How Nude are You? — General Discussion on True Nudists

JohnOriginal Poster

Nov 15, 2018

Came across this on rec.nude. Yes, occasionally something relevant gets posted on there (Occasionally).

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!

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ME
Member
Nov 17, 2018
Im definitely a laid back 6. I enjoy every minute I can be naked and enjoy good friends but Im not against clothes. I have some I really like to wear. Jeep Shirts Dallas Cowboys shirts and suits on rare occasions. With that said the only way to truly sit back and relax is clothes free, Good music and a nice drink by the pool.
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Paul
Nov 17, 2018
I'm a definite 6
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ignaas
Nov 17, 2018
I am also between a 5 and a 6. If my partner was more open I could easily be a 7.
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John
Nov 17, 2018
I am a 7. everyone I know knows I am a nudist.When I get home from work the clothes come off.I have bumper stickers on my car declaring it.
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thebarenecissity
Nov 17, 2018
I guess I'm between a 7 and 8. As I live on my own I'm almost nude 24x7 when no one else is around. If I have sudden callers I just wrap around a sarong or towel and still hang free!:)
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dutch-rover
Nov 17, 2018
i count myself as very much 6 too
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Rick
Nov 17, 2018
Sadly a five... can't find any friends to hang out nude with. I try but am more of a home alone nudist. If home alone, clothes come off right away and stay that way till not alone anymore.
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Rob
Nov 19, 2018
maybe just a hair over 5.
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Rob
Nov 19, 2018
maybe just a hair over 5.
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Scott
Nov 19, 2018
A solid 5 except for nudity around others beside my wife.
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ME
Member
Nov 19, 2018
I am a 6 an my wife a 4.
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Henry
Nov 19, 2018
5-6, would like to be a 7or 8, however at this time in my life my environment prevents it.
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Erik
Nov 20, 2018
Seems like a big jump between 5 and 6 which is where I put myself... Right now. Being new to social nudity, my wife and I are slowly growing towards 7.
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flsmoothie
Nov 25, 2018
Put me at 6.2, as I am nude at home whenever practical but not engaged in actively having others know or nude activism. My wife is a 4.5.
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Richard
Nov 25, 2018
I would be a 7 and my partner is a 5.
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nakednhappy
Nov 25, 2018
After reading the chart we are comfortable at saying we are 7's. We live a very nude lifestyle, nude resorts, nude cruises, nude at home, have designed our car port so we can wash our cars and RV while nude. Do body painting, hike naked, boat naked, have rode in a WNBR event, have been naked in all 50 states and many islands. Designed our old home's back yard so we could have a hot tub and sunning area to be naked in. Just two days ago we spoke to others we didn't know about where to go naked. Have been AANR members for a very long time and TNS members for a long time too.
We love nude photography and we strive to find the places where we can get some nude shots in public locations. We drive naked, bicycle naked and have done a lot of things naked and have enjoyed all of our naked time.
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nkhiker
Nov 25, 2018
I'm a 6, want to be a 7. Need to get my wife gently up to a 6. If I could live some place where I could be nude 24/7, I'd be happy.
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Olly
Nov 25, 2018
I'm between 6 and 7, maybe closer to 7 but I'm not nude as much as I'd like. That's because my son lives with me and he's somewhere between 1 and 2 ! I embarrass him when I talk about my nudity to those around us (which I do frequently)
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firstsun
Nov 26, 2018
Definitely a 6 here too. Doesn't mean I don't think of 7 a lot though just as long and I enjoy myself right. Life is to short to be a prude !
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ggt65t5
Nov 26, 2018
7 here, bordering on 8
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Barescot
Nov 26, 2018
I'd say 7 apart from the activist element. It's not my nature to do that but I'm grateful to those who work to further the cause and legality of naturism, and "normalise" it in countries where it's less accepted. Luckily in Europe it's already/still considered normal and popular in many countries.
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Mcdcvs
Nov 26, 2018
I am about a 6.2 and my wife is a 5.
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Sam
Nov 26, 2018
Honestly 5 leaning toward 6. I live in PA its cold right now. Clothes are necessary...but In April I will be a 6 leaning toward a 7.
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Fun069
Dec 26, 2018
I would be 6.5
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