Do you feel naked?

[Steve Dallas]

I'm a nudist and a nude model. When people ask me how I can be nude in front of others, I tell them I don't really even know I'm naked, whether modeling or at a club. Usually they can't believe that. I always mention something I read once. The grandson of Sigmund Freud is an artist. He says he never uses professional nude models, because they are so used to being nude, they are no longer really naked. They are, in his words, "clothed in their skins." I tell them that's the way I feel, only I tell I feel like I'm just "wearing my body."

How do other nudists feel? Are you aware of being naked or is it second nature? Do you feel "clothed in your skin" or that you're just "wearing your body?"

[Steve Dallas]

I'm a nudist and a nude model. When people ask me how I can be nude in front of others, I tell them I don't really even know I'm naked, whether modeling or at a club. Usually they can't believe that. I always mention something I read once. The grandson of Sigmund Freud is an artist. He says he never uses professional nude models, because they are so used to being nude, they are no longer really naked. They are, in his words, "clothed in their skins." I tell them that's the way I feel, only I tell I feel like I'm just "wearing my body."

How do other nudists feel? Are you aware of being naked or is it second nature? Do you feel "clothed in your skin" or that you're just "wearing your body?"

[takeitontherun]

Due to just now trying this out in bed at night after a long time of not....i am cool with it....i feel naked walking thru my apt. still tho and that has to do with a prudish 12 yr. old in the home and a stomach scar i dont like but we'll see as time goes on and if and when i get to a club/park.

[Boreas]

Hi Steve,

What a great question. I am looking forward to the answers you get.

I used to not sleep in the nude because I would have dreams where I felt very naked and vulnerable. Usually I would be naked somewhere "inappropriate" such as work. Anyway, I got over that and I never feel naked in dreams, even when I am somewhere that is not usually a place to be naked. I do not feel naked when I am nude at home.

I recently had my first social nude excursion. I post on a Canadian board and low and behold there was someone I knew in there. This was an acquaintance, someone I knew through his business. It felt very awkward at first. We live in a smallish town in a fairly remote area. Anyway, he invited us over to his home to meet another couple who is on that board. It felt somewhat wierd to accept the invitation in the first place. Then it felt sort of like in highschool when the others get you to do something that would embarrass you by letting you think they were all going to do that. Of course that did not happen! I also realized that it felt like the first tried scuba diving. When I had the regulator (breathing gear) in my mouth and my mask on, I went under water in the YMCA pool to breathe. Half of my brain went "NO WAY!!!! YOU ARE UNDER WATER, YOU CAN'T BREATHE HERE!" The other half said I could. By being nude (or even considering it) in a mixed social occasion, I was breaking some kind of primal (family) rule and that was going against the grain. On the other hand, I felt it would work out fine.

In the end, we went to that friend's house and had a great time. I felt a little awkward at first, but not naked! I felt quite comfortable, partly because it was a totally safe environment.

I look forward to future social events!

[need2Bnude]

Because I can't be naked all the time, I do feel like I'm naked when I am. However if i've been nude most of the day, I simply forget i have to put clothes on when i'm suppose to. In short, I do feel naked when I am.

[nudeM]

Great question. I feel comfortable and more relaxed without clothing. Sometimes I forget I am nude and walk out the front door (I have done this). So I guess I feel like i am clothed in my skin. http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

Just today, I spent the entire morning in the back yard doing yard work. Hw went to the store and when she returned, I almost walked out the front door again, to help her bring in the groceries.

[Dakotawalker]

I sleep nude and have been for several years. I feel perfectly normal and comfortable sleeping nude. It feels normal but great at the same time. I am also nude around the house during several evenings of the week. My wife is very comfortable with this, she doesn't make me feel uncomfortable either. When I go for my nude hikes I feel just normal as usual. The sensation of the breeze blowing over my skin feels really great, so does the rain. When I go skinnydipping (skinswimming) it feels just as normal as can be. I wore a swim suit once this summer, and that really felt weird - I couldn't stand it! I have occasionally gone outside on our deck, nude at night; and even that felt just normal and comfortable, nothing special or sensational, just normal. So, I am as completely comfortable with my nudity as I think I could be. How else could I feel about it?
Dakotawalker (George)

Since I am rarely dressed I am more aware of the clothing than I am of NOT wearing it. To me, "naked" implies vulnerability, and I never feel vulnerable when I'm nude. I just feel natural and often forget that I'm nude.

