Erections and Naturism

[nudiarist]

From my perspective, the issue of male erections in nudism/naturism is overblown. Rarely do they ever occur, and if someone does experience a spontaneous event, there are ways to deal with it, such as covering up with a towel, or rolling over onto one's stomach when at the beach. I don't think that there's any question that naturists consider erections normal and natural occurences, and nothing necessarily to get alarmed about.

Recently an inquiry was made to a naturist club regarding their policy on erections, and this was the reply: "Don't go near others in a way that the erection is near their face, and things like that. Put less formally, we say "Guys have dicks. Dicks get hard. Deal with it." So if you are comfortable letting your erection wave, feel free to do so."

This statement followed the typical advice, such as covering up, etc. Does anyone think that a "let it wave" policy is consistent with naturist and nudist philosophies? Are there any women reading this that are OK with this policy, or would this be seen as a reason to avoid such a club?

nudiarist
Diary of a Nudist
http://www.diaryofanudist.com

[nacktman]

While "let it wave" is a bit looser terminology than the attitude and 'policy' I have encountered at nudist clubs and events it is not all that loose.
By which I mean no special notice is afforded and the 'reason' for 'special notice' soon resolves itself so focus is not on any 'waving' member.

However a concerted effort to bring about such 'notice' is not to be tolerated and is not at nudist clubs. In clubs that are other than nudist clubs it is likely a different story ... because nudity is allowed or encouraged or required does not mean that the club is a nudist club.

You need to check up on any club before and after visiting as a matter of course to find the one that suits your needs.

Now, this is the 20something thread dealing with this topic that I have counted so far so I suggest a perusal of those myriad of threads for more discussion should that be desired as this subject as been 'discussed' ad nauseum and then some on those threads already.

[nudiarist]

Now, this is the 20something thread dealing with this topic that I have counted so far so I suggest a perusal of those myriad of threads for more discussion should that be desired as this subject as been 'discussed' ad nauseum and then some on those threads already.


I fully understand that, but I am looking for reaction specific to the stated "let it wave" policy, as well as the "Dicks get hard. Deal With It" attitude of this one club. I am specifically interested in hearing from women as to whether or not this policy is a deal-breaker for attending or joining.

nudiarist
Diary of a Nudist
http://www.diaryofanudist.com

[Fuzzy Nuts]

Just wish mine got hard more often!!!!

[NudonyII]

Ok...ok; I'm not a woman.

But...I once eavesdropped on a conversation between two nudist women, discussing a certain individual who occasionaly had erections, and made no effort to conceal it. Quite the contrary; it seems he would continue socializing as usual. Needless to say, they were expressing less than positive views about this individual. If these two women were typical nudist women, which I believe they were, such a policy would undoubtebly be a deal-breaker.

I've seen this a nude beaches too, where an erected fellow will cause nearby women to pack up and move, or put their clothes back on. I can't speak for women, but it seems that an overt erection is quite a powerful repellent for them, regardless of the situation or location policies.

[FireProf]

I am specifically interested in hearing from women as to whether or not this policy is a deal-breaker for attending or joining.

nudiarist
Diary of a Nudist
http://www.diaryofanudist.com


Given the fact that the number of threads dealing with this subject are too many to count (naturist websites internet wide) and most of the women that will contribute to this topic (here on CFF) have already given their two cents on this topic, I will find it surprising if you get any response from just the women here. This thread may go on and on, as many others have, with the arguements between male naturists about whether or not allowing your erection to "fly free" is appropriate in a naturist setting.

I don't believe you'll get the responses from the females that you've requested or find many, if any, females members that are okay with "flying free" erections at clubs or in favor of this policy at a club.

Just my opinion...of course.

