Author: Read with Pride

readwithpride.com There’s something utterly magical about slipping into the Mediterranean Sea without a stitch on. The warm sun on your bare skin, the cool water kissing every inch of you, and that delicious feeling of absolute freedom, it’s not just about getting naked; it’s about shedding everything society has told you to hide. For the …

The Thrill of Skinny Dipping in IbizaRead More

readwithpride.com There’s something gloriously liberating about shedding your clothes and diving into cool water under an open sky. Whether you’re looking for a moonlit dip in a hidden cenote or a bold plunge into Nordic ice waters, skinny dipping is one of those experiences that makes you feel completely, unapologetically alive. And let’s be honest, …

The Ultimate Guide to Skinny Dipping SpotsRead More

readwithpride.com There’s something deeply liberating about stripping away everything, the clothes, the armor, the carefully constructed personas, and just being. For many of us in the LGBTQ+ community, the journey to self-acceptance often feels like peeling away layers of shame, expectation, and societal judgment. Which is why the nudist movement, with its radical embrace of …

Finding Peace in a Naked WorldRead More

readwithpride.com There’s something profoundly liberating about standing naked on a Greek beach, salt air kissing your skin, with absolutely nothing between you and the Aegean Sea. Not your swim trunks. Not your baggage. Not the suffocating expectations of a heteronormative world that’s been telling you to cover up, literally and figuratively, your whole life. Welcome …

Stripping Away Inhibitions in MykonosRead More

readwithpride.com There’s something profoundly liberating about standing on a beach where the only thing you’re wearing is sunscreen and a smile. Welcome to Wreck Beach, Vancouver’s wildest, most unapologetically free stretch of coastline where clothing is optional, judgment is checked at the stairs, and community spirit runs as deep as the Pacific waters lapping at …

The Wild Heart of Wreck BeachRead More

readwithpride.com There’s something deeply liberating about slipping into dark water under a blanket of stars, feeling the cool embrace of the lake, ocean, or river against your bare skin. No fabric. No barriers. Just you, the water, and the infinite sky above. For many in the LGBTQ+ community, midnight swims without clothes aren’t just about …

Moonlight Dips and Midnight MagicRead More

readwithpride.com There’s something utterly liberating about ditching the swim trunks, feeling the warm tropical breeze on your skin, and knowing you’re surrounded by like-minded people who get it. Gay nudist resorts in tropical destinations aren’t just about being naked, they’re about freedom, connection, and luxury wrapped up in one unforgettable experience. If you’ve been curious …

Tropical Bliss at Gay Nudist ResortsRead More

readwithpride.com Berlin doesn’t do things halfway. While most cities clutch their pearls at the sight of a nipple, Berlin casually asks, “Want to join me for a naked picnic in the park?” And honestly? That’s exactly the vibe we need more of in this world. The German capital has earned its reputation as Europe’s most …

Bare in the City of BerlinRead More

readwithpride.com There’s something deeply liberating about stripping down to nothing and hitting the trails. No compression shorts bunching up, no sweat-soaked tank tops clinging to your back, just you, the wilderness, and absolutely zero barriers between your skin and the summer breeze. For a growing number of gay men, naked hiking has become more than …

Naked Hiking Trails for the BraveRead More

readwithpride.com There’s something transformative about standing completely bare under the Canary Island sun, golden sand beneath your feet and endless ocean stretching to the horizon. At Maspalomas in Gran Canaria, this isn’t just a beach day, it’s a celebration of radical freedom, body positivity, and the kind of authentic living that the LGBTQ+ community has …

Sun Kissed Freedom at MaspalomasRead More

readwithpride.com There’s something magical about watching clouds of colored powder explode into the air during Holi, creating a kaleidoscope that rivals any pride parade. For India’s LGBTQ+ community, this ancient festival of colors has become an unexpected symbol of joy, authenticity, and the beautiful messiness of being yourself. When red, blue, yellow, and green powders …

Celebrating Pride Through the Colors of HoliRead More

readwithpride.com Here’s the thing about Indian cinema, it’s given us epic love stories, dramatic family sagas, and dance numbers that live rent-free in our heads. But when it came to LGBTQ+ representation? Bollywood mostly gave us coded characters, comedic relief, or tragic endings. For decades, queer Indians watched themselves either disappear from the screen entirely …

Digital Revolution and Queer Stories in IndiaRead More

readwithpride.com Long before colonial laws tried to erase it, long before pride parades and rainbow flags, India held space for queerness. Not in the margins, but woven into the very fabric of its mythology, carved into temple stones, and celebrated in ancient texts. The truth? Being gay, trans, or somewhere beautifully in between isn’t some …

Ancient Echoes and Modern IdentitiesRead More

readwithpride.com There’s something magical about hearing “Chak De! Chak De! India!” echo through a bar in San Francisco’s Castro district. Or watching a hundred gay men and women, dressed in their finest kurtas and lehengas, lip-sync to “Dola Re Dola” at a Pride event in London. For the Indian LGBTQ+ diaspora scattered across the globe, …

Desi Heartbeat in a Global WorldRead More

readwithpride.com There’s a word in Hindi that carries more weight than most friendships can handle: yaar. It’s a term of endearment, a declaration of loyalty, a promise that extends beyond blood. In Bollywood’s golden age: and honestly, still today: yaari (friendship) between men has been depicted with an intensity that would make most romance novels …

Beyond Friendship in the Shadows of CinemaRead More

readwithpride.com If you’ve ever felt like queer Indian stories were being told in whispers rather than shouts, let me introduce you to something that’s changing the game completely. KASHISH Pride Film Festival isn’t just another film event, it’s South Asia’s biggest LGBTQ+ film festival, and honestly? It’s been voted one of the top five LGBT …

Spotlight on Queer Cinema at KASHISHRead More

readwithpride.com On September 6, 2018, India woke up to a different country. The Supreme Court of India struck down Section 377, a 158-year-old colonial-era law that criminalized consensual same-sex relationships. The courtroom erupted in cheers, tears flowed freely, and rainbow flags waved outside the building. But this wasn’t just a legal victory: it was the …

A New Dawn for Freedom in IndiaRead More

readwithpride.com If you’ve ever watched a Bollywood film, you know the weddings are everything. The swirling saris, the fountains of marigolds, the dancing that goes on for days, it’s pure magic wrapped in sequins and sindoor. Now imagine all that grandeur, all that color, all that unapologetic joy… but make it gay. Welcome to the …

Love in Technicolor with Desi WeddingsRead More

readwithpride.com There’s something electric about Mumbai. Maybe it’s the way the Arabian Sea crashes against Marine Drive at sunset, or how the local trains carry millions of stories through the city every single day. But for India’s LGBTQ+ community, Mumbai pulses with a different kind of energy: one that’s been growing louder, bolder, and more …

The Pulse of Pride in MumbaiRead More

readwithpride.com If you’ve ever watched a Bollywood film and caught yourself thinking, “Wait, are they…?” then you’re not alone. For decades, queer Indians have been reading between the lines, finding themselves in stolen glances, intimate friendships, and songs that spoke to longing in ways the dialogue never could. Bollywood: India’s massive dream factory: has had …

Bollywood Dreams and Queer RealitiesRead More