In terms of your concerns about erections, you are not the first to be worried about this; nor will you be the last. I hope that I am able to put your mind at rest with the following information.
I have been a Naturist for a long time and YBN has many members that are completely new to Naturism and to being naked socially. Nearly all of the members have shown the same concern about getting an erection when they first joined. However when it comes to the crunch of making the step into 'public' nudity there is absolutely nothing to worry about!
It is quite normal that guys’ hormones can be a little wild when they are going through puberty and soon after. It is perfectly natural for your body to react in ways that you have no control over, without any reason or warning… It can be a worrying time, full of confusion and doubt.
The thing to remember when you are in a naturist environment is that although there are lots of naked bodies, it is not sexual in any way. But if when you are naked and feel that you may be getting aroused then you just need to make an effort to cover it up; you can wrap a towel around yourself or roll on your front etc; it is not acceptable to walk around with an erection.
But don't get too hung up on this issue, it really is nothing to worry about! The thought and worry will go away as soon as you arrive and strip off with everyone else!
Naturism is a great way to feel accepted and to become comfortable with your own body image; most members have found that by coming to Naturist events both their overall confidence and their positivity towards their own body image has increased. Naturists are very accepting people; they see people for who they are and not what they look like. It’s not about what ‘brand’ or ‘badge’ you are wearing; it is all about you as a person.
Rest assured though, you are not alone with your initial concerns! After all; the majority of us have felt those same concerns and had those same anxieties. Like most new things; the thought of trying something often creates much more anxiety than at the actual experience itself!!
I hope this helps and if you have any further questions about this or YBN & Naturism in general please do not hesitate to ask.
Daryl
BN Youth Officer (YBN)
Showing posts with label Young British Naturists. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Young British Naturists. Show all posts
Monday, January 23, 2012
Under 18? [Young British Naturists]
If you are aged 14-17 you will need your parent/guardian’s permission to join in with any part of YBN; this includes coming along to our events and having full access to the YBN message board. You would need full permission that is signed on a youth consent form; especially if you want to take part in any of BN’s youth group events & activities. Your parent/guardian is more than welcome to come along with you to our events, as your legal guardian.
When you are 18 you can join as a full member, but until then some-one has to be responsible for you.
Are your parent’s members of a Naturist club…?
Yes…
Great, then they have probably heard of YBN, and should be happy if you want to join us. There is no reason why you can’t come along to our events either with them or with their consent.
No - but I can ask them if I can join YBN…
Well there’s no time like the present to ask them… Hopefully they have heard of British Naturism and the fantastic reputation that we have as the country’s leading Naturist organisation. They can look on our website to find out any information that they need and to possibly answer any questions that they may have. We have comprehensive guides regarding Naturism and youth. They can also email our child safeguarding team or our Youth Officer to discuss things further.
No - I don't want to ask them...
There really is no need to be worried or nervous about telling people or about anyone finding out that you enjoy being naked or that you are a Naturist.
You never know; your parents have probably been to a Naturist beach, club or even an event in the past and will be happy that you now want to go too.
After all; there’s no harm in asking them! We are a family organisation!
If your parents are not aware and you don't want to ask them for their permission though, then you can’t join and become a youth member. This would not prevent you from coming to meet us at our public meet-ups, like the Naturist beach days we go to in the summer as it would be at in a public space; just a group of people chilling at the beach!
But if your parents know and are happy to give permission, then great! We encourage you to be honest with your parents and inform them of where you are going and who you are going to meet.
You may encourage them to contact me direct if they have any concerns or issues – I am happy to discuss any aspects of Naturism with your parents and hopefully dispel any concerns that they may have.
Daryl
BN Youth Officer (YBN)
When you are 18 you can join as a full member, but until then some-one has to be responsible for you.
Are your parent’s members of a Naturist club…?
Yes…
Great, then they have probably heard of YBN, and should be happy if you want to join us. There is no reason why you can’t come along to our events either with them or with their consent.
No - but I can ask them if I can join YBN…
Well there’s no time like the present to ask them… Hopefully they have heard of British Naturism and the fantastic reputation that we have as the country’s leading Naturist organisation. They can look on our website to find out any information that they need and to possibly answer any questions that they may have. We have comprehensive guides regarding Naturism and youth. They can also email our child safeguarding team or our Youth Officer to discuss things further.
No - I don't want to ask them...
There really is no need to be worried or nervous about telling people or about anyone finding out that you enjoy being naked or that you are a Naturist.
You never know; your parents have probably been to a Naturist beach, club or even an event in the past and will be happy that you now want to go too.
