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The UK's Guardian newspaper started out the year with an article titled "Social media triggers children to dislike their own bodies, says study". They pointed out that that: 3 in 4 children as young as 12 dislike their bodies and are embarrassed by the way they look1 in 5 experience body image issues50% aged 12 to 21 said they have become withdrawn, started exercising excessively, stopped socialising completely, or self-harmed because they are regularly bullied or trolled online about their physical appearance70% say that social media makes them feel stressed, anxious and depresseda plethora of other research shows that the ...
One might think it's an odd time of year in which to encourage people to consider how to incorporate naturism into their lifestyles, yet it is ideal in many ways. While we all reflect on the past year and step into 2023, there’s no better time for people to examine their thoughts and feelings around their bodies. It doesn’t mean they should be berating themselves about all the wine and chocolate they consumed around the clock during the holidays — just the opposite. It’s a great time to embrace their natural self and consider any negative feelings they may have ...
You may have heard some buzz lately about ChatGPT. It is artificial intelligence software created by OpenAI. In their own words, it is a system that "interacts in a conversational way. The dialogue format makes it possible for ChatGPT to answer followup questions, admit its mistakes, challenge incorrect premises, and reject inappropriate requests." So we decided to find out how much it knows about naturism. The answers were surprisingly good: What is naturism? ChatGPT: Naturism, also known as nudism, is a social and cultural movement that advocates for the acceptance of nudity in certain settings. Naturists believe in the naturalness ...
Members with Long Term Campsites can Vote! October 24th is Election Day in all Ontario municipalities. Did you know that in municipal elections non-residents can also vote? You can vote in any municipality where you own land or are a tenant. (you can only vote once per municipality) You can only have one residence but you can be a tenant in many ways such as a commercial property or a campsite. All Bare Oaks members with a long-term campsite are non-residential tenants under Ontario Municipal Elections Act and are therefore eligible to vote in East Gwillimbury. To vote, you need ...
Saturday, October 1st is International Coffee Day! Bare Oaks and Stereo Coffee Roasters are officially launching Bare Blend, an artisanal coffee blend that is true to both of our sets of values. Join us in the Bare Bistro from 1pm to 2pm for a tutored coffee tasting led by Geoff Polci, the owner of Stereo coffee Roasters and a Bare Oaks member ...
