Naked Men Talking: What are you hungry for?
Strip off and share some food and friendship.
The latest food event was a collaboration with dietician Emi, of the Naked Table.
It was a Sunday afternoon and we'd brought together a group of eight men to get naked, cook some food, and eat together.
Emi had prepared a starter of grilled vegetables, which we ate together as everyone arrived and got their clothes off.
Then, we got down to business. The dish that we cooked together was pasta e fagioli - pasta and beans.
Gareth Johnson
Coached by Emi, everyone got involved in making the pasta dough - kneading and rolling and cutting so that we a mound of fresh pasta ready to cook.
The pasta was then cooked in the bean sauce, and we sat down around the table to eat together to enjoy the fruits of our labours.
This was a vegan version of pasta e fagioli - it was healthy and delicious.
This wasn't a sex party - it's social naturism. However, physical touch and intimacy is a really important part of building connection and community. Whenever you get a group of naked men together, there's a sexual energy present and this event was a great opportunity to explore how food and nakedness allow us to connect in a judgement-free, safe environment.
The next food event that we'll be hosting in London is a Naked Pot-Luck Dinner - this is scheduled for 10 July. This event is free to attend but numbers are limited - you can register via NakedMates.
Gareth Johnson