After all; there’s no harm in asking them! We are a family organisation!
If your parents are not aware and you don't want to ask them for their permission though, then you can’t join and become a youth member. This would not prevent you from coming to meet us at our public meet-ups, like the Naturist beach days we go to in the summer as it would be at in a public space; just a group of people chilling at the beach!
But if your parents know and are happy to give permission, then great! We encourage you to be honest with your parents and inform them of where you are going and who you are going to meet.
You may encourage them to contact me direct if they have any concerns or issues – I am happy to discuss any aspects of Naturism with your parents and hopefully dispel any concerns that they may have.
Daryl
BN Youth Officer (YBN)
Puberty & Naturism [Young British Naturists]
Puberty is a name for the time when you start to change from a child to an adult. Puberty is normal and it happens to everyone. You may be looking forward to puberty, or dreading it! Or you may feel both ways about it! You’ll go through a lot of changes, but you will still be YOU, just with some important differences. Try to think of it as one of the great adventures of your life, because it is.
In terms of Naturism when you are going through puberty; there is nothing to worry about or to be embarrassed about. After all we have all been there! We understand that the changes in your body occur at different times for different people; we also understand that it can be a very confusing time for you.
When the hormones are ‘raging’ and you may feel uncomfortable with your body Naturism is a great way to be comfortable those changes. It allows you to feel accepted and to become happier with your own body; most members have found that by coming to Naturist events both their overall confidence and their positivity towards their own body image has increased.
We understand that you may have worries about what your body is going to do without any warning!
Boys - if you get an erection, don’t worry about it! It’s perfectly normal! We know that sometimes you just don’t have any control over what’s going on! Just cover yourself with a towel or roll onto your front, no-one is going to pass any comment or judgement towards you; it’s nothing to be embarrassed about.
Girls – You may be concerned about the changes in the shape of your body; you don’t need to be embarrassed about it! Everything that is happening is completely normal and no-one is looking at you. You may have concerns about getting your period in a Naturist environment; again this is nothing to worry about or to be embarrassed about! If you have any concerns about this then it is fine to wear bikini bottoms.
The thing to remember is that everyone’s body shape is different; even when you have gone through puberty your body is going to be completely different to someone else’s. Naturism provides a realist view of the body; it allows you to accept that the way you look is normal.
Under 18?
I hope this helps and if you have any further questions about this or YBN & Naturism in general please do not hesitate to ask.
Daryl
BN Youth Officer (YBN)
In terms of Naturism when you are going through puberty; there is nothing to worry about or to be embarrassed about. After all we have all been there! We understand that the changes in your body occur at different times for different people; we also understand that it can be a very confusing time for you.
When the hormones are ‘raging’ and you may feel uncomfortable with your body Naturism is a great way to be comfortable those changes. It allows you to feel accepted and to become happier with your own body; most members have found that by coming to Naturist events both their overall confidence and their positivity towards their own body image has increased.
We understand that you may have worries about what your body is going to do without any warning!
Boys - if you get an erection, don’t worry about it! It’s perfectly normal! We know that sometimes you just don’t have any control over what’s going on! Just cover yourself with a towel or roll onto your front, no-one is going to pass any comment or judgement towards you; it’s nothing to be embarrassed about.
Girls – You may be concerned about the changes in the shape of your body; you don’t need to be embarrassed about it! Everything that is happening is completely normal and no-one is looking at you. You may have concerns about getting your period in a Naturist environment; again this is nothing to worry about or to be embarrassed about! If you have any concerns about this then it is fine to wear bikini bottoms.
The thing to remember is that everyone’s body shape is different; even when you have gone through puberty your body is going to be completely different to someone else’s. Naturism provides a realist view of the body; it allows you to accept that the way you look is normal.
Under 18?
I hope this helps and if you have any further questions about this or YBN & Naturism in general please do not hesitate to ask.
Daryl
BN Youth Officer (YBN)
Your First YBN Event [Young British Naturists]
Everyone is new to Naturism when they try socialising naked/nude for the first time; so don't worry,- we've all been there!
When you attend your first Naturist event or swim there may be a few things worth knowing beforehand, just so you feel a little more at ease...
Obviously you don't need to bring swimwear or any specific clothing with you and clothing is normally not permitted to be worn in certain areas at events or at certain times. (We do make exceptions for ladies when necessary where bikini bottoms are allowed to be worn at certain times of the month).
