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[tinyone]

how many of us look at each other while we are nude at the beach or resort. its how common people look. i was conducting a survey on how many people would look at each other mostly 95 percent did in fact look especially the women. its ok to look.

[tinyone]

how many of us look at each other while we are nude at the beach or resort. its how common people look. i was conducting a survey on how many people would look at each other mostly 95 percent did in fact look especially the women. its ok to look.

[NoodJuggler]

Hello Tinyone. /infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif Welcome to the Forums.
It is only Natural to look. If anyone says they don't they're just fooling themselves. You can be busy or distracted but when someone walks into a room people usually look to see what they look like and who they are, it might just be a quick glance but they look. There is nothing wrong with looking, the problem is when you stare or just keep looking at that person. Nudist try to be different but they are Human also. I think if you don't look something is wrong, it is normal to look. I am a people person, I watch people all the time. That is probably why I have been able to avoid alot of accidents..Enjoy your stay here.
"These Views are Views of the Author and Do Not Reflect those of INA or it's Members" /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif BTW..It's not sexual because I was watching people before I ever knew what Sex was. Now that I do I still watch them. /infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif
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[nudist_in_Tn]

Of course I look but I dont stare and drool like a moron, and I expect that people will look at me with the same courtesy. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Frank R]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by nudist_in_Tn:
Of course I look but I dont stare and drool like a moron, and I expect that people will look at me with the same courtesy. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Excellent answer! I am in total agreement.

[nudeM]

I think that sub-consciously, we all, in one way or another, look just to see how we measure up with each other i.e., thin, fat, athletic type, penis size, breast size, tall, short, hairy, smooth, tatooed, etc. As stated, it is only a glance and not a stare. It's up to each individual to respect each others privacy and not allow a constant glare. While at a nude beach, I have talked to several individuals as if we both had clothes on. They were casual conversations over a can of soda. It made me feel real welcome that there were other people out there who don't put you down for what ever reason, and made you feel like you knew them forever. I hope it stays that way.

[Bob S.]

Defining your connotation of "look" would be helpful. If you mean just a simple look, then of course we look at each other. We take in the majority of our world through our eyes. We are a very visual species. And to see others and look around us is only natural.

If you mean look at other's genitals, then that is another thing all together. Keith and nudist_in_Tn have the right idea. And just like nudeM stated, we may look to compare or to admire beauty, but looking is much different than staring. To stare is rude, nno matter what the person is wearing or doing. To give an observational look is fine. Everyone expects others to look at them, but hopes that they can refrain from staring.

Bob S.

[greensunshine]

I have to confess, I enjoy looking, the human body is one of the most beautiful art forms ever created on this earth...and yes, I will even take time to compliment someone on their artwork if they sport a tattoo that I think has been done well.

Several people I know, have even told me, they don't mind questions regarding their body jewelry even in places I would never consider...and provided someone doesn't blatantly stare...I enjoy being looked at in a nonsexual way by both genders.

I also confess, I don't even mind explaining my reasons behind getting my tattoo to others...I enjoy being able to share my reasons with others when asked why I got my little greenshine in the first place. Oh, and for those who wonder, did it hurt when I had him put on my breast...let's put it this way...I don't plan on having another one based upon multiple reasons...including the pain I had to endure while he was put there on both occassions /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

Greensunshine /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[florida-david]

in my opinion, jewelry and tatooes are done to satisfy the individual sporting them, but when put on display, they are available for comment. once something personal is visible, i would expect a response from someone. if someone was to ask me why i have a scar, i tell them why, i don't get offended, i just think that everyone has natural curiosity. the same natural curiosity goes for checking each other out. my glance will tend to linger on body types that please me. sorry, we are after all "human animals" (but i would never glare, drool, paw, etc.) /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Snoboy]

