Planet Nude

The INF-FNI’s 40th General Assembly is set for September 2026 near Kecskemét, Hungary, following a close vote at the federation’s last gathering in Zipolite. With unresolved questions around membership rules and broader pressures facing naturism globally, the upcoming Congress is shaping up to be one of the more consequential in recent years. The meeting will bring delegates together at a moment when the movement’s structure, participation, and direction are all under active debate.More at www dot planetnude dot co. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.planetnude.co/subscribe

After months of closures and shifting timelines, access to Blind Creek Beach is finally restored. The reopening of the main parking area brings a sense of normalcy back to one of Florida’s few officially recognized clothing-optional beaches—but it also follows a year where disrupted access led to confusion, arrests, and national headlines. This episode traces how something as simple as a parking lot became a pressure point, and why its return matters for stability, safety, and the future of the beach.More at www dot planetnude dot co. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.planetnude.co/subscribe

Court protections that had shielded naturists from arrest at Praia do Pinho have collapsed following the adoption of a new city master plan and a separate court decision upholding the municipal ban. The developments mark a sharp reversal after earlier rulings had temporarily allowed nonsexual nudity to continue. As legal challenges move forward, the situation highlights the shifting and often contradictory landscape facing naturist beaches in Brazil. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.planetnude.co/subscribe

Sandy Bay, long regarded as Cape Town’s unofficial nudist beach, is now under formal review by South African National Parks, which says the site has never been officially designated for naturist use. A new petition calling for recognition and regulation has quickly gained support, highlighting ongoing concerns about safety, enforcement, and the beach’s uncertain legal status. The outcome of the review may determine whether the site remains an informal space or becomes something more clearly defined. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.planetnude.co/subscribe

A petition is gaining momentum to stop the planned closure of the naturist camping section at Hooksiel on Germany’s North Sea coast. Organized by a regional naturist association and supported by national and international groups, the effort highlights growing concern over the loss of dedicated FKK spaces. The proposed change reflects broader pressures facing naturist infrastructure, as specialized areas are increasingly replaced by general tourism development. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.planetnude.co/subscribe

Cape Town’s World Naked Bike Ride has been canceled for 2026 after organizers say authorities required participants to be fully clothed, effectively ending the event. The ride, held annually since 2008, had long operated through informal agreements despite legal ambiguity around public nudity. Its cancellation marks a significant shift, raising questions about how the city will approach protest, expression, and clothing-optional spaces moving forward. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.planetnude.co/subscribe