Whenever possible, offering or presenting more than what is expected or required does occasionally please and surprise the recipient. As this is the final week of the first month of a new year, 2026, now seems to be an appropriate time to put this theory into practice! Therefore, ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers! is offering two different post entries (unrelated) here in one combined post entry. The more we share, the merrier we can all be!
Return To ReNude!
Over the recent winter holidays, while with my spouse, Aaron, and his family in Toronto, Canada, we deliberated and made the decision to resurrect one of the original monthly series initially published here: A Penny For My Thoughts. We had discontinued it after several years for no other reason than the fact that we were scarce on subjects to offer.
We are keeping the title and revising the format. It will now feature a quote with a brief description/explanation of the intent. We plan to remain simple as to avoid any mistake or misunderstanding.
The original posting was on the day before the other monthly series, Bottom’s-Up!, was published. We plan to continue with that same schedule.
The series will return here this upcoming Friday, 30 January 2026!
Naked hugs!
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What Did We Miss?
Did we forget something?
The winter holiday visit with my spouse’s family in Toronto, Canada, was both busy and hectic. The time of the year (major holiday and holy day) and the mealtime gatherings made for a very social experience that left little “free-time” than normally available. Also, two of Aaron’s nephews (sons of different sisters) had two different puppies…and they needed their time with “Uncle Roger!”
Of course, I needed “my time” with my energetic and furry canine “nephews!”
Upon return, it seemed like only one afternoon of unplanned freedom before back to work at university and the start of Spring semester, 2026! A new schedule, new students and a new routine kept me in long office hours for all of two weeks. Two new colleagues at the job ensured an even longer than usual work day!
Since returning to the classroom, my mother had a medical emergency that forced to deal with the reality of a fateful return to Greece. Fortunately, it was a minor issue that my oldest brother over-reacted!
I’ve seriously neglected the blogs and sites that I follow! I humbly apologize and plan to use my time this weekend to return to my favourites and hopefully become current.
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys WithoutBoxers!
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Friday, January 30, 2026, and the proposed topic is: “A Penny For My Thoughts!”
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!”
Here on ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers! we are publishing a series of post entries dealing with various aspects of bare celebrity role models. When we are composing an entry on the date of an actual birthday of an authentic bare practitioner whom we find impressive on the screen, why let the opportunity pass unnoticed? Such is the situation today for honouring the superlative Sean Xavier!
His career name (stage name) is Sean Xavier. In the extremely unlikely event that you don’t recognize him, we’ll continue with a casual introductory listing of his vital statistics in order for us all to celebrate his birthday (today)!
Sean Xavier Vital Statistics:
Birth Name: Kyle Overton
Birth Date: January 16, 1988
Birthplace: Victorville, California, USA
Height: 6’0″ (183 cm)
Weight: 169lbs. (77 kg)
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Penis: Circumcised (cut) 10″ (flaccid/soft)
Body Hair: Armpit, chest, pubic
Sexuality: Exclusively gay
Sexual Position: Versatile
Preferred: Alpha (top)
A youthful Sean Xavier!
A Black man (African-American) in the same gender loving (SGL) adult film trade is nothing new. Sean/Kyle does have a distinguishing advantage over other actors: his prestigious manhood (penis). Even when flaccid (relaxed) it hangs in view for all to admire. His success in the gay adult film industry is in part attributed to his very prominent anatomy! His natural body hair (armpit, chest and pubic) add to his sensual physique!
A couple of personal notations here. My fantasies involving Sean began when I initially encountered the above picture of him proudly posing his nakedness and his very appealing underarm fur. That photo of him inaugurated my desire and fascination with the man! My spouse, Aaron, recalls his fantasy motivation with him beginning with the size and length of his very generous and noticeable penis!
Back then, he was known as Sean XL. Many of us simply assumed the “XL” designation was in reference to his male genitalia. Our man certainly fulfilled the criteria for that determination!
Sean/Kyle offers an exceptional confidence and pride in his nudity. Far too many bisexual and gay men have body shame in being without the latest fashion items concealing them. Our man? Not so! Nothing in the clothing line is best to feature than his very “natural endowment!”
