The 2026 Election Results Are Announced! We’re So Happy, We have To Be Bare!
Everyone we voted for and all the proposed constitutional amendments were approved! For my spouse, Aaron and I, our choices were identical. The only difference being the passports we used for identification!
Question #2: Marriage equality; interracial and same gender: Yes! Passed!
Question #3: Restore prisoner voting rights after incarceration: Yes! Passed!
As to which one of us was the first to discard his clothing upon learning of the election results? It was likely a tie as we were both thrilled! This outcome sends a very important message to the felon-in-chief: the decency and respectability of the constituents of the Commonwealth of Virginia will prevail!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!
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Author’s Note: The next post entry here is tomorrow, Friday, November 6, 2026, and the proposed topic is: “Friday Footnote: Proof!”
This is our opportunity to perform our duty and restore dignity, honesty, integrity and responsibility to our government and to this nation! It is our chance to remind all three branches of our government (executive, judicial and legislative) that they are accountable for all of their respective actions/inactions!
For far too long, under the current national standard, our government is acting without any regards to the people they supposedly represent. Now is the time for us to perform our duty and remind them that they have an obligation to be decent and trustworthy of the obligations they have agreed to provide!
Equality for All!
On the Virginia ballot for this election is a measure to remove the state constitutional amendment that outlawed same gender marriage. The wording of the measure is as follows:
“Should the Constitution of Virginia be amended to a) remove the ban on same sex marriage, b) affirm that two adults may marry regardless of sex, gender or race and c) require all legally valid marriages to be treated equally under the law?”
A vote of yes on this measure ensures the continued legality of marriage equality throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia for all residents. Please vote yes!
A vote of yes rescinds an amendment enacted that restricts the state in recognizing any marriage except ones uniting one man and one woman. Voting yes aligns the Commonwealth of Virginia with the Supreme Court judgments enabling marriage equality throughout the USA and selected dependent territories (colonies).
Therefore, it the current supreme court (intentional lower case) – which is extremely politically influenced and motivated – reverses the decision (as happened recently with the illegality of abortion), the legality of the current ban against marriage equality will not be automatically restored. The entire involved and lengthy process of proposing, voting and public referendum will have to be repeated – again! This additional time could provide room for different justices to assume office.
Once again, please vote yes!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!
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Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Friday, November 6, 2026!The proposed topic is: “Friday Footnote: Proof!”
A rainbow tattoo on his chest!
Vote and help keep our community and culture alive!
“Social nudity is the exotic exuberance of an excellent natural fashion extravaganza: our nakedness!” ~ Roger Poladopoulos ~ 11 April 2022 ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!
Myself!
Aaron, my spouse, photographed by me!
At times, I’m approached by others and asked about my publicly displaying my clothes freedom for all to see. Most of the time, it is from colleagues at work, students at the university where I lecture or from interns that I mentor. Sometimes, it is from a complete stranger I’ve never seen before. People are much bolder now that we’re settling into the 21st century!
Of course, posting images of my nakedness here on ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers! possibly encourages the interrogation. Honestly, the question doesn’t bother/disturb me. After all, I do publish the material here (unless it is done by my spouse, Aaron)!
Yes, I am “out-of-the-closet” at work. I don’t publicly promote this blog there but I absolutely don’t conceal or deny my authorship. I have several co-workers who regularly visit here and students who do the same. It is no problem professionally and I did get permission from the university administration prior to my initial publication.
I’m just amazed as to why people are so very surprised when they encounter me. True, my pictures posted here do not depict me wearing clothes. So that shouldn’t be the reasoning for their inquiry. After all, this site is identified as one for the bare practitioner community and culture. The photographs featured in the postings leave no doubt as to the intended/projected audience.
The most recent occurrence of this happening was in Richmond, Virginia, USA, two weekends ago. Aaron had to work at hospital and I drove there to spend a couple of hours with my friend, Paul Turner and his partner. We were at Cary Court Shopping Center when this person approached us and Paul served as my interpreter. The exchange was brief and cordial although afterward we did laugh as we recalled the incident.
