star MVP Award yet completely retired after fellow professional players protested having to play with him and risking themselves for becoming infected.

He was actively featured and involved in the first annual National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day activities and continues to do even today.

Kory Mitchell, Gay Adult Film Actor and HIV Prevention Advocate

Kory Mitchell, a popular and versatile gay adult film industry actor and casting director for Lavendar Studios tested positive for HIV in 1991. He became certified as an HIV/AIDS prevention instructor by the Red Cross and became an advocate in prevention education in gay related film studios.

He retired from filming but remains active in advocating for education and prevention efforts at the major gay film studios. He was active in the National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day planning events and in the observances from the very first through today.

Our Unofficial Official Spokes Model, Phoenix Fellington!

Our very own celebrity, our unofficial (unpaid) spokes model, Phoenix Fellington, has promptly responded to interview questions regarding his engaging in the gay adult film industry.

“Why do I do gay porn? To teach men how to have sex. Responsible and safely!” ~ Phoenix Fellington ~

Naked hugs!

Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!

Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Monday, February 9, 2026, and the proposed topic is: “Locked Lips!”

Annual Examination! One Look!

Background:

Visually, I captured your attention with either the title of this post entry or with the header (opening picture) posted above. Don’t worry, I have given this posting here on NeNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers! much forethought and even have an alternate header identified and am sharing it with you below:

Perhaps it is the use of both header images combined with the title that piqued your curiosity? Truthfully, it doesn’t matter at this point because you’re here and you’re reading, therefore, mission accomplished! On second thought, maybe it is the reality that today is a Friday and you habitually visit here on Mondays and Fridays to explore the current posting.

Excuse the soon upcoming pun (word play)! The naked truth of this post entry is that you’re here, I’m composing and Aaron, my spouse, is selecting pictures to illustrate the message! Plus, another weekend is almost upon us!

Introduction:

The questions (implied and/or real) are endless! Why the annual examination? Is something seriously wrong? Why the flowers under the penis? Did that anatomical organ win an award? What’s happening here? Are Aaron and Roger PUI (publishing under the influence)?

The topic we’re addressing here today is: penis – the primary feature of the male anatomy! Hopefully, nothing is physically wrong. The annual examination was the chosen title because it seems as though this subject matter – penis – needs to be explored/featured every year!

Depending on an individual’s cultural and/or personal affiliation, the penis is an object/organ of either confidence/pride or one of guilt/shame. The reasoning for this discrepancy varies among all of us and is not relevant to the specific purpose of this subject at this time.

As to the floral arrangement and the penis? No! The did not win an award or recognition although there are millions of men among us – bisexual, heterosexual and same gender loving (SGL) exclusives – who honestly believe their penis deserves an award! The giving of flowers to the penis could be an expression of gratitude for a service given or a mission fulfilled. The options for the reason are as countless and as varied as the strands of pubic hair at the base of the penis!

Footnote #1: We can explore that topic in a separate post entry!

For today and this particular posting, our focus is on the penis and the relevance to ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers! As to the annual need to be repetitive on this matter, I accept my responsibility here. In retrospect, I could and should have been more detailed and thorough in presenting this topic and in the information shared. I apologize for my failure to do so!

Not wasting any valuable time, let us commence our examination of the penis!

The Penis:

By definition, it is “the male organ of copulation in higher vertebrates and usually of urinary excretion in mammals” and/or “any of various copulatory organs in males of lower animals.”

Footnote #2: Second College Edition, The American Heritage Dictionary, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, Massachusetts

Basically, the penis is the human male anatomical feature for reproduction (sexual gratification) and for urine elimination. Relief and satisfaction as well as gender identification! So much information contained between two legs!

It is a constructive, essential and functional part of our body. It enables us to be the what and the who we truly are! We should all be accepting and appreciative of our penis! As bare practitioners, we especially admire and desire the penis! It is an anatomical feature of confidence and pride – not one of embarrassment, guilt, humiliation and/or shame!

Depending on our personal body and clothes freedom status, the penis is either concealed or exposed!

We encourage and endorse all of us to both respect and support the human right of each person to determine their own clothing status and their compliance with the law. Each person makes their own choice for themselves. We don’t have to agree with their decision, but we recognize their freedom to determine.

Considerations:

In the attached .gif images, the now retired openly gay adult film industry actor, Francois Sagat, has made his choice, as a bare practitioner, to undertake his fitness routine within the comfort of his nakedness. While doing so, he encounters another man along a stretch of deserted beach who happens to be textile (clothed) – his choice the opposite of Francois.

At this point, Francois – completely nude with no covering available – now has an audience, as does his totally exposed penis: flaccid, free and visible! Another man – totally textile! Sleeveless shirt and shorts, appropriate beach-ware!

