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| Stilllearning |
Posted - 04/03/2006 : 2:56:02 PM
Is that the right term, "journey to nudity"? I found this site in an attempt to find out where to be nude; a sort of "coming out" and maturing of a lifelong curiosity. Sure, I've enjoyed nudity throughout my life after discovering as a pre-pubescent boy that being naked in private was daring, erotic and exciting. A life-long friend was thus born. After the gratuitous skinny dipping, private "home alone" adventures, "you show me yours, I'll show you mine" exploration" childhood joys and backseat teenage drive-in movie pleasures, I found, in later points of life, that nudity with another is not completely erotic, but a sensual awakening. But after searching a while regarding something private that you wish to take another step with, I'm totally miffed by the entanglement of nudity and sexuality in our society.
As noted, my nudity is quite a private pleasure, the joys of a constant traveler that showers each evening after a long day and never dresses in his hotel room until morning. I see posts here that try to separate nudity from sexuality. Topics like "male arousal" (I'm late 50s and arousal isn't easy under any circumstances) reveal the strange sense of taboo we cover nudity in. A "google" search of places for nudity in and around Las Vegas, Nevada ("what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas") reveals about 76,000 items, but "sex in Las Vegas" totals over 22 million items. The leading article about nudity in Las Vegas is about potential $250 fines at a CO beach on Lake Meade. I didn't check the fines for cavorting with a prostitute --- if there are any. I typed "sex in Las Vegas" only as a comparative experiment. Is Nevada like my home state, Missouri, where Baptists oppose sex in a standing position because it might be mistaken for dancing?
I've vented long enough. The journey continues with a return to nudity in the closet for fear of reprisals. I think it will end well someplace along the way. Not driven by a search for a perfect tan, or a bit of stimulation (noted already, I'm too old to respond anyway), but the nudity of mind that I once found accompanied the lack of clothing. We're not such a bad species, but we're the only ones that cover ourselves --- mind and body. |
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| sailawaybob |
Posted - 03/09/2013 : 9:21:35 PM
since you found that nudist brochure in your parents bedroom at 15 did it dawn on you than one or both of your parents were interested in nudism. when my mother found out years ago that my family - wife and two son's were nudist she was kinda shocked but told us that when we lived up north when i was a kid they have several friends that were nudist and were always inviting our family to join them, yeah funny how my parents never mentioned it or let us all participate back then. i've been enjoying nudism since i was about 10 weather skinnydipping, sunbathing or hiking exploring nude, didn't call it nudism but just liked being unclothed. |
| n/a |
Posted - 03/09/2013 : 07:35:16 AM
My journey into nudism began when I was around 15, I was snooping in my parents room for something and found a cypress cove nude resort brochure. Being that age I had no idea what this place was I just saw nude images of people and enjoyed looking of course. So after some time of reading about nudism on the internet and talking to a few nudists online, I gave it a try at home alone of course. Not too long after that I got bit more daring would move to laying in our backyard in the nude, then house sitting for a neighbor one time I used their pool to skinnydip which felt great. I felt kind of bad for using their pool that way without them knowing so few months after they returned I told my freinds mom about it, I was put at ease when she told me I was like family to them and welcome to swim nude if I wanted to. It took years before I would open up to anyone about enjoying nudism. I think I was around 19 before I allowed my mother to find out which was more of an accident she came home early from work one day found me sunning nude in backyard. I think I was in my mid 20's before I could openly discuss nudism with anyone even family. It took time before it became something of a humor topic it was my family way of dealing with things was jokes so my nudity was often teased. |
| falcon |
Posted - 04/19/2007 : 6:18:48 PM
Physical intimacy is wonderful and great. But think of nudism as being the real you without having to hide anything. No one to impress no one to ridicule you or judge you, just as you should do to others. It places everyone on an even playing field....you are who you are. It makes life a lot easier. Everybody is different and that is great because if we all looked alike and were the same what a boring world it would be. |
| coveresid |
Posted - 04/19/2007 : 02:05:04 AM
My journey started about 20 years ago in my early 30's and has progressed to a much more free expression of being textile free. Back then I started at a gym that had a small steam room in the locker room. Most mornings I would sit in the steam room naked and enjoy the social interaction with a few other men. Then during this time while out hiking, I would take off my shirt and shorts to hike wearing skimpy underwear to get more tanning coverage. When I would stop, I would slip off the underware and enjoy sunning my entire body. I was very comfortable doing this and at times found it somewhat exciting and stimulating since it was so different for me. But I also felt very free. Some of the time I would then continue hiking in the nude with some worry about being seen, but the feeling of being nude was just to nice. Never did have any social times of being nude with others except for the steam room or showers.