I got VERY upset here one day when one of the women told me, "You can't be nude; we have guests. You will have to put something on." I asked, "Why are they here if they don't like nudity? I thought this place was nudist." There are signs telling people that they may encounter nudity beyond that point, and as far as I'm concerned they know what to expect because they've been warned.

I realize that some of the people who come here are contractors and other workers, but still they know that we are nudists. Why should I have to dress for them?

[Nude in the North]

I get pretty used to being out in my yard nude now, after a summer of enjoying my freedom. When I'm working in the yard and garden I hardly give it a thought that I'm nude. But of course I know I am. It's not really something you can totally forget. I try to keep an eye on the driveway just in case someone comes to visit unannounced.
Lucky for me, most of the visitors already know I'm a nudist.

Steve

[slo]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Nude in the North:
I get pretty used to being out in my yard nude now, after a summer of enjoying my freedom. When I'm working in the yard and garden I hardly give it a thought that I'm nude. But of course I know I am. It's not really something you can totally forget. I try to keep an eye on the driveway just in case someone comes to visit unannounced.
Lucky for me, most of the visitors already know I'm a nudist.

Steve </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Great Avatar and love the effervescence it canotes. I too, share your observation about nudity and subliminal realization you have about realizing you are truly nude and free. As for unannounced vistors, you hit the nail on the head. Be a good "Boy Scout" and be prepared for the unexpected. But most importanly enjoy the nature within your abode.

Great rays at ya and may the great weather last through the Indian Summer. http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

SLO

[FireProf]

We are fortunate to have a fairly large, private backyard. When we're home we are always nude inside and out.

At times I can forget that I am nude and I wonder out into the garage with the door open and do a couple of things before I realize....whoa...I'm naked and the door's open.

I've gone out to each of our cars and starting packing them and remembered just before being exposed that I should put on some shorts.

In our backyard, we again are always nude and once in a while we forget that we've got neighbors and we've walked out to throw the trash, put water in the pool, do some yard work or just sit out on the patio and the neighbors are trimming trees, working on their patio, painting and we are in clear site.

It is seldom but there are times we do forget we're nude and could be or could have been seen. No one's complaining yet....but I don't think we feel naked. http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Nudony]

The only times I've felt naked was when I was nude in the presence of textile friends. It was their "look" (oh my God, I can see your privates!) that made me feel naked more than their clothes.
As far as "awareness of nudity", I think it tends to dissipate with anyone after a certain amount of time (shorter for the more experienced nudists). I think we've all had experiences where we've almost walked through the front door because we forgot we were nude. (Fireprof actually did it; so did I once!)

[OZJames]

Despite living on a very isolated farm and being a nudist for several years and having some social nudity with friends, Yes I do often feel naked. Years ago when I first started to be nude outside and around the farm I was always on the lookout for visitors and carried shorts in my farm vehicle. Now I hardly ever check for visitors when going outside – the electricity meter reader will get a surprise one day. I am taking more and more chances these days, even walking nude in a neighbours farm.

My wife is often nude with me , walking around the farm, day and night, and early morning gardening and in the house sometimes. I am often nude around the house (every day to be honest) and I still feel a little uncomfortable (NAKED) in the presence of my wife when she is dressed – but that feeling is getting less all the time. When non nudist visitors come and “catch” me (due to me intentionally being nude where they will see me in an effort to encourage them to skinny dip with us) I certainly feel naked.

Dreams are supposed to indicate one’s inner thoughts, anxieties etc. I sleep nude and sometimes have dreams of being nude in business places amongst dressed business colleagues and in the village street and other VERY frightening places. The “NAKED” feeling is certainly still there.

I think that there is a certain thrill in being nude and I think it will be unfortunate if I ever lose that.

http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif <span class="ev_code_RED">JAMES</span> http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[RunningNude57]

Good Question, Steve. There are times that I can't explain when I don't feel comfortable naked or don't have even the desire. Most of the other times, I don't feel naked, I just feel right. When I'm outside in my yard, I do have to know that I'm "naked" cause I can't wander all over my yard or I'd be seen by neighbors!