Sean receives a birthday kiss!
Aaron and I, in publishing ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers! acknowledge and appreciate the reality that the trait of nakedness is a priority over our same gender loving (SGL) agenda. Both attributes are equal in our lives as bare practitioners, yet the fact that the bisexual or gay components are what attract interest here initially. The SGL feature is enhanced, enriched and expanded by the naturist/nudist curiosity, examination, exploration and understanding.
Sean, our birthday celebrant, also recognizes this truth. People are comprehending the nakedness concept through acceptance of the bisexual or gay determination. Therefore, more emphasis is on body and clothes freedom nature. Our sexual orientation is an important factor yet the primary interest is the nudity.
Sean/Kyle, in his professional capacity – in front of a camera lens – makes no effort to conceal and/or detract from his bare status. If and when possible, he does employ the appearance of any type of garment as a subtle tool of “proclaiming” his being nude!
Sean Xavier on stage!
This initiative strengthens his commercial appeal among his audiences and serves as a prime example for others new to the SGL adult film careers! The bisexual/gay film movie executives finally recognized this ability of Sean’s work. It opened even more doors for professional expansion and resulted in his being viewed as more than just a “porn actor!”
Live on stage!
Sean Xavier did briefly “retire” from the SGL film industry in order to explore several opportunities for alternate work. His retirement lasted less than a year before his major “comeback” (return) was launched! The staged clips (above) were created for one of his theatrical roles.
“Body hair – a little or a lot – is part of being manly. Like our nipples, penis and testicles, it is a part of our anatomy that makes us what and who we are. Bisexual or gay, we know what is good for us!” `~ Sean Xavier ~ gay adult actor
The above picture of Sean/Kyle was taken early in his career. In a notation he added to an interview at the time, he publicly regretted that he had allowed a studio attendant to shave his chest hair. His honesty with the studio policies demonstrates a trait he has exemplified throughout his film performances.
He is very proud of his underarm fur – and I am, too! For those who are fairly new to ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!, I openly acknowledge my obsession with this masculine anatomical feature! To be completely truthful, I am always impressed with hirsuteness adorning a man – Sean/Kyle especially!
Serious hirsute pride!
His birthday happens in January but there is absolutely nothing cold about Sean Xavier/Kyle Overton! His fans worldwide agree with me on that observation. Even his serious facial expression is inviting and welcome! He obviously was taught to “do unto others as you would have them do unto you!” An important lesson that someone needs to teach the majority of all of our political leadership!
Now, we can all sit back, devour our slice of birthday cake and watch Sean celebrate being another year older!
Happy Birthday, Sean Xavier/KyleOverton!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Monday, January 19, 2026, and the proposed topic is: “Reverend Dr. Martin L. King Day!”
Author’s Note #2: It is Sean/Kyle’s birthday today, so we should be as “giving” as possible to please his day!
Author’s Note #3: After all, we invaded your “special” day! Our gratitude to you, Sean Xavier/Kyle Overton!
The signature referenced in this post entry title for today is not the cursive handwritten application of one’s name. It instead is the process of concluding one feature that is part of the post entry in the format of ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers! This is the gif. graphic depicting the man engaging in his daily exercise/fitness ritual.
Introduction:
My spouse, Aaron, and I apologize for any confusion generated by the erratic postings here on ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers! There was no intention to deliberately create any question in anyone’s mind as to whether we were abandoning or ignoring the usual Monday and Friday publishing routine. That is simply the fault of the calendar format for this month of January 2026! Too many dates happening outside of our regular sequence!
Of course, some of the blame can be placed on the winter holiday schedule. Again, that is also another calendar issue. In desperation, if there’s an alternate excuse for our irregular post entries here, we’ll gladly assign guilt wherever it can be given!
Hopefully, this month is the only one of 2026 that will cause this confusion. Spontaneity is good but only in small increments. Too much and any type of routine is best cast aside!