It has just been in the last 7 or 8 years that I have really enjoyed more nudism and some social nudism and found I was very comfortable with it. I had started to visit some natural hot springs in the area and would enjoy soaking without a swimsuit on. When someone else would come, I would reluctantly put it on. However once a couple came that were about my same age and they politely asked if clothing optional would be ok. I sure didn't object and they just striped out of their clothes and climbed into the pool of water. It seemed so natural and so I joined in and removed my suit. We had a good conversation and I felt great to have the suit back off and felt very natural for me. This I think was the real acceptance of enjoying nudism. Another time I was at a hot spring and joined another man who was enjoying sitting in his chair by the pool of water with no tan lines. I joined him enjoying the sun with no clothing on and we had a great chat. There were a few other people who came and we wouldn't bother to cover up except for one couple that came with a few children. They were wearing swimsuits, and so we waited for them to leave before slipping our suits off again. There was also one other couple that came over and we didn't bother to cover up. The man stripped down, but the woman kept her suit on. They soaked in the water and talked to us and we had a nice social event. I thought this is so nice to enjoy nudism like this. The lady did slip off her top straps while getting some sun and even let the top slip down at times to expose a breast but would then pull it back up. She acted like she wanted to go topless, but just wouldn't follow through. I was once asked to put a suit on which I did until they left and it was no big deal.
So I decided it would be nice to try a clothing optional beach so I could just enjoy the beach and water totally free. Had that chance when I was on a business trip and was able to go to Haulover beach. It was great to just walk out on the beach and drop all the clothes and enjoy the sun. No worry about someone coming by and catching me naked like I had to worry about on other beaches. It was fun to see how comfortable other people were and it was a very liberating experience for me.
Now for me, the only thing holding me back is the oportunity to fully enjoy going to other CO beaches or a resort since my wife has no desire for being naked when other people are around and says she doesn't want to see other nude people. We were in California once and I asked if we could go to a clothing optional beach. She said she doesn't want anyone to see her nude. I told her she can wear her swimsuit. She replied she didn't want to see any nude people either. It is not a total loss since there are times she will join me in being naked. We have spent time on vacation with long periods of time walking around nude in the condo. She has even joined me in catching some sun in the nude. A few weeks ago we were at a condo and the first day she joined me first in her suit, but eventually joined me naked removing< |
| nudeisntlewd |
Posted - 10/23/2006 : 11:12:16 AM
I don't see where there is or needs to be a "natural progression" of types of nudist experiences. Just different ones, depending on what you feel like.
To me it's like being hungry. What do I want, and what's available? Pizza, hamburgers, sub sandwich. What do I feel like at the time, what do I like and where can I get it around here? Maybe it's at home, and I don't even have to go out.
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| FireProf |
Posted - 10/23/2006 : 10:10:50 AM
The progression from home to resort is only there to increase a newbie's introduction into nudism in general and then the social aspect of nudism.
Let me explain; Some posters with reluctant partners often come to naturist website message boards asking how to get their significant others to go to a nude resort with them, when their partner's are not comfortable being nude around the house. So many of us that have been there will propose a progressive introduction to get them to that ultimate goal of a nude resort.
For my wife, this progression worked great. She was a home nudist, became a home/backyard nudist and remained that way for many years. I suggested a nude beach. At the beach we can still be nude but go off by ourselves, away from the crowds and allow her to experience for herself what goes on. She agreed and over two summers, we met another couple. We became good friends and they suggested a small nudist Inn.
This next step not only brought my wife closer to other nudists but she started to become a little bit more social. We returned to this Inn many, many times and vacation there every year with 5 other couples that we've become close friends with.
The next step was a resort. More people, more open space, sunning, swimming, dining, dancing, boating, shopping, doing laundry,...socializing and living in the nude for 7 days straight.
This progression or "steps" is usually only there for anyone still hesitant, uncomfortable or reluctant. If you're a social person and are very comfortable with nudity, then there is no need to follow this advice for yourself or your reluctant, hesistant partner.
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| macbuzz |
Posted - 10/23/2006 : 07:58:18 AM
I am curious why several have written that the next step needs to be a club? I ask this with interest in people's understanding not
with any desire to be critical. Is there some progression that I am not aware of, such as private-> nude beach-> clubs -> ??. So much of what we do in this world is organized. Why is there a need to create organization out of something that is so freeing and the antithesis to organization? I do see that programming creates a guaranteed environment from which to take part in what we find so enjoyable. Not that I am not open to the suggestion but are there those who find a nude beach is the only place to be? |
| calmnude |
Posted - 10/21/2006 : 09:32:07 AM
If you wish to stay overnight, simply call in advance and see what is available.
