Is it wrong to just want to be naked?

[Kouak]

I will start up front being totally honest. I am new to this...at least to actually doing anything about my desire to be a naturist.

I have not had much of an opportunity to do anything with kids around. Between them and their friends, I had to be very careful. The kids have now grown up and are gone, at least on the weekends so I can shed the clothes then.

I'm loving it. It feels so free and natural. Is it wrong to just want to be nude? I have never met a "naturist." I am unsure if I qualify to be one or not. Is it a lifestyle, an attitude, or what? I don't know if I am just rebelling against societal norms to wear clothes. (I have been known to rebel against authority before.) Do others have to know to qualify or can you practice it in private? I don't care if anyone sees me but not kids.

Let me know your thought.

[old_newbie]

I hope it's not wrong. I'm 57, newly retired and could have written the rest of your post almost verbatim as my own experience.

Seriously, for an action to be "unethical" it has to have a negative impact on another individual. If you agree with that definition - how can nudity alone in your own home be unethical, i.e. wrong.

[Shekoucitizen]

It is a lifestyle, but also an attitude.
If you get to know naturists, all have slightly different motives.
Initially, for me, it was a mild rebellion against the "rules".
Now it is a matter of logic and comfort.

Just do it. The result, being naked, is ultimately the same for anyone, no matter what the motive.
It is a very simple thing to do; take off your clothes.
That is all it takes, and be easy about it.

If you feel that children should not see you, that is OK.
Start looking for aclub or a resort, then you need not be secretive about you being a naturist and you'll meet other nudist.

[rone]

Stick with it. You will be liberated. Do you have a partner to share your experience?

[maliakei]

No, it's not wrong wanting to be naked. It's laws which make public nudity illegal regardless of how you see fit. I mean, if you were to innocently walk outdoors to get your mail each day naked and the next door neighbors happen to call police, then you would get cited.

To me, being naked is a natural and freeing feeling. Being nude in your own home is perfectly fine. Check out naturist resorts in your state where you could go for a visit. See what kinds of events are going on there. Just enjoy the natural surroundings there or better yet, invite someone you already know so can both share the experience. Once you go for a nude swim then you will not want to wear a bathing suit again!

[Kouak]

Unfortunately I don't have anyone to share this with. My wife started out adventurous when we were dating, but, after marriage, "clammed up." She is now prudish. :-( There is always hope. Time will tell.

[hommenudist]

Oh wow! Coming to a clothes free forum loaded with naturists, social & home nudists, and everyday people who just happen to like to live nude and asking that question. Surely, you are looking for some positive reenforcement. I am not going to be one to burst your bubble. I am on this website because I too think that there is nothing wrong with living nude as much as possible w/o breaking the law. As my screen name suggests I am a home nudist and male. I am nude in my home as often as the weather permits; the winters in Michigan combined with the high cost of heating make it impossible in the season between autumn and spring. Enjoy yourself w/o guilt. You will find that as you have the opportunity, i.e. kids not at home or off to college, more or activities at home will be done nude and you will be more comfortable sans clothing than you will being clothed. You may develop to the point of wanting to socialize nude and that is when you should consider a nude beach, resort, vacation, or even joining AANR. Currently, I am living with my wife, kids are grown and out on their own, my wife has no complaints and I am very content to being nude practically 100% time I am at home, except in the winter.

Sorry, to be so long winded but what I am trying to tell you is to enjoy being/living nude without the guilt. Explore life without clothing when you have the time. There is nothing wrong with being yourself as long as you continue to respect others and do not infringe upon the rights of others or break any laws. That is when a nude life can be a hassle.

[marko486]

I don't have kids and the pets don't seem to mind so I am quite often naked around the house and backyard, especially this time of year. In fact I could actually be naked even more often then I am. I think because I am not as repressed about it as some, I don't seem to obsess about it like some seem to do here. Just an observation.

[NudonyII]

I'm loving it. It feels so free and natural. Is it wrong to just want to be nude? I have never met a "naturist." I am unsure if I qualify to be one or not. Is it a lifestyle, an attitude, or what? I don't know if I am just rebelling against societal norms to wear clothes. (I have been known to rebel against authority before.) Do others have to know to qualify or can you practice it in private? I don't care if anyone sees me but not kids.

