An online journal celebrating the joys of living bare with pride! This site usually publishes every Monday and Friday. I may be irreverent but I am no way irrelevant! My preferred personal pronouns are he, him, his.
Give your very own buttocks the historic significance they so richly deserve!
During USA GLBTQ+ History Month ~ October, 2023 ~
Bottoms-Up! on October 31, 2023, will feature submitted post-entries from fellow bloggers and ReNude Pride followers!
Bottoms-Up! pyramid!
Submissions accepted only in .jpeg, .png or .gif formats! Totally anonymous submissions. If you prefer, use only a username or create your own special name plus province/shire or state plus country of residency.
Email your contribution to: renudepride@gmail.com. Submit from October 1, 2023 until October 15, 2023.
Scenic bottoms-up!
Bottoms-up! view!
Allow your buttocks to obtain the notoriety and recognition they so richly earn from being honourably exposed!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Friday, March 31, 2023, and the proposed topic is: “Bottoms-Up! End of March, 2023”
The arrival of the Spring season is usually noted as a time of rebirth, renewal and hope. Our world opens up, gradually, as nature returns and the barren, cold and drab days of winter slowly begin to disappear. Growth and foliage are restored to our environment.
For those of us who are loyal bare practitioners, excitement accompanies this transition from one season into the next. Why all the anxious energy? Anticipation! A return to our home, our essence – and our nakedness in our natural world!
I know at this point some people are rolling their eyes, shaking their heads and thinking, “What the hell is his problem?” Seasons change. True. It happens annually. True. Why all the excitement? Anticipation!
Let us face reality. Some people become eager at Christmas. Some for weddings. The same is true for graduations. For births. For retirement. For the arrival of yet another weekend away from the job.
For those of us who are bare practitioners (gentle reminder: same gender loving naturists/nudists), our eagerness is the return of Spring and our return – clothes free, of course – to nature! Anticipation! Our excitement is based on the fact that we view nature as part of our bare existence: our home. This phenomena becomes our homecoming!
Spring stripper!
The 19th Century American author, poet, essayist, journalist and humanist Walt Whitman (May 31, 1819 – March 26, 1892) was an advocate for both nature and clothes freedom during his lifetime. Below is a sampling of his thoughts entitled: “ASun-bathed Nakedness.”
“Never before did I get so close to Nature; never before did she come so close to me…Nature was naked, and I was also…Sweet, sane, still Nakedness in Nature! – ah if poor, sick, prurient humanity in cities might really know you once more! Is not nakedness indecent? No, not inherently. It is your thought, your sophistication, your fear, your respectability, that is indecent. There come moods when these clothes of ours are not only too irksome to wear, but are themselves indecent.”
Given the title and theme of his work, Whitman leaves no doubt in anyone’s mind on his observations regarding nature and nudity. Both my spouse, Aaron, and I agree with his opinions – to a certain extent. Our dissention is based on his generalizations about urban (city dwellers) feelings about nudity.
Even though his observations are from an earlier era and ours are on a more contemporary basis and the variations in language usage, the reality is that persons, regardless of where they live, usually have similar reactions to nudity. Aaron and I live in an urban environment (Arlington, Virginia – less than five miles south of Washington, D.C.) and despite the congestion, we were able to get bare together in an expansive neighborhood public park. The first picture above confirms this.
A park trails entrance!
The above photograph supports our position on urban bare practitioners. Just as in our own personal experiences, Aaron and I are most definitely not the only two in our neighborhood who consider natural social nudity as “indecent.” We may be a minority, but we are absolutely not alone!
Be fore we condemn through assumptions and stereotypes, we should all take a moment and carefully consider every alternative. Certainly, not all of Walt Whitman’s neighbors endorsed his philosophy on the compatibility of nature and nakedness!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Wednesday, March 29, 2023, and the proposed topic is: “Your Buttocks = Historic Artifact!” (reprint)
MARCH 25, 1821: GREECE ERUPTS INTO REBELLION AGAINST OTTOMAN TURKS!
Donning his helmet of rebellion!
A Brief Summary of the Establishment of the Kingdom of Greece:
March 25, 1821, was the date of the start of the uprising of the peoples of Greece against more than 400 years of the occupation and oppression by the Ottoman Turkey invaders. This marked the beginning of the end of the Ottoman Turkey Empire and the revival of the independence of the Kingdom of Greece!
