For me, an exhibitionist is someone who likes to be observed especially in his/her private area, but a naturist just wants to be naked all the possible time. Now there is a big difference between both of them (for me), the first one usually is involved with sexual things so they can't be a real nudist bc they don't see nudity like us, the true nudist, see it; but, here is another question, Do you think there is a chance that an exhibitionist could become a real nudist?
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- MEMemberOriginal PosterJul 8, 2020
Perhaps the concept that I put is a bit pejorative with the exhibitionists, that's why the question is, for me that's the difference between them, but I am open to new ideas
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EarlDJul 8, 2020[quote]For me, an exhibitionist is someone who likes to be observed especially in his/her private area, but a naturist just wants to be naked all the possible time. Now there is a big difference between both of them (for me), the first one usually is involved with sexual things so they can't be a real nudist bc they don't see nudity like us, the true nudist, see it; but, here is another question, Do you think there is a chance that an exhibitionist could become a real nudist?[/quote] Here is a thought for you [quote] Naturist nudity is not interpreted through the prism of eroticism by naturists, because it does not have sex as an aim. Aleksandra Herman Naturist Utopia and Libertine Rebellion. Intuitive Laws in Conflict[/quote]ReactReply - MEMemberOriginal PosterJul 8, 2020
Thank you all for your answers, it is clear that naturism, nudism and exhibitionism are different with nudity in common, but I still believe that it is very difficult for an exhibitionist to separate the sexual from nudity, it would be easier than a Non-nudity person can understand nudity the right way.
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Dallas McDowellJul 14, 2020I look at it this way, exhibitionism can be a mental illness where a person can't help themselves and get naked or something others will do just for the joy or shock that they give others seeing them naked among the masses.. Hence the phrase "getting your jollies off". Whereas for a naturist it is a lifestyle choice and they wear clothes when and where it is necessary to live among fellow humans but given a choice prefers to be without clothing perhaps when alone or surrounded by their peers but not among the clothed.
ReactReply - MEMemberJul 15, 2020
I would say the key difference is that a naturist/nudist would not want to be nude among people who were uncomfortable with their nudity, the old saying, "if you're uncomfortable, I'm uncomfortable" . This is as opposed to the exhibitionist who derives their excitement from being naked among those who are uncomfortable or unprepared for their nudity. Furthermore the exhibitionist would probably tire of simple nudity in a setting where it has no taboo.
ReactReply - EAEarlDJul 15, 2020[quote]I would say the key difference is that a naturist/nudist would not want to be nude among people who were uncomfortable with their nudity, the old saying, "if you're uncomfortable, I'm uncomfortable" . This is as opposed to the exhibitionist who derives their excitement from being naked among those who are uncomfortable or unprepared for their nudity. Furthermore the exhibitionist would probably tire of simple nudity in a setting where it has no taboo.[/quote] Excellent responseReactReply