Openly Nudist

[HabaneroSting]

Are you openly nudist? If not why not?

[nakedstudent]

I am an untenured teacher and am extremely careful about who I talk about nudism with. I have limited my discussions about nudity to a few family members and this site as well as the newspaper articles that are sometimes linked in the news section here.

I hope to be more open with friends in the near future. My goals aren't to convert anybody. This makes bringing up the topic a difficult thing. When it comes down to it, if I'm not interested in converting people, why does it matter if they know my preferences or not? I don't interact with many of my friends on a daily basis anymore. Life seems to be taking some of us in different directions.

[TallMax41]

I'm not totally open about being a nudist. All my friends know and a couple of coworkers but I don't tell everyone. I grew up in a family that was very uptight about nudity so I've never told them.

[Lord Drakkus]

I have no reason NOT to tell anybody I'm a nudist. I don't consider it anything worth keeping secret. Some people do, teachers especially because of the publics influence on a teachers career. But for me, nah. My career is a simple office job, no big deal there.

If somebody ever wishes to come over during the day (before my MIL gets home around 5:00), I ask them if I would have to get dressed when they show up.

When I started life modeling for our local college, somebody asked me if I was nervous because I was unclothed (underwear/swimwear was required, but they still asked). I told them I was a nudist, and didn't care about the exposure. What made me nervous was that I didn't know any of them. A couple of them introduced themselves to me, and that helped a bit. Then after looking at a couple of their sketches, I got over it and actually started enjoying the experience.

The only people who don't know are my extended family, and that's only because the subject has never come up, not that I'm unwilling to tell them.

[owl_tn]

Most of my friends know, none of my coworkers. My mom knew at one point (accidentally) but I think she's chosen to forget it. Ah, the beauty of selective memory.

[Zorro]

I've told a select few, mostly friends and coworkers who understand (massage therapists are very cool and comfortable with nudity, and many of them, while not actually being nudists, often go to the local clothing-optional resort). I told one of my brothers and my sister-in-law (not at the same time, I think it was several years apart actually), and they are both cool with it.

[NudeAl]

I am pretty open about it all my family knows mom dad brothers sisters my kids and grand kids. Most of my good friends know. If a conversation comes up like skinny dipping well I will certainly bring it up. I make no secret to them where I will be going on my weekend camping trips. I think as I get older I just don't give a damn I figure if they are true frineds they will understand and if not I don't need them. But at the work place I have held my tongue in the past not sure how it will be in my next job but for right now going to school so most of the kids there are pretty relaxed bunch and haven't given me any grief.

[Tx-nude]

I have only told my mom and 2 of my close friends. I told my mom because she lives with me and she works all day while I work at home, and when I first started going nude in March of 2008 she almost caught me a couple of times so I thought it better that I tell her so she can call if she's coming home at an unexpected time so I can be dressed by the time she gets home. One of the friends I told it just came up in conversation one day because our AC was out at the time and she said she hoped I didn't get too hot and I said I wouldn't and I told her why. The other friend I don't remember how it came up when I told him.

I haven't had the opportunity to tell anybody else, and I'm not sure that anybody else I know would understand so I'm probably just going to keep it to myself for now. It's not likely that anybody's going to walk in on me anyway because most of my friends live far enough away that I will know ahead of time when they will be visiting, and besides I keep the front door locked so that if anybody does knock unexpectedly I have time to slip the wrap on that I bought around Christmas, I either have my wrap or a pair of shorts just a few feet away from me when I'm naked.

[bill2me]

Heck, it took me a long time to understand I was a nudist, it's gonna take me a while to tell the rest of the world. My wife is still uptight about telling everyone so I keep that in mind when I tell someone. If I'm asked I always answer honestly.

[Cheri]

Most people with whom I am acquainted know I'm a skinnydipper. That term is much more easily received than nudist. With my name in the newspaper this week as well as having been on tv a few years ago, even my religious congregation is aware of my preferred way to live.

Cheri

[Aardvark]

As a young preacher, I'm probably in the same boat as many teachers: not willing to risk the negative career implications by being completely open about it. If I'd stayed in the lab (first career choice), I'd be much more open than I am. Some friends do know. Immediate family knew when I was living with them, but they may have forgotten (ditto the kudos for selective memory).