If you are staying overnight at an event (camping or otherwise) then it might be sensible to bring something warm in-case you get cold! We don't enforce nakidity and being nude; but if you do wish to join in at our events then it is customary to do without such garments.
A towel is the one item that we as Naturists tend to have with us at all times; this is for whatever reason it might come in handy, such as sitting on etc. Otherwise there is little else you need to know... it's just a normal event, but without clothes!
At our YBN weekend events in the summer we tend to use tents to sleep in (certainly not in the winter!!!), as camping keeps the cost down and makes for a nice and cheap event for all! Living the Naturist way of life, it makes it easy! No-one cares what you look like when you crawl of bed in the morning...
So for camping all you would normally need is;
Essential Items
- a tent - (unless you are sharing some-one else's),
- sleeping stuff - (sleeping bag or duvet, roll matt or air-bed etc),
- plate/bowl and cutlery - (most of the time not needed, but just in-case)
- a towel - (sometimes 2 towels is a good idea,- one to lay on and one to dry with!)
Non essential Items
- alcoholic drinks (over 18) - (as some clubs don't have a bar to buy them from!)
- munchies and drinks for midnight snacks - (you might get hungry at night?)
- a torch, pillows - (just to be more comfortable)
- iPod and speakers etc, - (so we can all enjoy your music)
- Sports equipment, inflatables or games…
- a BBQ - (if you’ve got one)
You can bring almost anything you like to make you comfortable, apart from camera’s and the obvious illegal items such as drugs etc.
I hope this helps and if you have any further questions about YBN or Naturism in general please do not hesitate to ask...
Daryl
BN Youth Officer (YBN)
When you attend your first Naturist event or swim there may be a few things worth knowing beforehand, just so you feel a little more at ease...
Obviously you don't need to bring swimwear or any specific clothing with you and clothing is normally not permitted to be worn in certain areas at events or at certain times. (We do make exceptions for ladies when necessary where bikini bottoms are allowed to be worn at certain times of the month).
If you are staying overnight at an event (camping or otherwise) then it might be sensible to bring something warm in-case you get cold! We don't enforce nakidity and being nude; but if you do wish to join in at our events then it is customary to do without such garments.
A towel is the one item that we as Naturists tend to have with us at all times; this is for whatever reason it might come in handy, such as sitting on etc. Otherwise there is little else you need to know... it's just a normal event, but without clothes!
At our YBN weekend events in the summer we tend to use tents to sleep in (certainly not in the winter!!!), as camping keeps the cost down and makes for a nice and cheap event for all! Living the Naturist way of life, it makes it easy! No-one cares what you look like when you crawl of bed in the morning...
So for camping all you would normally need is;
Essential Items
- a tent - (unless you are sharing some-one else's),
- sleeping stuff - (sleeping bag or duvet, roll matt or air-bed etc),
- plate/bowl and cutlery - (most of the time not needed, but just in-case)
- a towel - (sometimes 2 towels is a good idea,- one to lay on and one to dry with!)
Non essential Items
- alcoholic drinks (over 18) - (as some clubs don't have a bar to buy them from!)
- munchies and drinks for midnight snacks - (you might get hungry at night?)
- a torch, pillows - (just to be more comfortable)
- iPod and speakers etc, - (so we can all enjoy your music)
- Sports equipment, inflatables or games…
- a BBQ - (if you’ve got one)
You can bring almost anything you like to make you comfortable, apart from camera’s and the obvious illegal items such as drugs etc.
I hope this helps and if you have any further questions about YBN or Naturism in general please do not hesitate to ask...
Daryl
BN Youth Officer (YBN)
Youth Body Image [Young British Naturism]
If you have concerns about your body image then you are just the same as nearly everyone else before they tried Naturism. You are certainly not the first to be worried about your body shape or size or the way that you look in general; nor will you be the last. I hope that I will be able to put your mind at rest with the following information.
I have been a Naturist for a long time; YBN has many members that are completely new to both Naturism and being naked in a social setting. Prior to coming to a Naturist setting many people worry about their shapes and sizes, religions and creed, any marks or scars that they may have on their body, tattoos, their menstrual cycles, disabilities, and whole host of other things! However; when it comes to the crunch of making their step into 'public' nudity they all have absolutely nothing to worry about.
Naturism is a great way to feel accepted and to become comfortable with your own body; most members have found that by coming to Naturist events both their overall confidence and their positivity towards their own body image has increased. Naturists are very accepting people; they see people for who they are and not what they look like. It’s not about what ‘brand’ or ‘badge’ you are wearing; it is all about you as a person.