<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Steve Dallas:
How do other nudists feel? Are you aware of being naked or is it second nature? Do you feel "clothed in your skin" or that you're just "wearing your body?" </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[nudeM]

Posted by Fireprof: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">It is seldom but there are times we do forget we're nude and could be or could have been seen. No one's complaining yet....but I don't think we feel naked. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>----------------------------------------------------------------------

Sometimes you forget? http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif Same here, but some of those times, I "accidentaly [on purpose]" forget, but this past time, it was truely an accident, I think. http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

[Nudony]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Despite living on a very isolated farm and being a nudist for several years and having some social nudity with friends, Yes I do often feel naked. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I think you may still be very much aware of your nudity due to the lack of social interaction with other nudists. I find that the more you are nude around other nude people, the less attention you pay to it; and you will be much more apt to "forgetting" about it.

[justnude]

Interseting question and quite a variety of responses. To me, odd as it may seem, I feel more "naked" when nude alone! My kids and I have been nudists for many years now and I feel less "naked" when nude with them or others. It does not seem to matter if the others are nude or not. Strange....

[Ben_m]

It varies for me, based on situation and my own mindset, I suppose. I do get to where I don't really feel the difference, however.

[nakednudists]

This is a question that has made me think. A question that has made me think of my nudity and my nudity with others present. I don't know if its that I feel I am naked or that I know I am naked when uncolothed. I guess I have never really thought about it. When at home, its so natural that I don't even think about it. However, when I am in public situations, at first, I do notice my nudity, but that fades away as the hours go by and the more interations I have with other people. When I am nude, I am comfortable, therefore, I don't notice that I am naked...until its time to put clothes on.

[Journeyman]

To anwser the main question, "Do I feel naked?" -- right now, alone and at the computer, NO, I don't. I feel comfortable. But I have felt naked in the first few minutes of every nude beach or resort I have ever visited -- no matter the location.

But that soon dissipates and then the relaxation and comfortability jump in. I'm more of an outdoor nudist, anyway, in that I prefer being nude in hot, sunny, social settings. And with other likeminded naturists, I never feel naked.

[BackpackerBrian]

Great question!! I'd say I don't feel naked at all. I do trivia every week (clothed) at a pub with friends from my club, and on the weekends we are at the pool nude. It's how they know me. What's the difference between having your foot exposed and having your so-called "privates" exposed??

Nudony mentioned earlier about friends seeing his "privates". When it comes down to it the concept of your "privates" is just a mindset, based on someone else's definition!!!

[luvnaturism]

Whether in a naturist social setting or in my own home, I'm instantly comfortable when the clothes come off. Amazingly quickly I feel the relaxation setting in.

This isn't quite the same thing as not being aware of being nude. The transition from awareness of clothing to non-awareness of nudity takes a few minutes. But I've had many, many times when I've been surprised to discover that I was nude, and some close calls when I was about to head out of the house without remembering to dress.

[ml]

The last time I felt "exposed was while I was hospital. A group of nursing students came in my room to watch me have a catheter installed. Then later the same group came to watch it removed. It wasn't that I was naked , I had a gown on - there was only part of my body exposed. Both times I was uncovered while the instructor lectured to the group for about 5 minutes.
I have no trouble being nude with other nude people but even as a long time nudist I still feel a bit odd when I am the only nude one.

[Naturist Mark]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by BackpackerBrian:
What's the difference between having your foot exposed and having your so-called "privates" exposed? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Interesting question really. I'm nude almost all the time at home, and throughout most weekends, it feels so normal that I don't really feel "different", only more comfortable. But when I really feel naked (in a good way) is when I kick off the shoes.

-Mark

[jon71]

Mark you're apparently a lot like me. I despise wearing shoes. Last thing I put on in the morning and first thing I remove when I'm home from work. Other than work and when it's freezing I wear sandals, sometimes even to church.

[johny]

Hi!

At first I had idea to write that people feeling naked when bare rarely are seeking for naturism.

Later I start to think that wit my own case I felt the lure of naturism long ago, until the same time feeling guilty for such "shameful desire", it means I felt me very naked when nude. You may easily see it indeed, by the body language, if one is feeling shame....

But everything changed with a time, so I can feel very tiny shame even if immaginating me marching brand nude in the central city street. Means that `nude feeling` alias shamefulness or consciousness is the function of heart-voice in the brain about immaginatory guilt. As soon someone realizes that there is no guilt - shame ought be lost, and with the growth of motivation=reasoning capability one may feel totally comfortable nude in the public.

