One Hot Summer

It was one hot summer in the 1970s that inspired Brenda and Gary Spangler to get naked and save money on air conditioning. They are now owners of Oaklake Trails Nudist Resort in Depew, Oklahoma. In an interview, Brenda offered a woman's perspective on social nudism.

Are you self-conscious?

I guess all women are to some degree. I doubt very seriously if there's a woman alive that couldn't say, "Oh, I don't like something about me.” And I just get up in the morning and say, "Well, I don't like my legs but I'm grateful I have them.” I just say get over it. We all have our imperfections. We (nudists) are not out there to judge. We're out there to have a good time.”

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