Today is August 31, 2021! The end of the very last full month of summer! It is hard to believe that this season is disappearing as fast as the waves roll back into the ocean! In just a few brief weeks Autumn will be upon us.
Bottoms-up skinny dipper!
Bare buttocks always enliven the summer scenery as we all gladly and happily shed our apparel in order to enjoy the rewards of this season of clothes freedom! A reminder to everyone to please remember the benefits of sunscreen!
Bottoms-Up couple!
Summer is my personal favorite time of the year, therefore, it always seems to pass by at an accelerated rate of speed. Is it indeed Bottoms-Up! time again?
Three in a row!
Time today for one more skinny-dip before August, 2021, is gone forever!
Pool pleasure!
There is no better time than the present to offer awesome proof that undeniably, our buttocks do float!
Take care and stay bare!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Friday, September 3, 2021, and the proposed topic is “Footnote: September, 2021!”
No matter where our man (above) has placed his ice, for me – at least – it is entirely too close for comfort. I know that many are bothered by heat and humidity but fortunately, I am not among that category! The two conditions don’t disturb me whatsoever! That’s why I thrive during the summer season (and am totally miserable during the winter)!
One very interesting discrepancy in this is the fact that my aversion to the cold doesn’t seem to disturb my penchant for being s’naked (snow + naked)! I’ve been enjoying the experience of being a s’naked bare practitioner since 2009! Of course, when there’s snow, I’m not outside clothes free more than 20 minutes at length. My tolerance for the cold does have limits!
Cooling his face!
The seeking of “relief” from the heat and the humidity of summer has always made me curious. As bare practitioners, we’re often commiserating about the burden of having to wear clothing rather than having the freedom to roam around with nothing on. Naturists and nudists have lamented the necessity of concealing themselves regularly throughout history.
Despite all the complaining about clothes, generally as the summer draws to the end, even the most committed and die-hard bare practitioners begin to lament the discomfort of the heat and humidity. Their tolerance level has been crossed and they join the chorus encouraging a “change” in the weather.
These souls need to remember the fierceness and severity of the winter weather. My solution is to enjoy the August temperatures each and every day; too soon the gloom of winter will be upon us and the cumbersome layers of clothing will be a welcome solution to frozen sorrow!
Ice Cream: cool-down or melt-down?
To all my buddies who aren’t to be satisfied by a glass of ice cubes beside them, an alternative choice is to devour a dish of ice cream to enlighten your soul. Just remember to eat it as fast as possible or else you’ll be covered in the melt-down!
It is an accepted human trait that it is almost impossible to please/satisfy all of the people all of the time. This characteristic allows us to appreciate our diversity and our individuality. “To thine own self be true!” Hence my belittling and dismissal of those who have low tolerance for the heat and the humidity of summer.
Yet during the winter, I am among the first to advocate and demand a major change of that season’s temperatures. Forget weather discrepancy, my personal comfort and preference is solely what matters. Anyone who disagrees with me is welcome to immigrate to another planet!
Take care and stay bare – as long as you’re able! Perhaps I should relocate the Equator to my neighborhood? Shouldn’t every bare practitioner think identical to me?
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride
Author’s Note: The next post entry is planned for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 31, 2021, and the proposed topic is: “Bottoms-Up! August, 2021.”
Skinny-dipping (swimming bare/naked/nude) is a perfect activity to engage into during the summer! For us bare practitioners (same gender loving – bisexual or gay – naturists/nudists) the chance to publicly remove all clothing and to join with our fellow devotees and enthusiasts is among the primary reasons why summer is so popular!
Stripping off our swimsuits doesn’t require endless planning or strategy. For many of us, it simply involves walking to our water source as we’re already undressed!
Water’s edge: time to step out of what we stripped off!
Not to worry about the sandy attachments to our buttocks, once we dive into the water, it is all gone anyway! Being bare is absolutely advantageous! If you’ve never skinny-dipped before, make plans to do so now while there’s still time!
