I am definitely a 6, with shades of 7 & 8.
John aka cobeachbum
Nothing today is true black or white--there are
shades of gray in nearly all of humankind's activity. So why not a
Nude Scale describing a person's placement on the Prude to Nude
continuum.
1...........2...........3............4............5............6............7
|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______|
Prudish ------- Nudish
1. Obsessive Anti-nude: Regards all nudity sinful. Often bases
belief on fanatical and narrow interpretation of scripture. No
tolerance level for other views--actively seeks to impose beliefs on
society as a whole via legislation, commercial boycott, candidate
intimidation. In practice--opposed to all forms of nudity: in the
home, in recreation, in art and live or film performances. Might
belong to AFA. Doesn't own a bathing suit because that gets too
close to nudity.
2. Live and Let live Anti-nude. Against it but not obsessively so.
Still can't understand anyone wishing to "parade around naked as a
jay bird". Uncomfortable around nudity in any form. Might accept
some artistic nudity.
3. Not for me but I can understand. Tolerant of artistic nudity.
Might recall childhood skinny dipping. Can laugh at nudity of
others. Non judgmental.
4. Nude curious. Tolerant and accepting, reluctant to practice but
might wish to try in right situation. Understanding of social
nudity in others. Comfortable with casual nudity in the home. Reads
rec.nude (or True Nudists) but would never post.
5. "When the time's right" nude. Tolerant of nudity practiced by
others. Casual nudity in the home is common. In proper setting
practices discrete social nudity as in a hot tub with friends.
Comfort level depends on surroundings and "safety" of the setting.
Sunbathes nude in a private back yard or pool area. Learns to
enjoy the freedom and feel of sun and water on whole body. Growing
curiosity about CO beaches and clubs.
6. Wholesomely nude. Entirely comfortable with private and social
nudity. Looks forward to monthly or weekly nude recreation when
appropriate. May belong to a local group and support a national
organization. Some non-nude friends may know of this person's nude
recreation. Self confident and enjoys social contacts in nude
setting. May encourage others to try a naturist experience at beach,
lake, or river.
7. Nude to the core. Nudity is a central part of life. Feels best
when dressed the least. Unclothed much of non-working time.
Lifestyle is well known among non-nude friends and relatives.
Housing, work and recreation decisions may be made around a desire
to be without clothing as much as possible. Enjoys sharing and
explaining the nude lifestyle to others. May be a activist or
spokesman on nudity. Vacations nearly always involve nude
recreation. Doesn't own a bathing suit. No need to -- no tan lines.
That covers the 7 steps from prude to nude.
The is also probably an 8th step where nudity becomes an obsession
and dominates -- where every clothed moment is an painful
annoyance -- where every thought and action revolves around nudity.
Where every beach, lake or river is surveyed for possible nude use.
But that couldn't apply to anyone here, nah. So 7 levels will be
enough.
Comments? Additions? Remember, it's just for fun. Like nudity
itself -- not to be take too seriously -- ever. When wearing only a
smile, one should smile a lot!
Replies
- BS
Bjorn SmestadNov 15, 2018Im a 6. Have a long way to go to become a 7. But maybe Im getting there eventually...
ReactReply - MEMemberNov 15, 2018
a 7 have to go back outside naked for some unfinished fall yard work
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JNov 15, 2018My wife and myself would definitely be a solid 6 on this nudist scale. We're on a one week vacation now at Lake Como nudist resort in Lutz, Florida. At the end of our time here it's going to be so hard to put clothes back on our bodies. We're not able to be nude as often as we'd like because of our elderly mother living in the house with us. Out of respect to her and because she would be a definite 1, we are mostly clothed except for when we go to bed.
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Tom DNov 15, 2018Between 5 and 6, but if wife was more comfortable with nudity, could easily become a 7.
ReactReply - NUnudeyooperNov 15, 2018
I too would have to say somewhere between a 5 and 6. If there were more places that were easily accessible it could go to a 7, but time constraints, travel distances, and expense are to be considered. I like being nude, do not sun bathe, rarely even go to a beach or pool, and have little desire for socialization, even textile events. My hot tub is nude only, but there have not been any guests in a very long time. So that too is a solo recreation for me.
ReactReply - MEMemberNov 15, 2018
OMG. Wreck dot nude. I had no idea that was still around. Back in the day it was the only nudist forum out there. There were some crazy people on there for sure.
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nudonyNov 16, 2018I'm somewhere between 6 and 7. I used to be a solid 7 in my "previous life"; but changing life circumstances led to a "de-escalation" in the naked parts of my life. Not that I'm complaining: I like my life much better overall now.
And my wife just recently "graduated" from a 4 to a 6. She is now entirely comfortable with social nudity and looks forward to nudist resort trips.ReactReply - ST
SteveNov 16, 2018Another 6 here.
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AlNov 16, 2018A comfortable 6, with no particular urge to become a 7. I like my swimming suit for exercising at the Y, I have no wish to tell everyone how much I seek out nude time.
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nongagr2002Nov 16, 2018I am pretty much a 6 on this scale. Love my nude time in and out.
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nebr4200Nov 16, 2018Six for sure! Getting close to seven.
ReactReply - MEMemberNov 16, 2018
6.9
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GuyNov 16, 2018Another solid 6 here.
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jc1966Nov 16, 2018I'd give myself a 6...seems to be a common answer!
ReactReply - MEMemberNov 16, 2018
I'm a 5. Wish it were higher.
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EastBayNudistNov 16, 2018between a 6 and a 7
ReactReply - JOJohnOriginal PosterNov 16, 2018[quote]OMG. Wreck dot nude. I had no idea that was still around. Back in the day it was the only nudist forum out there. There were some crazy people on there for sure.[/quote] There still are. My spam filter is about a mile long, which means I only see a message or two a week, and even then it's usually not relevant but rather something that got cross posted. Every once in a while something interesting does appear though. John aka cobeachbumReactReply
- MEMemberNov 16, 2018
I'm a 5. Wish it were higher.
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BryantNov 16, 2018I do own a bathing suit as the management frowns on skinny dipping at the pool. However, I would still put myself as a seven.
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George_in_WVNov 16, 2018I would definitely consider myself a 7 because I am a member of a number of nudist groups, have attended a number of nudist festivals/gatherings, been to a number of nudist parties, been on a number of nude cruises, visited a number of nudist resorts and am now living in one. I am nude most of the time and the average person spends more time dressed in one day than I do in a month.
Currently living in Florida's Most Beautiful Clothes-Free Resort wearing nothing but sunshine and fresh air
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silversurferNov 16, 2018[quote]I would definitely consider myself a 7 because I am a member of a number of nudist groups, have attended a number of nudist festivals/gatherings, been to a number of nudist parties, been on a number of nude cruises, visited a number of nudist resorts and am now living in one. I am nude most of the time and the average person spends more time dressed in one day than I do in a month. Currently living in Florida's Most Beautiful Clothes-Free Resort wearing nothing but sunshine and fresh air[/quote] What a life! Lucky you!ReactReply - D&
D'AndreNov 16, 2018I honestly feel like I would be between six and seven.
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JeffNov 16, 20186 but wish I could be 7. I think to be a 7 (for myself) I would need to live in a nudist community - a dream of mine.
Jeff
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notclothed_ur9764Nov 16, 20187 plus don't care who sees me talk openly about it.And only make concessions to prudish visitors but they still know.
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