[Eternity]

I'm very open about being a nudist, my family and friends all know that I'm a nudist and many have seen me nude over the years. I'm nude with them if they don't mind to see me nude.

[marc_naturist]

i don't hide that i am a nudist but its not something that i tell when meeting someone, only when it comes up in the conversation we have

[NudonyII]

Over the years, as my personal life has changed and evolved, so has my openness about nudism. I became a nudist in college, and pretty much told anyone within my circle of friends and even my retail store co-workers. And of course, Mom. As my soon-to-be wife did the same with her Mom and also her co-workers, I imagine through word of mouth quite a few people must have known.
When I became a small office employee, I also became much more cautious, and only told one co-worker with whom I had become good friends. The sanme thing happened when I transitioned to the corporate world.
Now that I'm in middle management, I've become secretive about nudism. If word got out, it would spread around the workplace like a wildfire. And I would certainly get some heat about it - pun intended.
I like my position and worked hard to get there. But I do miss the old days about being totally open about being a nudist. I had a nudist friend who works for a tiny business with three or four employees; not only was it known to all, but one of his co-workers actually accompanied him occasionally to the resort. When I popped up at his job one day, he very casually introduced me as "his nudist friend" to the staff. I couldn't help but envy him.

[nimrod]

I do not go around introducing myself as a nudist, but I am not afraid or ashamed to tell anyone. Besides I really do not have to introduce myself as one, the wife takes care of that for me.

[naturistoftheyear]

Just like MarcNaturist and Nimrod, I don't go boasting round to everybody that I'm a naturist, but if the topic of naturism comes up, I'm not shy of letting my opinions show.
My wife told her brothers and sisters, and her colleagues at work, but I don't mind at all.

[sadlerfan]

A few people in my life know of my nudist lifestyle.a few freinds know and my brother. I think if it comes up I will be more open in 2009 about it.

[nudist4lyf]

iv had long talks with my cousin she kinda undastood... just trying to get her to try

[JohnE44]

I have told a few people so far everyone I have told said that it would not be something that they would but if someone was nude (me) around them it would not bother them .

[Home Nudist]

Since I'm only nude around the house, and it seems natural to me to be so, I see no point in mentioning it. If it comes up in conversation, such as sleeping nude, I'm not ashamed to admit it.

But, unless you are trying to take a stand and make a point, I see no point in telling everyone your business. If you go to the beach on the weekend, there is no reason to tell everyone in the office on Monday that you went to a NUDE beach, if you don't feel it will be well received. That is, unless you're trying to take a stand for naturism. Otherwise, what's the point?

In my case, I cooked all morning today. If someone asks me what I did, am I obliged to tell them that I cooked in the nude? And, that I feel great in the nude?

However, I begrudgingly got dressed later to go out and shovel the snow. I didn't want to get "snowballs" shocked -- or scare the animals -- or get arrested !

[windowphobe]

In general, I believe in hiding in plain sight: I told a number of friends and a small set of coworkers, and then I didn't bring it up again. I figure that the potential shock value is going to be greatly diminished when A announces "Guess what I just found out!" and B and C shrug, "Oh, we already knew that."

There is a "Birthday Suitable" category on my blog, but it's just one of fifty categories, so I figure I'm hardly beating people over the head with it.

[FireProf]

We hadn't been too open but as of Friday night, after we were outted at my retirement party by a friend to 140+ family, friends, coworkers and acquaintances........we're going to be pretty open about it NOW!!!

FP ;)

[OZJames]

I tell friends (as many as possible in the hope that I find others who might want to share social nudity with us) and relatives but not business clients.

[barelybob]

I don't care who knows, and everybody does. I've mentioned before that the license on my Mustang reads "N8URIST".

[naked in ohio]

I try not to be a crusader anymore about the wonderfulness of clothesfree. In fact, the wife is becoming more and more intolerant and I have to look over my shoulder for her any more so I don't cause waves; or even offend. My kids (21 & 23) aren't into the lifestyle either, but at least they accept my convictions.
I've also found that I seem to be becoming more of a recluse trying to enjoy being unshackled as much as I can. It's so sad that naked bliss can be so lonesome.

