Sunscreen application

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  Bill

  May 5, 2025

  You scratch my back, I'll scratch yours... No, it is always best to let a natural progression of conversation to approad the need for sunscreen application being applied by a veritable stranger. Every circumstance is different, and freedom from clothes does generally make verbal interaction more open and fluid for nudists who are just meeting. Be patient once you find a way to get to a place where nudists congregate - patience and space is important when there's nothing being hidden A couple of pointers includes not putting yourself too close to people you've never met before at the poolside - take that lounge chair at least a few seats away from them, not getting up so close that you can count the freckles on their cheeks, and always being respectful about letting your eyes not linger too long toward them (sunglasses don't hide as much as you think they do about where you're specifically looking.

  See someone being stupid about not wearing enough sun protection at a nude resort means they are either new to nudism or drunk, and I see burnt parts at my job at the office commonly. Don't be that guy or gal - skin totally new to bareness in the sunlight will be quite painful in very short order and on parts you use a lot. And the most appropriate place to apply your own lotion EVERYWHERE is before you go to the poolside. Putting lotion on your own penis and all the way up the cracks and crevices in front of others looks a whole lot like self pleasure and will not (and should not) be tolerated at a family-friendly place. SPF also stands for "Self Protection, Fool!" Be thorough and apply often and do it yourself.

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  Tom D

  May 5, 2025

  [quote]You scratch my back, I'll scratch yours... No, it is always best to let a natural progression of conversation to approad the need for sunscreen application being applied by a veritable stranger. Every circumstance is different, and freedom from clothes does generally make verbal interaction more open and fluid for nudists who are just meeting. Be patient once you find a way to get to a place where nudists congregate - patience and space is important when there's nothing being hidden A couple of pointers includes not putting yourself too close to people you've never met before at the poolside - take that lounge chair at least a few seats away from them, not getting up so close that you can count the freckles on their cheeks, and always being respectful about letting your eyes not linger too long toward them (sunglasses don't hide as much as you think they do about where you're specifically looking. See someone being stupid about not wearing enough sun protection at a nude resort means they are either new to nudism or drunk, and I see burnt parts at my job at the office commonly. Don't be that guy or gal - skin totally new to bareness in the sunlight will be quite painful in very short order and on parts you use a lot. And the most appropriate place to apply your own lotion EVERYWHERE is before you go to the poolside. Putting lotion on your own penis and all the way up the cracks and crevices in front of others looks a whole lot like self pleasure and will not (and should not) be tolerated at a family-friendly place. SPF also stands for "Self Protection, Fool!" Be thorough and apply often and do it yourself.[/quote] Applying lotion before you get there works for a pool at a clothing optional resort but not if you drive to a nude beach. A friend of mine who started going to nudist locations before I did told me that circumcised males have to be extremely careful that the one small part that nature didn't intend to be exposed to the sun doesn't get burned.

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  StevieLorna

  May 5, 2025

  Use a spray bottle to apply lotion to your back then youll not need to trouble anyone else.

  Just out of interest, you joined TN 16 years ago, it seems like a long time to have never experienced social nudity.

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  Tom D

  May 5, 2025

  [quote]Use a spray bottle to apply lotion to your back then youll not need to trouble anyone else. Just out of interest, you joined TN 16 years ago, it seems like a long time to have never experienced social nudity.[/quote] Even with a spray bottle you miss spots on your back. I go to a nude beach several times a year, and have been to clothing optional resorts and nude social gatherings several times. What have I not experienced?

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  Tom D

  May 5, 2025

  [quote]Use a spray bottle to apply lotion to your back then youll not need to trouble anyone else.Just out of interest, you joined TN 16 years ago, it seems like a long time to have never experienced social nudity. Even with a spray bottle you miss spots on your back. I go to a nude beach several times a year, and have been to clothing optional resorts and nude social gatherings several times. What have I not experienced?[/quote] Also have been to a clothing optional spa and gym.

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  StevieLorna

  May 5, 2025

  [quote] Even with a spray bottle you miss spots on your back. I go to a nude beach several times a year, and have been to clothing optional resorts and nude social gatherings several times. What have I not experienced?[/quote] Someone on another board told me youve never been out the house without board shorts on. I believe them.