Florida-David, I would agree with you. I look at people all the time. I don't have lustful thoughts but I do observe people and enjoy observing some more than others. When I say that, I am referring to people enjoying themselves, i.e., volleyball, frisbee, swimming, jogging and the like, because the body is in motion and it is pleasurable for me to see people enjoying themselves. I have to confess that I do gander a peek at other guys as well, because like you say, comparing is normal whether we are mature enough to admit it or not. I like what the good Lord has blessed me with and I don't mean that in a bad way, but as my Daddy would always say, son, some of us are growers and some of us are show--ers. Well, enough on that but our bodies are important and I for one, am proud to be in the skin, I am in. Have a wonderful weekend naked if you can. Get some sun for me if you can. /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[MikeyBear1964]

When in a nudist environment I look, I observe, I watch people. It's my nature. Come to think of it, when I'm riding on a bus, or sitting in a restaurant, I do the same thing. The real question, is do we do it MORE in a nudist environment than a textile environment. I don't.

Bottom line - People watching is fun (nude or not!)

[florida-david]

i alsways spend time watching people. it important to be able to understand body language and emotions that can be read on the face and the body. if you smile and project a pleasing body image, other people will feel comfortable and friendly with you as well. so i tend to get a lot of feedback from how people interact with one another and there body motions. this occurs regardless of if they are nude or not. if i'm at the nude beach, i tend to look LESS at people as i don't want them to feel nervous or uneasy. if i'm in a coffee shop in boston, i'm checking out the crowd streaming by wether they like it or not. i say -- enjoy the view (but no glaring) /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Laura Lopez]

Of course I like to look and sometimes like to be looked, but not only in a nudist beach, in the street, in the mall, sitting in a bench at the park?
If all of us were sincere we?d admit that everyone looks each other, and many times enjoy what is looking at. There?s nothing wrong with taking a glance admiring other people. If I see a nice body I admire it, even if is a man or a woman, but I don?t stare at them, and I like other people looking at me in a nice way too.
I must confess sometimes I?ve been a bit aroused looking a nice man in the beach, but who hasn?t never been?, so maybe someone has been aroused anytime by looking at me, oops!

[Aaron]

Well put Laura.I like that response.I think that Laura pretty much just wrote what many of us think day in day out.We admire bodies with or with out clothes.Yeah maybe our"fobidden areas" are revealed while we are nude but I think that most naturists young and old keep that certain level of respect not admire those areas more than what is respectful. Also, I agree with laura when she says that somtimes we like to be admired our looked at. Even with clothes on, who hasn't made their presence known to that certain person that walks into the party or shop ect..On behalf of INA thank you all for your responses to this subject, it tends to pop up here and ther in the forums and I think that all this input helps all the new people htat come along. Later guys and gals

[Fresh Air]

Look?

Yes, I look. I feel there are many reasons to look. One reason to look is pure, almost infantile, curiosity. We all have different body shapes and body parts. To want to see what others have is natural in children and I feel it's natural in adulthood also. Sometimes we look to analyze. To study the diversity of races, age, body types, etc. It's interesting to see all the different types and perhaps even to contrast that to our own selves.

Then there is the astetic part. The human body can be utterly beautiful, wheather seen through the eyes of science, art, or mear appreciation of form. To unsexually enjoy the beauty of the nude form (male or female) is fine in my book.

Staring, however, can be wrong or rude. Even if one had clothes on, looking to hard, especially fixating on 'private' areas will deffinately make most feel uncomfortable. In fact, I disagree with looking solely for sexual gratification. That is the wrong reason to look. To find another attractive and perhaps feel aroused is normal (clothed or not). To obsess over that feeling without the others consent is....a little weird.

As a man, I do enjoy "catching the eye" of a woman and even respect if a man looks. I don't appreciate when it goes beyond looks, though (in my experience only in regards men, so far). I find being followed, fixated on, or even pleasing ones self while staring at another rude and wrong.

On a lighter note. Nudism is great...ya gotta love it for what it is, freedom of ones self in the freedom of nature.

Take care /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Oceanair]

I have found it interesting that if you didn't want to be looked at why would you take your clothes off ?? However there is a big differance between looking and gawking and I think it is easy to discern.

I don't think there is that much differance if you have clothes on or not. The gawkers will still be gawking only fantasizing more with clothes on.