Ready or not, the nude new year is here for all of us! Happy New Year to all from both of us! My spouse, Aaron and I extend best wishes to all of you for all of 2026!
Rome Flynn: observance #1!
Rome Flynn: compliance!
Rome Flynn: bare happiness!
Join us as we strip off those pesky pants and skinny-dip to celebrate with Rome Flynn in a pool for a well-deserved greeting for another year of being happy bare practitioners!
Bare compatibility!
Find a friend and welcome nakedness into your lives together!
Slumbering in, 2026!
Or just roll over and join your partner in a worthy recuperation of last night’s awesome arrival of fireworks and fun!
Slapping into the new year!
Or slap your partner’s buttocks to punish him for his adventures without you!
Happy New Nude Year everyone!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Saturday, January 3, 2026, and the proposed topic is: “Bare Friends, TAN, Part 1”
We, Aaron Michael Peterson-Poladopoulos and Roger Constantine Paul Peterson-Poladopoulos were legally married today, 15 August, 2015.
We actually met one another and moved in together as lovers in 2010. At that time, marriage equality was not recognized in USA.
We began our journey through life together!
We actually met one another and moved in together as lovers in 2010. At that time, marriage equality was not recognized as legal in this country.
We continue to caress and love still today!
On 15 August, 2015, Aaron Michael Peterson-Poladopoulos and Roger Constantine Peterson-Poladopoulos were legally married in Arlington, Virginia, USA. Marriage equality had arrived in this country the year before. We remain ecstatic and happy together even today!
Lip-read: “Thank you!”
Please lip-read the words “Thank you” for sharing our anniversary with us!
Manually: “Thank you!”
Manually using American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate “Thank you!” once again.
Naked hugs!
Aaron Peterson-Poladopoulos and Roger Peterson-Poladopoulos
ReNudePride: Guys Without Boxers!
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Monday, August 18, 2025, and the proposed topic is: “Bare/Dare Series 2025! #2”
National HIV Testing Day was first observed in the USA on27 June, 1995. This is the 30th anniversary of the occasion! It was initially sponsored by the National Association of People With AIDS (NAPWA) which is now defunct. An early corporate sponsor was Walgreen’s Pharmacy, which offered free HIV screening throughout their extensive network of commercial neighbourhood pharmacies, which was very rare at that time. This event is now sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Practically every testing site in the USA offers free testing on this date, 27 June, annually.
A simple kiss!
Basic Facts:
HIV is the virus that causes AIDS.
AIDS is a result of HIV infection.
HIV is not spread by everyday casual contact.
Only a physician can diagnose AIDS.
HIV/AIDS was initially considered a fatal disease with an average survival rate of less than 5 years. Due to advances in medical and treatment options and physician awareness, it is now known to be a manageable health condition. Following standard health guidelines and practices, the long-term survival rate is unlimited.
Medicines are now available that significantly reduce the risks of transmission of HIV from an infected person to a non-infected sexual partner. For details, ask your health care provider.
“Getting tested for HIV and knowing the results of that test is the first step in reducing our chances of HIV infection.” ~ Red Cross adage
I remember the very first National HIV Testing Day. In 1995, I was well into my volunteer career with the Red Cross HIV/AIDS Prevention Education program. I was a non-compensated instructor trainer (IT) in the Basic Fundamentals HIV/AIDS Prevention Education program and the African-American HIV/AIDS Prevention Education program in addition to the Workplace Prevention Education curriculum.
My responsibility with the three courses that I facilitated was to prepare candidates (students) to instruct persons within their own communities how to effectively prevent themselves against HIV using the Red Cross certified curriculums. The course objectives were a minimum of 28 hours for the Basic Fundamentals program; 36 hours for the African-American program and 40 hours for the Workplace program.
The first National HIV Testing Day! materials, although not in the Red Cross teaching standards format, did contain information that we needed to utilize and present. My dilemma that first year was trying to incorporate the NAPWA guidelines and objectives into our Red Cross procedures. The Red Cross curriculums were the only methodology that produced nationally recognized certifications in HIV/AIDS prevention education.
My challenge was to develop and implement instructional criteria that satisfied Red Cross certification standards and NAPWA objectives. After numerous hours of research and development, upon completion, the Red Cross charged me with the obligation to nationally train colleagues into this updated curriculum. For the Red Cross certified specialists there was no issue. For the NAPWA instructors, my efforts presented barriers, challenges and hurdles that never achieved resolution.
