"What spirit is so empty and blind, that it cannot recognize the fact
that the foot is more noble than the shoe, and skin more beautiful
that the garment with which it is clothed?"-
Michaelangelo
I Would Like to be a Nude BUT...
I AM OVERWEIGHT, CAN I STILL GO
NUDE?
Does it matter? Let's be honest in
western countries most people are overweight. What you look like to
other naturists is of little interest to them. The fact that you may
have scars or limbs missing is accepted. A fellow naturist will look
you in the eyes rather than stare at your body. This you will quickly
realise.
MY PARTNER DOES
NOT SHARE MY ENTHUSIASM
This will always be an initial
problem. You are proposing a radical change in your lifestyle. Your
partner may never have thought of becoming a Nude and your
suggestion to do so would startle him/her.
He/she may have heard all sorts of
rumours and misconceptions about what happens at clubs or on the
beaches. It could be that he/she may have had a puritanical
upbringing.
Whatever the causes of the lack of
enthusiasm extreme care is necessary in supporting your case. From the
outset it is important that sincerity, honesty, and respect of your
partner's feelings remain the basis of your case.
According to a survey conducted by
The Naturist Society, it is usually the male partner who suggests
giving naturism a try.
It has been noted however that, once
they actually experience social nudity, women become very enthusiastic
club members. They quickly realise that the naturist environment is
safe to both themselves and, more importantly, the children, and enjoy
their new freedom, the friendliness of other nudists.
I MAY SHOW MY
EMBARRASSMENT
Men are afraid that they will have an
erection in the presence of female company. Women have concerns about
menstruation, erect nipples and flushed cheeks.
These are valid and understandable
concerns to each individual. They are also over rated. It is in fact
unlikely that this will happen. A naturist environment is not a sexual
one in spite of the nudity and mixing of genders. I have been a club
Nude for many years. During that time I have never seen anything
that would cause embarrassment to the individual or others.
Should a man feel roused he can cover
his modesty by laying on his stomach, taking a shower or swim, or
covering himself with a towel.
If it is 'that time of the month' for
a woman, there is no requirement to strip off completely. Clubs have
toilets in which steps can be taken to rectify one's appearance.
WE HAVE A YOUNG
FAMILY
Fantastic !! How often do you see
your own children running about the house or sharing the bath?. Are
they concerned about their nudity there?
Young children thrive in the naturist
environment. It stirs the heart to see children enjoying themselves in
club play area, or in the pool with mum (or dad). Kids mix naturally
with other children and, whether at a club or on a beach, will enjoy
just being themselves. Nudity does not worry them.
Just as importantly children are safe
in a naturist environment. We are all very conscious of the harm that
unsupervised children can experience and are constantly vigilant.
DO NOT KNOW HOW
TO GO ABOUT DOING SO
This is easy. Take off your clothes
and relax in the privacy of your own home. Feel the freedom of being
natural, enjoy each other's company, and discuss social nudity between
yourselves.
Various countries have their own
National Naturist Councils. They are there to help you. Write to or
telephone one and ask for an `Information Pack' to be sent to you.
Information Packs are tastefully
printed and will give you all the information that will enable you to
start learning about the naturist lifestyle. They will answer the
questions that have inevitably arisen either in your own mind or
whilst discussing the matter
Short Reading About Nude Culture
Although I have been sleeping nude since my early teens, my first experience with social nudity just took place in August 1998. I had been reading about nudism on the Internet and grew curious how being a nudist might actually feel. I was going to San Francisco on business and did a search for Bay Area nude beaches. Having a free day in the Bay Area, I chose to try Baker Beach, just South of the Golden Gate Bridge.
I parked in the crowded lot adjacent to the textile part of the beach. Then, wearing a t shirt and trunks, I walked onto the beach till I reached wet sand. I hiked North along the water’s edge toward the Golden Gate, still not sure where the nude portion of the beach would start. The view along Baker Beach is truly spectacular! I began to see some naked buns up ahead on the wide, sandy beach. Then, there I was among a whole bunch of nude sunbathers! There were also some fully clothed people on that section of beach, walking dogs, just enjoying the ocean, or gawking at the nudists. Also, there were several groups of Asian surf fishermen. They had their lines out in the surf, the poles held upright by metal supports driven into the sand. The fishermen seemed content to fish and talk among themselves, ignoring the walkers and the nudists altogether.
I made my way to a large outcropping of rocks that sort of mark the end of Baker Beach. There, I was faced with where to go and what to do next. Still in a t shirt and trunks, I walked up into the soft sand and began to look for an inconspicuous spot to sit and map out my plan of action, or inaction. There were people in groups of 2, 4, or more along the bank at the back edge of the sand. I picked a vacant area along the bank where there were both men and women. There were two couples a short distance from me, nearer the water. One couple was nude, the other man was nude and his companion was topless. Another group of obvious veteran nudists were setting up a volleyball net in front of the couples.
I removed my shirt and sat down on the towel, trying to gather up my courage. There were so many butterflies in my stomach, my scalp tingled and my throat went totally dry. Some other people, I noticed, also had on trunks so nobody seemed to notice my plight. I did not want to be branded a gawker, so I decided to count to three, then take off my trunks. 1,2,3, Nothing! I was frozen in place. 1,2,3, still frozen! I must have counted to 90 by threes. That ploy, obviously, was not going to work. I then decided that whoever said the first time is easier for men than women had grossly overgeneralized!
After sitting on my towel like a stone statue for about 20 minutes, I finally got up the courage to carefully ease my trunks off without getting up. Nobody cheered, nobody giggled, nobody cared! I was now sitting completely naked among a hundred or more other people. The sky did not fall! My first reaction was one of relief. My second reaction was, Hmmm, this does feel pretty good. Third reaction, I think I might like this. Fourth reaction after another 30 minutes, Wow, I know I like this!
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