March 25, also is the Feast of the Annunciation of the Theotokos (Virgin Mary, Mother of God) not only in the Greek Orthodox Church but in all churches of the Eastern Orthodox religion. The organizers of the rebellion selected this feast date to initiate the insurrection under the protection of the Theotokos as patron of the movement.
Early version of the Greek flag!
Early in the morning, Bishop Germanos raised the banner of the revolt over the Monastery of Agia (saint) Lavra in the Pelopannese with the cry: Freedom or Death! The flying of the banner was the planned symbol for the commencement of hostilities and the words of Bishop Germanos were popularly adopted as the official motto of the revolution.
The decision to begin the struggle against the Ottoman domination on the date was based on the belief that the action would be brief, over by the autumn season. It was thought that the elderly, women and children could best manage the planting of the agricultural crop and the men would return in time for the harvesting of the yield.
The conflict wasn’t as easy to determine as originally planned. The battles were frequent and draining on the Turkish forces. They often involved the importing of the military reserves of the Ottoman Turk dependencies in North Africa, especially Algeria, Egypt, Tripolitania (Libya) and Tunis (Tunisia). These auxiliary troops were frequently defeated by the untrained Greek locals who were often armed with dated and inferior firearms.
The fighting ended with the signing of the Treaty of Adrianople in 1829. France, Imperial Russia and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland were the guarantors of the independence of the Kingdom of Greece. The Ottoman Turks agreed to withdraw completely from Greece. In 1830, the sovereign independence of the Kingdom was recognized by the London Protocol agreement and Ottoman Turkey acknowledged the protocol. In 1832, the Treaty of Constantinople defined the official borders between Greece and Turkey and established Prince Otto of Bavaria as the first King of Greece.
The London Protocol established the Greek Orthodox Church as supreme throughout the kingdom. This remains in effect still today.
The government of the newly liberated Haiti was the very first country in the world to diplomatically and officially recognize the the revolution – and therefore Greek independence. This happened in 1821, barely six months after the initiation of the struggle and long before the war was actually over. Haiti acknowledged Greece just before becoming the first nation in the world to outlaw the slavery of Africans.
The contemporary Flag of Greece!
After several revisions adopted over time, the above is the current official flag of Greece to be flown outside the actual country. The version used internally features identical with “lighter” (baby) blue colours. The upper corner is the Cross of St. George, the official patron saint of all of Greece.
Official flag designation!
Considerations:
There is proof that the ancient Greeks engaged in man-to-man penetrative sexual practices and of the widespread practice/traditions of public nudity/social nudity. These were viewed as “everyday” and “normal” by Greek society at that time. In all honesty, this Greek – yours truly – feels the same, today. In fact, I know for certain that I am not alone in these thoughts!
Pottery depicting Greek men physical intimacy!
The ancient Greeks culturally embraced and practiced social nudity, publicly and privately. There existed nude competitions and competitors in the original Olympic events for centuries. The military practiced/trained while naked and the entire population accepted and expected nakedness, both publicly and socially, from both genders. Admittedly, males were more prone to nudity than females but remember, in that era, they were the dominant gender.
Historically, Greek culture didn’t look upon the state of clothes freedom as synonymous with being evil, sinful, despicable nor judged as a disgraceful or as a perversion.
Same-sex physical intimacy, especially between men, was both acceptable and expected. It was not an official endorsement of same gender love. Rather, it was often seen as an educational action to instruct males on how to actually be “real men.” The instructional benefit was the belief that there was no better method to teach a man how to properly treat a woman than to show them him physically hot it feels to have a male penile erection physically inside him.
As a contemporary same gender loving Greek man, after limited research, my humble opinion is that ancient Greece had no preponderance of same gender love. The numbers look and probably reflect the same percentage of the general population as they do today.
A bare assault!
To my knowledge, there is no irrefutable evidence of any actual battle that occurred with opposing forces engaged while completely naked. Humanity – very early – recognized the futility of belligerence without any armour or protection for as much of the body as possible! No “rocket science” involved in that solution!
Naked hugs!
Happy Annunciation Day!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Monday, March 27, 2023, and the proposed topic is: “Naturally!”
Hopefully, a few laughs to welcome the first official weekend of the Spring, 2023, season! Best wishes to everyone for a very enjoyable, safe and pleasant weekend! Perhaps you can make undressing (removing) clothing into a game, too!