Since the evolution of humanity, swimming naturally (naked) had been prevalent. The commercial development of the swimsuit wasn’t a major enterprise until the reign of Queen Victoria in the 1800’s. Up until that time, swimming was primarily segregated by gender in Europe and North America with Africa, Asia, Australia and South America largely ignoring gender discrimination.
The creation of the swimsuit helped to instill the sense of modesty in humanity. This led to the enactment of laws and ordinances against public nudity in general and skinny-dipping specifically – regardless of gender composition.
GIF Essay: Bare Practitioners Beach Play!
A fun post entry of a group of bare practitioner friends having a wonderful August afternoon. The .gif images don’t necessitate the publishing of a detailed text – the visual images are very self-explanatory!
Fun in the sun and on the sand!
Clothing is absolutely not necessary!
The race is on for both amusement and sunshine!
First prize must be a fresh towel!
The “finish wave” was splashed over a while back!
Next activity? Completive rugby!
Gordon wades into the water to cool-off!
Just before he’s swept off his feet by my Twin, Alex!
Unfortunately, all good days must come to an end!
Skinny-dipping is for everyone!
Strip! Become a bare practitioner! Be safe and have fun!
Take care and stay bare!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride
Author’s Note: The next post entry for here is planned for Monday, August 30, 2021, and the proposed topic is; “Cool-Down!”
Six years ago today, Aaron and I were united together, legally married, during the first full year of marriage equality here in the U.S.! After endless encouragement from both of our families, we took the initiative and made our relationship complete. Six years may not seem like a long time for many, however, for the both of us, it marked a significant commitment and the promise of happiness!
Aaron and Roger, true love!
We met one another in the late Springtime, 2010, and moved in with one another very shortly thereafter. We’ve been bromantic (male partners – same gender loving) ever since. We made no effort to legitimize our relationship until the marriage equality issue was completely resolved here in the USA.
Perhaps there is some truth to the traditional adage: “love at first sight!“
Aaron and Roger: supporting one another!
Believe it or not, the above image is totally possible! My identical twin brother, Alex, and I are spending this month with our mother this year. As a means to jointly observe our anniversary, Aaron has joined us for a week. Mom lives on the island of Skyros so we’re figuratively and literally surrounded by water. No reason whatsoever to avoid any opportunity to celebrate with a skinny-dipping togetherness!
Aaron and Roger: fondling!
The very first time that Aaron and I met, it was a bare practitioner gathering held at the home of acquaintances. We set eyes on one another without one item of clothing concealing any part of our nudity. As much as possible, we’ve been clothes-free ever since and enjoy and relish our bare practitioner lives!
Pride!
Of course, Alex, Aaron and myself are having a time to confidently be ourselves and to be nothing but proud of our family! The purpose of Alex and my visit – uplifting our Mom’s spirits – appears to be working! Her attitude and outlook has improved, especially with Aaron’s arrival here this past Friday evening!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride
Author’s Note: The next post entry for here is planned for Monday, August 23, 2021, and the proposed topic is: “GIF Essay: Skinny-Dip/Beach Play!”
Tan-lines are notorious indicators that the person is most definitely not a dedicated nor a devoted bare practitioner! The proof is on the skin!
Frontal tan-line outline!
A gentle reminder to all of us residing in the Northern Hemisphere: the time is rapidly escaping the “tan-line” deadline. In order to achieve an even skin tone all over your body, strip out of those clothes now!
Same skin tone!
No matter what some people may think, a tan-line is visible on even the extremely fair-skinned men!
Tan-line around his waist!
Another misconception is that tan-lines are only apparent on Caucasian men. All of us have the potential for tan-lines, independent of ethnicity or race!
Please remember to generously apply sunscreen to eliminate any evidence of tan-lines!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Sunday, August 15, 2021, and the proposed topic is: “6th Anniversary!”
