Is there anyone you would be embarrassed to be seen nude by?

[Steve Dallas]

I read the nudist book "Growing Up Naked". One person who was interviewed said it was inconceivable to her to be embarrassed to be seen nude by anyone. She said, "I'm a nudist. It's who I am". I've worked a lot as a figure model and have never been embarrassed to be seen nude by anyone. At a club, I can't imagine being embarrassed either. I would be o.k. being nude in front of my mother, sister, brother, or in-laws. However, I would be very uncomfortable being seen nude by my father, probably because we've never been very close. Does anyone else have someone they would be embarrassed/uncomfortable with?

[Steve Dallas]

I read the nudist book "Growing Up Naked". One person who was interviewed said it was inconceivable to her to be embarrassed to be seen nude by anyone. She said, "I'm a nudist. It's who I am". I've worked a lot as a figure model and have never been embarrassed to be seen nude by anyone. At a club, I can't imagine being embarrassed either. I would be o.k. being nude in front of my mother, sister, brother, or in-laws. However, I would be very uncomfortable being seen nude by my father, probably because we've never been very close. Does anyone else have someone they would be embarrassed/uncomfortable with?

[nacktman]

Not anyone I can think of at the moment.

[Bare in the Desert]

I'd have to say no.

[merum]

I'd have to say no. I've already been seen by immediate family, sister, inlaws. I'm just comfortable being nude. There are people who would be embarassed and uncomfortable if they saw me (or anyone for that matter) nude. Being aware of who they are, when they visit I stay dressed.

[nimrod]

I do not know if I would be embarrassed as much as uncomfortable in front of anyone who is not accepting of the naturist/nudist lifestyle. I guess the word would be empathatic. Just feeling uncomfortable because they are unconfortable with me being nude.

[Wiggle It]

I have to agree basically with nimrod's reply, depending on the circumstances. If I am nude where it is acceptable, such as a well established nude beach, hot spring, or swimming hole and a person who objects came there and acted uncomfortable about the nudity, I would suggest they might be more comfortable at a different location.

[ScubaRay]

I would side with the comfort level also. If I'm at a nude beach or resort with a family memeber (non-nudist) I wouldn't wait too long to get nude and be comfort with it. I would feel uneasy if I was not in the right spot and I was the only one nake. I don't think I would be embarass about being nake in front of a family memeber or a friend if they know that is where I could be nude.
Ray

[FireProf]

No.....don't think so. In the beginning I think I may have said yes, but nowadays, I'm actually looking forward to the chance to stand in front of everyone I know, naked.

I'll let you know if what I think holds water after it happens! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/laugh.gif

[Ken Palmer]

Hey Steve. I would have to say I would be embarrassed by being seen nude by all of my family members as well as all of my co-workers because none of them are nudists or naturists. That would go for my neighbors also. Obviously, I do not live or work in a nudist environment. But in that environment or circle, there would be no embarrassment whatsoever. I might also add that none of my family members,co-workers, or neighbors know that I am a nudist to begin with.

Ken Palmer



<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Steve Dallas:
I read the nudist book "Growing Up Naked". One person who was interviewed said it was inconceivable to her to be embarrassed to be seen nude by anyone. She said, "I'm a nudist. It's who I am". I've worked a lot as a figure model and have never been embarrassed to be seen nude by anyone. At a club, I can't imagine being embarrassed either. I would be o.k. being nude in front of my mother, sister, brother, or in-laws. However, I would be very uncomfortable being seen nude by my father, probably because we've never been very close. Does anyone else have someone they would be embarrassed/uncomfortable with? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[fre2bnude]

I'd be uncomfortable to be nude in front of any non-nudist, which means my entire family. I'm the only nudist that I know of around here.
I don't like to be the odd one out in a group, but I do think that they would be more uncomfortable than me, I'm used to nudism, they're not.

[Ken Palmer]

Hey fre2bnude, I know what you mean!