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  Tom D

  May 5, 2025

  [quote]Even with a spray bottle you miss spots on your back.I go to a nude beach several times a year, and have been to clothing optional resorts and nude social gatherings several times. What have I not experienced? Someone on another board told me youve never been out the house without board shorts on. I believe them.[/quote] Must have mistaken someone else for me. I haven't even owned board shorts for years.

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  StevieLorna

  May 5, 2025

  [quote] Must have mistaken someone else for me. I haven't even owned board shorts for years.[/quote] I read a post from another source that you have more clothes than a haberdashery .

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  Steve

  May 6, 2025

  If you're applying sunscreen, I don't think that covering the various cracks and appendages would be a problem as long as you do it in a workman-like manner consistent with how you've applied it elsewhere. As fir the impossible-to-reach areas, I'd probably just quietly ask only about what I can't reach myself. After all, we all understand the issue and this one is as good an icebreaker as anything else.

  Having said that, I prefer to avoid sunscreen wherever possible by either keeping out of the sun when it's too strong or limiting my time in the strong sun, so I've never actually asked.

  I remember the first time I sunbathed nude. It was the middle of the day and I was diligent to cover all areas, particularly those that had never seen the sun before. Despite that, my penis developed a lovely deep tan after only one session, something that has never happened again. The sunscreen may have been diluted a little due to my excitement of tanning that way, but it did keep me from burning. The first time is indeed unique.

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  nkhiker

  May 6, 2025

  I as part of my spring I spend three or four days at my favorite nudist resort. I almost always miss a spot in the sunscreen application process and get burned somewhere, like the back of my arms. When you are doing your whole body it is hard. This year, however, it was only the top of my ears. I recently got a hair cut. I do use spray sunscreen for my back and have had pretty good luck with that.

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  Tom D

  May 6, 2025

  [quote]I as part of my spring I spend three or four days at my favorite nudist resort. I almost always miss a spot in the sunscreen application process and get burned somewhere, like the back of my arms. When you are doing your whole body it is hard. This year, however, it was only the top of my ears. I recently got a hair cut. I do use spray sunscreen for my back and have had pretty good luck with that.[/quote] We once took our nephews to the beach when they had just gotten their short summer haircuts. The tops of their ears burned so badly that they had blisters.

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  Richard

  May 6, 2025

  I use a piece of sponge glued to a stick for sun cream on my back, I've also heard that a small paint roller works too

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  PolarBear555

  May 10, 2025

  Wouldn't have a problem asking someone to help apply sunscreen or offering to help anyone that looked like they were having difficulty. Most people can't reach all the way across their back.

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  StevieLorna

  May 10, 2025

  [quote]I use a piece of sponge glued to a stick for sun cream on my back, I've also heard that a small paint roller works too[/quote] Well done, its not rocket science.

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  Richard

  May 11, 2025

  I bought a 4 inch paint roller it works well and covers the whole back

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  Rick

  May 11, 2025

  [quote]As a single guy that hasn't yet made it to a social naturist venue I have questions. First, is it proper etiquette to offer to help someone apply sunscreen to their back or is it better to wait and see if they ask? Second, how likely is it to find someone to help you apply it to your own back? You here how single men are looked upon so I was just curious to here everyone's opinion. I look forward to hearing from everyone, thank you in advance.[/quote] SERIOUSLY??? At a public park, (textile) beach, or any other outdoor venue would you ask a stranger to assist with sunscreen? Of course not. If you think that would be acceptable behavior nude, when it's not dressed, please don't go to a nudist venue; you will only embarrASS yourself by getting asked to leave.

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  JasonOriginal Poster

  May 23, 2025

  I just never got the opportunity to try the social aspect of naturism. I never found a partner to go with to a resort or club. I enjoy being outdoors and enjoying the sun when I get the opportunity so for now I just don't stay outside for very long. I still want to give a resort or a day club a try but I still think those social venues frown on single men. So until I find a willing partner I as stuck asking questions.

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