Stripping Game #1
Acquaintances sometimes ask my spouse, Aaron, and I what do you guys do when you’re at home and naked? Well, we do have certain games that we play together.
Stripping Game #2
One is a useful routine where we alternately become comfortable by stripping off our clothing and tossing the discarded garment to one another.
Stripping Game #3
It really is totally in fun and does make baring ourselves enjoyable and relaxing!
Stripping Game #4
A word of caution: removing the belt before tossing your pants is highly recommended!
Stripping Game #5
Of course, on occasions we have engaged in a race as to which one of us can “out-strip” the other!
Stripping Game #6
I’m certain that everyone can imagine a few other enlightened activities to attempt while striving to become completely free of the clothing dilemma!
An ideal finale to any clothes removal!
Get creative and enjoy your own bare competitions! Perhaps we can introduce a new category into the next summer Olympiad!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for tomorrow, Saturday, March 25, 2023, and the proposed topic is: “Hellenic Revival!”
In the above image, today’s man is posing relaxed and worry free in his commando style – without any type of underwear under his athletic shorts. This style is popular among bisexual and gay men – in particular – because it is one less item to remove should the situation arise. Also, many men prefer it as it allows them to “show off” (promote) their male anatomy without the confines of thongs, jock-straps or briefs or any other variety of underwear.
For us bare practitioners, commando is an option when clothes are essential but with the absence of underwear. One less layer of textile that we are able to discard without appearing “indecent” to those around us. Another way of “blending” without appearing different!
Commando: underside view!
The arrival of the month of March – especially in the Northern Hemisphere – encourages many towards the freedom of the commando fashion statement. The transition from the winter weather into the spring weather – although gradual – attracts us into wearing less as we eagerly anticipate the increased comfort of warmer temperatures outside. We all know that simpler is better!
Some men elect not to wear any type of underpants regardless of the season of the year. This practice is often referred to as “going commando.” Certain styles of clothing, such as cycling shorts and kilts are designed to be worn or are traditionally worn without any underpants/underwear. Sometimes, “going commando” is often referenced as “free-balling” (allowing the testicles to hang freely).
Dominic Santos and friend: dressed commando!
The origin of the phrase “going commando” are unclear. Within the gay community, it is often thought to be “out in the open” (not hidden by underwear) or “ready for action” (sexually available). In the USA, the term is attributed to the Vietnam War where soldiers went without underwear to “increase ventilation and reduce moisture.”
One obvious benefit from “goingcommando” are the smaller amounts of laundry that require washing. The elimination of the item of clothing on a daily basis reduces the quantity and size of a typical load of laundry requires less time and energy. The result is time that can be devoted to more pleasant activities!
Montgomery: shorts removal!
No underpants mean that once the pants/shorts are taken off, that’s it! There’s no extra layer that needs to be discarded!
Montgomery: totally bare!
Many people fail to realize that “going commando” – without underwear – also includes no undershirts as well. In a comfortable time of the year, Montgomery reminds us that “off with the shorts, off with the shirt” grants us instant “bare” status, all in just two simple steps!
Commando: jeans only!
If the wearing of clothing is an absolute necessity, “going commando” is an option that we all have. Comfort, convenience and the ability to appear to comply legally to the widespread practice of blending into the expectations of society. As bare practitioners, it is time for us to make general society satisfy our wishes! “Going commando” is our routine of complying with society’s restrictions in our own “special” way!
Going commando: stripping made easy!
It also empowers us to bare ourselves with one less layer of clothing to manage!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Monday, March 20, 2023, and the proposed topic is: “First Day of Spring!”
As published here this past January, 2023, the time is now rapidly approaching for the arrival of the Spring season here in the Northern Hemisphere. As I announced in my earlier post entry, my spouse, Aaron, and I have discarded the custom of “New Year’s resolutions” and have implemented the making of Spring Resolutions. One of the primary reasons for this adaptation is the weather – Spring is much more compatible to the adherence to life changes than the barren and dull season of Winter!
Todays post entry serves two purposes. First, as a reminder to those who endorsed the concept of the seasonal resolutions to begin their planning. Second, if you tried and were unsuccessful in your New Year’s promises, it is not too late to try again now. This attempt may be more productive than the one before!
