Naturism... Is it a body-positive or a social menace?
The Cost of Authenticity: A Naturist Family’s Struggle for Safety and Dignity This post tells the powerful and heartbreaking true story of Saps and her husband Ray—two proud naturists living in a country where their lifestyle is misunderstood, misjudged, and met with violence. Despite practicing naturism privately, their commitment to openness and authenticity led to devastating consequences. From photo theft and misrepresentation to physical assault and social isolation, Saps and Ray faced 115 harrowing nights that tested their resilience and humanity. This account doesn’t just illuminate the harsh realities naturists face in non-accepting cultures—it’s a sobering reflection on the dangers of misinformation, moral policing, and the abuse of online platforms. It's also a tribute to a family’s unbreakable spirit, especially as they continue to defend a lifestyle rooted in body positivity, peace, and respect. Their story is a vital reminder that freedom of expression should never lead to persecution—and that behind every label lies a deeply human story worthy of compassion and justice.
TROUBLED TIMES
7/10/20252 min read
Is it SEXUAL and SAFE to be practised in a non-naturist country?
Living a naturist lifestyle in a non-naturist country is extremely strenuous. Ray and I have been careful and have abided by the nudity laws and have restricted ourselves to indoor naturists. Those who know us are aware that our naturist lifestyle has isolated us from friends and family. Unlike a lot of naturists around the world who keep their identities concealed, we were proud of our choice and have always been on social media without any filters. Last year, we launched our website (www.bornnaturist.com) for the sole purpose of promoting naturism. We have virtually connected with so many naturists all over the world, and never did we realise what was awaiting us.
A typical February Tuesday evening after work turned out to be the worst Mayday for us. From that ill-fated night in Feb until midnight of June 13th, 115 dark and perilous nights for us and my 7-year-old. Every night, we went through harassment and prayed for Ray to return so that this ordeal would be all but over. Every night, I questioned why this happened to us. Our survival was under threat. As a mother, I could not imagine how to spend every passing day and night. Rounds to the police station did not give any answers.
Every day was a struggle and survival for my daughter and me, and we started to lose shelter, and managing two meals a day was a challenge. We have faced lynching, molestation, abuse and the horror of each passing night. The less I write, the better for all of you to read. Each night, survival was the key, and by the end of April, I had come to terms with the fact that I might never see Ray again. Twenty-four hours seemed to be a lifetime spent searching for Ray. After a little over 4 months, we had a big breakthrough to find Ray, get closer to the accused and find the answer to the sole question that may cross your mind: Why Ray? What did he do to earn this misery? Additionally, who is responsible for the trauma we are all facing?
Ray now lies in the hospital, beaten, traumatised, abused and for what crime? Any guesses? Yes, you guessed it right - for being a naturist. Naturism is not SEX, and some of our photographs when we joined some Naturist groups in MeWe a long time ago, were downloaded and circulated on the porn sites. The target of this abuse was not Ray but myself. Instead, he did everything to protect the family by not agreeing to surrender to their demands and denying them an easy way out.
My simple question to one and all who are reading me is, was this trauma needed? We love being naturists, and we want to promote this lifestyle as a reflection of our honest selves. Being from a non-naturist country, we have respected the law of the land, and we have never shied away from showing our true identities, and that was a disaster! To the people who stole our picture, my question to you is, was it worth it?
Where do we go from here, as now people perceive us as beings engaged in SEXUAL activities? We are not safe here anymore. I appreciate your patience in reading this real-life narration that changed all our lives forever.
Saps