asexuality and nudism

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• ME

  MemberOriginal Poster

  Mar 4, 2019

  I feel like most of the other asexuals I've talked to are afraid of their bodies. Moreso I think than any other sexuality I've talked to. However, there are a good amount who are completely fine with it, so I don't know if the group I've seen are just very discreet when it comes to their bodies.

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• PA

  

  Paul

  Mar 4, 2019

  [quote]Nudism isn't about sexuality, so it doesn't relate either way.[/quote] Agreed.

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• EA

  

  EarlD

  Mar 4, 2019

  [quote]Nudism isn't about sexuality, so it doesn't relate either way.[/quote] Exactly

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• JI

  

  Jim

  Nov 16, 2019

  [quote]Nudism isn't about sexuality, so it doesn't relate either way.[/quote] ok, so how do you tell asexuality (word etymology is important, the a is privative , a negation, so a sexual means no sexual, literally), from what .you are advocating without asking someone? Like, the person isn't sexual AT ALL. That's not acceptable? Weird.

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• JI

  

  Jim

  Nov 16, 2019

  [quote]I feel like most of the other asexuals I've talked to are afraid of their bodies. Moreso I think than any other sexuality I've talked to. However, there are a good amount who are completely fine with it, so I don't know if the group I've seen are just very discreet when it comes to their bodies.[/quote] Hi. Asexuality is the lack of an orientation on the sexual spectrum. Folks are getting all into the word having sexual in it, but just like being a heterosexual nudist is ok, and not anything to do with sex the act, A sexuality (that is greek grammar, the a is like a minus sign, it means no sexuality at all. So to my view, someone who is never sexual follows their rules better than someone who is not sexual in nudism but maybe once a year for research or childmaking. The thing is, talking about sex in the sex section is wrong, unless you don't talk about it. The question is legitimate, and the answer is clear if the posters bothered to use a dictionary. As to body shame, that may not be asexuality per se, but trauma, or something else, but some folks self define that way. In any case, don't bring this up at a resort you'll get the same reaction (and it's kinda against the rules most places so...fair). Body shame is prevalent in textile culture. There's lots of resources about it. I don't know if the thing you think is true or not, but if you are in coming out or support groups there tends to be lots more issues because that's what they are there for. Being nude socially helps with body shame and self confidence, and that discussion is a good one, but not for here. It's almost not the place for Asex but because it is classed with things that are not like it at all, it is seen as the presence of rather than absence of.

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• JI

  

  Jim

  Nov 16, 2019

  [quote]Nudism isn't about sexuality, so it doesn't relate either way. Exactly[/quote] Heterosexual Nudism isn't about sexuality, so it doesn't relate either way. Does that make any sense? I mean, there is a sexuality in this category, one that a good chunk of nudists are, and it's not ever thought that when someone says they are heterosexual, that they mean let's get jiggy with it. The question was about body shame and body comfort, not some silly reaction to a term that means "no sex". The next thing you all will be going through the rules at the camps and striking out the word sex in the "no sexual activity on the premises".

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• SA

  

  Stone Andy

  Nov 16, 2019

  I don't understand the disconnect between nudism and sexuality. Why shouldn't nudists be sexual? But being sexual and engaging in sexual activities are two different things. Since it's inappropriate or rude to talk German in the company of others who don't speak German, I won't speak German in such settings, but it doesn't mean that I will deny or avoid it or come out as speaker.
  As far as asexuality, I personally don't believe in it. I will allow that option for others as they decide. I have even considered if it applied to myself, but have learned to differentiate that whereas my sexuality was repressed to the point that I could feel sexual, I have both spirit and sexuality. I recognize that sexuality has many expressions. One may dine or prepare a gourmet meal, fully enjoying the process with orgiastic pleasure, whereas his neighbor might go to an all night orgy. But aren't viable expressions of sexuality? Thus I say, at least for men: there is only one sexuality, and it is masculine.

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  Steve

  Nov 17, 2019

  The fundamental convention of social nudity is that we behave as if were clothed, only naked. The nudity is not considered to be a sexual display or sexual invitation. So as an asexual, you can navigate social nudity the same way you do social clothed-ness. No more awkward than that, and no less. You do not need to explain yourself, except in the context of a relationship where your sexuality is directly relevant.

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• EA

  

  EarlD

  Nov 17, 2019

  [quote]The fundamental convention of social nudity is that we behave as if were clothed, only naked. The nudity is not considered to be a sexual display or sexual invitation. So as an asexual, you can navigate social nudity the same way you do social clothed-ness. No more awkward than that, and no less. You do not need to explain yourself, except in the context of a relationship where your sexuality is directly relevant.[/quote] Useful well thought out response

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• JO

  

  John

  Nov 17, 2019

  [quote]Do any of you have any ideas on how nudism and asexuality can relate?[/quote] They relate in exactly the same way as asexuality and aircraft spotting relate.

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• ME

  Member

  Nov 21, 2019

  We're sexual beings whether we are clothed or naked. How we express that part of our humanity depends on our own individuality and the circumstances at a particular moment in time.

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• LE

  

  Leonard

  Nov 21, 2019

  Diddo, Nice to know I'm not the only one who thinks that

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• JI

  

  Jim

  Jan 26, 2020

  [quote]Basara; First of all, why would you want to be asexual. Your picture shows a healthy penis on a scrotum with plenty of pubic hair. Your hair demonstrates that your testes are pumping out so much testosterone that it is extremely likely they produce plenty of life giving sperm. It would be a wonderful giving act for your penis to ejaculate semen with those sperm into the woman you love's vagina and give life. In the meantime, your penis can give you a lot of pleasure. Even masturbation can provide a flushing of your prostate and help with your health and is fun. So, first of all, I hope you will be sexual. Second, the whole nudity is okay because it there is no sexuality always bothers me. This leads to the hide an erection if you have one idea. You are a male. As I said before, your picture shows a beautiful penis resting on a scrotum with testes, and full, thick pubic hair. The fertility is wonderful, the male genitals are wonderful, and if erect, your wonderful penis is showing how it can give life. Your profile says: "'had problems with self-confidence for as long as I can remember, and I finally have had enough of it." I think you have to start to realize how wonderful you are. That includes your sexuality. Just because you are naked, you don't have to have sex. Just because you are aroused until your penis is erect, does not mean you want to have sex. If you want to have sex, it is more fun if you are naked witrh an erection. Sex is wonderful, your sexuality is wonderful, your body is wonderful, and your naked body is wonderful.[/quote] Asexuality like many other orientations is not often a choice. It's how some people are. Ace culture is new. Ace people seek out others in new groups because of a few reasons. You can read that online. Asexuality is literally 'no sexuality' so it's already in line with naturist philosophy. People get hung up on the word sex and the 'a' privative which is grammatically a negation gets lost. Ace folks talk about it but for those who've been traumatized not being in a sexualized environment is very important so they ask. People are diverse and different

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  Jim

  Jan 26, 2020

  [quote]The fundamental convention of social nudity is that we behave as if were clothed, only naked. The nudity is not considered to be a sexual display or sexual invitation. So as an asexual, you can navigate social nudity the same way you do social clothed-ness. No more awkward than that, and no less. You do not need to explain yourself, except in the context of a relationship where your sexuality is directly relevant.[/quote] The other important thing is trauma related Ace identity. Those folks always ask because they need to know if they're safe. Because some do, many do. I've had this question and asked about it because it was new and I had no idea what it was about.

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• MA

  

  Marcus

  Apr 22, 2021

  Nudism is to my opinion as erotic or as sexual as the textile world. Naturism instead is asexual. No sexual thinking (and of course also behaviour) allowed.

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