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trublcj5 |
Posted - 12/10/2008 : 5:52:21 PM My Wife and I have enjoyed the nudist lifestyle for several years now. We were wondering since we enjoyed being naked and the feeling from being a nudist, do any of you enjoy seeing others nude? Now I dont mean in a sexual way. we enjoy being away from all the fake lifestyle and enjoy seeing other nude people who are average everyday people like ourselves.
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cactusjack |
Posted - 02/02/2018 : 8:34:05 PM It is human nature to look at others, clothed or not. As long as the look does not turn into a stare it is ok.
Ronald Bose |
cactusjack |
Posted - 02/02/2018 : 8:33:03 PM Looking at others is human nature be it clothed or nude. As long as it does not turn into a stare it is fine.
Ronald Bose |
FireProf |
Posted - 11/30/2017 : 3:18:32 PM quote: Originally posted by Nudony
quote: Originally posted by soonbnude
Also if you were afraid of being seen naked you wouldn't go to a nude beach, reckon there is a little bit of exhibitionist in most of us.
This is a notion I've seen time and time again in nudist forums, which I've also discussed with other nudists: the supposed "exhibitionistic element" of social nudity. And I've found that although it might sometimes be the case; it isn't always.
I think as human beings we tend to seek approval and acceptance by whatever group we want to be a part of. We want to feel like we belong there. Social nudism is unique in the sense that, especially when nudity is the norm, approval and acceptance is best achieved with the removal of clothing. When we get naked with everyone else, we feel "included."
I've seen this with covered newbies in nudist social settings, who certainly don't want everyone looking at them naked; and who in spite of their initial reluctance or misgivings still decide to get naked - to feel "included." I've mentioned many times my ex, who finally decided to get naked when she found herself in the midst of many other naked women. In order to feel accepted by the group, she felt compelled to toss her sarong and reluctance to the side and mingle naked. My fiancée did it just for fun, so it was a bit different; but in both scenarios it wasn't being driven by some "compulsion" to be seen naked, but rather to feel included and accepted. When other nudists see you naked, and validate your nudity; it makes you feel like you're a part of something.
I'm sure this debate will continue on. As a matter of fact I remember reading a nudist article from the 60's discussing it! The psychology of social nudity, the sociological aspect of seeing people naked and being seen naked, up to the biochemical effect of removing all clothing: those are all fascinating topics to me.
This is exactly how the Prof felt when we first visited the nude beach together. While sitting there in her shorts and t shirt, contemplating what to do, thoughts of not conforming to the norm made her feel more the center of attention than she felt she'd be if she were naked. The Prof doesn't like to be the center of attention and is definitely not an exhibitionist. She prefers just blending in and the only way for her to do that, that day, was to remove her t shirt and shorts and be like everyone else.
Loves being naked. Plays well with others! |
soonbnude |
Posted - 11/30/2017 : 2:50:56 PM Nudony, well said, the article you mention sounds interesting and it's funny that we are still discussing the topic 50 years later.
Once you get naked a few times with others around it becomes more of a "don't care" attitude / mindset more than a "fitting in" mindset I think. Call it getting comfortable maybe.
Also I still feel there may be an element of exhibitionist when being nude at say a CO beach and walking along for the world to see, and many of us do that. It's not a matter of trying to impress but being comfortable in our skin only naked in a public place. Your comments about feeling included are interesting and make sense, not wanting to be the odd one out and feel included or not wanting to be considered a perv looking at others. SBN. |
Nudony |
Posted - 11/30/2017 : 12:25:31 PM quote: Originally posted by soonbnude
Also if you were afraid of being seen naked you wouldn't go to a nude beach, reckon there is a little bit of exhibitionist in most of us.
This is a notion I've seen time and time again in nudist forums, which I've also discussed with other nudists: the supposed "exhibitionistic element" of social nudity. And I've found that although it might sometimes be the case; it isn't always.
I think as human beings we tend to seek approval and acceptance by whatever group we want to be - or find ourselves- a part of. We want to feel like we belong there. Social nudism is unique in the sense that, especially when nudity is the norm, approval and acceptance is best achieved with the removal of clothing. When we get naked with everyone else, we feel "included."
I've seen this with covered newbies in nudist social settings, who certainly don't want everyone looking at them naked; and who in spite of their initial reluctance or misgivings still decide to get naked - to feel "included." I've mentioned many times my ex, who finally decided to get naked when she found herself in the midst of many other naked women. In order to feel accepted by the group, she felt compelled to toss her sarong and reluctance to the side and mingle naked. My fiancée did it just for fun, so it was a bit different; but in both scenarios it wasn't being driven by some "compulsion" to be seen naked, but rather to feel included and accepted. When other nudists see you naked, and validate your nudity; it makes you feel like you're a part of something.
I'm sure this debate will continue on. As a matter of fact I remember reading a nudist article from the 60's discussing it! The psychology of social nudity, the sociological aspect of seeing people naked and being seen naked, up to the biochemical effect of removing all clothing: those are all fascinating topics to me.
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soonbnude |
Posted - 11/30/2017 : 06:27:26 AM Interesting topic indeed. If most people were honest I think they would say that most check out other people at a nude beach. Most may not go there for that reason but we all look at other naked people, it's normal. Also if you were afraid of being seen naked you wouldn't go to a nude beach, reckon there is a little bit of exhibitionist in most of us.
