Introducing a spouse (awkwardness?)

[StressToy]

Hello, I'm a noob here. Nice site.

I've tried nude recreation twice but decided solitary nude recreation isn't for me. As a young single guy, I don't like being treated with suspicion. I understand the source, but it's not the most comfortable feeling.

I'm getting married fairly soon to a fine lady. My problem is that she comes from Russia, and while people there are more casual about being in saunas nude with friends, I expect that she would be uncomfortable around strangers. It's more of a social sense of propriety than any bodily self-consciousness.

So my question is, what sort of opportunities are there to take it slow? Does anyone have experience with resorts in the US, Mediterranean or Carribean that are clothing-optional, or have a section for it? I'm thinking of something fashionable or semi-upscale, without an overt swinger's scene and with people from their 20's to 40's - something like St. Tropez but more affordable, and not merely topless like other European beaches.

Please keep in mind I'm not being elitist, I just want a scene that is similar to how we socialize and think this will make her feel at home. Does anyone have other ideas?

Thanks for your replies.

[StressToy]

Hello, I'm a noob here. Nice site.

I've tried nude recreation twice but decided solitary nude recreation isn't for me. As a young single guy, I don't like being treated with suspicion. I understand the source, but it's not the most comfortable feeling.

I'm getting married fairly soon to a fine lady. My problem is that she comes from Russia, and while people there are more casual about being in saunas nude with friends, I expect that she would be uncomfortable around strangers. It's more of a social sense of propriety than any bodily self-consciousness.

So my question is, what sort of opportunities are there to take it slow? Does anyone have experience with resorts in the US, Mediterranean or Carribean that are clothing-optional, or have a section for it? I'm thinking of something fashionable or semi-upscale, without an overt swinger's scene and with people from their 20's to 40's - something like St. Tropez but more affordable, and not merely topless like other European beaches.

Please keep in mind I'm not being elitist, I just want a scene that is similar to how we socialize and think this will make her feel at home. Does anyone have other ideas?

Thanks for your replies.

[miracleman]

Perhaps if you visit a clothing optional resort with her for the first time it will be a more relaxed atmosphere for your partner without the need for compulsory nudity.I really think it will turn out well for you Stress Toy.I have had two different Russian girlfriends....both were very pro nudism!I was told it is quite common to go nude in Russia !
good luck ....let us all know how it works out for you both! Also....welcome to the clothesfree forums!

[krcNY]

I have found(through conversations) that most women are more comfortable in a family environment. Seeing Grandparents, Parents and children all interacting as they normally would, but in a nude environment is truly enlightning to the naturist ways.

Try taking her to a local resort or park on a family activity day of some kind.

Good luck.

[tinner666]

Like krcNY said: Just go to na family park. Everything from sucking babies to old fogies like me. Lots of normal activities to enjoy. Nice atmosphere. Nothing to worry about.

[NudeAl]

Ditto other replies here. Best bet is a nice family resort nearby. There are some pretty up-scale ones around if that is your preference, Laguna Del Sol, Desert Shadows, also some that are clothing optional in most areas other that the pool and hot tub.

[usuallylurk]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by StressToy:
Hello, I'm a noob here. Nice site.

I've tried nude recreation twice but decided solitary nude recreation isn't for me. As a young single guy, I don't like being treated with suspicion. I understand the source, but it's not the most comfortable feeling.

I'm getting married fairly soon to a fine lady. My problem is that she comes from Russia, and while people there are more casual about being in saunas nude with friends, I expect that she would be uncomfortable around strangers. It's more of a social sense of propriety than any bodily self-consciousness.

So my question is, what sort of opportunities are there to take it slow? Does anyone have experience with resorts in the US, Mediterranean or Carribean that are clothing-optional, or have a section for it? I'm thinking of something fashionable or semi-upscale, without an overt swinger's scene and with people from their 20's to 40's - something like St. Tropez but more affordable, and not merely topless like other European beaches.

Please keep in mind I'm not being elitist, I just want a scene that is similar to how we socialize and think this will make her feel at home. Does anyone have other ideas?

Thanks for your replies. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Where are you located? And where are you willing to go?

[DoctorSurferDude]

Beaches or resorts both have their pros and cons....

Beaches....you can have space between you and the other people, which helps for those who are uncomfortable and need time to overcome some body issues.

Resorts.... you filter out all the weirdos which could easily spoil a trip to the beach or give somebody the wrong idea about nudism as a wholesome endevour.

In either case, what you NEED to do now is talk to her about it. It would be unwise to wait... figure out a simple way to say it, and just tell her. If you wait you'll be doing yourself and you both a disservice. No hiding....marrige is about total honesty and knowing all the imperfections of your mate and loving them anyways. So....put it on the table now, before you get married and seem like you were hiding a part of your life from her http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/wink3.gif

[FireProf]

StressToy,

Just curious........is your fiance comfortable with nudity at home already and, if so, is she nude most of the time at home?

I would think if you are unsure of this....you should try and find out how comfortable she is with nudity at home before venturing out into the public nude areas such as a beach or resort.

If she is, then by all means, hit the resorts, clubs and beaches.

Good luck with your venture. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/cool4.gif