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Charged
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Posted - 08/10/2009 : 6:26:53 PM
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Yeah, I was a bit ignorant about winters in the north. But this week is the best to shed your clothes. 100 degrees here in NC and actually 94 in NY.
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nudieboy and jenni
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Posted - 09/15/2016 : 1:38:34 PM
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We both enjoy seeing other nude as well as being seen. It is the greatest way to meet people with the same ideas you have.
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Nudony
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Posted - 09/16/2016 : 10:14:40 AM
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I think there is a bit of a stigma in nudism about "looking." You'll often hear idioms like: "Nudism is not about being seen - or seeing other people - nude."
I think it is often misinterpreted as: "Nudists don't look at other people and don't want to be looked at - nude." Well...of course nudists look at people; and accept being seen nude. I think idioms such as that were born as a reaction against textiles' perception of voyeurism and exhibitionism being a "pursuit" in nudism. Whereas I agree that those two things shouldn't be confused as a purpose in becoming involved in social nudity, I think it leads to misconception.
To me, walking into a social environment where most - if not all - are nude is quite simply a delightful experience. Seeing the people, with all their different body types and anatomical differences is part of what I would call the "clothesfree experience." That sense of being "in the right place with the right people" and being seen nude amongst them makes me feel like I belong, that I am part of something meaningful, real, and bigger than myself.
I have also been questioned about other people seeing my SO nude. Or my SO's reaction to me seeing other women nude. It's difficult explaining to a textile why not only is it not an issue; but it actually makes me happy that my SO is comfortable being nude in a nudist environment. More recently my GF went nude at Club O. for the first time, and when she went nude on the beach I was thrilled that she didn't care about other people seeing her nude. I saw that other people were looking at her; which didn't elicit any other feeling than pride that she was comfortable with the situation. And the nude people who were looking at us; well we were looking back at them, in a mutual acceptance - and even perhaps appreciation - of each other's nudity.
There is a visual element in nudism; and I think it's an integral part of the nudist experience. This visual element can go "sideways" if it becomes too pronounced or obvious; and I think that is what those idioms are trying to address, perhaps in an unskillful way.
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gnarlyoldman
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Posted - 09/16/2016 : 11:42:01 AM
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quote: Originally posted by Nudony I think it is often misinterpreted as: "Nudists don't look at other people and don't want to be looked at - nude." Well...of course nudists look at people; and accept being seen nude. I think idioms such as that were born as a reaction against textiles' perception of voyeurism and exhibitionism being a "pursuit" in nudism. Whereas I agree that those two things shouldn't be confused as a purpose in becoming involved in social nudity, I think it leads to misconception.
People watching is arguably the most common human activity regardless of choice of body cover or not. Everyone looks at and watches everyone else, all the time. Its basic human nature. If you are naked, you will be seen, watched, looked at, and enjoyed naked. And that's a good thing. Everyone also wants to be seen, appreciated, and accepted.
Naked is green.
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FullSun
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Posted - 09/16/2016 : 1:07:17 PM
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Another way to look at it or explain it to others is that at a textile beach you look and observe other people's skin tone, bathing attire (skimpy, not skimpy, etc.), how they carry themselves, etc. In the mall you observe people and note their clothing (torn shirt, sweatpants, suit, short dress, etc.) and again how they carry themselves. However, the attire feeds into how they carry themselves or you perceive them. At a nude beach or resort you observe people noting their skin tone, scars, yes - body parts, and how they carry themselves. There's not a lot of difference except the clothing can play a part on how they want to be perceived or how you perceive them.
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soonbnude
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Posted - 09/20/2016 : 07:00:13 AM
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Of course we all look at each other, I think you'd be lying if you said otherwise.
However the more relevant question I believe is "Do you only go to a CO beach to look at others or to show off to other people?"
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Warmskin
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Posted - 09/27/2016 : 6:20:35 PM
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If you don't want to see or be seen, nudist places are not the place for you. If you want to stare or be stared at, nudist places are not for you.