[rikkiann]

Ok my opinion as a female. If im on a nude beach and i see a guy with
an erection it doesnt bother me as long as he is not flaunting it. i dont care if he covers up or not. Its a natural thing isnt that what nudism is all about being natural. I dont run to put my top on every time my nipples get hard.
so i guess the "let it wave" policy is ok with me

rikki

[MoonShadow]

Being an ancient nudist, that is, one of several decades, I have not encountered in all those years that many erections. Should they occur, they are no big deal as long as the man is not being an exhibitionist about it which most are not. On very rare occasions, there has been the guy who (wasn't a nudist or wanted to be one) wanted to flaunt his hard penis. He was asked to cover up and to leave. But over the years, such sights have not been that common.

I agree with nudiarist that they are not that frequent and that the subject is overblown. I, personally, think that those who have "problems" haven't a grip (hope this is not a bad pun) on their own nudity yet or they are not nudists to begin with, just men who want to flaunt or be gawked at. They do exist.

Erections do occur from time to time but most are very brief and most nudists don't make any issue about it or even any comments.

Having a policy seems odd to me. Maybe, like some clubs, they have a generalized "etiquette" policy. Further, nudist women know they will occur from time to time and for one to make a comment seems even more odd to me.

[nudiarist]

Is the club's casual attitude a deal-stopper? Is that the question?

Yes, I am particularly interested in hearing from women who would consider a "let it wave" policy on erections as unacceptable, and are they offended by a club that says "Dicks get hard, deal with it"?

nudiarist
Diary of a Nudist
http://www.diaryofanudist.com

[MoonShadow]

Hi nudiarist! I don't object to such a policy but as I stated earlier I find it odd to have one. And the way it is worded, is a bit tacky and seems to have an angry bent to it. Personally don't think nudist women would object to such.

[wolf_humor]

The policy that a man has to cover up when he gets an erection is really offencive to me. We never really focus on when a woman gets an erection (hardened nipples). If it happens alot and there are many compaints, deal with it on an individual bases. I agree that the wording of the policy is a little wrong. If we are naturists, we should not try to cover ourselves or force others to. Anyways, my two cents.

[Pete Knight]

Are you really that dim, a womans nipples are in no way comparable with genitalia, and men get erect nipples too!

What I find offensive is men who try ti insist that erections are normal and should be allowed to be flaunted, I say lets leave things as they are, giving the green light to erections will result in hundreds of them being flaunted in the name of naturism, get a life you saddo's.

Pete Knight

[MoonShadow]

I agree, Pete.

Wolf Humor, women's and men's nipples both get erect for various reasons not associated with being sexually turned on. Cold, heat, water, running, exercising can all make nipples on both sexes erect. Very normal and very common.

[wiz]

I fully understand that, but I am looking for reaction specific to the stated "let it wave" policy, as well as the "Dicks get hard. Deal With It" attitude of this one club.

While the statement might be slightly crude I don't think it is far off the mark. It is a reality much like erect nipples on a woman and really shouldn't imply anymore than it does there.

In any event at the core of the statements is the acknowledgment that natural things to happen. Any one in my mind rejecting an erection is at the same time rejecting every other natural body function. This is however not to be confused with some body sexually stimulated which in my mind is a wholly different thing all together.

I am specifically interested in hearing from women as to whether or not this policy is a deal-breaker for attending or joining.

What difference does it make? 1. woman are not so equipped. 2. Everybody has their own tolerance and space to deal with.

The issue of space to me is significant; if a woman sees an erection half way across the resort and complains, then who has a problem?


nudiarist


In any event I have to wonder what is up with the start of this thread? It strikes me as an attempt to simply inflame conflict.

Dave

[natfam]

It is absolutely absurd to compare nipples to a penis. That is a ridiculous argument.

Truth of the matter is that any man with an ounce of self control, and whose mind is of the right thought would not have to worry about an erection. I am sorry, but the wind blowing will not give you an erection unless you are three years old or you succomb to stimuli.

It is also my opinion that grown men that want to walk around and "let it wave" only want to bring attention to themselves, and most likely hope to get lucky.

My entire family are naturists and we frequent many clubs, groups and campgrounds. First of all we have yet in some years seen anyone beyond their teen years that was having this issue. Secondly as a husband and a father, I would be concerned with the intent of an erect male running around my wife and/or children. Any intelligent person knows what is on their minds,and it is not what is on the mind of 99.9% of all social naturists.