I compose a blog that encourages nakedness for same gender loving (SGL) people. It confuses me as to how those who are familiar with the content here are curious over my sharing photos of Aaron and I and our indulging in our nakedness!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!
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Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for tomorrow, October 31, 2026, and the proposed topic is: “Bottoms-Up! October, 2026!”
In preparation of the upcoming Halloween observance (31 October, annually) a look at suggestions to retain our bare practitioner identity and still appear a part of the Halloween social custom.The Halloween season provides an opportunity for costumed social gatherings and this upcoming weekend, which is the final weekend before the occasion happens is time for many to host their own costumed events!
Halloween is traditionally a time for costume wearing and fun. Nonsensical spirited occasion that emerged as the general population sought a means to escape the western churches custom of honouring the deceased on All Soul’s Day and All Saint’s Day – the goodness of humanity and the sacredness of human life. The costume culture grew in popularity as persons sought ways to anonymously express themselves in a way that originally would keep them free from reproach.
This soon became associated with both horror and humour as well as frightening others into avoiding evil actions by the offering of treats (candies) to “save” their souls (well-being). It is now an obsession in many communities as participants vie to represent terror and life-threatening instances that often reflect crime and tortuous enterprising instead of humour, fantasy and fun!
The elaborate costuming now offers another fashion trend that encourages revelers to continue to conceal or to “cover-up” their bodies beneath these extravagant costumes. Many argue that this presents an ideal situation for bare practitioners to celebrate being themselves by hiding their nakedness and joining in the frivolous fun of adorning ourselves with the fabulous costumes!
Since a majority of us of the body and clothes freedom community must comply with “dress” (clothes wearing) codes on a daily basis for legal and professional compliance, the use of a costume – especially in a social engagement – is a most inconvenient and restrictive reminder of our repetitive surrender of our joy of our nakedness. Conformity too often is oppression magnified and extremely frustrating!
My spouse, Aaron, and I offer this post entry here on ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers! in an effort to enlighten the Halloween enthusiasts among our bare practitioner community and culture these alternative options and possibilities for their horrific and specific pleasure. The trio of “the wild man” (cave man) clubber offered in the introduction of this posting involves the body painting of our nudity without concealing or disguising our pride and pleasure in our nakedness.
We’re employing colour and imagination in addition to enjoying, promoting and relaxing in our nakedness! A live testimony to our creativity and to our social nature! Using these depictions as an example, we encourage all to mimic (copy) this scenario or to improvise with a more personal favourite! The body painting featured here requires the material body paint but does not require intense artistic skill!
Another idea is the utilization of body paint in the designing of a message that proclaims our confidence in our bare practitioner status and our natural (naked) state-of-being! Announcing our enthusiasm and joy in our public display of our body and of ourselves! Simply: us being us! Join with us in our clothes freedom! Join with us and receive your due reward: a kiss!
While the body paint remains available, we can focus attention on our natural freedom and commemorate our natural (anatomical) ability to flaunt our disregard for conformity and a restrictive society! We can embrace our origin! We all entered this world without guilt or shame, why should we even be bothered by any false sense of embarrassment now?
The plentiful supply of body paint during this Halloween time of the year allows us to decorate ourselves with the colours of our rainbow heritage and incorporate not only our comfort in our nakedness but our pride in our same gender loving (SGL) character as well!
As authentic bare practitioners, we are equally comprised of the benefits of our clothes freedom and our sexuality heritages!
Essentially, we’re all qualified as Guys Without Boxers! no matter what style of underwear we prefer – or if we wear any at all! Our contentment, happiness and satisfaction is exemplified in our basic celebration of us being ourselves: nakedness and same gender loving!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!
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Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Monday, October 26, 2026, and the proposed topic is: “Pumpkin Party!”
This observance was originally designed to encourage all to confidently, honestly, openly and proudly acknowledge their sexuality (sexual orientation)!
Recently, some bare practitioners have adopted elements of this strategy for urging all to acknowledge their affinity for nakedness!
It really makes little or no difference the reasoning for our “coming out!” What is important is the message that we share with others. We are accepting and are comfortable with being the person that we truly are regardless of what we may or may not be wearing or who we really are attracted to or love.