Resolved…
After time at work or at play, it is good to sit, relax and consider any improvements needed in our daily routines. Any new experiences to help us develop and grow? An opportunity to enrich our lives or an activity or interest that may benefit our personality? Any habits we need to discard or a new skill that we need to acquire?
Follow up these thoughts and considerations by prioritizing our list. Which is the most rewarding? What do I need in order to accomplish this? Is one success dependent upon another? Careful and deliberate contemplation increases our chances of bringing reality into our dreams and goals. It enables us to create a path to follow in order to complete our journey. It empowers the ultimate success of our Spring, 2023, resolution.
Spring begins on Monday, March 20, this year. Hopefully, this notice posted here today provides ample amount of time for us to think, plan and implement all the changes we want to achieve!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride
Author’s Note: The next post entry planned for here is Friday, March 17, 2023, and the proposed topic is: “St. Patrick’s Day!”
Sometimes, the concentration and focus on the project before me is too intense! During these moments, the tendency is to overlook the obvious with the result being a blatant error. That happened here on ReNude Pride with my previous post: “March The First!”
It was the middle of the work week and my mind was inundated with three (3) approaching deadlines for work projects. In addition to the job, I had to pick Aaron, my spouse, from his workplace (his car was being serviced for routine maintenance) and I had to enter my ReNude Pride posting entry! All simultaneously!
Sorry! I forgot to turn the page on my notes for “March The First!” What I omitted is now included here:
March Day of Joy!
Joy in motion!
Fortunately for us living the Northern Hemisphere, the month of March contains at least one day of surprise (usually)! This is the day that meteorologists predict will be as illustrated in the above picture: mildly cold with the outdoor temperatures hovering around the freezing mark.
Sunbathing!
Invariably, the forecast was so unreal that most of us wonder what alien galaxy were the climatologists basing their decisions upon? The above image represents the outdoor weather conditions exhibited and experienced that day!
Of course, typical for the month of March, the day after…the actual outdoor temperatures returned to frigid conditions!
So much for the March day of joy!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride
Author’s Note: The next post entry planned for here is for Monday, March 6, 2023, and the proposed topic is: “Race On Race!”
The shortest month of the year comes to a close, today. Hopefully, the frigid temperatures and blustery weather won’t be too far behind in exiting the Northern Hemisphere! Until that happens, we’ll do bottoms-up! inside where it is nice and warm!
Briefs down, bottoms-up!
February is the shortest month of the year, so the days to share our buttocks with others are far less than normal. Bare your buttocks and bring a smile onto the faces of all you encounter!
Muscular view!
Valentine’s Day happened this month and gave to many another opportunity to share and show their devotion to one another!
A gentle massage!
Also, our bare practitioner brethren from the Southern Hemisphere are thoroughly enjoying their “February-in-the-Sun!”
Expecting another beautiful day!
Bottoms-up! Upside down!
Enjoy your bottoms-up! day of the shortest month of the year!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for tomorrow, Wednesday, March 1, 2023, and the proposed topic is: “March the First!”
Your opportunity to make your bottoms-up! pose into an historic artifact!
Bottoms-up!
For GLBTQ+ Nude History Month, October, 2023 – ReNude Pride – will feature for Bottoms-Up! a collection of photos celebrating buttocks submitted by you!
Everyone reading here is cordially invited to submit a photograph of your buttocks to be featured on ReNude Pride for publication on October 31, 2023! A great way to preserve your posterior as an historical artifact.
Don’t neglect this perfect opportunity to become a part of our GLBTQ+ History! Between now and the beginning of Autumn, take a photo of yourself, you and a friend, or you and your partner wishing all of us bottoms-up! Remain anonymous if you like, we only require images of your buttocks and not your face. Names are not necessary, only your country of origin. If you want to promote your blog, submit the title along with the country of origin!
Bottoms-Up! rainbow pride!
Important: Submit images in only the .jpeg, .png or the .gif mode. Email the image to Bottoms-up! renudepride@gmail.com. Only include your blog name and your country of origin. Onlyoneentryperperson.
Bottoms-up! furry!
Entries may be mailed any time between now and October 10, 2023. All entries must be received by October 10 to be included in the posting. Please respect the limit of only one submission per person. Thank you!
Bottoms-up! body painted!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride
Author’s Note: The next post entry for here is planned for Tuesday, February 28, 2023, and the proposed topic is: “Bottoms-Up! End of February, 2023!”
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