Instead of changing what I [a male with a penis] feel is an acceptable policy, I think that people that think it is ok should evaluate themselves, and realize they are more interested in sex and not naturism. Since this is true I would suggest going to the proper venue, and stay away from family orginizations, that way you can flaunt your engorged penis to your hearts content.

My apologies to the real nudists on these forums, my post was not directed at you. To the ones that are not here for social naturism, I deplore your attemps to decieve and get your rocks off under the disguise of naturism. You know who you are, and chances are so do the good people of this group.

[wiz]

Personally this is what I see as the issue, the subject just affords those that desire to attack males and maleness material for discussion. Probably liberal democrats.

One thing that comes to mind is just what constitutes an erection that is objectionable? Is it an issue of a full on erection ready for penetration or all the many levels in between? If a guy wakes up in the middle of the night to take a piss and is semi, is that objectionable and if so why?

The whole problem with this issue is that most agree that guys shouldn't run around in a sexual aroused state. OK but does an erection automatically indicate arousal? Nope! Nor does the many states that the organ can take throughout the day. Some may argue that having a penis that changes shape from time to time is not normal, I see it as very normal and a sign of life! If mine ever gets to the point where it never makes itself noticed, from time to time, I'll hand somebody a shovel to bury me deep.

Now maybe my perspective is a bit skewed as I've not experienced an erection suitable for sex while at a nude venue. Thankfully I've been a bit slower at somethings in life. ;) But that doesn't mean I haven't experienced various natural states of the penis.

Dave

[wiz]

It is absolutely absurd to compare nipples to a penis. That is a ridiculous argument.

Actually it is as valid an argument as any. Many people associate erect nipples on woman with sexual arousal and it is about as justified as associating a erect penis with sexual arousal. For all intents it is exactly the same thing, unjustified or not.


Truth of the matter is that any man with an ounce of self control, and whose mind is of the right thought would not have to worry about an erection. I am sorry, but the wind blowing will not give you an erection unless you are three years old or you succomb to stimuli.

And just who brought up this silly nonsense about wind blowing causing problems? My argument is plain and simple the average man has a penis that will exhibit differing degrees of tumescence through out the day no matter what his state of mind is. If you deny this then I have to really question if you are a man.


It is also my opinion that grown men that want to walk around and "let it wave" only want to bring attention to themselves, and most likely hope to get lucky.

Well if it is an individual that does so on purpose then yes that would be a very accurate opinion to have. I would add though that the idea of getting luck to them may be a bit foreign.


My entire family are naturists and we frequent many clubs, groups and campgrounds. First of all we have yet in some years seen anyone beyond their teen years that was having this issue.

Frankly I can only recall a couple of times when such has happened and in one case suspect that the individual had a bit of help from the wife.

Secondly as a husband and a father, I would be concerned with the intent of an erect male running around my wife and/or children. Any intelligent person knows what is on their minds,and it is not what is on the mind of 99.9% of all social naturists.

Reading a book by its cover?


Instead of changing what I [a male with a penis] feel is an acceptable policy, I think that people that think it is ok should evaluate themselves, and realize they are more interested in sex and not naturism.

So if one guy gets an erection his only possible interests is in sex. You indicated that you have children, which means there was a high probability that you had sex. So now you have to convince us that the only reason you had sex was to have children since nudist don't have sex for sex sake.

A naturist interests in sex should be as broad as is the interest in the rest of America. That is if we expect naturist to be a cross section of society in general. In any event this whole focus on sex is only useful if you believe that all forms of tumescence are directly related to sexual arousal. Clearly that is not the case. The problem for a family man is that you really need to evaluate the threat that an individual poses and determine if the state is truly sexual.

Since this is true I would suggest going to the proper venue, and stay away from family orginizations, that way you can flaunt your engorged penis to your hearts content.

