Studio session

Most people reading this have probably enjoyed some private naked relaxation, skinny dipping, or other nudist pursuit at least once in their lives. But how many people get completely naked for a clothed photographer? And of those, how many have to get aroused and have an orgasm while the camera clicks away? Whether you find that hot or scary, it's not always as easy as you might think.

So to give you a sense of what it's like to do a nude photo shoot — complete with some sexy play — we decided to document a recent studio session with Nakedism photographer in residence Andrew Adam Caldwell and his sexy friend, porn performer Sly.

Yes, we had fun, and I think it shows. But even Sly admitted it was a bit strange being sexual in front of a good buddy. But he's a pro, and together we pulled it off. So to speak.

The photos Andrew took that day will be featured in a future gallery here on Nakedism. But for now, just head on over to our Video theatre and take in the next showing of Picture This (or the iPad or iPod version if you prefer).

And don't forget the popcorn — or the lube.

Northern pursuit

Lucky man that I am, I live not far from the Canadian border, a reasonable driving distance from beautiful British Columbia. And one of that province's many charms is the city of Vancouver, a kind of sister city to my own town of Seattle.

There are many reasons I could cite for my fondness for that town. But one of them would definitely veer toward the sexual. Many are the hours I have spent naked in Vancouver — in hotels, bathhouses, men's dances, and more. Some of those events were more nudist than naughty. But others involved serious eroticism and full-on sucking, fucking, and more.

I previously related one such adventure, a bathhouse tale, in our Stories. section. But this week's tale is something more intimate, a more personal encounter in the privacy of my hotel room. That is, if you don't count the public blowjob I had received just minutes before.

It's all recounted in Summer Knights, found, as usual, in the Stories department. And as with all Nakedism tales, every word is true.

More wallpapers posted to Nakedism

Summertime, and the living is easy. Or so the song says. When I've been lucky enough to have a summer vacation, I try to stay in either a nice hotel or, preferably, a clothing-optional resort.

Although I have yet to take a vacation this year, perhaps it was those memories of travels past that influenced this month's wallpaper offerings, which include a self-portrait in an upscale hotel bathroom and another at a clothing-optional pool in Palm Springs. Good times.

If you want your own computer desktop to reflect such idyllic times, head over to our Wallpaper Downloads page and check out the latest additions. As usual, we have three different sizes that members can save to their computers and enjoy for personal use.

Dr. Phil settles "naked man" lawsuit

Celebrity TV Therapist Dr. Phil McGraw and CBS have settled a lawsuit by two women stemming from the surprise appearance of a naked man on an episode of "The Dr. Phil House." As Nakedism reported last May, the women claimed they were traumatized by the presence of the nude male and sued for fraud an intentional infliction of emotional distress.

But as reported on the entertainment news site TMZ, the case has been settled out of court. The terms of the deal have not been released, leading TMZ to conclude that confidentiality was part of the agreement.

Nakedism hopes that the settlement included — preferably exclusively — an offer of therapy for the women to help them overcome fear of the human body in its natural state.

Note: Photo is for illustration purposes only and does not depict the reported events.

Chemistry set

Attraction is something most people understand. You look at another person, and almost instantly you can say whether or not you find them attractive, whether they appeal to you on a gut level.

But just because you're attracted to someone doesn't mean everything will work out in bed. That's another matter, one we call chemistry. And that's a lot harder to predict.

One of the most striking examples of good chemistry I have experienced is with my friend Victor. We have tried dating at various times, mostly without success. But whether we were friends, dates, fuck buddies, friends with benefits, or — well, you name it — the sexual chemistry has always been there. I have never failed to find our time together exciting, and he has never stopped asking for my cock.

This week's story, Ride a Pale Horse, introduces that relationship. I hope it gives you some sense of the electricity that brought us together. Please check it out in our Stories section.

Caught naked

It goes without saying that one concern about pushing the boundaries of personal nudism into the public sphere is the risk of getting arrested. Whether you are paying off a bet, taking a dare, getting hazed for a club membership, modeling for photos, skinny dipping on public property, or just trying to keep cool on a hot night, the possibility of a run-in with the police is ever present.

Just ask Ahkmel Pharod. He knows.

Pharod, who also goes by the name of Charles Kearse, was detained by police earlier this year when he stripped naked on a parking garage roof in Bridgeport, Connecticut. As we reported in a May 27 blog post, Pharod was modeling for photographer Israel Guibbory when he was spotted by nearby residents, who phoned the authorities.

Fortunately for Pharod, following a conversation with Assistant State Attorney Craig Nowak, the state of Connecticut chose not to pursue any charges against the nude model. Nowak noted that Pharod's his behavior "did not rise to the level of criminal activity," as reported in our June 9 followup story.

I asked Pharod about the incident and his willingness to pose nude in general — including outdoors in public places.

As it turns out, this sexy man was posing for pictures from an early age. His mother and aunts constantly photographed the boy during his early years in the 80s in New York City.

But the photos continued as the sexy young Pharod matured. "I was always around older women who enjoyed my body and overall look," he told Nakedism. "Left and right, I was always having my picture taken in the shower or bedroom — in the nude by these women."

"I was always
around older women
who enjoyed my body and
look... I was always having
my picture taken in the
shower or bedroom —
in the nude by these
women."

Pharod says that in retrospect these experiences made him comfortable and confident in front of the camera. "I figured the sky would be the limit in the years to come, because of how comfortable I was then with not being ashamed or shy about nudity or taking pictures with my clothes off," he recalls.

Now an adult, Pharod has done a number of shoots with actual photographers, approximately seven of them involving nudity. "Out of the seven, three were in semi-public areas," he discloses.

Fortunately for Pharod, only the Bridgeport shoot resulted in any legal trouble. I asked him about what went down.

"The first two officers were pretty cool at first until the Sergeant showed up," Pharod commented. "He pretty much changed the mood of every one, and it was at this time I felt violated and profiled against as an African American man."

Fortunately for us, the incident has not deterred Pharod from further sharing his naked body. This month's photo set puts this hot, handsome man on full display for Nakedism members in a variety of settings from bedroom and shower to public urban settings in broad daylight.

So head on over to the gallery we call Naked to the world in our Photo sets section. Whether you find his run-in with the law exciting or a deterrent, we think you'll agree the Bridgeport police were pretty lucky to meet this beautiful man up close, in person, and utterly balls-out naked.