[riptidenj]

I am not open about a lot of things. As Poor Richard aka Ben Franklin said in 1735:
"Three may keep a secret if two of them are dead."
I also recall from my Army days the phrase "No Need To Know." This mainly applied to classified documents and sensitive information, but I think it applies to Life In General.
I think people are very indiscreet today-what did they say in WWII- "Loose Lips Sink Ships."? I personally have found it a good practice to keep many of my activities in separate and distinct spheres with no overlap if possible. I rarely if ever talk about my family except in response to a direct question for example. I did talk an overweight friend who was starting to show pre-diabetic symptoms into joining my bicycling club and getting out on her bike on weekends-she lost a lot of weight and is much better for it. I am definitely not a closet nudist, but is it an activity I have found is best enjoyed with other devotees and in a discreet fashion. A few years ago I heard a female acquaintance use the term "nudist colony" and I like that old fashioned term, it conjures up a somewhat out of the way place where people with shared values and interests can gather and pursue their
interests away from others who either are not interested or disapprove.

[jal60]

I pretty much keep it to myself. Ofcourse my wife has figured it out but that's all.

[atalanta]

My view is that actions speak louder than words. I do not seek to bring up the subject or persuade people to adopt the lifestyle but many who have joined us on vacations, or stayed at our house, have soon become aware that I have no hang-ups about nudity. I never carry a swimming costume and in a beach area if I feel like a swim and am with people not necessarily familiar with my habits I simply say - "going for a dip - local rules apply!" and strip off. Of course I always aim for under-populated sections of beach where nudity is at least tolerated.

Around the living areas of the house, if there are visitors around I will always wear something minimal unless very sure of the visitors' comfort level with nudity.

[Centauri4]

What is the opposite of being open and devoted to nudism? Loving to seek peeks at nude people but fearing that you will be poorly regarded for such a 'secret habit'?

If we truly believe in the normalcy of nudity, then we must be more than "Closet Nudists" and "Home Nudists", but of course there is some room for each individual to find their own way and set the pace with which they grow to being a "Full Nudist".

The phrase that comes to mind is, "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." So whether it is freedom, equal rights, pro-life or nudism, the person who sits passively by and allows the [existing] majority of society to set the guidelines will always be a "subject of" (ruled by) them; rather than helping set new and hopefully enlightened guidelines.

I liked reading the "Birthday Suitable" phrase above and earlier thought of "Not Clothes Minded" as a less-suited-more-often marketing slogan. And how about "Anti-textilarian"?

Whatever you decide to do, do it with heart and ENJOY it! The joy and pleasure of BEING alive is free, yours for the taking and easily encouraged among others.

~

[J.P.]

I do not go around carrying a sign stating I am a nudist, however when the opportunity presents itself I do not hesitate to let others know.
My Mother, five sisters, two brothers in law, four cousins, my girl friend and the few friends I have all know I prefer to be nude. The problem is not a single one of them are comfortable with nudity and I can not be nude when they are around.
It would be nice to have friends that would be excepting of my being nude, even if they themselves were not nude, but for now all my social nudity will be at the beach or hiking and soaking at Deep Creek hot springs.

[vanesa1017]

Most people with whom I am acquainted know I'm a skinnydipper. That term is much more easily received than nudist. With my name in the newspaper this week as well as having been on tv a few years ago, even my religious congregation is aware of my preferred way to live.

Cheri

I LOVE this Cheri. Skinnydipper is such a more "accepted" or "mainstream" term. I think I am going to include that in my vocabulary now when (and these times are very few) I chat about going nude with friends for the first few times.

Thanks!

[Yarmond]

I discovered nudism about a year ago and have yet to tell anyone for fear that they may not understand or think I'm weird. It's sad, I wish I had the courage. I think my family would understand but it would still be awkward.

[RalphVa]

At a master naturalist board meeting yesterday, one of our officers said she tried googling "naturalist" and got some of the "naturists" sites. I remarked that some of us are both. That got a seemingly good response by the entire board. Wonder if they put that in the minutes?

[Ken Palmer]

I myself cannot afford to tell either my friends or family due to the severe consequences and reactions I would face. Most of my friends or acquaintances are church oriented. So telling them would destroy the relationships right there on the spot. And no one in my entire family knows and will not if I can help it. I have mentioned this before on the group here, but my family is definitely not nudist or naturist friendly and are completely closed to the concept. Another deal are my co-workers. If they found out, it could possiby ruin my job status as well as my entire career. These are my reasons.

Ken Palmer


Are you openly nudist? If not why not?

