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| warksman_uk |
Posted - 01/04/2008 : 6:15:35 PM
how is it when ever I say to friends I'm a naturist, i get scowels and shouts of you must be mad, and you wouldn't get me doing that in a million years. im fairly new to nudism, 6yrs only, and i cant understand why naturism is such a taboo after all when God made the world, adam and eve werent clothed up to the eyeballs were they? not on your life, the were naked and the naked body is the most beautiful and complex piece of art ever. so im now saying to friends if you cant stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen or dont knock it till you try it |
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| Diger |
Posted - 11/24/2009 : 10:47:57 AM
Bob,
We plan on being at Apollo in June if you are down there at that time look us up.
Diger |
| sailawaybob |
Posted - 11/24/2009 : 12:08:39 AM
when we were down at st.augustine last year we were exploring the area and my wife wanted to visit a restaurant close to new smyrna bch so after lunch i said proposed going to the nude beach, my wife responded that we didn't have our bathing suits or towels,i said we didn't need suits and we could buy a couple of towels so she said lets go, we stopped and got towels and a couple of those styrofoam boogie board and were soon at the beach, i think she was nude before me and we had a blast, she doesn't like the idea of visiting a resort but who knows and we sleep nude or at least bottomless so i always call her a nudist, she usually laughs... |
| Diger |
Posted - 11/21/2009 : 9:30:03 PM
Natural one,
Don't worry it quit normal for a wife to not join in the first time, that's how it was with us but it got my wife thinking. The next time we went a year later, she went topless, then a year after that she went nude and wondered why it took her so long.
Don't worry you seem on the rite road.
Diger |
| The Natural One |
Posted - 10/28/2009 : 02:11:52 AM
Well yesterday I finally had the chance to bare the nat- ural, and walk into the sun. To swim carefree in this world. in para- dice.
The beaches in the sun. The feeling of the air on my body and the coolness of the clear clean salt waters of the carabean ocean were beyond
words. to walk in the most natural and free way possible, like it was meant to be be. Without a soul to care. their were hundreds others around
but they also were swimming carefree in this wonderful place, watching schools of fish swim by, and talking to each other like they were best friends. Others were out walking on the fine white sands of the beach. We were talking and unashamed, floating and swimming easily in the beautiful blue waters of the bay, the sun warming us with its intense life giving rays from above. Gone were the problems i have had in the past with a swimsuit filling up with air and sand and binding in the worst possible of ways. It was wonderful not to have to sit in a soggy swimsuit for a change. Walking down the beach could not have been easier because even though we all looked a little different, we were all really the same, without any racial, social or sexual barriers to overcome.
My wife on the other hand was a little uncomfortable to say the least. In my heart I know she would have loved it if she would have tried it, but
there were too many issues for her to overcome before she could justify shedding her body armor. If you like you could blame it on age, you could blame it on her self image. You could say it is the taboos someone has drilled into her head for years, that the body is bad, and seeing it is a sin,or something. ( I don't really know anywhere that this is backed up by facts!) You could say she is a little set in her ways or a little hard headed. You could say she only thought nude was crude and lewd, and always sexual in content. I must admit I think it is a shame that 90% of the worlds people are driven by these same miss guided principles. I guess I am lucky to join the 10% or so who may be a little more open to these not so new ideas.
The Natural One |
| bornnude |
Posted - 01/08/2008 : 9:00:48 PM
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Originally posted by NaturistDoc
Bornnude,
How 'bout 'pudgy-plunger'?
It has a good twist of the tongue! Thanks |
| blackrebel |
Posted - 01/08/2008 : 02:02:12 AM
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Originally posted by melissastarr
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Originally posted by Cheri
That's one of the reasons I generally tell people I'm a skinnydipper rather than a nudist.
... So, no, saying you're a skinnydipper doesn't necessarily make people not think you're crazy. Or maybe my sister just thinks I'm crazy anyway. Maybe I am crazy. LOL
Melissa
Funny, Melissa. I do the same, sorta. I make statements in passing such as "... clothes are over-rated. Nudist worry save tons of money on laundry." I will follow up with a funny "Good, you are nudist too. Thank God I am not alone here."
No shame |
| NaturistDoc |
Posted - 01/06/2008 : 10:12:45 PM
Bornnude,
How 'bout 'pudgy-plunger'? |
| Cheri |
Posted - 01/06/2008 : 7:46:18 PM
Melissa, It's not you IMHO. You've got all the Ts crossed and all the Is dotted.
Hugs, Cheri
Doing what I can to positively promote nudism
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| melissastarr |
Posted - 01/06/2008 : 7:04:24 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Cheri
That's one of the reasons I generally tell people I'm a skinnydipper rather than a nudist.