As politely as I can say, "what an idiot", no one here has yet to suggest that we should be approving of people flaunting sexual arousal. To imply such as you have above is highly offensive.


My apologies to the real nudists on these forums, my post was not directed at you. To the ones that are not here for social naturism, I deplore your attemps to decieve and get your rocks off under the disguise of naturism. You know who you are, and chances are so do the good people of this group.

Here we go again trying to use the phrase "real nudist" to intimidate anyone that doesn't fit into your narrow view of life. There is a lot more to naturism than just being social and some of that involves accepting our bodies and how they work. Your attempts to paint all natural states of manhood, to be signs of sexual arousal, clearly put you in the position of some of the most narrow minded of naturists.

Dave

[natfam]

You may call me an idiot and narrow minded if you wish, frankly that does not bother me in the least.

I have many years experience with a penis seeing as I have been male and had a penis my entire life.

I fully understand all the quirks and behaviors of this part of my body well enough to realize that it does not have a mind of its own. It does not act on its own impulses or desires. It follows the lead of my brain and acts upon my thoughts, my desires, and is completely under my control.

We are not talking about having to urinate, we are talking about an erection that is completely controlled by its owner. Like I said anyone with self control will not have a problem. If someone is flaunting an erection it is merely to draw attention. Like I said you may call me an idiot if you wish, but anyone that thinks an erection is spontaneous is the real idiot.

[G I Joe]

Flags wave--some "dicks" are up and some are down--let it be, let it be, let it be!

[krcNY]

When people (men and women) get cold or chilled....their nipples get hard.

When in the water mine get hard.....it does not mean I am arroused. I am just chilled.

I also have to agree with Natfam....I have never seen an adult with an erection at any of the venues that we have visited. I see so many men posting pics here of themselves in all states of fluff...and to tell you the truth...it turns me off. No need to draw attention to themselves for once they do that....the women won't go near him. We do tend to think they are here for the wrong reasons.

Just my female opinion here.

[NakationGal]

It's all about the context. Just be discreet!

If you're at the beach, just roll over on your stomach. If you show it off - that's unacceptable.

If you're walking around and it happens (for some odd reason, I don't think it it would) just cover yourself up with a towel, go to the bathroom and let it pass.

Being discreet is the most important thing. If you treat it like a big deal, then it will be looked at as such.

[nacktman]

I see a few of the ladies have responded which is surprising but nice to see.

From what I gather from their posts is that things happen and are not worthy of notice but that deliberate display is noted and disapproved of.

That is pretty much the same response I have had from women when this 'issue' has been brought up ... on those rare occasions when the cosmos are aligned properly and other topics of more interest aren't being discussed.

Now can we put this topic to bed and move on to weightier things like do zits really matter all that much?:rolleyes:

[natfam]

Well I do agree with you nacktman, I do want to interject some fact into the discussion.

First of all the ridiculous comparison between nipples and the penis.

An erect nipple is caused by the cylindrically arranged muscle cells found within it. In many women there are small bulges on the areola, which are called 'Montgomery bodies'.

An erect penis occurs when two tubular structures that run the length of the penis, the corpora cavernosa, become engorged with venous blood. This may result from any of various physiological stimuli, also known as sexual arousal. The corpus spongiosum is a single tubular structure located just below the corpora cavernosa, which contains the urethra, through which urine and semen pass during urination and ejaculation, respectively. This may also become slightly engorged with blood, but less so than the corpora cavernosa.

Additionally....Nipple erection happens in females during breast feeding. Both of these are caused by the release of oxytocin. Nipple erection can also be caused by a tactile response to cold temperature in both males and females. The erection of nipples is not due to erectile tissue, but due to the contraction of smooth muscle under the control of the autonomic nervous system. It is more akin to a hair follicle standing on end than to a sexual erection.

Posted by "wiz"
And just who brought up this silly nonsense about wind blowing causing problems? My argument is plain and simple the average man has a penis that will exhibit differing degrees of tumescence through out the day no matter what his state of mind is. If you deny this then I have to really question if you are a man.