This type of situation is our reasoning for offering our Author’s Note signature at the conclusion of the post entries here. It enables us the to alert everyone of the next planned publishing. It also serves to remind us to plan in advance of publication. This is a gentle and subtle encouragement to urge all of us to carefully read the signature!
For those who are unfamiliar with this site’s design, the above .gif graphic appears as the introduction to the Author’s Note section of posts. The bare practitioner jogger out for his nakedness run simply “jumps-for-joy” while following his daily exercise. During the winter holidays, Aaron discovered another .gif graphic that we can also utilize for this that presents us the opportunity to add some variety into our postings. The new one is posted here below.
Aaron’s discovery enables us to offer a “two-in-one” commemoration experience of not only our nakedness but also our ability to skinny-dip (bare aquatics)! More fun for everyone!
In drafting (writing) this entry for today, I encountered another .gif graphic found by Aaron back in 2022. He gave it to me for sharing here as it depicted close to our original signature .gif image. I uploaded it on St. Valentine’s Day of that year and then thoughtlessly forgot that I even had it. Upon the rediscovery, Aaron immediately chastised me for erasing it from my memory! I promptly placed some of the blame for this incident back to him as I wasn’t the only one who suffered a memory lapse!
I think I’ll begin publishing all three (3) signatures at least on a monthly basis as part of concluding the bottom’s-up! series here. The jogging/running penises offer a nice contrast to a month’s worth of buttocks!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Friday, January 16, 2026, and the proposed topic is: “Bare Celebrity Role Model #5: Happy Birthday!”
Author’s Note Addendum: On second thought, why bother to wait until the end of the month? I can begin inclusivity by offering all three (3) signatures today!
Author’s Note Addendum #2: Hail! Hail! Nakedness in triplicate racing towards another weekend!
Muscular and openly gay adult film star, Francois Sagat, now retired, follows our lead and removes his shoes and shorts to boldly feature his nakedness!
ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers! celebrity spokes model, Phoenix Fellington (right) and his partner remove their clothing but their jock straps won’t come off!
Our spokes model, Phoenix, loses his patience with the same gender loving (SGL) foreplay approach and decides to proceed with his nakedness compliance decisively and directly!
Of course, our spokes model qualifies for the additional title: Phoenix: nakedness personified!
“Posing naked is an ideal way to strengthen your body self-image and to impress others with your confidence and poise.” ~ Phoenix Fellington ~ gay adult film actor and ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers! spokes model
“Bare Friends? Two or more persons sharing dependability, harmony, respect, trust and nakedness! I’ve got your back and you’ve got mine!” ~ Roger Poladopoulos ~ ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers! author
Phoenix Fellington stretches while celebrating #9!
9th Anniversary cake!
Remember your slice of our 9th Anniversary Cake!
Naked hugs!
Michael Aaron Peterson-Poladopoulos and Roger Peterson-Poladopoulos
ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Friday, January 9, 2026, and the proposed topic is: “Bare Friends TAN Part 2: Photo-Essay!”
A reminder before the chaotic, frantic, hectic and wild winter holiday madness descends upon us! Those “new year’s resolutions” that alarmingly and frequently last only into the very early days of the new year? You don’t have to waste effort and time considering them!
Allow yourself some time to compose, eliminate stress, and relax! Relieve the pressure of the holidays and cope with the likelihood of inclement weather. Take a calming deep breath. Plan now to “resolve” when it is conducive and convenient for you and not the hysteria of a new calendar!
Instead of attempting ‘new year’s resolutions,” implement a short prioritized listing of “Spring Resolutions” that begin the first day of Spring, 2026! A calmer time in the year is also compatible with change as well as new lifestyle!
We are all aware that the transition from winter into Spring doesn’t happen overnight. The transformation is gradual – often at a snail’s pace – but the knowledge that it is underway is both exciting and encouraging. Sometimes, that alone provides us with the determination and the energy to accomplish success!
A barren winter environment begins to surrender to the rebirth of the Spring season. Again, another slow process that we welcome annually. Being reborn along with the springtime permits us to progress “hand-in-hand” towards a bright, colourful future of happiness, health and hope. A positive perspective to accompany our “resolve!”
