June 2017 · Drool · Page 27

Hedonism, Jamaica

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Rheanna_martinez When you strip away our vanity and think about the most primal rules of attraction - you’ll find that we simply desire what brings us some sort of pleasure, validation, and a sense of ease. It’s really quite simple. But is it possible to attain? We decided to try. we took a mental break, shook off all inhibitions, and boarded a plane for a tropical locale known for nudity, physical pleasure, uninhibited fun, and relaxation. We weren’t sure whether to expect something from a steamy sex novel, a self-love retreat, a pornographic paradise, or an awkward adult spring break...and what we found was a bit of all four. hedonism Jamaica is made for both nudes, and prudes. But once you venture to the nude side, there are no judgements (or clothes) allowed. You’re embraced by all shapes, colors, and sizes. Naturally, we were shocked. Like, wide eyed, mouths open shocked. But soon we realized that no one cares here. There is no body shaming; only body love. Because everyone is naked. And really, you can’t judge when you’re naked too. >>> There was open sex. Open petting. Open fellatio. All of

it, at 10am, with breaks to chat with strangers and sip a pina colada. Again, we were shocked. Like “omg are they doing that right here” shocked. But we soon realized that no one else cared. It was the simple pursuit of pleasure. Everyone else saw it as such, so we did too.

there was a moonlit playroom with candles, mellow moods, and people in tubs and on mattresses. Adults were free to pursue their more sensual desires. And a 60 year old woman grabbed my hand and gave me a tour. No questions. No pushing. Just, a friendly ‘isn’t this wonderful’ tour. It actually really was.

there was a naked piano bar. There was kayaking in the buff. There were waterslides. There was open bar, friendly staff, and grilled lobster every night. want to admire and appreciate other people in a way that’s stripped down and free of judgement? Want to admire yourself in the same way? Want to discover carefree love with your partner? Surround yourself with nudists. Get nude yourself. Learn to sail the ocean naked. Sing a classic tune on top of a piano in the buff. Stop judging other people and their pursuit of happiness.

so until you make it to this tropical haven of judgement and guilt free people sipping on pina coladas, try walking around your own apartment naked. It’s contagious, we promise.

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From Scene No. 2, June 2017, pages 27–29. The text is set here as it was printed, so some names and links are of their time.

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