Kentucky Campus Nude Recreation!

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Contents

What Is Naturism/Nudism?
"Twentysomething" Naturism
General Nudist Clubs
Public Land Naturism
Kentucky Law Regarding Public Nudity and Nudist "Societies"
Recap of 2002 Regional Legislation
Nude Art Exhibition/Live Art Modeling
Additional Naturist/Nudist Websites
Web Rings

What Is Naturism/Nudism?

Naturism/nudism are both more or less the same meaning social nude/clothes-free recreation.  They are about body acceptance regardless of physical shape/appearance and are also about experiencing a fantastic sensual freedom.  Many activities having clothes such as volleyball, swimming, etc, can be better enjoyed nude.  We believe the nude human body is decent and neither sensational nor shameful.  Contrary to popular misconception, naturism is not centered on open sexuality.  Naturist attitudes towards sex may mirror the rest of the population in that such activity is strictly a private matter.  Also, naturism is different from natur-al-ism which is activities like bird watching although many naturists are also naturalists.

Naturists/nudists make up all ages, races, income levels, job occupations, political and ideological views as well as most religions.  Far from excluding kids, nudism may benefit young people the most.  Studies suggest that children growing up around frequent casual family and social nudity may have higher self-esteem, less body shame and far lower teen pregnancy rates than textile kids.

While family nude recreation is a fast growing lifestyle that's becoming more accepted in Canada (Hanlan's Point Beach near downtown Toronto is now an officially designated clothing-optional beach) and the United States, naturism/nudism is much more mainstream (even taken for granted) in Europe.  Almost all public beaches in Denmark are clothing optional.  A park in downtown Munich, Germany has an official clothing optional section where nude and textile coexist peacefully.  Cap D'Agde in France is a huge resort on the Mediterranean with a section that's for all practical purposes a nude city; many thousands can shop, have a haircut, bank, sunbath, etc., without the need for clothes.

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"Twentysomething" Naturism

KCNR was formed in response to the relative lack of young adults in North American nudism.  As a result, several state schools have had unofficial clubs although currently only Western Kentucky University has unofficial nudist gatherings; expansion to other schools is encouraged.  Although official status was denied where tried, universities never-the-less seem enlightened that nudism is no problem.

We're grateful for the advice from Drakes Ridge Rustic Nudist Retreat Inc. (formerly Tri-State Country Club Inc.) and Bluegrass Naturists on how to proceed.  Female members at these clubs have cordially made themselves available for reference to interested but reluctant female students.

The 1996 article in "N" about college/young adult nudism has been an equally important asset in forming KCNR.

Student naturists can group travel to nudist campgrounds as well as to nudist travel club meets such as the indoor events KYANA Naturists (administratively part of Drakes Ridge Rustic Nudist Retreat Inc. ) holds during the cooler months.  Several of us are also live art modeling.  Dignity and anonymity will be highly respected.  Interested students at any Kentucky school are invited to contact KCNR; the unofficial WKU naturist club may soon fold without new members as current students are nearing graduation.  In addition, Young Adult Naturists has helpful information about starting a school club.

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General Nudist Clubs