Let It All Out: Celebrating National Nude Day, Queerly

July 14th

Today, we’re not just dropping our clothes - we’re dropping the weight of shame, expectation, and invisibility. National Nude Day is here, and for our queer community, it’s so much more than a playful excuse to bare some skin. It’s a celebration of body liberation, radical self-acceptance, and the beauty of chosen family.

For us, nudity isn’t about shock or spectacle. It’s about being truly seen. It’s about reclaiming our bodies from the stories others have written for us, and daring to write our own - together.

What’s National Nude Day, Anyway?

Every July 14, folks around the world mark National Nude Day by honoring nudity in spaces that are safe, consensual, and affirming. The holiday’s roots might be a little cheeky (thanks, New Zealand pranksters), but it’s grown into a celebration of liberation - especially in queer spaces. This isn’t about exhibitionism. It’s about freedom.

Why It Matters to Our Community

Queer bodies have been policed, hidden, fetishized, and erased for far too long. National Nude Day gives us a chance to say, loudly and proudly:

This body - exactly as it is - is worthy, powerful, and beautiful.

Here’s why this day resonates so deeply:

• Body Positivity & Gender Euphoria: For trans, nonbinary, fat, disabled, or aging queer folks, nudity can be an act of resistance. When we see ourselves with love instead of shame, that’s real power.

• Community & Trust: Whether it’s a queer-led nudist group, a clothing-optional pool party, or a creative night like Drink & Draw, being nude together builds trust and intimacy. No performance - just presence.

• Creativity Unleashed: The nude form has inspired queer artists for generations. Today, why not be both muse and creator? Snap a nude self-portrait, draw a friend, or just celebrate the art of being.

How to Celebrate: Queer, Nude, and Joyful

• Clothing-Optional Art Night: Gather your people, cue up the music, and sketch each other. Every body is a masterpiece. (You can get tickets to OUR next nude art event here)

• Join a Queer Naturist Event: Seek out body-positive spaces centering LGBTQ+ folks - especially BIPOC, trans, and plus-sized bodies. (Check out groups like Gay Naturists International, or CMEN)

• Share Your Story: Post a reflection, photo, or artwork with #QueerAndNude or #NudeDayWithPride. Tell the world what body acceptance means to you.

• Just Be Naked: Alone or with chosen family. Let the sun or moonlight kiss your skin. Breathe in the freedom of not hiding.

Consent and Care Come First

Nudity is never about crossing boundaries. Keep your celebration in private or clothing-optional spaces, and always respect others’ comfort and consent. Nudity should feel safe, not forced or performative.

The Salon Naturale Spirit

At Salon Naturale, we live at the intersection of queerness, art, nudity, and authenticity. Whether we’re hosting a Drink & Draw, dropping a new Art in the Raw episode, or just lounging naked with friends, we know that shared vulnerability builds real community.

National Nude Day is our annual reminder: there’s joy in your skin, beauty in letting go, and strength in being visible - together.

So, let your body speak. Let your skin breathe. Let shame slip away.

You’re already whole. You’re already art.

Happy National Nude Day, lovers.

- David