new and single female

[Sassy]

Ok folks,
I have a couple questions and couple opinions.
First, I am a single female and am just getting into nudity as a lifestyle; how do I go about this without getting a bad rep?
As far as erections happening while naked, men, it happens when clothed, in private, and when in a nudist group. It is natural. I guess if you play it off as so, it won't be seen as a bad thing.

[Sassy]

Ok folks,
I have a couple questions and couple opinions.
First, I am a single female and am just getting into nudity as a lifestyle; how do I go about this without getting a bad rep?
As far as erections happening while naked, men, it happens when clothed, in private, and when in a nudist group. It is natural. I guess if you play it off as so, it won't be seen as a bad thing.

[Bryony H]

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Originally posted by Sassy:
[qb] Ok folks,
I have a couple questions and couple opinions.
First, I am a single female and am just getting into nudity as a lifestyle; how do I go about this without getting a bad rep? [/qb]

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Hi Sassy, welcome to the board, this is not a bad place to start finding out what you need to about the lifestyle. But to answer your question, who are you worried about as far as a reputation goes, and what part of naturism would give you a bad one?

I dont know where you are so cannot point you to any local(to you) groups nor national organisations, but joining one such group near you would be a good idea, there you will find people who could answer your questions better, perhaps if you gave us some more details someone here could steer you in the right direction. Best of luck what ever happens.

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Originally posted by Sassy:
[qb]As far as erections happening while naked, men, it happens when clothed, in private, and when in a nudist group. It is natural. I guess if you play it off as so, it won't be seen as a bad thing. [/qb]

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Ive not seen an erection at any naturist event, they probably do happen but its not a big deal (sorry, no insult intended lads
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B

[luvnaturism]

Sassy -

Good for you. As the saying goes, "Come on in, the water's fine."

For someone who describes herself as you do, I would highly recommend paying a few dollars to go to an established nudist facility for at least the first few times. Most facilities screen guests before admittance, and all of them will be populated by others who are totally unaccepting of the sort of behavior that might cause you discomfort. It just isn't tolerated.

Here's a lengthy list of places to go. You should be able to find someplace not too far from wherever you live.

http://www.ClothesFree.com/worldresorts2.html

As far as your reputation goes, lots of nudists think it best if the world doesn't know of their naturism. There are many reasons for this. If you go to an established naturist place, no one will talk to outsiders about who they saw.

And erections? I've been going to naturist places for years, and have never seen one. It's kind of funny, really. The #1 fear of men before trying naturism is that they'll be embarrassed by an unwanted erection, but the reality is that they almost never happen.

Good luck. [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif[/img]

[Fresh Air]

Hi Sassy,

Welcome to the forum. About the bad rep. I would say just go about it descreetly. Just because you've decided to be a nudist, does not mean you have to wear a t-shirt that says "I'm a nudist". Most people will actually never know. If it's something you want to remain private, then only tell those you trust or those who share similar views.

I would also add, that I don't feel a single female nudist will get half of the bad rep that a male might. An outsider might view new single nudists as pervs, though this is not often true, especially when pertaining to females.

One word of advice on visiting nude venues. Not all places can be 'safe' for a single female to go alone. Rarely, but sometimes there are guys who just go to get off on seeing naked girls. If you can it is safer to bring company, or at least to hang out near the gender mixed crowds. The previous statements, I think, mostly applys to beaches. Resorts have stricter rules and are more carefully watched for 'weirdos'.

As long as your safe, though (which goes for the clothed world too) it can be a wonderful experience. Congradulations on your choice to explore nudism.

Fresh Air

[Bob S.]

Welcome Sassy.

Answer to your question:

As Bryony stated, it would depend on where you are and what kinds of people you are concerned about. People are going to have preconceived notions about what a nudist is. Some may find it repulsive to think that you want to go around naked, others may be envious that you are so open that you can go around naked without being embarrassed. It is impossible to control how others see you. All you can do is live your life the best way you see fit and ignore those who want to paint you as some evil villainess.

In the nudist community, you will find that you are a rare gem. There are not many single females and most people will welcome you with open arms.

Bob S.

[NUDE RICK]

Welcome Sassy,

If you are near Sacramento,Ca...Laguna Del Sol is a good starting point. Info is in the "places to get naked" link on the INA home page. Good luck and welcome!!


Nude Rick [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif[/img]

[NakedGary]

Laguna Del Sol is 21 miles south of Down town Sacramento just past elkgrove, exit on dillard road.

Website: www.lagunadelsol.com

On of the largest, with a beautiful lake, and excellent facilities. Also Laguna Del Sol is very Singles friendly, and has a group called Sun Singles of Laguna Del Sol

"NakedGary" Sacramento, CA

[Kim]

Yes, welcome to the forums. We are glad to have you here. For the erections, I have seen about 20 in the 10 years I have been a nudist. Most of those were young children around 10 like my brother who I have seen get a few erections.

Good Luck!

[Hoosier Mic]

Hi!

Go only to family oriented nude venues. Stay away from public C/O or nude beaches by yourself. Find some friends if that is your only choice. You might be surprised how many would keep you company.

