ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!

Being outdoors and clothes free makes perfect sense for all of us who are avid bare practitioners! The summer is a delightful season of the year for us to “do our thing” and to be ecstatic while engaged! There has to be some plausible excuse for the popularity of summer, so strip and enjoy!

With this approaching weekend being the final “official” one of the 2021 summer season, everyone reading here is encouraged to take bare and full advantage of the chance for a comfortable and “sandy” climax of our time here! Those barren and cold winter days are not that far off for the majority of us. Plenty of time to create memories and photos to last us until next year!

For many of us, sand remains the annoying and gritty inconvenience of the beach, the summer and the sun. But when we consider the alternative, the ice, the mud and the snow – not to mention the severe outdoor temperature – it suddenly becomes less discomforting and distracting. It assumes a new assurance of the fun in being a bare practitioner and the joy of being nude in nature! A truly natural inspiration!

Once observed from a different perspective, a beach sand-covering obtains an entirely unique concept. Instead of being a nuisance, it can and may assume the aspect of a badge of courage, glory, honor and pride – an element of our natural environment bourne out of confidence without guilt or shame. It is symbolic of our union with our world and ourselves as committed and dedicated bare practitioners!

Naked hugs!

Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride

Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Monday, September 20, 2021, and the proposed topic: “End of Summer, 2021!”

The above picture was taken by Aaron of yours truly in late August, 2012 – we’d been together as a couple for a little over two years. The scene was a local park aligning the boundary between Arlington, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. This location remains a favorite of us both, even today!

I composed the poem published here on July 5, 2011. At that time, Aaron, my spouse, and I had lived as a couple for a little over a year. We were both adjusting to our lives together as a couple and as two individuals who are learning as much about one another as possible. Our adjustment wasn’t always easy and continues today as an adventure in life!

I wrote this particular poem for Aaron to share with a co-worker who was curious about our comfort with nudity. His co-worker did try a couple of bare practitioner social gatherings as our guest but unfortunately he never completely felt relaxed without clothing. To each his own!

“My Naked Life”

I am naked and I am me.

I am the man I want to be.

When I am naked, I am nude,

Living life with a positive attitude.

I am naked and I am me.

I am the man I want to be.

When I am nude, I am also proud,

Whether alone or among a crowd.

I am naked and I am me.

I am the man I want to be.

When I am nude, I am living free,

I know that clothes are not for me.

I am naked and I am me.

I am the man I want to be.

When I am nude, I clear my mind,

Gone are the clothes that hide and bind!

~Roger Poladopoulos~

Naked hugs!

Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride

Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Friday, September 17, 2021, and the proposed topic is: “September Sand-Men!”

Before retiring the outdoor barbeque grille for another season of hibernation, there’s still an opportunity for another weekend cook-out (cooking outdoors over a grille or open fire) for family and friends. What better way to enjoy this “natural” meal than without the loathsome burden of clothing? In the event of inclement weather, this allows for a “rain-date” before this summer concludes! In case of a weather episode this weekend, there is always next weekend to (hopefully) enjoy!

Cooking over an open grille or an open flame is an attraction for many during the summer months. Being outside the four walls of a dwelling, completely bare and with similar nude friends and natural in nature gives a special meaning to the term social nudity and the camaraderie that it entails. Happiness takes precedence and the majority of us are pleased with the results: delicious food and plenty of fellow bare practitioners adorning the landscape!

At this time, I remind everyone of my aversion to any food preparation. I have never developed any skill in the kitchen, nor can I recall ever trying to do so. To me, it just appeared to be “busy” work to keep me out of the way of everyone else waiting for their meal. However, I am able to manage to boil water in a kettle and pour the water into a tea cup! Tea, anyone?

My inability to cook the meal doesn’t excuse me from contributing my efforts towards a “good meal and a good time” for all. I am adept at setting out utensils and other essentials for people to use. As a friend of the environment, I make certain that all trash is properly taken care of and removed. Every little effort reduces the tasks befalling the chefs! All of us contribute in the goal of making the cookout as stress-free as possible!

Of course, the consumption of the food by the guests helps with the “clean-up” tasks. It satisfies all the guests and alleviates hunger. One more meal before we store away the outdoor grilles until next year!

Take care and stay bare!

Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride

Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Monday, September 13, 2021, and the proposed topic is: “My Naked Life!”

Today is the Labor Day holiday, a date designated to salute the workers and their work performance that built this country. It is a national observance and for many it serves as the unofficial last day of the summer season. Traditionally, in school districts throughout the country, students returned to their classrooms tomorrow, the day after Labor Day.

In the middle to late 19th century, labor movements and trade unions grew in importance and significance in the USA. Groups and organizations began to look for a date to celebrate and honor workers. The Knights of Labor met in New York City in September, 1882, and on Monday, September 5, held a public parade of various labor groups.

The first Monday in September became the proposed date for the observance. In 1887, Oregon became the first state to make Labor Day an official public holiday. In 1894, it was adopted by Congress as an official national public holiday.

Happy Labor Day and thank you for all your hard work!

Take care and stay bare!

Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride

Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Friday, September 10, 2021, and the proposed topic is: “Cook-Out!”

Twin (my identical sibling, Alex) and I departed from Athens and our mother this past Monday evening. Now, I’m at home with my spouse, Aaron, in Arlington, Virginia and Twin has returned to his partner in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A full month in Greece with our surviving parent has been truly remarkable!

The purpose for our trip was to uplift Mom’s spirits – she’s suffered depression most of the summer – and to offer support to our brother’s and their families. We both feel the trip was worthwhile and Mom herself commented numerous times on how wonderful she felt. Perhaps a prolonged visit from her “duplicate” sons was the very “medicine” that she required!

Evidently, we succeeded in our endeavor. Mother had a abundance of laughs – primarily at our expense – and appeared to welcome each new day. The same was true for both Alex and myself. This was the first time that Twin and I had spent a prolonged period of time together in a number of years. It was a good experience for all of us!

The purpose of this footnote is to announce that as of today, I’m back to my routine of posting entries here on ReNude Pride on both Mondays and Fridays. Today’s post will be intentionally brief as I need to go out and indulge in a local skinny-dip while the weather remains cooperative!

The month of September is now upon us. The days of swimming clothes free outside are now declining at an alarming rate! Join with bare practitioners and live nude while there’s still time!

Naked hugs!

Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride

Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Monday, September 6, 2021, and the proposed topic is: “USA: Labor Day!”

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.

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!

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?

Time today for one more skinny-dip before August, 2021, is gone forever!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!”

August 15, 2015 – August 15, 2021

Aaron and Roger

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!

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!“

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!

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!

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!

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!

No matter what some people may think, a tan-line is visible on even the extremely fair-skinned men!

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!”