This has been brought up in the thousands of posts on this and other boards, and I am sure you realize that. As far as different degrees of tumescence, yes I am aware of that. I am also aware that it is caused by some sort of stimuli, plain and simple. The only difference that would be considered natural would be the morning wood, but that is induced by the need to urinate and the body controlling it. The other would be the reaction to heat and cold, while a nipple gets erect the penis does too, in a way, by getting smaller to protect itself. The reaction to heat would be a more relaxed penis, where the skin is loose and the penis and scrotum will "hang" and appear larger than cold. But unless it is subjected to further stimuli physical or mental it will NOT become hard and erect. An erection is not the normal state, it is the created state caused by stimulation. Plain and Simple.

Also by Wiz
So if one guy gets an erection his only possible interests is in sex. You indicated that you have children, which means there was a high probability that you had sex. So now you have to convince us that the only reason you had sex was to have children since nudist don't have sex for sex sake.

I in no way stated the above. I love sex and have it often with my wife. Guess what....I also have erections and I enjoy having them and the way they feel. I have no problems with sex, or erections. I do have a problem, however when people try to include sex and erections with naturism. I have learned to separate the two.

I am not so narrow minded to believe that sex is not normal and part of everyones' life, but I also realize that it is not a part of naturism.

[nofish95]

I agree, I agree, I agree.

[Gabe]

I have never heard of a "let it wave" policy. Since I was 17 I have been able to control my erections. I think this "dicks get hard" is bull. If it happens spontaneously roll over or go somewhere out of site until you get it under control.

[slapshot]

I agree with Riki! Its natural. I have been to many resorts and beaches and never had it happen. I see there are a lot of Ohioans here. I am in Cincy. Riki, where are you from and the other Ohioans?

[justnude]

Living in a nudist household of four adult males the site of an errection or "fluffed" penis is not an unusual site. Even here, however, in the confines of our family home, we do not flaunt it! Unlike others here, I have seen errections while visiting the club. Generally, they have been on men who appear to be asleep by the pool-never walking around flaunting them. The general "flaunting' discussed here has happened while visiting nude beaches and almost always in the more isolated areas away from the families and couples.

[dakref]

I agree with slapshot. I am certainly not the most experienced nudist by any means, but I have been to several beaches and resorts and have never had it happen to me nor have I seen it happen to anyone else. I sometime wonder if too much is being made of this issue.

[David77]

In our graduate social work school, a class was required called, "Physical Growth and Change of the Individual" and was taught by a physician who mentioned that even baby boys have erections of the penis.

Sue Johanson, a nurse sex educator appearing on TV every Sunday evening, states that young teen-age boys get some erection about every ten minutes.

[TreyS]

I agree with slapshot. I am certainly not the most experienced nudist by any means, but I have been to several beaches and resorts and have never had it happen to me nor have I seen it happen to anyone else. I sometime wonder if too much is being made of this issue.

I think so much is made of the erection issue because of an overemphasis on the distinction between nudism and sex/sexuality. Suppose I were to ask you if your job is distinct from sex. Most people would likely answer yes to such a question. It should be similarly obvious to most people that nudism is distinct from sex. I think that if people stopped trying to distinguish between nudism and sex and simply said that nudism is no more or less sexual than anything else the erection issue would be of much less concern for people.

[On an Island]

Hi, I'm new here and would like to start by introducing myself. i believe i'm a nudist since birth as i can trace my interest in being nude back to my early childhood days, my other half who had obvious nudist tendencies ever since i met her, declared to me only a couple of years ago that she wouldn't mind being in a place where social nudity was the norm, (it's worth mentioning here that she had no prior knowledge that such a place really existed!). Many years back, we had many experiences with nude swimming in secluded beaches etc. and she had also started sunbathing topless enthusiastically and became a thong devotee whenever she gets the chance, but with this declaration and my agreement with it, we both finally came to acknowledge ourselves as nudists.