The summer is an ideal time of the year to relax, be with friends and indulge in a cocktail. For a number of years, I published cocktail recipes here on ReNude Pride for the purpose to share with any interested guests on this site. The theme for those posts was: “Sex On The Beach.” This year, the featured recipe is a relatively new discovery: “The Naked Run!”
This particular cocktail recipe was shared to me by my friend, Kalvin, pictured with me below. He’s the cocktail “specialist” among my friends – my spouse, Aaron, and I are not fans of alcohol.
Myself and Kalvin!
The above photograph of Kalvin and I was taken at the unofficial “bare beach” along a river in central Virginia, the state where Aaron and I reside.
The cocktail!
Racing for their cocktail drink!
“Naked Run” Rum Cocktail Ingredients:
1 and 1/4 ounces light rum
1 and 1/4 ounces dark rum
2 ounces pineapple juice
1 ounce orange juice
1/4 ounce lime juice
1/4 ounce grenadine
Garnish: brandied or maraschino cherry
Directions: mix all the liquids together, serve over a cube of ice. Enjoy!
The ingredients are per serving.
Use caution when consuming alcohol!
Take care and stay bare!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride
Author’s Note: The next post entry for here is planned for Monday, August 9, 2021, and the proposed topic is: “Tan-Line Alert!”
Remember:
My twin brother and I are spending August with our mother in Greece. Mom is the priority and during this time I will publish only once a week.
Today’s post entry is a follow-up/reminder to: “August, 2021: Homeward Bound!” (click to view). Hence the use of the label “footnote” in the title.
A friendly and gentle reminder that my identical twin brother, Alex, and I will be with our mother in Greece this month. She misses our father (as do we all) and our visit is to provide some relief to her, our brothers and their families. She is the only mother we’ll ever have – point made!
During this visit, mother is both our priority and purpose. For the month of August, I am modifying my publication schedule for ReNude Pride. Entry postings will publish on Monday ~ only one per week! I anticipate returning to my regular schedule upon my arrival back home in September.
A happy August and naked hugs to all!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride
Author’s Note: The next post entry planned for here is tomorrow, Monday, August 2, 2021, and the proposed topic is ” ‘Naked Run’ Rum Cocktail!”
Another final day of yet another full month of the Summer, 2021! Bare buttocks stand in line for our admiration and appreciation! Enjoy the unobstructed view!
Bold and proud bottom!
Outside and in nature is a very natural environment and our buttocks make themselves useful!
A tan-line on buttocks is a tell-tale sign that not everyone is completely “bottoms-up!” with the world! Remember your sunscreen when you step outside!
Beach booties!
The surf is up and so are the “booty-ful” bottoms-up! buttocks at the beach!
Interracial appreciation!
Now is the time to relish the appreciation and desirability of the buttocks between men. Bottoms-Up! in gratitude!
A skinny-dipper in the pool!
There is no better time than the present to offer awesome proof that undeniably our buttocks do indeed float!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride
Author’s Note: The next post entry planned for here is tomorrow, Sunday, August 1, 2021, and the proposed topic is ” Footnote: August, 2021!”
When Daniel Shoneye (above, left) and his identical twin brother, Darren Shoneye, initially posed in settings that appealed to their fellow bare practitioners (us) – they were promoted as somewhat reluctant to share their complete nakedness. This false impression of modesty was short-lived and occasionally blamed on their embarrassment over removing all of their body hair (arms, armpits, head, leg and pubic). Currently, neither Daniel nor Darren exhibit any misgiving or qualm over publicly being what they both openly and proudly acknowledge: bare practitioners who remove their body hair!
The two muscle-men are Nigerian-born British subjects and have adapted to their careers with remarkable certainty and ease. They have no problems with being desirable and handsome gay naturists and confidently encourage all of us to be bold, dedicated and proud of being ourselves!
The Dilemma:
In the headline picture (above), Leo Kage (right) willingly uses his right hand to protect Daniel Shoneye’s penis from view. This particular image is widely available in the bare practitioner community because of the debates it generated within this population. “How can someone (Daniel Shoneye) identify as a bare practitioner (male same gender loving naturist/nudist) and imply modesty?” The two characteristics are basically and essentially incompatible! Within certain groups of this community, the same arguments continue even today!
