“Gay by nature, a naturist by choice!”
For Phlip Volschenk, living life unclothed isn’t just a preference—it’s an authentic way of being. In fact, he’s been at it since day one! As a kid, keeping his clothes on was a constant challenge for his poor parents, who spent half his childhood chasing him down to put something on. That early free-spirited streak naturally blossomed into a lifelong passion for creating, protecting, and championing safe, respectful nude spaces where people can shed their clothes and reconnect with nature.
By Day & By Heart
By day, Phlip works as a Clinical Technologist specializing in Nephrology.
When he’s not in the clinic, his advocacy and community work for the naturist movement is pure passion project—a labor of love and personal charity driven entirely by heart, enthusiasm, and a genuine joy for bringing people together.
Leadership & Community
Phlip proudly serves in key national and regional leadership roles within the South African naturist movement:
- Vice President: South African National Naturist Association (SANNA)
- Chairman: KwaZulu-Natal Naturist Association (KZNNA)
He loves nothing more than planning and hosting fun events, gatherings, and outdoor excursions, bringing members and open-minded travelers together from all across South Africa and beyond.
Core Philosophy & Values
Phlip’s work is rooted in a deeply personal philosophy on respect and human connection:
“One cannot have respect for yourself if you don’t have respect for other people.”
“One cannot have respect for your own nature and understand your own nature if you don’t have respect and understanding for the nature around you.”
Through these guiding principles, Phlip continues to foster welcoming, body-positive spaces where freedom, authentic living, and a good sense of humor thrive side by side.