Regarding the issue of erections, i have to confess that it worried me for sometime when we were planning for our first (and only so far) true visit to a naturist resort, especially that i recall very well having spontaneous erections in my swimming suit when in the water. I have read here some people insisting that this can't happen and I'd like to tell them that they are very wrong, it may not happen to you but that doesn't necessarily mean that it can't happen to others since people are very different. from my side I know very well that in most of the cases where I had these spontaneous erections I was not thinking of anything sexually stimulating, I also almost invariably get a hard penis when I'm asleep regardless of whether I want to urinate or not, so all of that made me worried since I didn't want it to happen to me.

I actually took my wife's opinion as a female, whether it would be offensive for her, embarrassing for the person having the erection himself or offensive to other people in the area and she expressed an opinion very similar to

Ok my opinion as a female. If I'm on a nude beach and i see a guy with
an erection it doesn't bother me as long as he is not flaunting it. i don't care if he covers up or not. Its a natural thing isn't that what nudism is all about being natural. I dont run to put my top on every time my nipples get hard.
so i guess the "let it wave" policy is ok with me

rikki
although my wife further realizes the difference between an erect nipple and an erect penis in terms of size and function! She concluded that this shouldn't be a problem, she's prepared to see penises in the flaccid state and otherwise since it's a natural phenomena, that won't offend her as long as it's obvious that it means no harm and can't be helped, but if some pervert runs around showing off his erect dick this would surely be a repellent scene and will cause her to be irritable.

Actually I think the question is vexed because although many people have good intentions and mean no harm, such perverts do exist and can be expected on nude beaches (much less in resorts because of fear of being thrown out), so I believe it really depends on the context and for the time being let things stay the way they are, let people try to be civilized about it without such written codes as "let it wave", that'll at least keep perverts somewhat under control.

As for me, I was surprised I didn't have a full erection in the water like I used to have, I experienced a mild one that passed for a large flaccid penis :sneaky:, I'm guessing it must have been the friction with the swimming suit that caused the scandlous erections in the past, that's why it's a very good thing we nudists take those useless things off.

However, at one time I was admiring my wife.. seeing her nude for the first time in a social set up and she being full of self confidence and courage as if she's done it a hundred times before, this apparently resulted in a semi (or say 3/4) erection that was starting to show dramatically and lasted a few minutes before I was able to control it without getting nervous about it, my wife took it as a big compliment that she was the one who caused this and not all the other nude pretties around us, and she was right about that, I never looked at any woman around us in a sexual way, it never really crossed my mind, and I believe it was more admiring my wife's courage, confidence and strength that stimulated me than any sexual feeling since I've obviously seen her naked a million times before!

cheers

[wiz]

Additionally....Nipple erection happens in females during breast feeding. Both of these are caused by the release of oxytocin.

What ever the mechanics I would suggest that a large number of people associate erect nipples with arousal in woman.


Posted by "wiz"


This has been brought up in the thousands of posts on this and other boards, and I am sure you realize that. As far as different degrees of tumescence, yes I am aware of that. I am also aware that it is caused by some sort of stimuli, plain and simple.

This is what I'm disagreeing with, at least in the sense of external stimulation.

The only difference that would be considered natural would be the morning wood, but that is induced by the need to urinate and the body controlling it.

Well at least you have acknowledged one unconscious way to wood. What surprises me is that you would dismiss others.

An erection is not the normal state, it is the created state caused by stimulation. Plain and Simple.

Well I can agree on the idea that an erection is not a normal state, after all life would be very difficult for most men if the case was the opposite! But then you get into the fantasy that only stimulation will get you that way. That is certainly not the case and I believe most men can offer up examples in their lives where erections in some form or another happened with out stimulation.

I do have a problem, however when people try to include sex and erections with naturism. I have learned to separate the two.

Well I would very much like to keep the two separated. What I find hard to accept is that every state of a penis other than flaccid is the result of a guy being in some sort of aroused sexual state and was brought on by stimulation. There is simply more to it than that as it does not explain a life time of experiences.


I am not so narrow minded to believe that sex is not normal and part of everyones' life, but I also realize that it is not a part of naturism.