Leo Kage
Leo Kage (aka – also known as – “Amadeus”) miraculously escapes any of the abuse, criticism or disdain from our community for appearing in the opening image. This despite the fact that it is his hand concealing Daniel’s manhood. Perhaps it is because he isn’t obviously trying to conceal any part of himself. He is truly “hanging out” naturally and oblivious to any critical judgment or protest. Same gender loving male nudists can’t bring themselves to disparage someone who is content with being himself! Maybe that is what keeps him “free from sin!”
Bonus points: Leo Kage has a profitable and successful pornography career!
Shoneye twins: Daniel (left) and Darren (right)!
The Situation:
However, the Shoneye twins aren’t so fortunate. Irregardless their primed physiques and masculine and muscular attributes, their perceived hesitancy in fully displaying their preference for clothes freedom (wearing none) both bothers have chronically and repeatedly been subjected to verbal and written assault for misrepresenting themselves as committed bare practitioners.
Daniel and Darren, both together and individually, make no illusions over the reality of their sexuality (gay) nor their lifestyle (naturist). In a joint interview with a British gay magazine several years ago, they readily admitted that they regretted following the directions of their professional photographer and publicist who recommended their posing “modestly.” That ill-fated advice clearly “set the stage” for confusion and controversy.
The Shoneye twins: posing discretion!
Subsequent photos showing the twins posing have not eliminated the complaints against the dynamic siblings. Detractors still accentuate their “deceit” and their “greed.” Some accuse them of simply being the proverbial “gay for pay!” Enough is enough! Get a life!
Darren Shoneye (left) and Daniel Shoneye (right)!
The Nonsense!
As bare practitioners, we encourage all people, no matter their lifestyle or sexuality to be themselves. This is a basic human right. Daniel and Darren (aka “Junior”) have the same right to be themselves! Accept it or not, just move forward in life. There’s nothing anyone can do now that will change what has already happened. Let’s all leave the past behind us!
Bare buttocks!
Both Daniel and Darren are same gender loving men! Accept it!
Both Daniel and Darren are naturist/nudist! Accept it! Move on!
Darren Shoneye (left) and Daniel Shoneye (right)!
Id Daniel and Darren want to remove all their body hair – fine! It is their decision to make. We may not agree with it, but it isn’t our concern. It may make them feel more masculine – so be it! We all groom ourselves according to a variety of preferences and reasons.
If they use their hands to conceal their genitalia, what’s the issue? I’ve been in many social nudist functions where a significant number of men inadvertently do the same. How about those among us who are “new” to nudity? Do we criticize them? Let everyone be themselves at their own pace.
Not all of us are spontaneously comfortable being bare publicly, even if we are all nude. Let’s allow each one of us to determine their own level of confidence with their own nakedness. The ultimate goal of being a bare practitioner is personal freedom, happiness and satisfaction. We should all respect this and not judge others based on our own particular habits or traits.
Modesty is an attribute that the majority of us acquire from our parents, culture and/or religion. Some of us may flippantly disregard this as arbitrary while others may undergo a long process of gradually alleviating the guilt and pain through diligence and practice. Again, respect and tolerance is vitally important in order to attain true happiness. We all need to allow everyone their own space for development and growth!
Daniel Shoneye!
Those men who are relatively “new” to body hair removal may feel awkward and self-conscious when first appearing publicly without their body hair. This is a typical reaction and deserves understanding rather than degrading. Critics often employ their negativity in order to conceal their own insecurity and/or jealousy.
Darren Shoneye (right) and his boyfriend!
An absent accusation against the Shoneye twins is one based or racial bias. Despite claims of equality and progress in matters of acceptance, prejudice based on the color of one’s skin (especially blatant when we’re bare) remains a disgusting reality. However, in this current age, it assumes a subtle format.