“It’s not who we are, it’s what we do, that puts us at risk for HIV infection.” ~ Red Cross adage
The end result of my very extensive efforts was the Red Cross supporting National HIV Testing Day and presenting essential information to students and the public. There were no offered educational programs specifically for the NAPWA sponsored events.
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Friday, June 27, 2025, and the proposed topic is: “Stonewall Inn: 1969!”
Pride: the sense of achievement, confidence, determination, dignity, pleasure, satisfaction and value. The term “pride” was used primarily to instill acceptance and self-respect within the early same gender loving culture after thousands of years of bias, discrimination, exclusion and worse.
Due to the reactions to police harassment at the Stonewall Inn in New York City, USA, on a hot and humid Friday evening/Saturday morning in June, 1969, the entire month of June is now widely regarded as Pride month around the world. The reference to “pride” specifically implicating the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer + (GLBTQ+) cultural and community identity. In the street vernacular: gay pride. The same gender loving (SGL) population supports the alphabetized identity whereas the remainder of the entire world either hates/loves/supports or otherwise is completely indifferent towards us.
The emergence of June as GLBTQ+ “Pride Month” was the unplanned result of the law enforcement actions during the Stonewall Inn Riots (SIR). One year later, the growing community of sexual minorities organized a march (parade) to commemorate the anniversary. This unofficial and loosely cohesive event constituted what has now become a gala event celebrated worldwide.
Early power protest poster!
We bare practitioners are both SGL and have a preference for body and clothes freedom (naked/nude). We are also a confident component of the GLBTQ+ culture as well as the naturist/nudist culture. However, often, neither of those dominant social groupings embrace our identification and/or membership with them.
We are the proverbial “stepchild” often left outside public acknowledgment and approval. Our sexuality and textile (clothing) status is obviously not conducive to total acceptance within those two cultures. The result being that many times we are on the “fringes” (edge) of inclusion within either one or both of those communities.
The Rainbow Flag representing the early GLBTQ+ community and culture!
As we progress through our daily rituals and routines, our attitudes, beliefs, expectations, failures, gratifications, judgments, knowledge and successes may or may not change, develop. explode, grow, regress and/or stagnate. Based on our life experiences, some of us continue to move forward and some of us remain the same. We evolve in a variety of patterns and circumstances.
What we, collectively and/or individually, once viewed as a challenge we may now see as boring. What we initially felt was inspiration we now feel is lackluster and routine. What was exciting and energetic is now dull and indifferent. The proverbial adage: “familiarity breeds contempt” holds true as we journey through life. There is no guarantee of our reaction being identical for everyone.
Empowerment, enablement, enlightenment, enrichment, and enticement occur under a diversity of conditions, settings, and situations. They are also available when least expected and/or necessary. That’s one of the determining reasons for the existence of our GLBTQ+ Pride Month, 2025! events and occasions. It allows us all the opportunity and option to advance, experience and renew (ReNude) ourselves, our community and our culture!
A bromantic massage!
Focus:
The primary focus here on ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers! during this Pride month, 2025, will be on the spirit and topic of GLBTQ+ community and culture confidence, controversy and pride. Our sense of ourselves – both as a collective group and as an individual – and our identity and standing within our society. We also hope to offer new ideas and perspectives for development and expansion.
We’ll also offer suggestions for addressing controversy and failures. All social movements have challenges and issues that sometimes hinder progress and disappoint people and/or populations. In examining these weaknesses, we hope to offer continuance and encouragement.
The focus of confidence and pride does not guarantee exclusivity. Other subjects are worthy of attention and exploration so postings here during this month will provide both opportunities and options. As always, comments, criticisms and suggestions are encouraged and welcome!
A bromantic moment celebrating themselves!
SGL is one of the essentials of our identification as bare practitioners. The often indifferent general society in which we live frequently only recognizes our love only when it is convenient for their interests. Our inclusion of our attractions and our nakedness as a part of our self-identity affords us with resources often overlooked for previous generations.
Truth: it’s no problem!
Our Progress Flag identity:
GLBTQ+ Progress Pride Flag (right)!