Others have said they are people watchers generally and I agree, when out for lunch or having a coffee especially in the city I do the same. Again it's natural. SBN. |
Nude in AK |
Posted - 11/29/2017 : 10:35:14 AM Interesting topic, like some others, I have no issues if I am seen nude! While there are places that it is not accepted, that is a different subject. One thing about being nude, is that we have nothing to hide or to make us look better then others. We are what we are. I watch people but for different reason, part of me training. I watch a video that the person talks about their body and that is what they have to go through life with and be happy with it. |
nudistmormon |
Posted - 11/29/2017 : 09:18:54 AM Im a bit of a people watcher to begin with, doesnt matter to me if im at walmart or anywhere else, it is entertaining to see people just living their lives. I am often in awe of just watching the body move around and thinking about what goes into the movement of a finger let alone the rest of the body. As far as at a nudist/CO venue, i still have yet to go but when i do, i will still people watch just not like id do anywhere else, I dont mind someone seeing me nude, it is the truest version of me in existence, I know most of my post makes me sound like a creep and I am sorry but I actually enjoy being seen/seeing others nude, not for any voyeuristic/exhibitionistic reasons but because that is when all other masks people wear come off.
Not new here, I usd to have the s/n loves2bnude |
soonbnude |
Posted - 10/11/2016 : 08:10:20 AM Just going back to the original question and yes, I enjoy seeing other nudists. Mainly see then at the beach although have stumbled across some in other locations but same comment. I don't go there for that reason or that reason only, I go to the beach to be able to be naked at a legal CO beach and walk and swim naked as the day I was born, just as nature intended. Seeing others is a good in that you realise you are not alone in this sense, that you are not strange. I find it more odd / strange / offensive that textiles walk the same beach checking nudists out, it makes me feel like they have no right to do this clothed. Some textiles seem to want to make you feel uncomfortable or wrong at using the space legally the way it can be. Here in Oz it seems that the numbers at CO beaches are reducing, the resorts that I've been researching to try to introduce my wife to have closed. |
oldnudyman |
Posted - 10/10/2016 : 5:38:21 PM quote: Originally posted by FireProf
yes ... that seems to be typical of resorts and clubs with full time residents. At our club, since we've been members for quite some time, there are residents that see us and wave, smile and even make small talk. We've been invited to a function or two but because we don't visit every weekend, aren't there 2 or 3 times a week, it seems that we have to start from square 1 each time we visit with the same introduction.
It's not nudists but it's people in general, nowadays. Seems people don't want to make an effort to get to know others and the older people get, the more apt they are to want to just be alone or shrink their circle of friends. Add in the skepticism of nudists with new people and ... it can be difficult, at times, to be accepted by groups already established within the nude clubs and resorts.
So ... with that in mind, we travel with our own group to some of these places but we are not so exclusive that we are not inclusive!
Loves being naked. Plays well with others!
I think that you have evaluated the situation really well. People are people with or without clothes. |
FireProf |
Posted - 10/10/2016 : 10:11:27 AM yes ... that seems to be typical of resorts and clubs with full time residents. At our club, since we've been members for quite some time, there are residents that see us and wave, smile and even make small talk. We've been invited to a function or two but because we don't visit every weekend, aren't there 2 or 3 times a week, it seems that we have to start from square 1 each time we visit with the same introduction.
It's not nudists but it's people in general, nowadays. Seems people don't want to make an effort to get to know others and the older people get, the more apt they are to want to just be alone or shrink their circle of friends. Add in the skepticism of nudists with new people and ... it can be difficult, at times, to be accepted by groups already established within the nude clubs and resorts.
So ... with that in mind, we travel with our own group to some of these places but we are not so exclusive that we are not inclusive!
Loves being naked. Plays well with others! |
oldnudyman |
Posted - 10/10/2016 : 08:09:31 AM I have seen this myself. When My wife and I visited a very well known and popular resort it seem like we were outsiders because most of the people had residence at the resort and they stayed in their groups. We did meet and have nice conversations with a few couples. |
FireProf |
Posted - 10/10/2016 : 12:13:50 AM quote: Originally posted by oldnudyman
To be seen or to see others becomes a mute point when you have been naked around others enough. I think that it's a newcomer thing to be concerned about it. Let's face it - when you were dressed and went to work everyday you really didn't know anything about the people there. When you are naked there is very little unknown and you get to know the real person.
I agree ... but it takes time.
The Prof and I just spent a couple days at a nude resort. Not a lot of people but probably about 20-30 that were out and about. I'd have to say that most of those were visitors. There were 4 RV's and several rooms and condos rented. One of those days, there were, what appeared to be, two day use couples added to the number of people at the resort.
I'm a friendly guy and my wife was right next to me smiling and waving ... we got waves in return but that's it. Several couples obviously knew each other and they grouped off by themselves and kept to themselves.
It's always difficult to tell it like it really is but ... nudists are no different than our clothed counter parts. With over 20 years of social nudism under our belly buttons and visiting countless resorts and clubs ... Friendly people are friendly people, whether they have clothes on or not. Just because you drop your clothes at your car, in your room or at your lounge chairs, doesn't automatically make a person friendly or willing to talk with you or cause there to be very little unknown or allow you to get to know the real person.
That takes time and both parties have to be willing to at least talk with one another!
Loves being naked. Plays well with others! |
oldnudyman |
Posted - 10/09/2016 : 6:19:44 PM To be seen or to see others becomes a mute point when you have been naked around others enough. I think that it's a newcomer thing to be concerned about it. Let's face it - when you were dressed and went to work everyday you really didn't know anything about the people there. When you are naked there is very little unknown and you get to know the real person. |
FireProf |
Posted - 10/09/2016 : 11:11:02 AM quote: Originally posted by Nudony
quote: Originally posted by david nichols
you have to admit it leaves NOTHING to the imagination.
To me "nothing to the imagination" means truth, authenticity, freedom, humanity.
Maybe that's the difference between nudists and non-nudists...the way we relate to the notion of "nothing to the imagination" is just "different."
I agree completely!
Loves being naked. Plays well with others! |
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