National Coming Out Day (NCOD) is a gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer + (GLBTQ+) awareness day in support of all persons being honestly, openly and publicly what and who they really are without any embarrassment, fear, guilt and/or shame!
The original concept of National Coming Out Day was to make the personal identity a very political identity! The emphasis being that the basic form of activism as everyone “coming out” (acknowledging) their sexual orientation to family, friends and colleagues and living life as a confident bisexual, gay or lesbian person.
The term “coming out” references that for generations the GLBTQ+ community has lived “in the closet” (secretly) in order to avoid arrest and punishment (or worse). “Coming out” meant going public, tearing open the proverbial closet door!
Remember: closets are for clothes, only!
The fact that homophobia (fear of same gender loving persons) thrives in an atmosphere of distrust, fear, ignorance, and silence encourages separation between “us” and “them.” Once people learned that they have loved ones and friends who are GLBTQ+ they are less likely and less willing to remain associated with persons who are homophobic and/or have repressive inclinations. Instead, they become more accepting, tolerant and understanding.
Why the 11 October date?
The first observance of National Coming Out Day was the actual first anniversary of the 1987 March on Washington for Gay and Lesbian Civil Rights. It was the first-ever massive gathering of bisexual, gay, and lesbian people in the nation’s capital!
The date also marked the first public display of the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt – in its entirety! This display took place on the National Mall between the U.S. Capital and the White House.
First NCOD Logo designed by Keith Haring!
Keith Haring
4 May 1958 – 16 February 1990
Keith Haring was an American graffiti artist who designed the classic icon for the very first National Coming Out Day (above). His pop art emerged in New York City subculture in the 1980s. Haring was openly gay and a frequent message in his early art was safe sex. He was diagnosed with HIV in 1984 and with AIDS in the autumn of 1988. During the last years of his life he used his art to generate activism and awareness about HIV/AIDS.
Remember to Remind!
For those of us who have already boldly and with courage identified ourselves as GLBTQ+ community and culture, today, as National Coming Out Day is a prime opportunity for us all to publicly renew (renude) our identity. We can remind others of our comfort and satisfaction in being ourselves within the community and culture to which we belong. Wave a rainbow banner, wear a GLBTQ+ T-shirt and/or support a GLBTQ+ business. Our day to confidently show our affiliation!
If our nakedness is an equal component of what and who we are, we can body paint or otherwise adorn our skin with exposing our confidence and pride in our uniqueness! Our celebration has no hesitation and no limits!
As for advocating for us all to “come out” in our nakedness, nothing surpasses our being bare – without clothes! Our state of body and clothes freedom proclaims itself without any language or words necessary! Likewise, the theme, “closets are for clothes” is both applicable and appropriate in promoting nudity as it is in announcing our GLBTQ+ identity!
As bare practitioners, we have a distinct advantage in bestowing equality to our coming out observance. Appearing in our nakedness with our GLBTQ+ identity body painted, written or otherwise publicly visible leaves no doubt in anyone’s mind as to how or where we owe our affinity and/or allegience!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Monday, October 12, 2026, and the proposed topic is: “Variances!”
Splashman!
Splashing his dual identity for us all to celebrate!
As of this posting, I am implementing the above image as the official “header” (opening) of the Bottoms-Up! monthly postings series here on ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers! A nice pair of buttocks to view on a monthly basis!
Buttocks bid good-bye to summer, 2026!
This is the end of the month that also coincides with the end of the summertime here in the Northern Hemisphere! So as we offer farewell to the passing season, we do it as memorable as possible, with our bottoms-up salute!
A bottoms-up novel!
Our days along the sandy shores won’t last forever, so many make every fleeting moment worth every effort!
Aquatic buttocks!
He’s skinny-dipping for fun as well as for celebrating this remarkable bottoms-up! occasion! Nice pose, amigo! Gracias!
Automobile exit!
Our anatomical “bottom” has – at last – arrived on the scene! Let the world know another pair of buttocks are now on location!
Outdoor shower!
Taking advantage of the moderate weather temperatures now that the autumn of 2026 has officially arrived in the Northern Hemisphere!
Be brave, be bold and be bottoms-up!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!