This current version of the original Rainbow Pride Flag was developed by Daniel Quasar in 2018 and adopted by the GLBTQ+ international community and culture the same year. The inspiration for the redesign was to celebrate the distinct diversity of our community and our culture with the inserted arrow to represent the expansion our growth and development and as a visible reminder of our inclusive process of forward progress towards complete equality. Quasar first published his one proposed design on social media on 6 June, 2018, and when he awoke the following morning, he learned that his posting had gone viral. In under 24 hours, it was recognized as the new flag of our global culture!
The arrow design of the addition represents the progress we’ve made thus far and our need to continue in this direction. The black and the brown colours represent persons of colour and the light blue; pink and white colours represent non-binary persons and the transgender peoples.
Of course, Aaron and I, as dedicated bare practitioners, are appreciative of your involvement and strive to always share our fraternal and friendly love!
Happy Pride Month, 2025! and many naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Friday, June 6, 2025, and the proposed topic is: “Bare*Ability!”
No posting tomorrow because of today officially beginning Pride Month, 2025!
Often, people celebrate through the practice of the dance different events, festivities, occasions they deem worthy to remember. The reasoning may be special to only one person or to an entire community. Whether it is referenced as dance, movement and/or rhythm, the practice is very energetic, graceful and interesting. The above image depicts SeanXavier demonstrating his dancing skill and talent in a courtyard for his videographer! As an openly gay film star, he’s unconcerned while being the bare practitioner he naturally and proudly is!
A happy chef!
Our guest chef, busy in his kitchen, has evidently mixed successfully an exotic dish for consumption. He’s commemorating the moment with a “jump for joy” on his accomplishment!
Dance fever!
Some of us have great difficulty in containing ourselves and our jubilation over our happiness and our success! Our ecstasy is very obvious and willingly shared with others!
Reflection partner!
There are among us those who prefer to express themselves alone. There is nothing wrong with being happy solo; many use the freedom to implement new moves for self-expression and relief from containment! This allows them to perfect their happiness and satisfaction free from the eyes and potential judgment of others.
Group satisfaction!
We need to understand that some people have problems with containing themselves and their emotional excitement. Their needs are in favour of being glad and the feeling of success and group achievement in overcoming odds!
Naked hugs and rhythm to all!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Monday, May 19, 2025, and the proposed topic is: “X-Factor!”
This election is very important as it will determine whether this country continues on the path of democracy and freedom or if it abandons that course and becomes a victim of chaos and discord.
Again, Aaron and I urge you to join with us in casting our ballots to elect Ms. Kamala Harris as our next president. She is the best qualified to provide positive and productive leadership.
Ms. Kamala Harris!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Friday, November 8, 2024, and the proposed topic is: “Bare + Gay = Pay!”
Classes have resumed at my university. The period of summer freedom nd a respite from instruction between the past Spring semester and the current Autumn semester is now over. I have a full schedule to instruct this autumn: five classes plus the “catch-all” clause of “other duties as necessary.”
Before any misinformation is conveyed, I am a bare practitioner. However, my university is not a body and clothes freedom sanctuary. The university is funded by the Congress and they expect clothing to be worn at all times. They also expect all cattle to be tethered and the grounds cleared of all stray canines and felines. Thank you, President Lincoln, who chartered this institution!
Lecture!
Some progress has been accomplished over the years. Post-graduate students may be hired as bare models to pose for art and photography classes (and others as approved). The university does allow a nudist social club for students – although social functions must happen off-campus.
However, on campus, employees, faculty and students are required to wear clothing at all times!
In my career in front of the classroom, I’ve often wondered what it would be like to have the instructing experience clothing optional. Perhaps the students would retain more knowledge if they didn’t fantasize how other students would appear clothes free!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Monday, September 9, 2024, and the proposed topic is: “Exemplary Efforts!”
Relating to the title of the previous post entry here on ReNude Pride, today’s July Jewel features a focus (emphasis) on one missing component of Monday’s posting: fun! In order to add balance, equality and fairness to the week – and in anticipation of the upcoming weekend – we’ll briefly present the topics of comedy, fun, joy and light-hearted laughter with the noted anatomical disclaimer!
It’s also all natural!
The reasoning for the suggested alternate title of Crown Jewel is for many men, a favoured pet name for their genitalia (penis) is “crown” and/or “jewels” (family jewels). Thus, the fun-inspired “crown jewels” is their male anatomy – it is often used in situations reflective of the competitive nature, such as the .gif images offered below the rainbow penis.