[Agde]

Ralph, are you a "naturalist naturist" or a "naturist naturalist'? Both sound like a good match and worth promoting, but either one is a tongue-twister to say three times fast! :)

[Landlord]

The Wife and I are both in occupations in a very conservative community where such information would destroy are careers.

[nudeM]

I too, do not go around advertising of my lack of clothing while at home. Everyone here at the house definately knows, and even some who have caught me on unannounced visits when I was wearing my wrap around, which makes it obvious. So far, everyone has been okay with the arraingements. I'm nude all morning when everone is still asleep, but wear a wrap around when everyone wakes up. Not totally nude, but close enough where everyone is happy. At work, nobody knows. Working for the County is like working for a soap opera, gossip spreads, so I just keep it quiet. Besides, I don't need the sheriff's department to know. It's enough that the neighbors know, but that's about the extent of it. At least I can get that all over tan in my own backyard.:smoking:

[DJ Leo]

Hello fellow nudists/naturists.... I am here to testify that I am an open nudist/naturist. God the Father above created man and women to be openly nude.;)

Man came along and made Laws preventing God's good intentions from taking place. :mad:

I for one believe that it is our God given right to be nude as God intended us to be... And I know for sure that God never made anything that was Shameful or Bad. All that God created is Good. :)

[nude826]

Very interesting. I'm not very open. I've told my immediate family (just mine, not my wife's) My wife is totally secret about her nudism. We don't practice social nudism much anymore. It has been over two years since we visited a resort together.
I walk in a very small circle of friends, mostly church and some civic clubs.
Nudism is just so far outside the stream of their consciouness, so unknown, the subject of such ridicule and off color humor that it's just not worth being branded as so out of the mainstream. It's more than that really. It's being branded as a dangerous pervert.
It's so unfortunate, but what can we do? There are a lot of us out there, but we don't even know each other. We're all hiding.
My deepest admiration to Cheri and others who take a public stand. I wish I had the nerve.

Phil

[DrewSea]

Over the years I've definitely been trying to increase awareness of my nudist lifestyle among friends and family, just as part of my self-expression and to invite their support. But of course, this is in varying degrees depending on the specific relationship and how open minded i perceive them to be.

There's a close set of friends and my parents who I can be openly nude with, and of course I'd love to grow that circle. But with most acquaintances and circumstances, it's not often there's much reason to work something like "I happen to be a nudist" into routine conversation. But more often there are occasions to mention I went to or am going to a favorite nude beach on vacation, and I think anyone would infer that to mean I intend to be nude there, otherwise why would i have identified it as a nude beach. On a couple rare occasions, it's come up that I'm often nude around the house, but generally there's no normal reason to bring that up, is like saying something unusual like "I normally wear a blue sweatsuit at home".

That said, with strangers I have no prior relationship with, I'm now much more apt to identify myself as nudist, particularly workers and estimators who'll be visiting my home (as I've mentioned on other threads here). I'd say those experiences, virtually all positive and none overtly problematic, have really helped grow my confidence identifying as a lifestyle nudist, and experiencing open nudity beyond the confines of private and pure nudist settings.

[Nude_not_rude]

Can I change my vote? I originally chose "I'm afraid to tell anyone", but this year I've decided that I don't care if anyone knows. Sure, I won't go around saying "g'day, I'm a nudist" to people for no reason, but if anyone finds out or asks I'll just be honest and let them know what they want to know.

Now that's the plan. I'm inspired by the folk on here who have done and still do it. I am yet to encounter that situation, but I just hope I'll have the balls to do it when the time comes, but when I decide something I always go through with it. Wish me luck hey?

[David77]

Are you openly nudist? If not why not?

I had just come back from 10 days at nudist resorts when I attended a Unitarian Church men's luncheon at a buffet. I mentioned that I had been on vacation. When they asked where I had been, I told them that I had been at nudist resorts. One man laughed uproarously, thinking that I was witty and making a clever joke by my "far out" reply. When he stopped laughing, I told him and everyone at the table that I really was at nudist resorts.

Afterwards, one man started a conversation about how nudism started in Germany. No one in this liberal church voiced any objected to my being a nudist. (Neither do they object to my being a Naturalistic Humanist).

[DrewSea]

David, I'm surprised on one else there chimed in they'd been to nudist resorts, or were interested to try one sometime. In fact, I suspect you might get some follow up questions or comments in private.