Rest assured though, you are not alone with your initial concerns! After all; the majority of us have felt those same concerns and had those same anxieties. Like most new things; the thought of trying something often creates much more anxiety than at the actual experience itself!!
If at all when you are at an event you feel self-conscious then you are more than welcome to put something on or around you, in order to make you feel more comfortable. No-one will ever force you to take your clothes off! Naturism is all about comfort and being happy.
I hope that this helps and if you have any further questions about this or YBN or just Naturism in general please do not hesitate to ask.
Daryl
BN Youth Officer (YBN)
I have been a Naturist for a long time; YBN has many members that are completely new to both Naturism and being naked in a social setting. Prior to coming to a Naturist setting many people worry about their shapes and sizes, religions and creed, any marks or scars that they may have on their body, tattoos, their menstrual cycles, disabilities, and whole host of other things! However; when it comes to the crunch of making their step into 'public' nudity they all have absolutely nothing to worry about.
Naturism is a great way to feel accepted and to become comfortable with your own body; most members have found that by coming to Naturist events both their overall confidence and their positivity towards their own body image has increased. Naturists are very accepting people; they see people for who they are and not what they look like. It’s not about what ‘brand’ or ‘badge’ you are wearing; it is all about you as a person.
Rest assured though, you are not alone with your initial concerns! After all; the majority of us have felt those same concerns and had those same anxieties. Like most new things; the thought of trying something often creates much more anxiety than at the actual experience itself!!
If at all when you are at an event you feel self-conscious then you are more than welcome to put something on or around you, in order to make you feel more comfortable. No-one will ever force you to take your clothes off! Naturism is all about comfort and being happy.
I hope that this helps and if you have any further questions about this or YBN or just Naturism in general please do not hesitate to ask.
Daryl
BN Youth Officer (YBN)
YBN Events List 2012 [Young British Naturists]
A new year and a whole new list of exciting events for the 2012 YBN calendar! A great way to kick off the year!!
We host events throughout the year from “The North To The South and The East To The West”, to make sure that our YBN’ers can get to an event that’s near them…
As-well as at least one event abroad, to meet all the international youth groups!
(Not forgetting the many BN and club events we will be going to also!!!)
All of our events are at a minimal cost; as nearly all of us are skint and penniless… But the fun that can be had at these events costs nothing! And let’s face it…. It’s not like we need to fork out for a new outfit to enjoy the fun!!
Central
YBN Winter Weekend
Feb 10-12th
Every Year we have a ‘Winter Weekend’ where we all go to stay somewhere together and have a few days of fun, games and many giggles! This year we are staying in Birmingham at the ‘Central Backpackers Youth Hostel’ which is a central location in the country to make it fair and easy for everyone in the UK to get to.
This event is usually a clothed event, for reasons of venue, new member additions and the beautiful cold weather British weather that we are having! But this time the ‘YBN Winter Weekend’ is going to be enjoyed with the addition of a Naturist Sunday afternoon at the infamous ‘Clover Spa (’http://www.cloverspa.co.uk/), where you can unwind after a hard weekend of partying.
The winter weekend is great way to introduce your friends to YBN for their very first time and of course; for us all to have a good catch up after the mayhem of Xmas and New Year!
London
YBN Easter Weekend
April 13-15th
This year we’re having a post ‘Easter Weekend’ at Diogenes Naturist Club just outside the west of London. Where we get the chance to meet up again before the summer starts, to enjoy a more relaxed indoor venue, at a club we haven’t visited before! Although we may brave the elements by camping in mid April, as it can often be quite warm by then! We're going to set the standard for the rest of the year with silly games and the like, and enjoy a fantastic vegetarian curry night being put on especially.
This is our first YBN Easter event due to popular demand for more youth events in Winter/Spring, due to having many new members we thought we’d try a few things different this year!
Plus it’s a good chance to share all your left over chocolate you won’t have eaten by then…
International
INF Youth Rally 2012
May 17-20th
Every year YBN meet up with all the other youth organisations within the INF; we’re invited to go along for 5 days of fun somewhere new! This gives us all the chance to meet up and enjoy each other’s international company; which doesn’t happen often enough! It makes for a lot of fun!!! It’s usually hot too…………. Always a bonus!
Last year it was in France, before that Germany, then Italy and so on…
The food and all the activities are organised throughout the long weekend and there is normally a trip out of the campsite to the city where there will be another fun-filled day planned for us. This is all included in the very low price of only 50 Euros per person!!!
Where else can you get 5 days all inclusive accommodation that cheap anywhere else in the world!? And with such good company too!