Last week we worked with my oldest son (about 22 old) on the roof construction brand naked all day long. He told how he visited naturist beach last year with his young wife (about 18 old). There was some three older women tanning nude. He sat somewhere 20 meter afar, but those women begun to lament and tried to push them go afar with the reasoning - we are conscious `chaste` ladies (about 60~ies) http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif and You make us feeling shameful due our nudity...

Means that SOME people still are in that phase where them feel a great lurking to be nude yet still their heart-voice is not healed completely from the stigma made by a society - far in their youth, namely "nude is very lewd". Such people are around us very much - and, don`t condemn them too quickly - part of them hopefully one day shall became doctored by themselves. Wish so.

Great day to everybody!

[Jeff Brooks]

The last time I felt naked I was at a nude beach in Canada and there were several women fully dressed pointing and making comments about the nude people. They were told to leave.

JB

[Gary Naturist]

I would like to understand better why being totally naked feels so good.

I guess that much of the good feeling comes from the exposure of the genitals and butt to air flow and the warmth of the sun's rays. Also, having penis and balls unconstricted.

But it's more than having this area uncovered. I feel considerably more naked if I am barefoot, and more so if I'm not carrying anything, and even a little more so if I take off my watch.

Based on some experience with Xi Gung -- Chinese exercises which manipulate energy flows in the body -- the feeling of nakedness may be associated with allowing the free flow of energy through the body unimpeded by constricting clothing.

For me, the good feelings include a feeling of physical vulnerability, which increases as I appproach total nakedness. This is odd, because feeling vulnerable is not normally thought of as a good feeling. Maybe this feeling is a link back to childhood.

I also feel more naked when in the presence of others who are clothed or when hiking nude and having no coverup with me. In both cases this has to do with increased vulnerability.

Gary

[RalphVa]

When I first started going naked outside around the house, I was very conscious about others and always covered up when I thought others would be around. This from a feeling of body shame. As I grew older and went naked more often in more venues, I've found that I've lost that feeling of shame. I'll only cover up when others come around out of respect for them. For anyone showing up uninvited like mail and deliver persons, I don't feel that need to cover for them. None of them have seemed to mind.

I now go naked and unashamed, the way God made me.

[Danee]

I think I know the feeling of 'naked' and yes, there have been times when I felt that, tho rare and it has been times when I just felt uncomfortable being that way around someone usually. Most times, absolutely not.

[nudenwv]

it's second nature with me and i feel very comfortable being nude with others or alone. sometimes i'm more uncomfortable wearing just pants.

[Nudeinbama]

I know I'm always more uncomfortable wearing pants or shorts, as I never wear underwear, unless I'm wearing thin dress slacks, which isn't very often.
Nudeinbama

[Gary94]

After being a nudist for so long it feels natural being naked and its no longer a big deal. I will always remember the first time I was naked with a friend outside when we were kids. My first time at a nude beach I really felt naked.

[shomymojo]

many times at various nude resorts all over the caribbean...the visiting travel agents come over to the "nude side" on tour...usually in a large group...and our nude travel group the Rowdys always give them a friendly nude wave hello... http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Mosquito_Bait]

My assumption is that the term "feeling naked" refers to a sense of anxiety and vulnerability. I might have felt that way the first time I had to participate in a group shower during junior high school gym class. Of course, it wasn't my choice to be there.

When I'm at a nudist resort, it generally is not at the forefront of my conscious that I am nude or that anybody else is nude. When I do encounter somebody who is dressed, it doesn't bother me. Actually, I find it more uncomfortable to be dressed in a nudist resort when first arriving or preparing to leave. I feel that I'm violating the code of conduct.

The more unusual feeling I have is when I am back in my office the week after being in a nudist environment. In my office, even a reference to bare feet can be grounds for a charge of sexual harassment. Then it hits me that I was nude and I was socializing with other people who were nude. It seems like a completely different planet.