[David77]

David, I'm surprised on one else there chimed in they'd been to nudist resorts, or were interested to try one sometime. In fact, I suspect you might get some follow up questions or comments in private.

One of these persons who travels to Scandinavia a lot on vacation (Denmark, especially), later said that he had been to nude beaches.

[mx_nudist_GDL]

Hi there. Not an openly nudist at all. I have told some close friends about nudity, with some of them I have gone to a nude beach. Also with a cousin of mine and his wife the topic was talked and we went once together to Wreck Beach in Vancouver once we travelled together to British Columbia. With my family is another story. The other day I told my parents I went once (I have gone so many times actually) to a nude beach and they didn'y say a word about it.

Have a nice week!

[indabuff]

I don't bring the subject up. But, if the conversation gets around to a similar subject - as has been mentioned in previous posts I like using the term "skinny dipping". It sounds less conversationally shocking, and those that are like minded or curious will get the gist.

[blackrebel]

Due to the nature of my volunteering and the people that I associate with, it is better left unsaid. Even though, many in nudism are in sensitive jobs and dont need the grief, I agree that there is no reason to advertise.

I was in Pittsburgh for an event and left for my group for 2 days to visit White Thorn Lodge and mentioned that I was camping with friends at WTL, no body knew what it was. EXCEPT for (maybe) the Pittsburgh locals, and one grinned when I told them, but remained silent.

[Boreas]

I don't tell anyone, though I also don't really feel the need to keep it a secret. I am like others where I'd be cautious because of my work.

I had a funny experience Saturday. My sister and I were having a conversation on the phone, and we were talking about the social gathering she was attending that evening to celebrate a friend's graduation. I suggested that he might be a nudist, so it didn't matter what she wore. She said she thought not because he was upstanding. I didn't say anything, though I could have told her nudism is not lewdism. Or something like that. Yeah, I am a chicken apparently.

Good to see you blackrebel.

[mmacdonaldca]

Like most personal things in my life, nudism is something I do not share with everyone. I have family and friends who I enjoy spending time with and talking with about issues, and with them I do talk about such things as nudism. With co-workers and not-so-close friends, my personal life is just that...personal.

I guess I dont see a need to advertize any parts of my personal life. If asked a question I will answer honestly. Or if a discussion developes and I want to correct some mis-information, then I might chime in.

[NudeAl]

(snip) My sister and I were having a conversation on the phone, and we were talking about the social gathering she was attending that evening to celebrate a friend's graduation. I suggested that he might be a nudist, so it didn't matter what she wore. She said she thought not because he was upstanding. I didn't say anything, though I could have told her nudism is not lewdism. Or something like that. Yeah, I am a chicken apparently.

I take that to mean she isn't aware her own flesh and blood is a nudist or she wouldn't have made such an unkind remark. Surely she has a high opinion of you her own sister. Of all the people in my life I am the most confident of having non-judgemental reactions I would say my greatest confidence is in my own family. Perhaps the cat should be let out of the bag if it can be done so in a appropriate setting.

[Shavedinohio]

We have been open about my nudity for many years. Both of my neighbors know that we are nudists and our back yard is fenced in so no one can see in. Several years ago one neighbor asked if they could ask us some questions about nudity. We told them about it and to make the story short, they are now nudists as well.

[FSUsmartboi]

Well seeing as how i graduate from college degree and will begin teaching in the fall, i too have opted not to tell anyone of my nuism. Being a nudist and a teacher is difficult trying to keep one from the other, don't need people knowing about it to make it any more difficult.

[Fuzzy Nuts]

FSYsmartbol I hear you loud and clear. I was a teacher and until I retired had to keep my desires unknown to anyone except my wife. Now that I am retired I frankly dont care who knows that I prefer my birthday suit to clothes.

[Boreas]

I take that to mean she isn't aware her own flesh and blood is a nudist or she wouldn't have made such an unkind remark. Surely she has a high opinion of you her own sister. Of all the people in my life I am the most confident of having non-judgemental reactions I would say my greatest confidence is in my own family. Perhaps the cat should be let out of the bag if it can be done so in a appropriate setting.

You are right. At the same time, we come from a family that has less than wonderful views of nudity. It will take some time. Perhaps when we visit a nudist resort or vacation venue we will fess up.

