What's It All About?
I am still relatively new to the entire Naturist lifestyle, but I can tolerance for overt sexual contact or behavior, as most are family-
cant tell you what I've learned so far....Keeping in mind that I am oriented. It is usually a fair assumption that if some action, or
no expert and speak with no authority beyond my own. comment is inappropriate in a clothed environment, it is equally
unacceptable in a naked environment.
The term Naturist, is what most prefer to use, as it simply indicates
a deeper connection to Nature. However, the term Nudist is still Now, a few of you may be wondering, 'Wait, did she say a family
used as well. Some differentiate between the two, and some do environment?!' Yes. Many people raise their children in a Nudist
not. Those that do seem to regard Nudists as those who enjoy philosophy. The reasons for this, are some of the same reasons
being naked at home, or at the beach or pool, or otherwise indoors; people explore this lifestyle in the first place;
while Naturists, are those who enjoy being naked in the woods, in There is a complete freedom, that comes with shedding your
in natural environments, while camping or fishing, etc. Again, some clothes! It is fun and liberating on so many levels! It is just the idea
view them as interchangeable. of doing it around other people that makes most people squeamish,
and even that is the result of societal and religious taboos. So, it
In addition, there is a difference between a Naturist/Nude facility stands to reason that some would want to spare their children that
and a Clothing-Optional, facility. The former makes being naked a imposed stigma.
compulsory thing, while the latter, leaves the individual with the
choice to disrobe or not, though naked is often 'the norm' at such The people who are Naturists/Nudists are incredibly supportive &
places. In fact, it is not unusual for those new to social nudity to genuine about 'body-acceptance', which is way of celebrating ALL
ease into the idea, by deciding at what point they feel comfortable body types. And again, what parent would not want their child to
getting naked. grow up with a positive body-image and a comfort with their own
body, as opposed to shame and self-loathing?!
Now as to the whys? That answer is as varied as the people who
who participate. What I can say, with a sense of certainty, is that And lastly, there is less judgement. All of the indicators of wealth,
it is NOT due to any sexual perversion, or desire for sexual behavior. success, status, occupation, etc disappears when you remove clothes
In fact, the policies of most Naturist facilities strictly address a zero and accoutrements. Tell me, if you can, who is the doctor below?
The waitress? CEO? How about the garbage collector or teacher?
cant tell you what I've learned so far....Keeping in mind that I am oriented. It is usually a fair assumption that if some action, or
no expert and speak with no authority beyond my own. comment is inappropriate in a clothed environment, it is equally
unacceptable in a naked environment.
The term Naturist, is what most prefer to use, as it simply indicates
a deeper connection to Nature. However, the term Nudist is still Now, a few of you may be wondering, 'Wait, did she say a family
used as well. Some differentiate between the two, and some do environment?!' Yes. Many people raise their children in a Nudist
not. Those that do seem to regard Nudists as those who enjoy philosophy. The reasons for this, are some of the same reasons
being naked at home, or at the beach or pool, or otherwise indoors; people explore this lifestyle in the first place;
while Naturists, are those who enjoy being naked in the woods, in There is a complete freedom, that comes with shedding your
in natural environments, while camping or fishing, etc. Again, some clothes! It is fun and liberating on so many levels! It is just the idea
view them as interchangeable. of doing it around other people that makes most people squeamish,
and even that is the result of societal and religious taboos. So, it
In addition, there is a difference between a Naturist/Nude facility stands to reason that some would want to spare their children that
and a Clothing-Optional, facility. The former makes being naked a imposed stigma.
compulsory thing, while the latter, leaves the individual with the
choice to disrobe or not, though naked is often 'the norm' at such The people who are Naturists/Nudists are incredibly supportive &
places. In fact, it is not unusual for those new to social nudity to genuine about 'body-acceptance', which is way of celebrating ALL
ease into the idea, by deciding at what point they feel comfortable body types. And again, what parent would not want their child to
getting naked. grow up with a positive body-image and a comfort with their own
body, as opposed to shame and self-loathing?!
Now as to the whys? That answer is as varied as the people who
who participate. What I can say, with a sense of certainty, is that And lastly, there is less judgement. All of the indicators of wealth,
it is NOT due to any sexual perversion, or desire for sexual behavior. success, status, occupation, etc disappears when you remove clothes
In fact, the policies of most Naturist facilities strictly address a zero and accoutrements. Tell me, if you can, who is the doctor below?
The waitress? CEO? How about the garbage collector or teacher?