In the encounter, neither man reacts to the other. Francois doesn’t even attempt to conceal his penis using his hand and the clothed man just remains seated along the beach, observing Francois yet not reacting to his obvious nakedness.

Neither man visibly interacts with the other. No wave of the hand nor a nod of the head. Not a frown, not even a judgmental stare. Francois Sagat does give a single stretch to his penis while his back is facing his covered audience and that is the extent of interaction between the two men.

Of course, we have no means to know the mental imaginings of bare practitioner Sagat and his “modest” accomplice! As his concealed audience he could possibly be imagining stripping off his clothing and dynamically exploring the beach with the other! Francois could maybe be dreaming the exact same situation. Numerous options are available to ponder – including those that may involve both judgment and/or violence.

Conclusion:

The intent and purpose of this post entry here today is to afford and offer to all a brief introductory examination of the penis and the role it presents to both our bare practitioner community and culture and to the textile community and culture. Part of this introductory examination includes the value that mutual recognition, respect and support offer to all of us, despite our differences in our engagement of nakedness.

The currently retired and openly gay Canadian bare practitioner film star, Race Cooper (birth name: Joseph Ross Anderson – pictured above) actively worked as an actor in the USA gay adult porn industry from 2009 – 2014. Prior to working in front of the camara, he worked “behind-the-scenes” at the film studio producing those films. He offered the following quote on homophobia and racism in the USA gay porn studios in an interview with The Pink News, London, England, U.K. on 10 June 2020.

“Homophobia and racism in the USA is the reasoning for discrimination and prejudice. It is part of the legacy of slavery. In Canada, race is just a difference. You shave your pubic hair, I let mine grow naturally. We’re both gay men, we’re just different in some ways.” ~ Race Cooper ~ The Pink News 10 June 2020

Pubic hair is relevant to the penis? Yes! But that is not the sole reason for including this quote here. Think of the context and message of this post entry! To paraphrase: We’re both SGL men. We both have a penis. I proclaim mine with my nakedness. You hide yours with your clothes. We’re both gay men, we’re just different in some ways.

I must admit that I am impressed with the company that I am allowed to associate. Francois Sagat, Race Cooper and all of you! I need to hire a public relations specialist!

Naked hugs!

Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!

Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Monday, January 26, 2026, and the proposed topic is: “Combination!”

Author’s Note #2: With today’s anatomical theme (penis), it would be foolish to offer just one signature image!

Author’s Note #3: I can’t afford to offend any signature because of exclusion! Enjoy! Naked hugs!

Reverend Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Day!

The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.!

The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the first African American…

to be honoured with a memorial along the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

to be recognized nationally as a hero by the majority of Americans

to bravely stand for true freedom for all

to challenge discrimination, oppression, prejudice and racism through justice and liberty for all!

Then-President Barack Obama dedicating the Dr. King Memorial\

The Reverend Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Memorial on the National Mall was dedicated by then-President Barack Hussein Obama, the first African American elected president, on 22 August, 2011.

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More than a century after the USA Civil War ended the legality of slavery, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., championed the struggle for equality, freedom, justice and liberty for all Americans in general and for Black Americans in particular. His courage and determination inspired the country and political leaders to reject hatred, marginalization, oppression, prejudice and the suppression of human rights.

As we commemorate and honour the courage and diligence of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we offer tribute to all the millions of persons who suffered enslavement, injustice, murder and torture based solely on their origin and their race. Their innocence and sacrifice must never be forgotten!

Background:

Dr. King was born on 15 January 1929. At birth, he was originally named Michael J. King, Jr., the son of his father, Reverend Michael J. King, Sr. and his wife, Alberta Williams King. His father was an ordained clergyman.

After attending a religious conference in Germany in 1934, his father legally changed their names to Martin Luther King as an honor to the anti-Roman Catholic dissident who initiated the protestant movement against the Roman Catholic Church.

After college and seminary, he married Coretta Scott. Together, they produced four children: Yolanda, Martin Luther III, Dexter Scott, and Bernice. Reverend Dr. King, Jr., founded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) in 1957 and directed the campaign for civil rights and equality until his assassination in 1968.

He organized the National March on Washington for Freedom and Jobs that occurred on Sunday, 28 August 1963. At this event, he delivered the keynote address, his world famous I Have A Dream speech. More than 120,000 people attended this gathering. At that time, it was the largest political rally ever held on the National Mall.

He was assassinated on 4 April 1968 and buried following a state funeral on 7 April 1968.

Honours:

He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize by His Majesty, the late King Gustaf VI Adolph of Sweden on 14 October 1964.

Civil Rights advocate

Non-violent protest activist

Ordained clergyman

Husband/father

Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumous award 1977 by the late President Jimmy Carter

Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Founder 1957

Thank you, Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.!

Naked hugs!

Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!

Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Friday, January 23, 2026, and the proposed topic is: “Annual Examination!”