Wow!...You bet I do...That slightset cool breeze on my cheeks..That vulnerability to the hot rays of the sun...that exposure of parts of my body that haven't been revealed in over 18 years...that baby soft unwrinkled skin ...I dont know what came over me that I rashly grabbed those clippers and zip zip slash...no more beard...Cant wait for it to grow back...All of my family are laughing at me...my sagging jowells.. receding and double chin..I dont dare go out in public...Why , Why , Whyyyy! did I do it..I guess I thought my kids 15 &18 deserved to see their father without once in their life...and I guess I was a little curious too...and now that it had turned from red to white..I was considering letting it grow long enough to get a part time Santa job...Maybe next year...I just feel so ..So NAKED

[naked buff]

Usually I absolutely do not feel "naked," if that means embarrassed or vulnerable. Do I feel as if I am dressed? I'd say no, because then it would not make a difference, yet to me it does make a difference--I feel so much happier being nude.
There have been a couple of times when I've resented textiles, not for keeping their clothes on, but for more or less making fun of the nudists in their midst. One time in particular was a nude Olympic event held by a travel club during nude recreation week. It was a time when, for recruitment purposes, the general public was invited to attend without having to strip, and at times they would giggle at a man if his running made his moveable parts swing about. It didn't make me feel humiliated, but that non-acceptance of natural nudity was annoying.
My first visit to a nudist camp was on a Saturday in March, when not many members were visiting due to inclement weather, and the permanent residents were congregating in the clubhouse fully clothed. I was nude when the manager brought me in and introduced me to everyone there, and they complimented me for being so cool about it.
The important thing is not to let yourself feel awkward or embarrassed--what have you got that half the world population hasn't got? (or that the other half hasn't already seen on someone else?)

[KetchumMaine]

I don't as much "feel naked" as I become more aware of who is around. Not having an officially sanctioned place to go nude nearby, I have to use places where textiles may show up. Some of these places are nudity friendly, but have no signs. The tourists don't know of the local traditions. Therefore, I need to be careful that they don't get caught off guard by my nudity. I have noticed that I have become more comfortable recently. I have learned to use the 200 yard rule (if they can see something to be offended over from 200 yards, they have mighty powerful binoculars). Yes, I have had people show up unexpectedly, but I just turn the other cheek http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif.

I acutally had a family show up at one location. I turned away from them, got dressed, and left as if I was finished using the area.

At home, I am cautious, but casual. I will go downstairs to put some empty bottles in the entryway, but I always check to see that nobody is walking by on the street.

[NudistGuy47]

The term "naked" brings to mind the feelings of vulnerability and anxiety. "Nude" on the other hand does not bring on those feelings. I do feel naked when others are around who do not accept the nudity of others present. I feel "exposed" and "vulnerable" when I hear those present making "stupid" (in my mind) comments about those enjoying nature nude.

Like many others, I feel comfortable in settings where nudity is accepted and practiced by others. I can feel naked when in a setting where the idea of going nude is not truly acceptable, like hiking a trail in the national park and encountering textiles.

[Petrus]

I am aware that I am nude in as much as my senses are heightened: it is necessary to tread more carefully and avoid knocking yourself on objects. Natives, e.g. Amazonian Indians, who hunt completely nude are very alert to everything around them and they seem to just sense the presence of prey or danger- I suspect that if they had to wear clothes their skills would suffer. I believe that by covering the largest organ of our body, we diminish our inbuilt natural instincts and senses. If I felt uncomfortable in the presence of somebody when I was nude, I would feel the same when clothed. Obviously there could be situations when it completely inappropriate and then I would be embarrassed! I probably have a "comfort ratio" i.e. the number of clothed people present,but that could vary with circumstances.I have been outnumbered six to one when we had visitors staying and when I felt that I should dress for breakfast, one of them asked why is was necessary.Maybe if we had, say, a group of friends/relations in the garden on a hot day, I might find that I was comfortable nude in the presence of a greater number. I suspect that once you reach a dozen or so, it does not matter how many.

[andy_ma]

Generally speaking, I just don't think about it any more. Being nude is part of me. I really forget that I am nude. I would be the reverse and say that I feel more conscious of being clothed. There are rare occassions that I am uncomfortable being nude around certain people. I've been in a few places where there were gawkers and it just didn't feel comfortable. I didn't care really, but it wasn't the best of feelings. It's typically around people that aren't willing to try or who don't understand that being nude is not sexual. Sort of difficult to articulate - hope that makes sence. Great question though.

[toofeelgood]

Sometimes I feel naked if I am just hanging out around the house and my wife isn't. In highschool and college I never thought twice about being naked in the locker room, but if I change after swimming at the local Y, it sometimes feel wierd. Although, when at the nude beach it just seems completely normal I don't even think twice about it. I guess I only feel at ease when around others who feel the same as I do about naturism.