Visible!
Summer play-time together!
Does size matter? Is that the cause of this friendly competition? Perhaps they are attempting to prove that they indeed have rhythm. Whatever the specific purpose, they both seem to enjoy a good time doing whatever they think is best! The unanswered question being: who got the first prize?
Obvious winner!
Of the duo above, there is no doubt in anyone’s mind as to who has the most energy and the most enthusiasm. The champion of this particular contest earns the privilege to skinny-dip (swim naked) in this resort facility for an entire year!
Summer antics!
In their resort guest-room, there is only one graceful contender for the “star-of-the-show” award. He gets his prize without any question whatsoever!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Wednesday, July 31, 2024, and the proposed topic is: “Bottoms-Up! July, 2024!”
The World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR) is ongoing throughout the entire year!
The World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR) is an event that is ongoing throughout the year. It happens across the globe and each and every event is planned and coordinated locally. The local chapters have the responsibility to post their event on the website.
The WNBR is promoted as an international clothing optional bike ride where participants (and spectators – where allowed) plan, meet and ride together using human-powered transport (cycling, skateboarding, inline-skating, jogging and/or running) to “deliver a vision of a cleaner, safer body-positive world.”
A WNBR London, UK rider with the Progress rainbow image body painted on his chest!
The WNBR is not sponsored by any particular sexual orientation organization however it obviously is supported by a multitude of bare practitioner supporters!
The concept for the event is to raise awareness of bicycling safety and rights, raise awareness of ending dependence on fossil-fuels and to raise awareness of the human pedestrian. Nakedness is a tool to depict the vulnerability of humanity in relation to the automobile and the congested traffic it creates.
Some riders share political messages!
The WNBR was inaugurated in June, 2004. In 2003, Conrad Schmidt developed the concept of the WNBR after organizing a local bike riding event for “Artists for Peace/Artists Against War” for a city in Spain.
“We face automobile traffic with our naked bodies as the best way of defending our dignity and exposing the unique dangers faced by cyclists and pedestrians as well as the negative consequences we all face due to dependence on oil and other forms of non-renewable energy.”
Since 2006, the message supporting the World Naked Bike Ride has simplified and the primary focus is now on cycling advocacy and the sharing of the roadways.
This photo-essay is dedicated to the anonymous bare practitioners featured in the vintage photographs illustrating this post entry. Living proof of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. enormous and magnificent dream of all living in harmony and peace – together!
The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King’s most memorable address was delivered from the Lincoln Memorial along the National Mall in Washington, D.C., this nation’s capital city. The speech he gave was appropriately named “I Have A Dream” and in it he referenced his dream of his children playing with White children – together as equals! This lesson inspired similar dreams into the minds of the crowd gathered to listen to his words.
It gave rise to the hope of this country someday experiencing interracial harmony. An ideal that we continue to seek – decades later.
Equal in friendship!
“One reason for bare practitioners making the best of friends is that the absence of clothing (concealment) enables and empowers people to be honest and sincere since they lack the ability and the tools to disguise (clothing). What naked friends see – a natural body – is the reality of friendship: bare with nothing to hide.” ~ Roger Poladopoulos ~ January 1, 2022
Equal in friendship with nothing to hide!
“All of us must remember that as members of a distinct minority community and culture it is incumbent upon us to recognize that our pride in ourselves is based on our self-acceptance and our self-confidence of both what and we we are. Guilt and shame have no place in our lives. We need to let them go and move forward in in patience, tolerance and understanding for all. Love and respect are the keys that we need. Hate and ignorance are not!” ~ Roger Poladopoulos ~ June 16, 2023
On this, the second day of 2024 Black History Month, we salute the memory of the late Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and remind us all to strive for the best that we can share together: harmony and peace for all!
Dr. King’s eloquent and exceptional message!
Equal in friendship and respect!
African wisdom!
The Adinkra symbol reminds us all that it is wise to bring our hope from the past into the present and continue to go forward with it into our future! The Akin tribe lives in what is now Ghana and the Ivory Coast in West Africa. Sankofa is the name of this particular symbol.
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Monday, February 5, 2024, and the proposed topic is: “NBHAAD: Part I!”The subsequent post is planned for Wednesday, February 7, 2024, and is entitled: “NBHAAD: Part II!”
ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers! 