See naked or be naked — General Discussion on True Nudists

EarlDOriginal Poster

Jan 19, 2019

Just came across a forum response that suggested the reason that people go to clothing optional or nudist/ naturist venues is to see naked people. That is so distant from my experience. I don't go to SEE naked people I go so I can BE clothes free and see people who I know or enjoy spending time with. I choose the people I see there not because they are naked but because would like spending time with those them whether they are clothed or not. We just share the common preference to BE clothes free.

Naturists at venues don't want to be ogled or stared at. This is a common misconception. One of the first rules of social nudism is don't stare. Women are made to feel objectified and diminished when guys take this approach and cast surreptitious glances. Look people in the eyes instead.

So do you go to clothes free venues? To SEE naked bodies or simply to BE clothes free

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Phil Turner
Jan 25, 2019
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[quote]NickyBigC....For the rest of us: Go Away Troll...[/quote]

What makes you think you can speak "For the rest of us"? I'll bet many of the "rest of us" agree with NicktBigC!
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Steve
Jan 25, 2019
It's important to me to be naked in nature. I go because I want to be among people who share that impulse or at least find it acceptable. (Even if they are clothed, they have chosen to be there.)
Clothed, I fall into body image issues. I go to be among people from whom I don't have to hide my body, and those issues dissolve.
So I go to be naked, and to be accepted for who I am and in that sense to be seen. I am happy for others to wear what they like; I don't go specifically to see them naked.
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EarlDOriginal Poster
Jan 25, 2019
[quote]It's important to me to be naked in nature. I go because I want to be among people who share that impulse or at least find it acceptable. (Even if they are clothed, they have chosen to be there.) .[/quote] Thank you for sharing such a helpful reasoned response expressing your motivation for being socially clothes free.
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Aaron
Jan 25, 2019
I'm a nudist because it is kind of cathartic for me. I just want to get away and enjoy some time in nature. I leave my phone behind, with that my life, job, and stresses are left behind as well. The social aspect is not the primary focus for me. I'm not looking to see or be seen by people. I'm more so looking for a break and some time to relax.
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Member
Jan 25, 2019
yes so true what times we live in now ! my phone went dead for just two hours today and people were out looking for me like something happened
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EarlDOriginal Poster
Jan 26, 2019
[quote]I'm a nudist because it is kind of cathartic for me. I just want to get away and enjoy some time in nature[/quote]

Absolutely can relate not sure why some folks dont get this
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EarlDOriginal Poster
Jan 30, 2019
Speak for yourself, I am not an exhibitionist and that is not why I live clothes free. [quote]there is a little exhibitionist and vouyure in all of us thats why Im a nudist. [/quote]
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Wayne
Feb 1, 2019
I too find being naked in a social setting as a very natural thing to do, and don't even notice people are naked. I chat and mingle just as I would in a clothed social setting. I also find removing clothes to be a great equalizer, and notice that most people react more sociably when naked. At least that's been my experience. :-))
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Mike
Feb 1, 2019
[quote]I notice that most people react more sociably when naked. At least that's been my experience. :-))[/quote] Agree Find the same but with emphasis on the most There always seems to be some exceptions, regrettably
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Wayne
Feb 1, 2019
True. :-))
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Alheath
Feb 1, 2019
Could not agree more with you there. No chance to convey status or wealth or social standing when you're naked. We are what we are and you have to evaluate and appreciate others for the people they really are, free from all pretence and image making.
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EarlDOriginal Poster
Feb 1, 2019
[quote]I don't see "naked people" I just see people. [/quote] This likely true of others who are active over time in social nudism
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EarlDOriginal Poster
Feb 1, 2019
[quote]I never go anywhere, so I see naked people. I'm going somewhere to be naked. My hope and desire is that being naked is as normal as being clothed. There is finally the side by side of naked and clothed.[/quote] Agree 100%
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David
Feb 1, 2019
For me, it's all about "be naked". I rarely go to places where there will be a crowd of any kind. This includes textile venues. Hard to "see naked" when there's no one else around!
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LondoSun
Feb 1, 2019
Be naked. That said, it is more fun with company as you have someone to talk to and share the day with, but the point is being able to be free.
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silversurfer
Feb 1, 2019
[quote]I too find being naked in a social setting as a very natural thing to do, and don't even notice people are naked. I chat and mingle just as I would in a clothed social setting. I also find removing clothes to be a great equalizer, and notice that most people react more sociably when naked. At least that's been my experience. :-))[/quote] I think the same way. when my wife said she wasn't interested in seeing other people naked I told her you don't even notice it when in that situation. It just feels natural. Thats probably why I've never had an erection at the nudist beach or resort when I went. I do find it is harder to be sociable at the beach when a solo nudist. At Cypress Cove which is the only nudist resort I've been to the people were very friendly towards me. Love going there.
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Olly
Feb 1, 2019
I go to a CO beach or venue to BE naked. Quite often my friend and I are the only ones who are naked, surrounded by beach-goers in swimwear or more. Yes, of course, it is better when there are other nudists around - a social bond. I will look at those around me whether they are naked or clothed. That's people-watching not voyeurism. And I'm quite happy for others to see me naked (whether they are clothed or not). That's being comfortable in my own skin, not exhibitionism. However taking and publishing so many photos ( I have 1,000's on a few websites) may be verging on exhibitionism. And they would be pointless if nobody took a look at them.
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Julie
Feb 1, 2019
I like your style :-)
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Member
Feb 3, 2019
I've only been to a couple beaches and also some saunas but I like to just be naked especially if it is outdoors. I have been to some events where it is more obvious that quite a few people are there to see naked bodies. I go to them because i like to be nude and generally feel people are a little more open and honest because they literally have nothing to hide behind. Sometimes when i am nude in nature I also like to just be by myself so that I can recharge. Seems i'm out in nature more solo than with friends so i kinda wish it was the other way around, but i'll take what i can get.
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Member
Feb 8, 2019
When I go to resorts it is to be free from clothes. To relax and have a great time and be amongst people who feel the same. Not to be gawked or stared at (hate that!).
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EarlDOriginal Poster
Feb 11, 2019
[quote]When I go to resorts it is to be free from clothes. To relax and have a great time and be amongst people who feel the same. Not to be gawked or stared at (hate that!).[/quote] Sounds like a description of a true nudist
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Member
Feb 11, 2019
It's DEFINITELY to BE NAKED; however, as others have articulated so nicely - it is about being with other who are JUST LIKE YOU - a happy naked person. It's very affirming to be with like minded spirits. Also, I am actually MORE aware when I am in clothes vs. when I am nude. I don't know how to explain it, but I am just me "naked." I think, I feel like more people are looking when I am in clothes than not. Just some random, personal observations.
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Paul
Feb 11, 2019
If I am on the beach and I will be there to be naked even if I am the only one naked.
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D'Andre
Feb 11, 2019
I would go to a nude beach to be nude. Before I decided to be a full fledged naturist, I researched the ideology of naturism. I got a couple of answers in my search. The first was from the AANR which stated, body acceptance is the idea, nude recreation is the way but it didnt quite answer my question I was looking for my self proposed question. What did answer it was this ideology, naturism is not only body acceptance no matter the shape of the figure and liberation of clothing, but also the act of opening your mind to how natural the world can be in its most natural state and discarding the standards society holds us to.
Not only do we free our bodies but also our mind frame by only focusing on what matters. Compassion, transparency, honesty, and happiness.
I go to be naked it because thats what makes me happy and I enjoy doing. Thats all that should matter.
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