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It's All About sex

Kelly Ripa proclaimed: It's all about Sex.

The leadership of naturist/nudist organizations piously state: It's not about Sex.

Godiva believes: It's all about sex...that is sex with a small "s."

The recent comment by Mizz Ripa about "Naked Yoga" on her nationally broadcast program with Regis Philbin stated categorically that this form of yoga is about "comfort and sex." Instead of blistering Kelly, we should realize that her opinion reflects the perception of the majority of Americans, particularly those that wouldn't get caught dead within one mile of a nudist resort or beach. http://bventertainment.go.com/tv/buenavista/regisandkelly/index.html

In direct contrast, the leadership of the Naturist Society www.naturist.com and the American Association for Nude Recreation www.aanr.com broadcast to one and all that nude recreation is not related to sex, but instead is a wholesome alternative form of recreation.

Godiva's take is that nude recreation is not Sex with a large "S" unless you want it to be. Certainly, there are people who take advantage of nudity for swinging activities, which has resulted in the loss of membership in the AANR by Caliente Resort www.calienteresorts.com and Paradise Lakes Resort www.paradiselakes.com, both in Florida. These actions has resulted in a public relations black eye for organized nudism in the United States and maybe elsewhere.

In my humble opinion based upon my repeated visits to nudist resorts in California, Florida, Jamaica and participation in Naked Yoga, nudity is sexual with a small "s." Let's face it, going without clothes on a delightful, beautiful sunny day or skinny dipping in warm waters is one of the most sensual experiences in life. Being present with dozens of nude people of both sexes is a sensory overload.

For most of us it is not every day that we get to see girl parts and boy parts on display. Nude people are simply fascinating. Being nude is exciting. While nudist etiquette frowns on staring at people, we are only human when we take in other people's bodies and are amazed the anatomical varieties of people. That is one of the joys of nude recreation. Being nude and seeing nudity is simply a blast. It is an innocent source of fun and a joyful break from the pressures of life. Sue me for it!

And if you bring along a significant other with you of the opposite gender (assuming you are inclined that way), I can attest it is exciting to see her or him for hours or days without a stitch of clothing. And guess what, that excitement has a high potential to lead to real Sex with a large "S" when you return to the privacy of a resort, hotel, cruise ship bedroom.

We should not be afraid to admit the obvious, nude recreation is sexy, sensual and playfully naughty in a nice way. The statement simply makes sense and will be accepted as true. To state ex cathedra that nude recreation does not equate to sex in any way, shape or form defies credibility and makes it very difficult for the persuadable in our society to believe us.

“Pinhead Nudist?”

Bill O’Reilly is justified in labeling a woman, who gardens topless without sufficient regard for her neighbors or a nearby school, as a “pinhead,” but at the same time the Fox News commentator and his staff needs to get their facts straight http:www.foxnews.com/oreilly

The first and obvious point is that Boulder Colorado’s Catharine Pierce was not gardening in the nude; she was topless. All of the coverage in the Boulder Daily Camera on this ongoing controversy makes that point absolutely clear, http://www.dailycamera.com/ci_14923536#axzz0llMEzZW2

And yet here was the way that O’Reilly introduced the story and bestowed the “Pinhead” designation on Mizz Pierce:

 “On the pinhead front, say hello to nudity in your neighborhood. A Boulder, Colorado, woman likes to garden with no clothes on. You can finish the joke here. But it is no joke for people who don't want to see that. However, the housing authority where the lady lives says it's OK with them. She can garden any way she wants. And so 52-year-old Catharine Pierce will be getting an all-over tan, but she is still a pinhead.”

Besides the obvious distinction between topless and nude, there is also the issue with Fox News using stock photos of two separate nude women in backyard settings, including one with a strategically spraying water hose, but they were not Catharine Pierce.

Maybe there are no sinners in this story, but there are certainly no saints either. We have already discussed the sloppy research by Fox (doesn’t the network pride itself in being “fair and balanced?”). At the same time, Catharine seems to have no interest or respect when she gardens topless in plain sight for her neighbors and local school children.

Godiva is a huge fan of backyard nudity and gardening in the buff, provided it is discreet. Big government should not come down on your right to wear or not wear what you want in your own property, provided that you are not aiming for or not caring about a public display.

If your property for whatever reason does not provide the privacy needed for nudity, then options should be considered such as remote wilderness areas, clothing optional beaches or nudist resorts, such as Mountain Air Ranch in Indian Hills, Colorado http://www.trynude.com/gallery.html.

Going topless or nude in an inappropriate setting violates Godiva’s time-and-place rule. There are appropriate times and places for nudity, and the sense of freedom that comes with it. There are also inappropriate times and places for nudity or in this particular case, topless gardening, and when it does occur the entire nudist movement takes a PR hit in the face, such as a “Pinhead” designation.

We need to be smarter and not so bullheaded. Let’s support the heck out private backyard nudity, discreet nude recreation on public lands, clothing optional beaches and nudist resorts. These are the appropriate places and let’s designate times to go visit them.  

Nudity = Sex (Kelly Ripa 1:1)

Kelly Ripa has officially washed her hands when it comes to social nudity, or any nudity.

There she was this morning with Regis Philbin passing immediate judgment on social nudity, instantly equating the desire to go without clothes with sex. Sadly, this is the view of so many in society, particularly the media elites who are so quick to make pronouncements to those unfortunate souls that must live west of the Hudson River. http://living.aol.com/morning-rush/birthday-suits-regis-and-kelly/76399094001

What prompted her mocking displeasure was a "tease" for tomorrow's report on "Naked Yoga NYC," taught in the Manhattan studio of Isis Phoenix http://www.nakedyoganyc.com/teachers_isis-phoenix.cfm. Instead of saluting this courageous women for taking yoga to its natural extent, Ripa comes down, and comes down hard on the practice.

Ripa starts by having fun with Naked Yoga making direct reference to the "well-rounded population" that attends her workshops. Gee, I wonder what is "well-rounded?"

She then takes direct issue with Phoenix' statement that Naked Yoga is "not about sex, but comfort." Ripa immediately retorted: "I believe that it's about sex and comfort." There you have it. Game, set and match.

While her cohort, Regis, admits to periodic nudity particularly in the comfort of his home, Ripa vows to never be nude. She even acknowledged once taking a shower in her panties, which she labeled as an "accident."

For those concerned about the future of nude recreation, we must first have a sense of humor. People are going to make us the butt of their jokes. That's fine. However, the problems come when those who will never give nudity a try, instantaneously equate being nude with sex.

We all know that in order to have sex, you generally have to be nude. But by being nude are you necessarily having sex? The answer is obvious. Getting this message across will be a long-term, up-hill battle.

In the short term, maybe the ABC's morning fare "Live with Regis and Kelly" will give a needed boost to Naked Yoga. Hopefully, more studios will set aside specific times for co-ed naked yoga classes. Heck maybe, even the One Touch Urban Retreat Centers in San Francisco, and even New York, http://onetaste.us/ will even consider offering naked yoga once again.