Well if it is part of everyones life than it is part of naturism just as it is part of life as the rest of the world lives it. Like all things a time and place for everything. Your insistence that all states of the penis, other than flaccid, are the result of some sort of stimulation just doesn't do the community justice.

Dave

[wiz]

When people (men and women) get cold or chilled....their nipples get hard.

My point was that a good portion of the population associate erect nipples with sexual arousal in a woman, justified or not. The same thing with respect to the male organ, justified or not anything other than a flaccid penis is associated with arousal.


When in the water mine get hard.....it does not mean I am arroused. I am just chilled.

Exactly and i bet you don't like people associating the state of your nipples with the supposed state of your sexual being.


I also have to agree with Natfam....I have never seen an adult with an erection at any of the venues that we have visited.

I've seen fully engorged only a couple of times. Lesser states to a greater extent. One thing to consider is that many men would be embarrassed to walk around like that, as such they will likely make a point to make sure you don't see it.

I see so many men posting pics here of themselves in all states of fluff...and to tell you the truth...it turns me off. No need to draw attention to themselves for once they do that....the women won't go near him. We do tend to think they are here for the wrong reasons.

Well I'm not into posting pics at all, so nothing to see here. :0 ;)

As to trying to determine ones reason for being here from a pic I think that is a stretch. I'm also not going to try to figure out woman and their response, public and private, to men. I've seen to many examples of one thing being said and a wholly different action being taken. A quality that men are equally guilty of.


Just my female opinion here.

What we need is a few more opinions from the female half of life. I will say though that what I often hear though is not an opinion but rather an effort of females to trying to control their environment at the expense of men. What I'd really like to know is if woman honestly believe that every state of a penis other that flaccid is a sign of sexual arousal. I'd especially like to hear from woman that have had long term relationships with men of different ages. I know personally what some woman think but a broader sampling would be very interesting.

Dave

[fre2bnude]

Well I for one would be very embarrassed if I produced an erection in front of people in a social setting such as a beach, I've always considered it to be a very private sort of thing.
I suppose that it would have happened spontaneously, as it very often did to me when a young teenager, it happened then for no apparent reason even when fully clothed. Now, I'm much older I often wish that it happened more easily, but at least I can relax and know that it will not embarrass me in front of beautiful nude people.

[Joontiki]

*clip*
What we need is a few more opinions from the female half of life. I will say though that what I often hear though is not an opinion but rather an effort of females to trying to control their environment at the expense of men. What I'd really like to know is if woman honestly believe that every state of a penis other that flaccid is a sign of sexual arousal. I'd especially like to hear from woman that have had long term relationships with men of different ages. I know personally what some woman think but a broader sampling would be very interesting. Dave
Well, seeing you asked a female's opinion . . .

Just as nipples do different things at different times for different reasons, so do penises. Just because a man has an erection, does not necessarily mean that he is aroused. I have 3 sons & they got erections even when they were weeks old! And then there's morning wood, which is a pretty good example that doesn't necessarily mean arousal!

But . . . i also know that a flaccid penis is not necessarily indicative on non-arousal either, for that matter. Someone can be aroused, but have good control (or a physical affliction). So really, in the end, what does it matter? As long as they are not being blatantly sexual?

Seeing you were interested in hearing from women who have had relationships with men of different ages, i should say that i have had experience with one man up to 24 years older, down to 20 years younger. I realize you probably meant different women, but i've been around a long time - i am 50 after all. As for my long-term relationships: one 6 years older; one 16 years younger; and my current long-term partner who is my age exactly. Everyone is so different - you really can't compare. But, in my personal experience, from newborn to 74 years old, an erection can mean anything from a full bladder to arousal to . . . no apparent reason at all!

When it comes to naturism, although it's not desired, sometimes it is simply out of the guy's control. I do understand that it could be embarrassing though (i know i would be if i was a man), because people do equate erections with arousal. It's unfortunate. Personally, i wouldn't care if a guy got an erection in a naturist situation. *I* know it doesn't necessarily mean arousal. And even if it did, who cares? It's only natural. And as long as he's a gentleman about it... I think we should give the guys a break!