Ken Palmer


<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by fre2bnude:
I'd be embarrassed to be nude in front of any non-nudist, which means my entire family. I'm the only nudist that I know of around here. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[fre2bnude]

Sorry Ken, I edited my post after you'd answered it.
But yes, if everyone's nude then I'm happy, strangers or otherwise.

[OZJames]

I have a problem - most of our friends are non nudists but some are broad minded, fun to be with, often have stated that they have no objections and embarrasments about nudity (but probably woudn't be nude themselves) and probably would enjoy seeing a bit of nudity - They visit our farm where I am usually naked and coudn't care less if they saw me ((because I know they don't care and would not be embarrased)

BUT

my wife seems to want to cover me up and protect these friends from the embarrasment of them seeing me nude. When friends (or anybody arrives) she rushes out with the shorts for me to put on.

http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/beam.gif <span class="ev_code_RED">JAMES</span> http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/beam.gif

[Petrus]

If I am comfortable with somebody when I am clothed, then I am equally comfortable nude in their presence, as long as it is in appropriate circumstances e.g. my home, garden, naturist location etc.

[JohnE44]

Besides maybe my father and a couple people from work I cant think of anyone I would be embarrased tobe seen nude . the more time I spend nude the more I want to tell my family .My wife would rather I get caught by them rather tell them

[Rabid_Clam]

I really am not embarassed to be seen nude but the location where I am nude would be the only contributing cause of embarassment.

[naturalmanwa]

I feel that there is nothing wrong with the way I was created or the nude human body. I am not ashamed or embarrassed to be nude in front of anyone, depending on the circumstances.

[Baron Lake]

Can't think of any situation which would cause me em-bare-***-ment. Well, maybe if Stu were around.
b.l.

[NudistGuy47]

No one comes to mind!

[kelly99]

Anyone I don't like or have no respect for. Especially if they are clothed.

[KetchumMaine]

Embarassment is based upon the premise that you are either doing something you shouldn't, or are not equal to a standard set by society. Considering that we have no control over the size of our reproductive anatomy, those who are nude in appropriate places should have nothing to be embarassed about.

I have a problem with being seen nude by my mother based upon her constantly harasing me about my weight. It isn't embarassment, but rather avoidance of a situation where she would be reminded that I am not thin. I also am not nude in front of my daughter. This is due to the fact that her mother and I disagree on the issue and I don't want her to use it against me in a custody battle.

Aside from that, I have no problem being nude when and where it is appropriate. I even push the limit sometimes, but very cautiously. Because if the nature of my job, I cannot afford to be charges with anything which would be considered by anyone to be "perverted".

[1Ace]

Don't think I would really be embarrased being seen by anyone while I was nude becauce I would be where everyone else was also nude. I remember the first time at a resort and the maid came by and saw me, just wasn't a big deal at all...

[David Shrimpton]

absoulutly no one would I feel embarssed to be nude Noone noway nohow I just love it.

[Pampelmousse]

I suspect that I am an oddity! I am a male, but I feel that, generally speaking, I would be more embarassed when seen naked by a male than I would be when seen by a female, i=evenif that female were very shocked. Am I odd in this respect?

[G I Joe]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Pampelmousse:
I suspect that I am an oddity! I am a male, but I feel that, generally speaking, I would be more embarassed when seen naked by a male than I would be when seen by a female, i=evenif that female were very shocked. Am I odd in this respect? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I don't know your age, but younger men these days seem to be more embarrassed being in the company of other nude men. This has been well documented in other discussions here. My son would probably fit in that catagory for some reason. It seems odd to me, but then again, I am older and never remember being uncomfortable or embarrassed around other nude men. To each his own.

[naturalmanwa]

I can't think of anyone. I am not doing anything wrong, so nothing to be worried about.

[Big-Thinker]

I would be embarrassed in front of any non-nudist or if it was inappropriate to be nude. I would be embarrassed due to the inappropriateness however, and not due to body-shame. I don't care what anyone thinks of my body.