Let me know your thought.

Don't worry too much about the nudist/naturist label. I've known several people over the years who went nude in and around their home, yet never considered themselves nudists. Instead of patterning yourself around the way other people live their nudist life, determine for yourself your own "nude ethos." For one person, this may mean staying up late and lounging around the house nude after everyone has gone to bed (I've known women who disrobed after putting the kid(s) to bed, and finished all their housework nude). For another, setting up an area in the backyard for nude sunbathing may be their idea of nude relaxation. For the more "creative" types, sitting down nude with some paint brushes, in the garden or in a workshop and letting their "creative juices" flow is what they find to be most meaningful (there was a recent article on nude gardening becoming a hobby for many people - including actresses Eva Mendes and Alicia Silverstone).
So try different things, see what fits your personality best, and then stick to it.

[NudeAl]

Nope nothing wrong with nude living, if I could I would live every minute of the day nude for the rest of my life.

I live in the real world so I do wear clothes when necessary but I have found that there are becoming less and less times that I consider it necessary. I love to garden nude now that I have a private backyard. I spend most of my time in my home nude I always sleep nude in fact I find it difficult to sleep wearing anything. I have been a beach nudist when I lived a short distance from a nude beach. I have been a club nudist and I have been a back country freehiking nudist. It wasn't always this way. Giving myself permission to accept the label of nudist was a huge step. Once I allowed myself to accept the label I felt very good it was like I was acknowledging the truth which I had been denying all those years. Good luck on your own new found freedom. I think you will find this is a highly addicting activity.

[ghan130]

I think it is quite natural to want to be naked. I have kids as well, so it is hard for me to be nude as much as I would like. I do sleep nude and usually watch tv at nite nude. I have not yet ventured to a club but would really like to. I also have a wife that says she would not go to a club, but I am slowly opening her eyes to the feeling of being clothes free.

[MrJeff]

I think it is great, have lived nude at home all my adult life. No real reason other than I just hate having anything on me.

My friends accept it, and they call before they come over if they are not into that sort of thing. I have live cams going all the time and many friends log on to see what I'm up to.

So no, if you are not offending anyone, nothing is wrong with it :)

[Mike2Nude]

If it wrong to be naked, I don't want to be right.

[BecauseOfTheMetricSystem]

The way I see it, being naked doesn't have to be justified; wearing clothes does.

[Ken Palmer]

Hello Kouak, and welcome. As has been mentioned here in previous posts, it is not wrong just to "want" to be naked. But I guess also it will depend on your motives as well. Some people want to be naked for weird or strange reasons. For example, exhibitionism or what is known as "flashing" people. I am quite sure you have heard of these terms. Obviously, they are not doing it for the sole purpose of innocent nude recreation and simple relaxation. Their reasons are for shock purposes which totally undermine the entire concept of both naturism and nudism. But as for wanting to relieve yourself of daily stress and pressures or to commune with nature, there is absolutely nothing wrong with that at all in my opinion. It is basically a lifestyle indeed as well as an attitude as has been said already. I sincerely hope you will come to find peace with the concept and that it will come naturally easier for you as you take part in it more. I was questioning myself in a similar manner when I made my first visit to an official landed nudist club back in the summer of 1991. I was 25 years old at the time. As far as the kids go, I think I would feel the same as you do. You never know how they might react upon seeing you in the nude and what they might think of you afterwards. This is just my opinion on the latter statement.

Ken Palmer



I will start up front being totally honest. I am new to this...at least to actually doing anything about my desire to be a naturist.

I have not had much of an opportunity to do anything with kids around. Between them and their friends, I had to be very careful. The kids have now grown up and are gone, at least on the weekends so I can shed the clothes then.

I'm loving it. It feels so free and natural. Is it wrong to just want to be nude? I have never met a "naturist." I am unsure if I qualify to be one or not. Is it a lifestyle, an attitude, or what? I don't know if I am just rebelling against societal norms to wear clothes. (I have been known to rebel against authority before.) Do others have to know to qualify or can you practice it in private? I don't care if anyone sees me but not kids.