The accomodations range from simple cabins to ones which are almost a home away from home. |
| reverend |
Posted - 10/20/2006 : 3:05:18 PM
macbuzz-Everyone that posted after you missed it all.Without a doubt the best post I have ever read and coming from a newbie.You couldn't have been more correct and truthful.Your true feelings flowed out of your true personna.How correct you were.I'm sure others have felt that way but have kept it to themselves;for what reason I do not know.Never mind the sand'surf;sunshine and wind on your body(those are fleeting things)Its the kinship and immediate feeling of friendship that will affect you the rest of your life.In your case I hope it is a long one.[:)(I'm speaking about your first post)
the Reverend--- Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored. |
| allnaturalwife |
Posted - 10/20/2006 : 2:11:09 PM
Or many clubs have rental trilers and/or cabins, so you dont have to "rough it" if you dont want to. And if thats not your style the larger resorts of course have regular hotel accomidations as wellas full condos to rent at some.
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| Cheri |
Posted - 10/20/2006 : 11:04:26 AM
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Originally posted by macbuzz
I have thought of visiting a club and there is one within a few hours. I am sure that the folks there would be friendly and
wonderful, however, there is something about the spontaneity of a nude beach I find intriguing and exciting. After our
first trip to the beach we made two additional pilgrimages that week (vacation). Each was obviously, a different
experience because of the people but the beach setting enhanced the pleasures of the day. A club would be a different experience, and different experiences while good they are not always right for everyone. My wife is not a big camper, for example, and the majority of clubs in the northeast are of the genre. Still giving the clubs consideration. My journey towards nudity is a joint one after all. Thanks
Actually the parks in the northeast do welcome day visitors, ie. Bershire Vista in western Mass as well as Empire Haven in NY.
You can lay out, enjoy a snack from their restaurants, swim, just the same as you would on the beach except you don't have the sand to deal with.
Cheri
Doing what I can to positively promote nudism
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| macbuzz |
Posted - 10/20/2006 : 08:17:57 AM
I have thought of visiting a club and there is one within a few hours. I am sure that the folks there would be friendly and
wonderful, however, there is something about the spontaneity of a nude beach I find intriguing and exciting. After our
first trip to the beach we made two additional pilgrimages that week (vacation). Each was obviously, a different
experience because of the people but the beach setting enhanced the pleasures of the day. A club would be a different experience, and different experiences while good they are not always right for everyone. My wife is not a big camper, for example, and the majority of clubs in the northeast are of the genre. Still giving the clubs consideration. My journey towards nudity is a joint one after all. Thanks |
| Tuffers |
Posted - 10/20/2006 : 03:05:39 AM
Jenn's totally right there. The friendliness shown by members is quite wonderful which I remember when we took or first steps into nudism and you are immediately at ease.
Tuffers |
| allnaturalwife |
Posted - 10/19/2006 : 4:57:20 PM
Yopur next stop should be a nudist club. Do you have any near you?
Jenn |
| macbuzz |
Posted - 10/19/2006 : 1:55:42 PM
I was immediately intrigued by the prospect of being on a “journey to nudity” and how that so aptly paraphrased my feelings too. This summer for the first time I was lucky enough to experience the pleasures of a nude beach and to do it with my wife and several friends. Other than my wife I had never been naked with these friends though being a "private nudist" I was really looking forward to the experience. To say that it was a life changing moment is not being too dramatic. Nearly four months later, I am still trying to put into perspective my feelings about the experience. Like many before me, I discovered the overwhelming joy and freedom of nudity but what I did not expect was to find a bond with those who were there that day, young and old, and mostly those who did this on a regular basis. There was such ease of conversation with total strangers; people were pleasant, friendly and helpful. There was no way I couldn't "look" at others but the looking was mutual and done with a smile and a hello. I have never been in an environment where I wanted to talk with everyone but to my amazement nudity brought out those feelings. I truly felt the nudity was a shared gift between everyone on the beach that day. We shared our nudity with each other and in doing so; some of our standard barriers fell away. Sure it was an wonderful sensuous experience of sun, sand and surf and I loved the feeling of being naked and sharing this experience with my wife. To walk naked, down a length of beach, hand in hand with your significant other is a simple joy everyone should experience. However, to understand why be naked on a beach would engender the feelings I was having it occurred to me that maybe it was the fact that all of us were casually sharing something of ourselves that is so guardedly hidden away and this allowed us to be the social, friendly people we were meant to be. I am anxious to continue my journey to nudity and pursue an understanding of my feelings but also in the hope it will make me a better person when I am forced to be clothed. |
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