Hoosier Mic

[greensunshine]

Dear Sassy,

Welcome to the lifestyle [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif[/img]

There is always room for one more of us females in/on here [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img]

As a long time nudist, here is my advise to you. The clubs, while they offer some protection for everyone...Rapist also go there and some are even members...in order for a rapist to legally be marked as one, they have to be convicted...as most are never [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif[/img] Saddly nothing ever happened to the last jerk who thought he was big enough to rape me at one...he is still a full member there.

Also never assume a married man will never hit upon you at the clubs...I have had that happen before too [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif[/img]

And finally the beaches, the price is often right but there a number of the jerks that go that also should be locked up permanently [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif[/img]

So my advise to anyone and this includes males that go to the beaches is: expect to be hit on by...I have a number of male aquaintances that have told me they are always on guard when they see another male by himself or with some nationalities in a group.

Stay out in the open where you can be seen if something should occur...usually nothing does if you use common sense. And if you want to go exploring...go with someone for mostly protection...none of my married male friends will permit their wives to go off exploring without at least one other person they feel comfortable with...and my have extended that offer to me if I should want to go and explore the park where I am a regular. One other word of advise regarding married males...get to know their wives...most will be comfortable with them having females for friends but stay clear of those who aren't.

Make and keep set rules that are in line with what the park rules are...in the state of Oregon, where they have a number of clothing optional beaches, it is against the law for someone to have intercourse on the beach...although I have whitnessed this occuring on several occasions...this is just cause for being arrested for indecent exposure.

And finally take the following with you when you go to either a park or resort: a sharp tongue...the last thing most of these jerks enjoy is someone putting them in their place, and a cell phone for emergencies.

Oh, and one more thing about both places, I have met a number of really nice people at both...and I have exchanged phone numbers with several, including married couples who too are regulars...a lot of the regulars on the beach will also have their lists of what is a good idea and not at those places.

And finally if you opt for the beaches, do get to know the people in charge of the park...they too do not want some of the crap that takes place to go on and they really do want to know what goes on from a visitors point of view...parks were designed for everyone and not just the pervs who tend to hang around them. And if there is a problem with a specific person they will try and resolve the problem.

By law the rules of the beach do have to be posted for everyone to read.

Greensunshine in the Pacific NW [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img]

PS

Have fun and if you are up this way...drop me a message and maybe we can get together somewhere.

[Trailscout]

Greensunshine is giving good advice. It also extends to textile territory. Our national parks sometimes have violent crime and textile beaches have plenty of hoodlums, thieves and perverts.

It's not that the nudist environment that is more dangerous, its just that our best efforts can't keep all the bad guys out all the time.

There is safety in numbers. If you travel with a good sized group of people you know well, it changes everything for the better.

I wish our society at large were kinder and gentler, but we are not there yet. The next best thing is to band together for protection and happiness.

[RIVERRAT]

Hello Sassy, Iam a single male nudist, I haven't done resorts, I have done nudist excepted beaches and skinny dipping, and Iam a home nudist, I have been known to push the envelope a little around the house, I recently decided to come out of the closet, who cares what others think, I will be me, what did Popeye say" Iam what Iam, I'm all what Iam" well, I have some of my limited wit in"fun of nudism". About erections, I once had one at my nudist accepted beach, I don't think anyone saw it, but I packed up and went home, thats not the time or place.If I, a single guy, who is getting little action can deal with it, the guys who are married or with a sugnifcant other can't deal with it, they don't belong there. Welcome to our neighborhood. It's a great place to be.hope to here from you, this is a great site.

[Guest]

As a new nudist that has not been to resorts yet, I would have a couple of thoughts. First would be to be nude at home when ever you can. This will help increase your comfort level being nude.

You might have some non landed clubs in your area that screen members such as exist here in Atlanta. These clubs have members over on weekends for nudity in their homes or yards that have privacy fences.

The websites mentioned for resorts near you should have policy statements that give some idea as to protection for single women, but if you can, invite a friend to go with you, they might enjoy it as well.

[Capricorn]

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[qb]

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Originally posted by Sassy:
[qb] Ok folks,
I have a couple questions and couple opinions.
First, I am a single female and am just getting into nudity as a lifestyle; how do I go about this without getting a bad rep? [/qb]

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Hi Sassy, welcome to the board, this is not a bad place to start finding out what you need to about the lifestyle. But to answer your question, who are you worried about as far as a reputation goes, and what part of naturism would give you a bad one?

I dont know where you are so cannot point you to any local(to you) groups nor national organisations, but joining one such group near you would be a good idea, there you will find people who could answer your questions better, perhaps if you gave us some more details someone here could steer you in the right direction. Best of luck what ever happens.

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Originally posted by Sassy:
[qb]As far as erections happening while naked, men, it happens when clothed, in private, and when in a nudist group. It is natural. I guess if you play it off as so, it won't be seen as a bad thing. [/qb]

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Ive not seen an erection at any naturist event, they probably do happen but its not a big deal (sorry, no insult intended lads
[img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif[/img] )

B [/qb]

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