So don’t miss out on this once a year opportunity…
Western
YBN Western Weekend
June 22-24th
Our Western weekend this year will be start on the Friday night where we will be visiting Western Swimming Club (WSC) at their weekly swim, before heading off to Western Sun Folk Naturist Club (WSF). There we will spend the remainder of the weekend enjoying what their grounds have to offer and of course; one another’s excellent company! As well as the best that the West has to offer!
(WSC, WSF, WTF -that’s a lot of abbreviations!) But it would be a shame to travel all that way and not visit them both on the same weekend.
Southern
Youth GBSD Weekend
July 13-15th
The big summer version of BN’s promotion; The Great British Skinny Dip- on July 15.
The reason behind it all is to have skinny dips everywhere on this weekend so that everyone can experience the joy of swimming without clothes, and being naked and free amongst friends...
So YBN are Hosting our own Youth GBSD @ Spielplatz Naturist Club in St Albans.
If your friends also want to try naturism for a change, then the Youth GBSD party 2012 is the place to be!
The cost is minimal for the weekend, as they are all with all our YBN events! Cost will include your 2 nights camping and all meals from Friday night dinner until breakfast Sunday morning!
On the Saturday night there will be a disco, where we will be entertained by the infamous ‘Big Mark’ the DJ!! A great opportunity to ‘strut your funky stuff’ and dazzle us all with your moves!
South West
YBN @ SW Kidz Camp
July 20-22nd
It has been said for a while now that we need to join in with the kids, so we are joining forces and going to the South West to come along to their Kidz Camp at Avonvale Naturist Club. There we will have the option to go to Splashdown on the Saturday evening and to the Studland Beach Day on the Sunday, all in the same ‘neck of the woods’….
So a fun packed weekend that gives us the opportunity to let our hair down and behave like the ‘secret’ kids that we all still are!!!
Booking & more details TBC….
Eastern
YBN Olympic Event
Aug 10-12th
The main Olympics takes place from the 27th July to the 12th August, with the Paralympics following from the 29thAugust to the 9th September. There are a number of locations around the country that will host sporting events.
So YBN are going to host our own Naked Olympics at Broadlands Naturist Club; where everyone is open to join in. We are also inviting our INF affiliates from all other youth groups around the world. Let’s get some real international competitiveness going and show them what us Brits are made of!!
Northern
YBN Northern Event
Aug 25-27th
Joining our Northern counterparts up in at one of our Northern Naturist Clubs, YBN have always enjoyed the friendly welcoming atmosphere that is awaiting us from the locals.
With great facilities and even better food, they look after us all as if we were their own kids! Just another bonus to this fantastic weekend is their great bar with some very well chosen ales!
How could we resist coming back up to the wonderful and fabulous North to see them all again!
We host events throughout the year from “The North To The South and The East To The West”, to make sure that our YBN’ers can get to an event that’s near them…
As-well as at least one event abroad, to meet all the international youth groups!
(Not forgetting the many BN and club events we will be going to also!!!)
All of our events are at a minimal cost; as nearly all of us are skint and penniless… But the fun that can be had at these events costs nothing! And let’s face it…. It’s not like we need to fork out for a new outfit to enjoy the fun!!
Central
YBN Winter Weekend
Feb 10-12th
Every Year we have a ‘Winter Weekend’ where we all go to stay somewhere together and have a few days of fun, games and many giggles! This year we are staying in Birmingham at the ‘Central Backpackers Youth Hostel’ which is a central location in the country to make it fair and easy for everyone in the UK to get to.
This event is usually a clothed event, for reasons of venue, new member additions and the beautiful cold weather British weather that we are having! But this time the ‘YBN Winter Weekend’ is going to be enjoyed with the addition of a Naturist Sunday afternoon at the infamous ‘Clover Spa (’http://www.cloverspa.co.uk/), where you can unwind after a hard weekend of partying.
The winter weekend is great way to introduce your friends to YBN for their very first time and of course; for us all to have a good catch up after the mayhem of Xmas and New Year!
London
YBN Easter Weekend
April 13-15th
This year we’re having a post ‘Easter Weekend’ at Diogenes Naturist Club just outside the west of London. Where we get the chance to meet up again before the summer starts, to enjoy a more relaxed indoor venue, at a club we haven’t visited before! Although we may brave the elements by camping in mid April, as it can often be quite warm by then! We're going to set the standard for the rest of the year with silly games and the like, and enjoy a fantastic vegetarian curry night being put on especially.