Hopefully, the psychological and visual reminders for betterment and change are enough incentive for us to meet expectations and goals set for our Spring Resolutions! Every success is complete, one step followed by another!
Adjustments in our routine happen on a daily basis, both planned and unplanned. A new year or a seasonal transition is an opportunity and not a requirement. The first day of Spring resolution is offered as a suggestion. It is not obligatory as a bare practitioner!
In summary, let’s be honest and real. Most people begin each and every year “resolved” to exercise, get fit, and lose weight. Generally, this “resolve” is very frustrating and doesn’t last long. Avoid the bad experience and all the ensuing negativity expressed. Spring Resolutions remove us from the “mad rush” at our local fitness center/gym. The massive crowds shrink in numbers and the attention, attitudes and outlook is more patient, positive and relaxed. A better environment offers a better chance for improvement and success!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Monday, December 22, 2025, and the proposed topic is: “Happy Christmas!”
The double-header .gifs offered here demonstrate not only Phoenix/Tre’s abilities in rhythm but also his grace and bold comfort with his nakedness. For him, his body is his personal poetry – freely shared for all to admire and to appreciate!
Aaron, my spouse, and I are both impressed by these double .gif images of our remarkable and talented spokes-model. His natural skills prove his knowledge in making both a camera and a photographer work for his full advantage. Amazing talent, Phoenix!
The majority of frequent and regular visitors here – and long-time followers – are aware of this site’s relationship “unofficially” (unpaid) with our infamous and notorious advocate of nakedness, himself an openly gay man and SGL adult film industry super-star, Phoenix Fellington! For all those who are relatively new to this site, below is an offering of Phoenix’s basic statistics.
Birthname: TreLaron Fenderson
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Birthdate: 18 October, 1994
Height: 5’8″ (173 cm)
Weight: 165 lbs. (75 kg)
Tattoos: yes
Body type: athletic
Body hair: natural (armpit, pubic)
Penis: circumcised (cut) 9.5″ (24 cm)
Sexuality: gay
Sexual position: versatile beta
“I love being nude outside!” ~ Phoenix Fellington ~
Our celebrity spokes-model proclaims his preference for being openly body and clothes free where he has the luxury of being himself: nakedness and gay with no one in the way! A true bare practitioner! His quotation above offers a brief yet direct summary of his personal choice for nature while completely natural: a winning combination! In this regard, he does not fall short of his goal. In his bottoms-up! pose, he displays himself as a genuine “treat” on a picnic table in a public park! Enjoy being the man that you truly are, Phoenix!
An expansive and open public park isn’t the only outside location where he enjoys making his nakedness available. A beach scene: sand, sun and surf provide an excellent space for his naturist/nudist “fashion-less” modeling! Our body is a major part of ourselves and is with us everywhere! Why wear clothes and pretend that we don’t care?
Our ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers! spokes-model also shares his professional advice and experience with other men seeking a variety of careers within the SGL film industry. In his voluntary role as a professional mentor, he strives to show them the caring, sensitive and upright capacity that they can offer to others like themselves. A firm believer in the “each one, teach one” strategy!
His same gender love (SGL) activism is of equal importance to his advocacy for self-determination of nudity. The private lives of actors within the gay film studios while not performing for a movie scene is their personal business and should not be judged by film industry executives and investors. Their right is to appear, bare or clothed, with whomever they desire. It is not an element of their studio contract. A personal relationship is of individual choice and preference.
The contracts for the SGL films are for each individual film, scene-by-scene, and not for a set length of time. Therefore, the studios and executives have no definitive authority over an actor’s acquaintances, friends or with whom they can or cannot be seen with, nude (especially) or textile.
If Aaron, my spouse. and I wanted to walk along the beach with Phoenix – all three of us in our glorious nakedness – it is strictly our prerogative and is no concern of any studio nor the “busy-body” executives!
No one has “ownership” over anyone in the pornography business. Each person determines their own bare practitioner companions. They are accountable to no one else for their decisions.