[Bob S.]

For me, most aspects of my life is on a need-to-know basis. If I feel someone needs to know something about me, then I will tell that person. In terms of nudism, I have neither had the necessity nor the opportunity (in normal conversation) to tell anyone outside my nudist contacts.

I would not be averse to telling someone that I am a nudist, but I would have to view the revelation as important to the conversation.

Bob S.

[Fitz1980]

My sister and I were having a conversation on the phone, and we were talking about the social gathering she was attending that evening to celebrate a friend's graduation. I suggested that he might be a nudist, so it didn't matter what she wore. She said she thought not because he was upstanding. I didn't say anything, though I could have told her nudism is not lewdism. Or something like that. Yeah, I am a chicken apparently.



Don't feel to bad about it. I had a similar one the other week. Me and my GF were at my sister's place. We were looking at her honnymoon photos (they went to Italy) and her husband made some crack about having seen a "topless beach" there and they both acted like it was some awful thing. Of course the last time me and my GF were in Florida together we were naked at Haulover Beach, if those two only knew. Of course I didn't say anything because I know my sister wouldn't get it. She used to get mad if she saw me naked crossing the hall from the bathroom to my bedroom when we were teens. We also once had a mutual acquaintance who had been her next door neighbor when she lived in the dorms in college and I worked with the following summer when the girl came home from school. My sis discribed this girl as one of those "towel girls" who she hated getting back from an early class and seeing walking the halls (of a girls' dorm no less) in a towel after having showered. Not only that but apparently this girl was also seen walking the girls' common area in bra tops and panties. When I heard that I was just thinking "are you sure we're related?"

[tiger79]

FSYsmartbol I hear you loud and clear. I was a teacher and until I retired had to keep my desires unknown to anyone except my wife. Now that I am retired I frankly dont care who knows that I prefer my birthday suit to clothes.
As you know, Fuzzy, my wife's a teacher, but she doesn't care much anymore who knows about our nude holidays! One of the big fears of teachers is meeting students on holiday. In different circumstances, it happened to our friend Pauline once when she was in Dubai with her partner - a kid coming up and saying "Hello Miss" - scary! Anyway, now that I'm retired, I don't care about anything...

[Boreas]

I sometimes worry about clients being at the same social nude setting with me. We have only had local occasions so far. I would cross that bridge if I came to it.

[tiger79]

I sometimes worry about clients being at the same social nude setting with me. We have only had local occasions so far. I would cross that bridge if I came to it.They'd probably feel exactly the same as you. It's not a big deal, if you're all happy to be nude, you should all be happy to be nude together. Might even forge stronger links with your clients!

[Fuzzy Nuts]

Tiger - You have to remember that we are much more prudish in Canada than you Brits when it comes to nudity, probably due to our close proximity with our southern neighbours.

I think Canadians are getting much more liberal since when I retired (thank goodness!!) . We even have a couple of nude public beaches now. Having taught in a small town I am sure that I would have shocked the community if it was found out that I preferred not wearing clothes.

[tiger79]

Prudish? I don't think so! Let's agree to differ....

[Fitz1980]

I sometimes worry about clients being at the same social nude setting with me. We have only had local occasions so far. I would cross that bridge if I came to it.

I've never understood people fearing running into someone from "the world" in a nudist setting. I can understand not wanting someone who doesn't 'get it' to find out but if someone else is naked at a nudist resort what's the problem; they understand what's going on.

[Tom1991]

I tell a few select people who understand

[Boreas]

I've never understood people fearing running into someone from "the world" in a nudist setting. I can understand not wanting someone who doesn't 'get it' to find out but if someone else is naked at a nudist resort what's the problem; they understand what's going on.

In my work we talk about "dual relationships" where there is the professional relationship, and then maybe a friendship or something. Thsi would be taking the dual relationship thing to a different level which could be awkward. Nudity is only a small part of that concern.

[later]

We've been nudist a long time, and would say we're fairly open about it. We don't run around telling anyone who'll listen, but we'll talk openly about nudity if the subject comes up.

[andy_ma]

As time passes (I suppose like with a lot of things), I don't really care (and why should I?) any more. I am glad to talk about it with interested people. It's very freeing and like most things, I appreciate openess, honesty, and frankness.

But, for reasons stated here, I also see and appreciate the other side.