I tried this technique on my sister, who forgot that I'm a nudist (apparently.) We were talking about me coming up for an extra weekend in a few weeks to take the kids to an indoor water park. I mentioned that I would be fine with this as there is a group of people that I wanted to go skinnydipping with while I was up there anyway. Cheri, it didn't work- she still flew off the handle with loads of laughter. I think she's probably STILL cracking up. She made sure I knew that SHE wasn't going with me (I reminded her that nowhere in the statement was there an invite anyway- not until I knew a few people in the group) and then she was humorously outraged to find out that there are nudists in NY same as there are in PA.... and some in her own backyard (I've met some people who live only a few minutes from her and the swims I was talking about are less than 20 minutes from her house.) So, no, saying you're a skinnydipper doesn't necessarily make people not think you're crazy. Or maybe my sister just thinks I'm crazy anyway. Maybe I am crazy. LOL
Melissa
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| smoothNtanned |
Posted - 01/06/2008 : 3:19:28 PM
I like being naked, nude, 'clothesless', bare or whatever. Almost entirely private/personal, rarely social. It is a preferential lifestyle, when able. Been this way for many years.
During the last couple of years, a few friends, relatives and neighbors have become more aware of this. Our home and yard on an acreage are rather secluded. By example, I phone neighbors before visiting, hoping for reciprocation. Having been queried, I say with our pool and hot tub, skinnydipping is practiced. Understood, and no questions. Simple.
A few know that I live nude, including doing yard work. Never been asked why, at least not directly. But my response would be, among several possibilities, "I just like it; relaxing; often don't bother getting dressed; at one with nature;" etc. Non-defensive; quietly positive. Matter-of-fact. A couple of friends have spontaneously admitted to practicing personal nudity in various ways, and some past social nudity.
This is a chosen lifestyle. I don't say things like: do you do it?; ever tried it?; you should try it; nor offering up unsolicited explanations. I am not out to proselytize, recruit nor convince. An analogy might be religion/spiritual belief system - believing quietly unto oneself vs trying to explain to others, even convince or convert.
Now for those who are true social nudists, is it much different? I wouldn't really know, for what little has been done is not known to others.
'NUDE when able, covered when necessary' |
| palmer |
Posted - 01/06/2008 : 12:22:58 PM
People think we're crazy because in addition to us being nudists, a lot of us also have radical views on things. Positive views that make sense but are not widely accepted or implemented because they actually help people instead of generating revenue.
Also, I always say, you want to get people into nudism? Just talk to them about it. Some may think say it's crazy, but secretely want to join you, or some may want to get into it, but not know where to go. |
| ART_NAKED |
Posted - 01/06/2008 : 08:27:38 AM
Greetings,
I am kind of new to posting here. I feel that I may have some good healthy insight to share. Please feel free to click my forum name and see some of my other posts.
I feel that a lot of people are afraid to show their true feelings in fear of being ridiculed. In turn have to cover up all the time. They are not open to being judged for what they are. They really feel that what someone says makes a difference in how they feel about themselves. Having a shield to wear in the form of many things including clothes helps them feel comfort.
Most people have not been introduced to a life style that is portrayed here in this forum. They really have no idea, so they rely on past experiences that have nothing to do with the life style. I feel most people would be very acceptant to this idealism of nude and happy if the really want to be happy.
There are a lot of nudists out there that could not tell you why they really enjoy being nude with others or alone if it required an answer. Maybe it does not need an answer. There is no possible way to have an answer for everything. So why do we feel we need an answer for this?
Unless we are promoting an idealism that we feel beneficial to ourselves and loved ones. Then an answer would be required.
I do feel a little crazy myself.
Artnaked
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| bornnude |
Posted - 01/06/2008 : 07:48:20 AM
quote:
Originally posted by NaturistDoc
"Chunkydunker"? I love it.
Yep, that's me... I should (could?, will?) loose some weight... Is there anything between a chunkydunker and skinnydipper? |
| Pete Knight |
Posted - 01/06/2008 : 05:57:43 AM
I believe a lot more people would participate in a nudist lifestyle were it not for fear of ridicule, the attitude of the media and some outspoken minorities leaves people socially conditioned to think that nudity is wrong, the religious eccentrics who believe that nakedness is a sin, and the porn industry that reinforces the belief that nudity = sex are the biggest problem.
Not a big problem to crack over here in Europe but you have major battle to face in the US.
Pete Knight |
| go n nude |
Posted - 01/05/2008 : 8:13:19 PM
Some may think we,re crazy and some only wish they could go nude. Adam &Eve and everybody else came into this world naked, shame, guilt, sexism and too many to list. Making public nudity so taboo, so true the human body is beautiful, in this unperfect world we dream of the day when they can all accept it, and share our joy and live life Naturally, the way it was created to be.
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