The same holds true for our private sexual partners. Our lives are our very own. We can be responsible for ourselves without the interference of others.
In addition to his volunteering as a professional mentor and/or role model for aspiring employees in the bisexual/gay porn industry, Phoenix/Tre also assumed an additional role for himself – as an educator!
“Why do I do gay porn? To teach people how to have sex. Responsibly and safely!” ~ Phoenix Fellington ~ ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers! spokes-model ~
A very commendable and ideal intent and purpose! We all salute your good work and caring nature! Empowering, enabling, and ensuring that our bare practitioner community and culture remains competent, consistent and responsible for our place within the GLBTQ+ world!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Monday, December 15, 2025, and the proposed topic is: “Bare By Air!”
It is that time of the year again – an occasion to decorate and shop, then decorate and shop again, then repeat the entire process over and over again until everything is covered in decorations and ornaments and there is nothing left to buy! Please remember that as bare practitioners, no one has any need for any type of garment!
Actually, some commercial establishments have been decorated for the winter holidays since September! I guess the motivation is to make the purchase now and avoid the massive demand as the holidays approach!
Aaron – we’re spouses – and I are not extravagant decorative artists! Honestly, the only holiday adornment we use in our home is the Nativity icon that I hang in our icon corner in our dining room. In fact, neither of our families have any exceptional winter holiday observance aside from church (his family is Roman Catholic, mine is Greek Orthodox) and our dinner experience.
Therefore, any “holiday spirit” that adorns our lives is shared here, ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers! So please don’t expect any winter boxers or briefs to be featured here! We’re strictly bottoms-up!
In maintaining our current bare celebrity role models theme, we’re offering this holiday greetings message from a now defunct SGL adult film studio. The vintage theme is obvious. Any youthful faces recognized? Look carefully and closely!
At last, the serious decorating commences! The tradition of the tree is now published here for 2025! Let the party begin!
Now concluding with an official holiday sentiment accompanied by wrapped gift boxes! Of course, all the celebrities appearing in these festive images are confidently and proudly sporting their complete nakedness! Remember, it is the “season to be jolly!”
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Friday, December 12, 2025. and the proposed topic is: “Bare Celebrity Role Models #4: Our Gift!”
When it was originally observed, HIV/AIDS was an almost completely fatal diagnosis with countless deaths following varying periods of immense misery and suffering. Since that time, enormous progress has been made in medicine, and the disease is no longer considered synonymous with death. Although there is still no known cure for the virus, there is now hope that one is possible within the foreseeable future.
The virus that causes the condition known as AIDS was first identified in the middle 1980’s decade. For decades, it was considered an exclusive “gay” disease or else a disease of intravenous drug users. This led to excessive discrimination against those two communities. Massive prevention education efforts globally resulted from the stigmas surrounding the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. AIDS is a result of HIV infection. Two basic facts that remain true, still today.
“It’s not who we are, it’s what we do that puts us all at risk of HIV infection!” ~ Red Cross HIV/AIDS Prevention Education curriculum ~
The above quote appeared in the numerous versions of the Red Cross HIV/AIDS prevention education curriculum. This essential fact was vital in combatting the bias against certain persons and communities.
What Is World AIDS Day?
“World AIDS Day is a global movement to unite people in the fight against HIV and AIDS. Since 1988, communities have stood together on World AIDS Day to show strength and solidarity against HIV stigma and to remember lives lost.”
“In the UK, more than 105,000 people are living with HIV. Globally, an estimated 38 million people live with the virus. More than 35 million people have died of HIV or AIDS related illnesses over the past 40 years, making it one of the most destructive pandemics in history.”
Click on the above link to visit the official website.
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The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) weakens the body’s immune defenses by destroying CD4 (T cell) lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell that usually guards the body from bacteria, viruses and other germs. With a severely compromised immune system, the body is unable to protect us against unwanted diseases, infections and illnesses.
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World AIDS Day 2025 Theme:
“Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response.”
