Do you dislike wearing clothes all of the time?
Do you enjoy skinny dipping?
Do you enjoy nude sunbathing?
Do you enjoy the feeling of the warm sun and the cool water caressing your naked body?
Do you enjoy camping or hiking in the nude?
Do you seek out clothing-optional guest houses when you vacation?
Do you enjoy running around the house au natural?
Do you enjoy sleeping in the nude?
Do you enjoy watching other naked guys?
Do you consider yourself a nudist?
or, Do you just have a natural curiosity about nudity?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then Cairns Sunboys is the group for you. The pleasures of camping, swimming, sunbathing, sports, and the feeling of closeness with nature are greatly increased when done in the nude. The enjoyment of all this is increased when shared with others.

Sunboys is an independent organization for all gay, bi-sexual, or gay-friendly males, over the age of 18, who enjoy the naturist/nudist lifestyle and/or many of the aspects thereof. We maintain encourage ties with the naturist community. Enjoy the naturist lifestyle and the camaraderie of participating in nude recreational and social activities with like-minded friends. Through the network of gay naturist clubs internationally, Sunboys maintain ties with close to 10,000 members in 12 countries.

Sunboys will publish an optional bi-annual membership directory, listing only those members who wish to be listed therein.

Often Asked Questions

Is Nudity Compulsory for Naturists?
Nudity is not compulsory; that is why the term "clothing-optional" exists. Clothing has its purposes - warmth and protection. Many Naturists feel more comfortable wearing some clothing while participating in active sports, but many activities - especially swimming - can be much more comfortable and enjoyable without the confinement of clothing. While many of us prefer to be nude as much as possible, we also accept that appropriate clothing is necessary to protect from sunburn, cold weather or the hazards of rough work. Sunboys realises that clothing is not at all essential to moral living.

Does Social Nudity Excite Sexual Desire?
A body does not automatically become sexual by the mere act of removing one's clothing. Although sex is natural, sex is not equated with naturism. Sexual intent requires deliberate sexual action - choice making behavior - by one who would have sexual interest. Naturists, as a group, have the same sexual responses as everyone else, but they know that the practice of Naturism proves that the naked human body is not intrinsically erotic. Because Naturism satisfies our natural curiosity about the human person of both sexes and all ages, it makes social poise easier rather than more difficult and relaxes social tensions. "But, what if I get an erection?" you ask. IMEN accepts the fact that we are all sexual beings and views an erection as a natural happening, which in and of itself is not necessarily sexual.

Why Join Sunboys?

Whether you enjoy living your life as clothes-free as possible or just enjoy an occasional skinny-dip at either the nude beach or a secluded pool, joining Sunboys opens up the possibilities of a whole new life style. The pleasures of camping, swimming, sunbathing, sports, and the feeling of closeness with nature are greatly increased when done in the nude. The joys of this is all increased when shared with others. Social nudity breaks down self-consciousness and barriers of class, education, religion and race between people. Sunboys is made up of a diverse group of guys representing a wide cross-section of the population.

Why be nude?
Our Answers. Some rather comvincing reasons why you're onto something good

Non-nudists (textiles) often ask; "Why would you take off all your clothes in front of other people and run around naked?" Well, we don't just run around naked, and there are a lot of good reasons we prefer to be nude. The obvious reason that first pops into my mind is "Nude is natural and more comfortable!", but comfort is only one of the many benefits of nudism.

This story is devoted to building a list of the benefits to living the nudist lifestyle. If you know of a good benefit to being nude that we've missed out, then please send it in for inclusion in the next newsletter.

Benefits of Nudism

Swimming Nude is Better: You don't have to fight the waves to keep your swimming suit on. The water feels better against your bare skin than a wet swimming suit. When you get out of the water, a swimming suit stays wet and feels bad. When swimming nude, you won't get sand in your suit.

Fewer Clothing and Laundry Hassles

Nudity reduces laundry costs. Fewer washings reduce wear and fading, which in turn reduce how often you need to buy new clothes. Eating nude considerably reduces the chances of spilled food staining and ruining your garments. Deciding what to wear becomes a trivial decision instead of an often stressful decision.

Traveling for nude recreation cuts down on the amount of luggage that you need to carry. Nude backpacking reduces the amount of gear you need to carry on your back.

Sun Helps Clear Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a non-contagious skin disease that turns skin purple. Dermatologists have a treatment of sitting under a fluorescent light to simulate the sun's ray.

Why simulate?

Go nude!

The sun causes the body to produce dihydrxycholecalciferol. The more sun on the more skin, the better!

Sleeping Nude is Better

By allowing air to travel freely over the entire body, the body is better able to distribute heat. This allows you to actually be warmer in the winter (under blankets of course) and cooler in the summer.

Sunbathing Nude is Better

Sunbathing nude prevents those nasty tan lines and allows the entire body to benefit from the positive effects of the sun.

Being nude can help deter lyme disease.

Lyme disease is carried by the deer-tick. This little bug appears to bite when it lodges itself between clothing and skin. By being nude, they are much more easily brushed off before they can find a place to bite.

Skinny dipping can help reduce rash from sea lice.

Sea lice, or jellyfish larvae stings cause a painful, itchy rash. The sea lice sting when they get trapped between your suit and skin. The obvious conclusion is to reduce your swimwear to reduce the chances of getting stung.

"Some Quote"

"..all those textiles (non-nudes) sure are going to be pissed when they finally get to heaven, and find out the nudists have been there all along"

"Beware of the nude man who offers you the shirt off his back!"

"A nudist has no fear of a pick-pocket."

"He who sleeps in the raw, is in for a nude awakening."