The large number of followers attracted to the Shoneye twins has always been contentious to members of our community who abhor interracial harmony and inclusion. In this day, these malcontents resort to other issues in order to disguise their discriminatory racial motives.
It is indeed ironic that the labels of “deceit” and “fraud” (among others) they hurl against Daniel and Darren are now applicable against themselves. Positive proof of the truth of the adage: “People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones!”
Community implies unity. As bare practitioners, we should do the same and not point out blame!
Our community of bare practitioners needs fairness, honesty and tolerance as a solid denominator. Let’s all strive for generous inclusiveness instead of hypocritical notoriety as our standard to bear. We all need to give to others what we expect them to give to us!
Take care and stay bare!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride
Author’s Note: The next post entry planned for here is Saturday, July 31, 2021, and the proposed topic is: “Bottoms-Up! End of July, 2021!”
Thank you to Daniel and Darren Shoneye for your commitment, courage, dedication and loyalty to the bare practitioner community!
E. Lynn Harris, a gay author of note, will always be a favorite of mine. His saddening, shocking and sudden death on this exact date – July 23, 2009 – only secured his stature in my mind. “Gone too soon” and “such a tragic loss” have become two phrases that many of his fans associate with his name. His readership crossed both cultural and racial boundaries that few imagined possible. Unfortunately, his demise has left an empty void in contemporary same gender loving male authors.
E. Lynn Harris, June 20, 1955 – July 23, 2009
E. Lynn Harris (pictured above) admiration and appreciation was one of the very first common bonds that forged the close platonic friendship that exists between Jay and myself. We first met at a nude cocktail party just before Barack Obama’s presidential inauguration in January, 2009. One of the author’s paperback novels had been left in the booth where we were sitting and immediately initiated our conversation. Our friendship endures and we frequently re-read his novels and re-examine details we’ve overlooked previously.
Jay and Roger avatar!
Was E. Lynn Harris a “down-low” bare practitioner?
He publicly acknowledged being gay and proud. Was he also a naturist/nudist, too? If he had lived longer, would he have openly and proudly “owned” his nude preference?
Removing his socks!
Jay and I recently reviewed Harris’ “I Say A Little Prayer” 2006 novel. One of the very first comments that Jay shared with me was the observation that “…I’ve never noticed before his familiarity with nudity!” This remark left me utterly clueless – flabbergasted – so much so that I had to immediately return to the book – again!
Bookcover: “I Say A Little Prayer”
The main character in this novel is Chauncey Greer. Harris refers to Chauncey’s first attendance at a clothes free social club for bisexual and gay men: “I didn’t wear underwear because the invite specified that no clothing could be worn once you entered the club.” The Back Door was the name of a group or event in Atlanta, Georgia, hosted by well-to-do Black men that prohibited the wearing of any clothing at their functions.
Although the entire event discussed in Chapter 6 was exclusively bare, Chauncey revealed no embarrassment or shame being naked. He observed the sexual freedom exhibited at the social gathering with no judgment on the participants even though he (Chauncey, the main character) did not engage in any type of sexual activity.
Throughout the novel, Harris writes of encounters the men attending The Back Door had with others they met at the social nudist event and acknowledged their recognition of one another from the party – again, free from any bias or negative consideration. Their shared bare practitioner experience was viewed as simply another normal or routine meeting, regardless of their nudity and sexuality.
In later chapters, Harris returns Chauncey to reflecting his comfort and relaxation in being bare while contemplating his relationships with his friends such a Skylar, Basil and Griffen. The nudity issue remained a complete nonissue as far as he was concerned.
Both Jay and I were so normalized by our own bare practitioner lives that this revelation was unimpressive and totally regular. In discussing this phenomenon, we wondered together if this was a subtle admission from E. Lynn Harris of his own personal comfort with being a bare practitioner.
Rest in peace, E. Lynn Harris!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride
Author’s Note: The next post entry planned for here is Monday, July 26, 2021, and the proposed topic is: “Enough Nonsense!”
ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers! 