Focus on the need to renew the international commitment to addressing HIV/AIDS challenges globally. These challenges often include numerous aspects of our lives, such as social, political, religious, educational, economic, personal and/or public. The situations may vary but unfortunately the causes frequently remain the same: bias and discrimination. Prejudices are “learned” behaviours that are based primarily on fear and ignorance.
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Designation Clarifications:
To refresh one’s memory of the status determinations applied for HIV/AIDS.
HIV Negative (HIV-): means that one has tested negative for the human immunodeficiency virus HIV. After the initial testing, the counselor administering the test will recommend a repeat test to confirm the results.
HIV Positive (HIV+): means that one has the human immunodeficiency virus HIV. A counselor will discuss the test results and provide information regarding services available.
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The Beginning of World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day (also known as World HIV Day) was initially conceived by James W. Bunn and Thomas Netter, two public information officials for the Global Programme on AIDS at the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva, Switzerland. They jointly introduced the idea and concept to Dr. Jonathan Mann, Director of the Global Programme on AIDS (now known as UNAIDS) in August, 1987. Dr. Mann liked the idea, approved it and the date of 1 December 1988 was selected as the initial observance.
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The Red Ribbon Campaign:
The awareness ribbon strategy was adopted within a few years of the World AIDS Day commemorations. The Red Ribbon Campaign received immediate international recognition. The campaign soon expanded beyond just the World AIDS Day occasion and the red awareness ribbon became synonymous with HIV/AIDS awareness. The red awareness ribbon continues to designate HIV/AIDS awareness as well as knowledge of the disease, the prevention of infection and compassion to persons living with HIV.
The colour of red is noted as representing “life.” This was a deciding factor in choosing the design of the HIV/AIDS awareness ribbon and campaign.
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The Condom:
The use of a latex condom remains, even today, as the most effective tool in preventing the transmission (spreading) of HIV during sexual engagement. With all the advancements in prevention strategies and treatments, a latex condom is an essential element in stopping the spread of HIV during sex.
Allergic to latex? Not a problem. Consult your physician, pharmacist or trusted HIV counselor.
Footnote #1: The colour of the condom pictured above is red. Please understand that the colour of a condom has no determining value in the protection offered.
Summary:
HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, is today a very manageable and treatable infection that no longer imposes the outcome of suffering and death it originally produced. With the medicines and treatment strategies currently available worldwide, persons infected with HIV (HIV+) are now able to enjoy long and productive lives while undergoing care and/ora treatment programme.
A gentle reminder that at this time, there exists no known cure for HIV. However, testing, knowing one’s HIV status and receiving care and treatment options if HIV+ permit many unlimited hopes for a full life!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Friday, December 5, 2025, and the proposed topic is: “December Observances!”
Of course, we all know that there are no public transportation airlines that will permit us to fly clothes free! There may be some private flights that allow clothes freedom, however, the price for that service is not something that my spouse, Aaron, and I are willing to pay. So, we’ll just continue to dream of that possibility!And until that dream becomes real, we have no choice except fly textile!
Actually, our flight back to the USA is scheduled for Thursday, 20 November. I needed a post for Friday, so I published this date instead. I didn’t want to offer more confusion than necessary! Aaron, my spouse, has a training seminar he is offering at his hospital on Sunday and Monday. Afterwards, we depart for a brief visit to his parents in Toronto. They were both very supportive with mother during their stay with our family and we both feel the need to visit them in appreciation!
The weather seriously impacts our travel north into Canada during the winter. Besides, his parents own a home near Tampa, Florida, and they enjoy their winter days there with relief from the frigid cold! Their hesitation in an invitation to come and stay with them while they’re there? They know of our dislike of anything cold and they fear we just may move in with them! LOL!
The publication dates for next week are Tuesday, 25 November for the USA: Thanksgiving! post entry and Sunday, 30 November for the monthly Bottoms-Up! November, 2025! posting. The annual World AIDS Day post entry publishes on World AIDS Day, 1 December.
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Tuesday, November 25, 2025, and the proposed topic is: “USA: Thanksgiving Day!”
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