Author’s Note: The next post entry is planned for here, tomorrow, October 1, 2026, and the proposed topic is: “USA: Our History Month!”
“Body hair and nakedness are compatible and natural. They compliment one another; like a rose blooming on a bush.” ~ Aaron Michael Peterson-Poladopoulos ~ 28 March 2022
Me, asleep! June, 2013
As the often awful subject of body hair was a part of the recent posting of Bare Celebrity Series #11: Brazilian Foreplay here, I wanted to include my feelings on our all natural growth. As for me (above), my body hair is very limited: basically my armpits, my genital region and of course, my head. Aside from that, I’m naturally smooth skin.
So, when I am skinny-dipping (swimming naked), it really is mostly all skin that gets dipped!
As a mature, professional man (hospital nursing supervisor), I know that whatever amount of natural body hair that I have doesn’t automatically make me into a responsible man. Yet it does help to send the message that I am aware of impressions and that I’m not some foolish wannabe (want-to-be) who is afraid to “man-up” (be a man)! Besides, when I am working, I wear clothes (uniform) and my armpits and genitals aren’t visible!
“Bare is a true gauge of equality. The significant discrepancy being some have more body hair than others.” ~ Aaron Michael Peterson-Poladopoulos ~ 1 June 2020
My accepting my natural state-of-being (body hair) I use as a statement of my being a decent man who tries his best to do what is expected, needed and right.
“Body hair adds dignity and integrity to our nudity.” ~ Aaron Michael Peterson-Poladopoulos ~ 1 June 2020
I don’t try to avoid, hide or to be invisible. I know what is required and I do what I can best do to succeed.
I try to set an example. I am happiest in my nakedness and I want others to see and understand that. I am a natural man with my hairy armpits and my hairy penis. I just try to keep it simple and real!
If I grow it, then I am confident and proud to show it! My nakedness makes that happen!
“Body hair – a little or a lot – is part of being manly. Like our armpits, nipples, penis and testicles, it is what combined makes us the what and who we are. Bisexual or gay, we know what is good for us!” ~ Sean Xavier ~ bare practitioner and gay celebrity Spring, 2009
Sean Xavier (birth name: Kyle Overton)!
Naked hugs!
Aaron Michael Peterson-Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!
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Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Wednesday, September 30, 2026, and the proposed topic is: “Bottoms-Up! September, 2026!”
Our contenders for today’s post entry offering here on ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers! are both from the erotic and gigantic empire of Brazil. Their geographical location is by no means the sole detail they have in common. Both are open and proud same-gender loving (SGL); they have no problems with their disdain for any item that even hints at concealing their preference for nakedness, and they both have the honor of an identical first name: Felipe Ferreira (above left) and Philipe Coutinho (above right). Please note the different spellings in their first names in their native Portuguese language for their individual identities.
In this particular series examining their mutual dedication to the masculinity of the art of foreplay (intimacy prior to actual sexual engagement), Coutinho and Ferreira also proudly exhibit another bold and unique aspect of their clothes freedom allegiance. Both of them have confidence in publicly representing an unusual – especially in contemporary culture – appreciation and respect for their natural body hair!
In the above image, both passionately demonstrate for all their open and guilt-free assertion of their bromantic commitment and man-to-man belief and nature.
Philipe Coutinho (left) and Felipe Ferreira (right)!
In this second image of this Foreplay series, Felipe steps behind Philipe as they model their shared sexual versatility (flexibility) of their sexual roles. Philipe shamelessly assumes the beta (surrendering) positioning while affording Felipe ready access as the alpha (penetrating) partner in this relationship. Both men remain fluid in their sexual roles and nonjudgmental in conveying comfort, honesty and pleasure.
The familiarity and similarity of the duo with their versatility in sexuality (positions) they fulfill is a rarely noted attribute. The ease and relaxation they deliver is evident whenever they appear together and/or separately. It is clear they are two remarkably unabashed (free from all and/or any guilt or shame) from their celebrated tasks. It is obvious why they both qualify for the distinguished designation “celebrity!”