This is our first YBN Easter event due to popular demand for more youth events in Winter/Spring, due to having many new members we thought we’d try a few things different this year!
Plus it’s a good chance to share all your left over chocolate you won’t have eaten by then…
International
INF Youth Rally 2012
May 17-20th
Every year YBN meet up with all the other youth organisations within the INF; we’re invited to go along for 5 days of fun somewhere new! This gives us all the chance to meet up and enjoy each other’s international company; which doesn’t happen often enough! It makes for a lot of fun!!! It’s usually hot too…………. Always a bonus!
Last year it was in France, before that Germany, then Italy and so on…
The food and all the activities are organised throughout the long weekend and there is normally a trip out of the campsite to the city where there will be another fun-filled day planned for us. This is all included in the very low price of only 50 Euros per person!!!
Where else can you get 5 days all inclusive accommodation that cheap anywhere else in the world!? And with such good company too!
So don’t miss out on this once a year opportunity…
Western
YBN Western Weekend
June 22-24th
Our Western weekend this year will be start on the Friday night where we will be visiting Western Swimming Club (WSC) at their weekly swim, before heading off to Western Sun Folk Naturist Club (WSF). There we will spend the remainder of the weekend enjoying what their grounds have to offer and of course; one another’s excellent company! As well as the best that the West has to offer!
(WSC, WSF, WTF -that’s a lot of abbreviations!) But it would be a shame to travel all that way and not visit them both on the same weekend.
Southern
Youth GBSD Weekend
July 13-15th
The big summer version of BN’s promotion; The Great British Skinny Dip- on July 15.
The reason behind it all is to have skinny dips everywhere on this weekend so that everyone can experience the joy of swimming without clothes, and being naked and free amongst friends...
So YBN are Hosting our own Youth GBSD @ Spielplatz Naturist Club in St Albans.
If your friends also want to try naturism for a change, then the Youth GBSD party 2012 is the place to be!
The cost is minimal for the weekend, as they are all with all our YBN events! Cost will include your 2 nights camping and all meals from Friday night dinner until breakfast Sunday morning!
On the Saturday night there will be a disco, where we will be entertained by the infamous ‘Big Mark’ the DJ!! A great opportunity to ‘strut your funky stuff’ and dazzle us all with your moves!
South West
YBN @ SW Kidz Camp
July 20-22nd
It has been said for a while now that we need to join in with the kids, so we are joining forces and going to the South West to come along to their Kidz Camp at Avonvale Naturist Club. There we will have the option to go to Splashdown on the Saturday evening and to the Studland Beach Day on the Sunday, all in the same ‘neck of the woods’….
So a fun packed weekend that gives us the opportunity to let our hair down and behave like the ‘secret’ kids that we all still are!!!
Booking & more details TBC….
Eastern
YBN Olympic Event
Aug 10-12th
The main Olympics takes place from the 27th July to the 12th August, with the Paralympics following from the 29thAugust to the 9th September. There are a number of locations around the country that will host sporting events.
So YBN are going to host our own Naked Olympics at Broadlands Naturist Club; where everyone is open to join in. We are also inviting our INF affiliates from all other youth groups around the world. Let’s get some real international competitiveness going and show them what us Brits are made of!!
Northern
YBN Northern Event
Aug 25-27th
Joining our Northern counterparts up in at one of our Northern Naturist Clubs, YBN have always enjoyed the friendly welcoming atmosphere that is awaiting us from the locals.
With great facilities and even better food, they look after us all as if we were their own kids! Just another bonus to this fantastic weekend is their great bar with some very well chosen ales!
How could we resist coming back up to the wonderful and fabulous North to see them all again!
So don't miss out on this year's YBN adventures.....
Friday, January 13, 2012
My Daughter The Teenage Nudist [Documentary]
Mollie and Alex are part of a growing group of teens and twentysomethings embracing the world of public nudity - a contemporary phenomenon that's been driven by social networking sites such as Facebook as well as niche websites like Naked Vegan Cooking.
They are on a quest to normalise nudity, question the media's obsession with the body beautiful, and encourage other young people to liberate themselves by simply going naked - in the streets, in cafes or at art shows.
The new nudists are keen to take the nudist lifestyle beyond the old fashioned naturist clubs. So why is this pastime increasing in popularity and what do the parents think about their child revealing all in the most public of places?
Related Links
British Naturism
Naked Vegan Cooking
DarylJones.co.uk
Young British Naturists - YBN
Monday, December 26, 2011
My Daughter, The Teenage Nudist [Documentary]
Many of you will remember that I, NAKED VEGAN COOKING and British Naturism worked closely with a UK TV company called ZKK during the summer and beyond on a documentary for Channel 4. It's finished now and - according to the currently published schedules - will be broadcast at 10pm on Thursday January 12th (UK).
