pJust a thought, I was wondering if being social defines you or are you a nudist if no one ever sees you? Are you a nudist because you like being nude, or like being seen nude, or is all of it irrelevent?/ppSo, if being nude was legal, and you were on a beach and everyone was wearing swimsuits or clothes, would you go nude anyway? If you would go nude why are you chosing to be nude, is it because you /p
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DesertRatJul 31, 2011There is a joke that real nudists have inherited a nudist gene. It's a part of their DNA. Real nudists enjoy doing everything sans clothing. Many feel that if you have to dress to do it, then it's just not worth doing. As a nudist, my goal is not to be seen by others. I don't mind if I am seen, I just don't want to shock or embarrass any one. I associate with other nudists because we share something in common and we can be relaxed with one another. I call myself a nudist because that's what I am. I do not use euphemisms such as naturist or sun lover. I do not particularly enjoy communing with nature and I am not a slave to getting that all over tan. In reality it's quite simple. I enjoy being naked.
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HawkJul 31, 2011I am a nudist because ...even though I am not perfect, I love who and what I am. I'm no rocket scientist nor a brain surgeon, yet I'm am an average "Joe" who just feels confortable with my body, wrinkles, scars and the extra fat that has brought me here today and throught the years. I'm proud to see others as myself without judgement for our phisique or clothing or checking account balance for that matter...I like/accept other people because of their minds and their hearts...regardless of gender, religion, political preferences, race, ethnicity, color, etc, etc, etc... and that's why I'm a nudist, because it makes me feel confortable and one with nature and that/those around me !!!
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cocomojoeJul 31, 2011I am a AANR/ Cypress Cove member.
I am most comfortable not wearing clothes.
My all over tan.ReactReply - SP
spideymann66Jul 31, 2011First off, if it was legal, being nude in public, like a beach or whatever, I wouldn't care if what everyone else was doing. I've been in a few situations with friends where I was the only one nude. They are not nudists, but they didn't care if I was nude, 'cause that's who I am! That was about 2 years ago. It was just last year I went to Turtle Lake. Even though I've been a "home nudist" for years before that, those two things kind of validated me as a nudist. It just wasn't all talk. When a few people who used to talk about "running around naked" found out that I actually am a nudist, they changed their tune about it. Oh they couldn't imagine being nude at a beach or in front of other people! That disapointed me, because I thought they were serious! Huh!
Anyway, that's the way I feel about it.ReactReply - JO
johnwsligerJul 31, 2011I'm a nudist whether or not any one sees me. I am most comfortable naked than clothed. Clothing hurts by binding, pulling, cutting, etc.
John
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mallardm45Aug 3, 2011Bumpity Bump bump
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Nudity.
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What defines it for me is the freedom of not wearing any clothes indoor or out. The freedom to relax and enjoy life without restraints and constrictions. To do those things I love without clothes. The best part, sharing the love of freedom and relaxation with others.
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ManOfWicklowAug 3, 2011[quote]What defines it for me is the freedom of not wearing any clothes indoor or out. The freedom to relax and enjoy life without restraints and constrictions. To do those things I love without clothes. The best part, sharing the love of freedom and relaxation with others.[/quote] Same here.ReactReply - EV
Evan-hereAug 3, 2011There are many excellent comments here as to what it means to different people, however, I don't think anyone touched on the question, or questions. Does being social define being a nudist. Everyone has different thoughts on this, is a home nudist a nudist. For me, and I know many will disagree, no. To me, you can practice nudism at home, but your not a nudist until you have joined in some type of Social Setting with other nudists. It doesn't have to be a resort, or beach, but something social. Your not a soldier just by putting on a uniform, you need to join an army. At some point you must cross over the line to join others. Yes, many here do not live close to a resort, or beach, however one would be hard pressed not to find a nudist group in any country or state. When someone tells me they have been a home nudist for 10 years but has never been social, well I have my doubts. Does that mean they do not enjoy being nude, by no means no. They very well might enjoy it, however, part of nudism in acceptance of others for themselves, not body shape or any thing other then being them selves. If that is a part of nudism, how can you be a nudist if you have no desire to practice that aspect of it? Some on here will say that their spouse will not allow it, I feel for them. But again, If they had a race car they drove around the yard, but had never taken it to a race, would they be a race car driver, would you call them one? It may be difficult for some, I understand that, and may they keep up with their "Practice", I feel for them, but to me they are not nudists. As it pertains to some on this site, ones who claim to be home nudists for years, but have never been to a resort, beach, landed or non landed group, but have a ton of pictures of women on thier site, please.
As to the second question, would I go nude in public if it was legal, Yes, as long as it was done as to not offend. Why, because I love it, I love the freedom of it, but most of all, I love my fellow nudists.
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Curt, or CowboyAug 3, 2011To the original question....
Nothing !
It's merely but one aspect of who I am.ReactReply - EVEvan-hereAug 3, 2011
well bruce, I stated "some type of social setting". Is a group of people getting together to skinny dip not a social setting? I do love how you try to imply that nudists who go go to nude beaches , resorts, landed or non landed groups are swingers though. Nice try, but sorry, not a swinger, not now or in the past.
ReactReply - MEMemberAug 3, 2011I am a nudist regardless people see me naked or not. I like being naked. I am a naturist in everyday life style, meaning taking care my own body as parts of nature. The funny thing in chat room is that whenever people see me not naked, they would ask me to get naked as this site is for nudists.
ReactReply - COCurt, or CowboyAug 4, 2011[quote] I don't think anyone touched on the question, or questions. Does being social define being a nudist. Everyone has different thoughts on this, is a home nudist a nudist. For me, and I know many will disagree, no. To me, you can practice nudism at home, but your not a nudist until you have joined in some type of Social Setting with other nudists.[/quote] Ah HA !! The typical definition includes practicing nudism in mixed company. I suppose then, that in order to mix nude with the other gender, a social atmosphere would be required. On that basis, would it count to have attended a nude social gathering once ? I suppose I could argue not, since a "practice" implies some kind of routine basis. I would argue that lack of opportunity to engage in mixed gathering should not exclude one from claiming the label, such as our friend in Singapore, while a refusal or reluctance to attend any mixed nude social gathering if/when available and convenient, should. On the other hand, it appears these days, that the vast majority of women wear some kind of wrap. A sarong, a long T-shirt, something, very seldom actually nude. Oh, a few women are routinely completely nude, but few, and apparently getting fewer by the day. SO, are the men nudists, and the women not, since nearly all men are completely nude, and nearly all women are not, yet both are in mixed company ? ( hats, shoes, watches and such excepted. ) Also observed, that for many, "nude" simply means exposed genitals, such as the man in a waist length T-shirt. I'd argue that is not nude, although sun burn and such make this an acceptable exception, but not on a routine basis. Obviously, shorts only is generally accepted as not nude, but I would argue that merely exposing genitals while otherwise clothed is not nude, either, though such manner of dress is only accepted in a nudist environment.ReactReply
- MEMemberAug 4, 2011Just my love of being naked i dont feel i have to do anything more
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bump
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calnudeAug 12, 2011being naked means being me without pretense ... i'm more authentically me when i'm naked
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Ny nakedness is a proclamation that a maturing human being isa joyful person whose words and deeds point the way to wholeness, happiness, and health.
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intuneAug 18, 2011its simple im free 2 b me
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