As referenced previously in this posting, Philipe in this second depiction of this series provides us a viewing of his sparse but completely natural growth of his chest hair. While his nipples are fondled by Felipe he affords his gratification of being a “man’s man!” We also get a glimpse of his sparse underarm fur!
Oral suction: Felipe (left) and Philipe (right)!
These final two offerings in this Foreplay series indicate still another common trait to both Felipe/Philipe: the male nipple. It presents a source of desire and fulfillment. It is an anatomical equalizer that is experienced by Coutinho/Ferreira in particular and us all in general. In the depiction directly above, Felipe’s nipple portrays the physical reaction to Philipe’s tongue while Philipe’s lips and focus reveal his oral desire. It is all natural and completely good!
The publishing here of Bare Celebrity Series#11: Brazilian Foreplay! serves two distinct purposes featuring two exciting and pleasing contender/actors. Primarily, it totally dispels the stereotypical assumption that all nakedness enacted is exclusively full frontal and completely pornographic. Secondly, it proves that bare can be implied and fairly represented without being completely graphic and visible. In other words, it doesn’t have to be an erection all the time! SGL isn’t always too real for a mature audience.
Philipe Coutinho’s chest hair is included in this series. Felipe’s natural body hair is offered under the second signature option (Francois) below the author’s notation.
A special mention of appreciation and gratitude is extended to both Philipe Coutinho and Felipe Ferreira here at this time on behalf of all of us at ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers! Congratulations to you both!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!
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Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Monday, September 28, 2026, and the proposed topic is: “A Penny For My Thoughts!”
Francois!
As announced above, proof that our “other” Felipe does permit his body to benatural! A viewing of Felipe Ferreira’s body hair:
His pubic hair!
His hairy armpit!
And to prove that we are supporters of equality, a “bonus” view of Philipe Coutinho’s face and chest fur!
The proverbial adage “all good things must come to an end” actually does happen!
Astronomical autumn (the September equinox) is when the sun crosses the celestial equator from north to south which results in nearly equal lengths of daylight and moonlight. This occurs in 2026 on Tuesday, 22 September at approximately 8:04 PM (EDT).
Farewell, summer! Greetings, autumn!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!
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Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Friday, September 25, 2026, and the proposed topic is: “Bare Celebrity Series #11: Brazilian Foreplay!”
Francois!
I have to get there on time for the Brazilian Foreplay!
As a confirmed, devoted and loyal bare practitioner – by birth and by choice – it is an accepted and expected fact that Alex, my identical twin brother and I swim nude (skinny-dip). Neither one of us have a reason to discard, dispute and/or ignore this established reality of our lives. The same applies to both my spouse, Aaron and myself! This proverbial apple did not fall too far from the original tree! No benefit, incentive or reward is offered so why even bother to change!
As we observe the final official (recognized) weekend of the 2026 summer season here in the Northern Hemisphere, aquatic indulgence is compatible, convenient in addition to being also fun and healthy! This time of the year is ending now so enjoy very much what time we have remaining!
A weekend of wetness – of experiencing the exciting freedom of being all natural in our nakedness in full view of both nature and the sun – is an applicable and appropriate commemoration of the end of summer. An amazing and awesome means to bid a fond farewell (good-bye) to the season!
The location of our salutation to summer makes no difference. Either a natural body of water (lake, ocean, river, etc.) or a man-made creation (canal, pool or landscaped into) is all good. It keeps us cool and wet!
Of course, we all know that the weather transition from summer to autumn isn’t dramatic and instantaneous. It is gradual and tranquil. There are some days with ample opportunity to skinny-dip (swim naked) still ahead. Fortunately, that is the exclusive advantage of being able to go skinny-dipping – it is completely spontaneous and requires no attire! Nakedness only! In the official records, however, it will no longer occur within the designation of summer.
Thank you, summer of 2026, for all the memories and times of frolic, fun, happiness, sand, sun, surf and waves! They will remain within our hearts and minds for many years to come!
A happy and safe last weekend of summer to everyone here! Get yourself outside if possible and enjoy!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!
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Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Monday, September 21, 2026, and the proposed topic is: “Last Day of Summer, 2026!”
Stripping!
Everyone is anxious to skinny-dip for one more time this summer!