I do have a question for you though wiz. I was just wondering if you could give an example of what you meant by "an effort of females to try to control their environment at the expense of men". In your experience, what ways have women controlled men in this issue?

[fre2bnude]

I enjoyed reading Joontikis views, she seems a very broad minded woman, easy to get along with. I'd be happy to have more like her around.
I'm no youngster but I've never yet been in a social naturist gathering, but if I ever do and did produce an erection I'd be extremely embarrassed. People like Joontiki would make me feel better and more relaxed.

[David77]

Joontiki,

Your reply was wonderful.

[Nicky282]

I sometimes get erections but it's only natural as long as you don't flaunt it.

[Bob.M]

On the subject of erections, we saw something most unusual at Haulover last month. 2 men, at different times would go under the lifeguard stand (Where the Lifeguard could not see them) and stroke away, to get an erection. They would then parade around in front of the few people who were in this section. Why? I have no idea. If they were gay, and trying to "hook up", they should know they were in the southern part, and their buddies were up north. I mentioned their activity to my wife, and her reaction was "So?". My reaction is that it was sort of funny, weird.

We have gone to c.o. beaches for decades, and find that erections are very rare.

[muntz]

Maybe the two guys were "experimenting" with something that may be permitted "next" and soon become common at nude beaches: Consider the fact that smooth girls now openly sit or lie back for tanning without inhibition at all nude beaches, and it may be that open display of erections will soon be accepted in the same way. Non-sexual settings such as in vigorous volleyball games or at crazy drum circles might be among the circumstances for disregard of erections. Couples just walking along together might be another acceptable situation - as I have seen a few times without petting or other contact whatsoever..
Just part of the evolving, natural freedom visible at nude beaches - like piercings, genital jewelry, bodypainting. I could be wrong. Of course I don't know others' innocent experiences. Opinions?

[fre2bnude]

On the subject of erections, we saw something most unusual at Haulover last month. 2 men, at different times would go under the lifeguard stand (Where the Lifeguard could not see them) and stroke away, to get an erection. They would then parade around in front of the few people who were in this section. Why? I have no idea. If they were gay, and trying to "hook up", they should know they were in the southern part, and their buddies were up north. I mentioned their activity to my wife, and her reaction was "So?". My reaction is that it was sort of funny, weird.

We have gone to c.o. beaches for decades, and find that erections are very rare.

That's the sort of activity that gets nudists a bad name! They're obviously just there to exhibit themselves, and hope for sex.

[ctmike345]

That's the sort of activity that gets nudists a bad name! They're obviously just there to exhibit themselves, and hope for sex.

yeah, that's definitly not cool

[alfrenude]

Hello.. Im nudist since many years ago cause my family is nudist too. I think the erections are really normals, in my case, I have been in beaches, nudist parties etc, with my family and nudist friends, and I saw many men with erections, I think there are body reactions. I dont have erections cause is normal and natural being naked, Im a true naturist!!!
Greetings

[MJ_KC]

Well, seeing you asked a female's opinion . . .

Just as nipples do different things at different times for different reasons, so do penises. Just because a man has an erection, does not necessarily mean that he is aroused.

I have had it happen simply by starting to walk in loose sand. It causes an immediate spike in my heart rate and the erection will sometimes occur within seconds. All I have to do is stop and let my heart rate drop and the erection goes away. Some people might see this and jump to the wrong conclusion.

[BrianRI]

I find that if I start talking to someone that has an erection, it goes away.

Most of the prople that I have come acrosss that have erections are new into being nude around others. Once they start feeling more comfortable, the erection goes away.

[BackpackerBrian]

I wonder if possibly there are more posts dealings with erections in a nudist setting than the actual erections themselves . . .

[1Ace]

I would say you are right Brian. I have been going to several naturist places the past two years with my wife and haven't seen or had a problem...