GI Joe, yes, I've sensed something similar with the younger generation and from things I've seen on the forums here. I'm 36, but was a little "old school" for my generation. I grew up with country cousins who would go skinny-dipping together, and I was in the Boyscouts, where we saw each other nude in the shower. Some of us were in the military too, where you better get used to shower room nudity real quick.

My theory on the younger-generation is that nudity has become so hyper-sexualized by the media, everyone is expected to be real buff and with body parts "ideally" proportioned. In addition to the factors making them feel like they look "wrong", younger people seem overly-concerned with others approving of their body. Seems that as bad as it has become, nudism may be the only therapy & cure!

[Florida Cracker]

Big Thinker,
Very good post. I agree with you that the appropriateness of the setting has more to do with the embarrassment than body shame. And your observations about media sexualization of nudity is a root cause of body phobia. We need more non-sexualized nudity in the media !!!!
Florida Cracker

[Nude in the North]

The only time I was really embarrassed was about 4 years ago.
I was walking into the kitchen to get a pop from the fridge. Unknown to me My wifes sister and her daughter had come in the back door to deliver some girl scout cookies.
The look on their faces when I came through the doorway was indescribable. I tried to turn around too quickly, slipped and fell on my behind. Actually I was more embarrassed about landing on the floor than I was about being nude.
Once the initial shock passed, we all started laughing.

Steve

[andy_ma]

I care less and less about it every day. Is this age? Nobody that I can think of.

[fre2bnude]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by G I Joe:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Pampelmousse:
I suspect that I am an oddity! I am a male, but I feel that, generally speaking, I would be more embarassed when seen naked by a male than I would be when seen by a female, i=evenif that female were very shocked. Am I odd in this respect? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I don't know your age, but younger men these days seem to be more embarrassed being in the company of other nude men. This has been well documented in other discussions here. My son would probably fit in that catagory for some reason. It seems odd to me, but then again, I am older and never remember being uncomfortable or embarrassed around other nude men. To each his own. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Well I'm certainly not young but I think I understand what Pampelmousse means, I have got less and less embarrassed as the years have gone by but on the odd occasion that I have been caught unawares by a clothed person I actually find it less embarrassing when it's a woman, not sure why, it must be something to do with their attitude to things in general. I can also say that I enjoy the female company more than the male, but then I have been married for more than 40 years and have got well used to a woman being around most of the time.
I only feel out of place if they are embarrassed, but then most non nudists are when confronted by a nude person. Aren't people ODD!

[nakedjohn]

I do not think there is anyone.

[Christian]

I live in the basement-apartment section of my in-law's house. There is a door from the kitchen coming downstairs into this area and it is used to go outside so everyone uses it. I am totally comfortable being nude down here but am uncomfortable is I know one of the in-laws are coming down. I recently resigned myself to the fact that they are going to just have to deal with me being nude at some point. I think I am more concerned with them being uncomfortable...oh well...time to get over that. :-)

[walter05]

Christian;

I wonder if you place having a happy marriage as a priority.

If your mother-in-law or father-in-law sees you and objects, you put your wife in the middle. This is bad for your marriage.

If you want to be nude all of the time, move out into your own place. If you are living under your in-laws room, don't put your wife in the position of being between her parents and you.

[Christian]

LOL...sorry for any confusion but my husband and his parents wouldn't get into it over something like that. I think they would just call me weird. I think I am the one who is putting the pressure on the situation by thinking they would be weirded out. Maybe not...who knows. :-)

[walter05]

Christian;

It is apparent that you are a gay couple. It is obvious to me that your husband's parents are working very hard to be supportive and loving.

My advice still holds. Don't keep pushing them. People are sometimes like a volcano. At some point if pushed enough, they can blow off a lot of steam. If you put to much pressure on, you will put your partner in the middle. That is not loving or kind of you for him.

If you want to do whatever you want at home, it msut be our home. If not, you have to respect your landlord and be considerate. When the landlords are your inlaws, that is especially true.

[nuada]

Not anyone at the moment.

[Terrace Casual]

My family. Well, most of them, anyway.

And, seeing as there is a nude picture of me as my avatar, I'm not bothered by anyone on here seeing me naked