Let me know your thought.

[rajoo888]

Man is born free but he is in chains everywhere-well said. Natural inclination to every person is to be nude,naturally. There are still many tribes in the world who remain so. Under the garb of civilisation we have created to ourselves more and more restrictions in individual living as also social living. Human mind has inclination to be nude, as children we are compelled to cover the body, particularly sensitive organs, wich condition our mind.why every one do bathroom singing? It is due to our enjoying total freedom. Let Free World flourish!:)

[MoonShadow]

LOL rajoo! Well said!

Let's remember to sing in our bathrooms when we are visiting stuffy relatives (or even friends) as we strip to take and enjoy our baths! :D

[FreeinNJ]

As long as your doing in a place where it's legal or not offending your friends or family that might be so accepting. Some of my friend have no issue with my love of it , just ask I keep my area away from sight. I respect that as I understand not everyone needs or wants to see that area.

[walter05]

My test is whether or not it adds to respect of you and/or your body.

At times, being clothed is wrong. At times being nude is wrong.

If you are awakening to the idea that the body is wonderful and not sinful, then your being nude is not only okay, but a wonderful thing to happen.

Enjoy appreciating your wonderful nude body.

[riptidenj]

You have probably met "naturists", for a variety of reasons those of us who are choose not to advertise it. I have gone swimming with clothes on, with just swim trunks and with nothing on, the latter is far more preferable IMHO. I am a firm believer in there being a Time and a Place for Everything, just show consideration for others, that's all.

[David77]

My test is whether or not it adds to respect of you and/or your body.

At times, being clothed is wrong. At times being nude is wrong.

If you are awakening to the idea that the body is wonderful and not sinful, then your being nude is not only okay, but a wonderful thing to happen.

Enjoy appreciating your wonderful nude body.

Walter,
Well said! So very true!

[David77]

I don't care if anyone sees me but not kids.


This can pose a problem in your case, as most nudist resort are FAMILY NUDIST RESORTS which can include some kids in the family enjoying the resort. So don't sweat it!

[walter05]

If Kouak means alone with unattended kids where he has no reason to expect others to interrupt, his suggestion of not being naked alone with the kids is not a bad idea.

If they are not his kids, then for legal reasons, his approach is the safest.

Walter

[Kouak]

I'll chime in again. When I stated "not in front of the kids," I really meant kids who are strangers. Being at a nudist resort or a C/O beach is a different story.

If I know kids are playing around the nature trail behind the house, I'll be very careful. Don't want them to report to their parents that they saw a naked man. More than likely, I would expect a visit by the cops--not a good thing.

[jal60]

It all started when I started sleeping naked. It went from there to being naked at home whenever it's possible. My children are gone and I have the house all to myselfe 1 day a week while the wife works. I will never wear clothing unless I have to go out on that day. If I could I would be naked at home 7 days a week.

[Nude Hiker]

As a Guesthouse owner, it is diffilcult to walk around naked. You never know when Guests arrive. When we have nudist people booked, the guesthouse will be closed for textile people during theyr stay. Since my wife is not a naturist, I take the guests to hidden beaches and naturist hikes.

[Nashoba nowa]

Definitely not, I have been a naturist since childhood, but when others were at the house, especially my kid's friends, I had to remain clothed. I have much more freedom now.

[Borntobenude]

Many people have discovered that they enjoy being naked, without really knowing why, except that they feel freer, more alive. Man has a deep-seated impulse to be naked, coming from his origin as an unclothed air and light animal, an instinct based probably on a real physical need. Most of us do not recognize this impulse because of our training and traditions. It is suppressed from earliest childhood; if we feel it, we consider it as evil, either as a manifestation of our sinfulness or as a perverted exhibitionism. We all know the delight of children at being undressed—a perfectly natural delight.
— Francis and Mason Merrill

Virtually everyone, from Plato to the present day, who has ever written about the subject has sung the praises of nudity over the clothed body.
— Ashley Montagu

That should answer the question.