British Naturism has seen a preview and they say it's good! It is not about BN or iNAKED nor naturism per se, but follows the journey of a number of young people as they explore social nudity and get involved, and discuss cultural, conventional and body image issues and attitudes. New YBN leader, Daryl Jones features in it a great deal and is always seen as the "BN man". The title (see above) is not one that I or British Naturism would choose and I understand ZKK argued for something better too, but Channel 4 insisted - it will certainly make people watch it - Channel 4 hope for a couple of million at least. We can expect a lot of attention when it goes out and in fact Channel 4 are so enamoured with it that they will be putting their big publicity guns behind it and we must be ready to exploit it - for everyone's benefit!
In preparation - Channel 4 as already got a page for the documentary on its website, which you can see here.
Anyone who is hoping to see me on the show, sorry to disappoint but I won't be on it as I decided at the time of filming over the summer that I was not ready to go on TV.
My Daughter the Teenage Nudist - Channel 4
Friday, December 9, 2011
YBN Members On UK TV Show 'The Diets that Time Forgot'
The Diets that Time Forgot' was a UK TV show that followed nine overweight people as they try to lose weight using dieting and fitness regimes from the Victorian era and the 1920s. (Find out more about the show on the Channel 4 website)
In the clip above, the people who are trying to lose weight are invited to go nude as part of a '1920's styled workout.' The Victorians recognised that fresh air and sunlight had therapeutic health benefits and by the 1920s the Sunlight League took this a step further by promoting nudism.
The two naturists shown in the video are members of the Young British Naturists.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Documentary: Into The Nude [Youth & Naturism]
'Into The Nude' aka Doc Your Socks Off (Winner of the U-Doc Film Festival 2010 for Audience Vote) follows the journey of 5 young film makers as they start to explore and understand the naturism lifestyle.
The documentary explores the topic of body image and why people are so embarrased about their bodies, with the hope to empower the public so they can begin to understand why people become naturists and what this lifestyle involves.
The journey explores the 5 film makers perceptions of naturism and if these perceptions change at the end of the journey. Will anyone feel confident enough to carry on presenting themself in this natural way?
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Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Young British Naturists [YBN Gallery]
Young British Naturists (YBN) are the group for young naturists aged 18-30 in the UK. We have hundreds of members all over the UK and we arrange events both here and in Europe. It is a great way to combine travel and making new friends whilst enjoying the freedom and comfort that naturism brings.
Being nude with others is both natural and free of embarrassment. First-timers often remark how quickly they feel comfortable wearing nothing and seeing others unclothed - in fact, it's easy to forget that everyone is naked. YBN allows you the opportunity to enjoy freedom from clothes with people of a similar age.
YBN instills the true values of body acceptance and shows us that nakedness is nothing of which to be ashamed and is in the truest sense natural. There is no pressure to join in anything you don't want to, and we are confident you will find your feet in no time.
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YBN Winter Weekend 2012 [YBN Event]
10 - 12 February 2012
A New Year into the 2012 YBN Calendar for Youth Naturism, and a brand-new event to kick it off…
The 'YBN Winter Weekend' is a great way for everyone in Youth Naturism to keep on contact over the cold months, and also a great chance for new people to come along to our specially organized YBN Events, as-well as for those YBN’ers who may have missed all the summer events.
Every Year we have a ‘YBN Winter Weekend’ where we hire out somewhere to stay all together and have a weekend of fun. This year we are staying in Birmingham at a secret hostel, which is a central location in the country to make it fair for every-one in the UK to get to…
This Winter event is usually a clothed event, for reasons of venue, new members additions and extreme cold weather etc. But this time the ‘YBN Winter Weekend’ is going to be enjoyed with the addition of a Naturist session at a well known Naturist Spa, where you can unwind after a hard weekends partying.
Also if you so wish, you can book additional therapy treatments of your choice, to relax you even further… (but you must Pre-book extra treatments on their website in advance!!!)
Who Is This Event For?
This event is set up for any-one aged between 16-30, whether you are a member of British Naturism or not... Whether you are fully fledged Naturists or not... or whether you just fancy coming along and joining in!
(The winter weekend is often a good way to introduce your friends to Youth Naturism in the UK and to YBN. However, if the person booking is not a BN member, it will cost a small amount extra, totaling £55.)
When Is It?