[johny]

Jason Lee:
Just son went to the Sea beach what is marked to be clothesfree. That time there was quite few sunbathers, perhaps few dozen, therefore them lied quite far one from other. He with his wife came little bit too near to those couple of older women, however distance was pretty big. But those women felt uncomfortable that someone (in nudist place?!?!) may see them naked. I see such way of thinking is just strange and weird.

The day-long time working on roof construction naked was just the case where we had plenty the time to speak about everything so he told about this event.

[Buzzer]

http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_cool.gifActually, I only feel naked when "intruded upon" by someone who is visiting or passing. Then I put on gym shorts to cover up and save THEM from any uncomfortable moments.

We have all kinds of contractors coming and going here at Natura with all the work going on, and they know that they might encounter nudity. I don't dress for any of them.

[Jason Lee]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by johny:
Jason Lee:
Just son went to the Sea beach what is marked to be clothesfree. That time there was quite few sunbathers, perhaps few dozen, therefore them lied quite far one from other. He with his wife came little bit too near to those couple of older women, however distance was pretty big. But those women felt uncomfortable that someone (in nudist place?!?!) may see them naked. I see such way of thinking is just strange and weird.

The day-long time working on roof construction naked was just the case where we had plenty the time to speak about everything so he told about this event. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

is it an official clothes-free beach or a tolerated/unofficial clothes-free beach ?

where is this clothes-free beach ?

[fred950]

I'll never forget a comment made about me . The setting was an informal skinny-dipping 'club' I was involved with in the mid-seventies. One of the women there made the remark that of all the people there, I was the only one that didn't seem to know I was naked!

May I join in the choir...Great Topic!

[NEW HAMPSHIRE NUDIST]

I am comfortable being in the nude, my true friends know and have seen me in the raw. To me I feel very much at home being seen in my birthday suit!

[FireProf]

Only time my wife and I felt naked was a a NUDE resort, in the evening when everyone, except us, got dressed to go to dinner. Strange. http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

[TannedLeah]

I only feel naked when a textile family camps next to at the beach and the kids point at us!

I know it's silly, but...

[johny]

RE: Jason Lee
That is a beach what was about 100 years ago official, under Soviets was tolerated unofficial, Second Republic beginning was just unofficial, but now from this year begun it is official clothes-optional beach segment - and first in all Capital surrounding (oh how foxy we - ngo`LNA` used then the situation to get that permission... just we used the last work-day effect of Community leader, and new-voted of course not cancelled the order of previous - so we won).

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by FireProf:
Only time my wife and I felt naked was a a NUDE resort, in the evening when everyone, except us, got dressed to go to dinner. Strange. http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I will NEVER understand why nudists would put clothes on in a nudist resort if they don't HAVE to because of cold or a rule that says you have to dress to eat or dance.I've heard that some places don't allow nude dancing and require clothes in the restaurant. All that SHOULD be required is a towel. Clothes should NEVER be required in a nudist resort. I don't particpate in ANYTHING in a nudist resort that requires clothing.

At Turtle Lake Resort in Michigan they have an Indian Pow-Wow gathering each summer. They camp just inside the entrance, but they have their gathering outside the fence. Clothing is required at the gathering, and I never went to it. Besides, I could hear their "music" very clearly a quarter mile away and wondered how anyone could tolerate being so close.

[FireProf]

Well Jon Marc, those are our sentiments exactly. We are nudists and like going places where we don't have to wear clothes. We enjoy doing all those vacation type activities naked and can't for the life of us understand why other so call nudists get dressed at a nude resort when they don't have to.

I am feeling less and less naked in and around my front yard. Been taking out the trash cans, getting the newspaper and getting the mail from time to time late at night or early in the morning either naked or with just a sport shirt on unbuttoned.

If I ever get caught, hopefully it's an understanding neighbor that will stand and talk with me about it. I try very hard not to get caught though. http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Douglas Carrington]

Fireprof and Jon Marc, I totally agree, I am a mudist and proud of it. If I have to be clothed, I always feel over dressed, I guess that, is the reason I freeball.

Doug

NUDE WHEN POSSIBLE, CLOTHED UNDER PROTEST