It's hard and sad though that some things are not understood. For me, more and more - who cares! Must be an age thing for me!

Happy Nude Springto All!

[nudistwannabe]

i dont think i will tell anyone about me being a nudist..
mybe only people who r enjoy being nudist will know bout it..
and taht is why im joining this forum..
cause people here all nudist..
so im not that shy..
just being very carefull not to get caught being nudist by people who are no nudist(frens..family..gf..)

[Ken Palmer]

Hello Cheri. I have a question for you if you don't mind. How does your religious congregation feel about your preferred lifestyle out of curiosity? I myself go to church and will not dare disclose my lifestyle to anyone there for fear I would be banned or kicked out of the church. Do your co-workers also know about your lifestyle as well? Just wondering.

Ken Palmer

P.S.- I sincerely hope you didn't mind me asking you this here on the forum. If you do, I apologize and will refrain from doing so in the future.



Most people with whom I am acquainted know I'm a skinnydipper. That term is much more easily received than nudist. With my name in the newspaper this week as well as having been on tv a few years ago, even my religious congregation is aware of my preferred way to live.

Cheri

[Bob S.]

George, just realize that it isn't good to go naked whilst "erected prominently in public view" :eek::laugh:

Bob S.

[northnude]

Strangely enough my wife is the one who would mention that we visited a nude beach to our friends. She is also the one who needs encouragement to go. I am more quiet about our naturist activities but that is my nature.

My daughter knows that we have gone to nude beaches but does not really want to know.

It is difficult to explain the freedom and how great it is to be nude to people who have not experienced it.

[Homenude60]

Like a lot of others here I don't go telling everyone that I'm a nudist, but if the subject crops up I'm happy to tell them that I am. It's amusing to see their reactions at times.
I know I'm a lot less inhibited than I used to be.

[eagle59]

I do not go around announcing that I am a nudist. I do not bring it up in conversation to get reactions from others. I feel that it is my own business and no one elses. I do not care what others do in their lives and I believe that they do not really care what I do in mine. If however, the topic comes up I do not shy away from the subject and input my opinon just as I would in any other conversation. I have found that many people do not want to know about my nudity and they tend to change the subject as soon as possible which is fine with me.

[christy799]

Hi, christy here. Haven't posted anything in awhile. Only time i posted is when subject peaks my interest. I work in a very public business. I have to be descreet about my nudism. I could get fired, maybe. Also, i work with very very narrow minded people who think they have done it all and they think they live life to the fullest. I really want to say to them.....HAH, you have not experienced pure pleasure or relaxation until you have gone to a nude beach and basked in the warm sun nude. They are missing out big time. Love this site. you all on here are so dang cool:)

[nakenone]

Iam quite open,most of the time,i prefer naturist classification only because its a softer approach an promotes a sort of open door to the natural realm.My comments range from ,I dont wear cloths all the time to going natural,sounds like fun etc. I win people because i am a great neighbor,iam friendly out going an fair,i dont force naturist on any one,i think people respect a respectible approach, Nakenone

[NudeAl]

I am fast approaching a time in my life where I don't give a flying F*** what the H*** anyone thinks. I think it is a function of age and living a rough life. If they are going to judge me because of my chosen form of dress and relaxation F***'em!

[Rick_42]

I don't shout it from the rooftops but I don't go out of my way to hide it either. My public Facebook profiles shows that I belong to serveral nudist/naturist groups there. I have a glog where I discuss naturisms and related topics and there's a link to it no my home page so my views are in plain sight.

More and more lately, I have found myself pondering the paradox that exists in nudism. We want greater public acceptance and more places to be nude yet we fear being found out and hide behind a veil of anomynity (user names on sites like this and first names only at nudist venues). I find myself becoming more open about it.

I fully understand and appreciate that some feel they cannot be public about their nudism because of social and career consequences. But what about the rest of us? How can we promote nudism, debunk the myths, and gain acceptance for our lifestyle if we hide it as if it were a secret, clandestine activity? Like it or not, all of us on this forum represent nudism within some sphere of influence, however small. It is up to us to positively promote the lifestyle as best we can. It won't always be easy.

[Pumpkinpie]

My children couple of friends knows and accept it I have been since before my kids were born, I don't go around telling everyone but if anyone talks or bring up the subject I will let them know that I am a nudist.