Friday 10th - from 2pm until 4pm Sunday 12th Feb 2012
Where Is It?
At a 'secret YBN Location in Central Birmingham'.
About The Accommodation VenueSet up with your needs in mind we have a self-service kitchen to cook your own meals, a giant screen projection TV to watch movies, books to read from our library, complimentary wireless access for laptop users, budget guest computers available for a £1 an hour, Cozy working fireplace, a bar and coffee shop that serves light snacks, hot and cold drinks and travel items for your convenience. We have loads of board games to play, a pool table, Nintendo Wii and X-Box stations as well as a tourist information centre full of brochures and maps to help you make the most of your visit to Birmingham.
Since our hostel is smoke-free, we have an outdoor patio with a garden where guests that smoke can enjoy a cigarette.
Price
£45 for BN members
*£55 for non BN members!
What Does The Price Include?
A clean bed for 2 nights!
All meals from Friday dinner until Sunday breakfast,
All the hostel facilities listed above,
Possible Saturday Activity???
Plus - 3 hours a Naturist Spa!!!
What Will You Need To Bring?
Just your-self & some spending money for evening drinks etc (don’t forget your wash-kit and a towel)!
How To Book A Ticket
Please visit the BN shop at YBN Member Ticket or Non BN Member Ticket - or call the British Naturism Office on; 01604 620 361
Please state upon booking if you are a vegetarian, or have special dietary requirements or any other special needs!
This is a very cheap event for what you get for your money, so get booking to secure your place ASAP!!!
(If you have any questions about this or any other YBN event, or information about joining YBN, then please send me an email...) - info@ybn.org.uk
I Hope To See You All There...!!!
Daryl
BN Youth Officer - (YBN)
Find out more about YBN here.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Young British Naturists by Laura Pannack [Photo Gallery]
Laura Pannack talks about her work photographing the YBN. Pictured above is André of iNAKED at Spielplatz Naturist Club, UK.
Young British Naturists (YBN) are a group of naturists between the ages of 16 and 30 living in the UK. About a year ago, when I came across YBN, I was fascinated with understanding the reason why these young people wanted to belong to a group exposing such human vulnerability. I wanted to know why they felt the need to be naked or be part of a group where this was not only acceptable but also encouraged.
Nudity is often associated with sex. However, I discovered that within naturism this could not be further from the truth. The human body becomes almost irrelevant; something with which they have become unaware of because nudity is part of their daily life.
Some members are outspoken about their naturist activities; for others it is a private act which they keep from friends, colleagues and family members. Some members have grown up within a naturist family; others have joined to improve their self-confidence and make new friends. The one uniting interest is that all members feel more comfortable naked then they do clothed.
Displaying ourselves naked, the same way we enter the world, prevents us from hiding behind any identity we choose to convey through clothing. It can bring an exciting sense of vulnerability and it is a test of bravery; a liberating and daring act. However, this vulnerability can also provide an opportunity to be accepted and form new relationships without judgment. As one YBN member explains, “I was drawn in by the great equalising aspect of naturism. It is an interesting question how far people would retain their respective rank if they were divested of their clothes. When all other things are held equal, when nude, a rich person appears no different than a poor person, or a really fashionable person appears no different to someone who has to make do with the clothing they have. Thus, these classifications disappear and the playing field is levelled. In the naturist environment, I feel like I’m their equal – I’m not better than them, nor are they better than me, we are just human. By removing clothing I feel a barrier between people is gone and I’m more able to meet and to talk to others without the feeling that I or they have something to hide.”
In order to fully understand my subjects and to gain their trust and respect, I felt it was essential for me to join them and be naked. By placing myself in a vulnerable situation, the connection with my subjects was one of mutual understanding and equality. I soon realised that naturism is more than being naked, it is a philosophy of life with physical, psychological, environmental, social and moral beliefs. Some would classify naturism as a religion.
laura pannack photography
Exposed | Art and design | The Guardian
The secret world of young British naturists | Art and design | The Guardian
laura pannack's blog
Naked exposure - British Journal of Photography
Friday, October 28, 2011
British Naturists Interviewed for Breakfast TV (Part 1 and 2 - Better Quality)
Andrew Welch of British Naturism, has kindly sent us a better quality copy of the interviews of the British naturists who were on UK breakfast TV show Daybreak. Broadcasted 27 Oct 2011. Andrew also highlighted that there where actually two parts to the interview, which he kindly provided the second video to us.
Part 1
Part 2
Thanks Andrew!
Part 1
Part 2
Thanks Andrew!
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