If you don't mind being seen or seeing others, for a moment, nudist resort and beaches are just the place for you.
“I rise early almost every morning and sit in my chamber, without any clothes whatever, half an hour or an hour, according to the season, either reading or writing.” Ben Franklin
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david nichols
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Posted - 09/29/2016 : 4:57:17 PM
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I really don't see others as being nude but you have to admit it leaves NOTHING to the imagination seeing others nude is just, well, I really enjoy to be able to be nude and no one fuss about seeing my big ass or whatever it is just a body , we all have one and some bodies do look better than others. I go to nude parks and beaches to feel the open air and sun on my skin and feel free. would enjoy it more if everybody else did.
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sailawaybob
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Posted - 10/01/2016 : 10:41:03 PM
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i like shedding down to my skin darn weren't we born that way , clothing should only be to keep warm. like being seen and like seeing others nude to as there is nothing to hide behind.
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Nudony
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Posted - 10/03/2016 : 7:16:42 PM
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quote: Originally posted by david nichols
you have to admit it leaves NOTHING to the imagination.
To me "nothing to the imagination" means truth, authenticity, freedom, humanity.
Maybe that's the difference between nudists and non-nudists...the way we relate to the notion of "nothing to the imagination" is just "different."
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Nude in AK
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Posted - 10/04/2016 : 09:27:17 AM
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Up close, I tend to do more 'eye' contact, and from a distance we see everything around us. For me it is not a problem, but for some that may be. It is just the way things are and I really do not think about it.
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FireProf
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Posted - 10/09/2016 : 11:11:02 AM
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quote: Originally posted by Nudony
quote: Originally posted by david nichols
you have to admit it leaves NOTHING to the imagination.
To me "nothing to the imagination" means truth, authenticity, freedom, humanity.
Maybe that's the difference between nudists and non-nudists...the way we relate to the notion of "nothing to the imagination" is just "different."
I agree completely!
Loves being naked. Plays well with others!
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oldnudyman
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Posted - 10/09/2016 : 6:19:44 PM
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To be seen or to see others becomes a mute point when you have been naked around others enough. I think that it's a newcomer thing to be concerned about it. Let's face it - when you were dressed and went to work everyday you really didn't know anything about the people there. When you are naked there is very little unknown and you get to know the real person.
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FireProf
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Posted - 10/10/2016 : 12:13:50 AM
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quote: Originally posted by oldnudyman
To be seen or to see others becomes a mute point when you have been naked around others enough. I think that it's a newcomer thing to be concerned about it. Let's face it - when you were dressed and went to work everyday you really didn't know anything about the people there. When you are naked there is very little unknown and you get to know the real person.
I agree ... but it takes time.
The Prof and I just spent a couple days at a nude resort. Not a lot of people but probably about 20-30 that were out and about. I'd have to say that most of those were visitors. There were 4 RV's and several rooms and condos rented. One of those days, there were, what appeared to be, two day use couples added to the number of people at the resort.
I'm a friendly guy and my wife was right next to me smiling and waving ... we got waves in return but that's it. Several couples obviously knew each other and they grouped off by themselves and kept to themselves.
It's always difficult to tell it like it really is but ... nudists are no different than our clothed counter parts. With over 20 years of social nudism under our belly buttons and visiting countless resorts and clubs ... Friendly people are friendly people, whether they have clothes on or not. Just because you drop your clothes at your car, in your room or at your lounge chairs, doesn't automatically make a person friendly or willing to talk with you or cause there to be very little unknown or allow you to get to know the real person.
That takes time and both parties have to be willing to at least talk with one another!
Loves being naked. Plays well with others!
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oldnudyman
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Posted - 10/10/2016 : 08:09:31 AM
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I have seen this myself. When My wife and I visited a very well known and popular resort it seem like we were outsiders because most of the people had residence at the resort and they stayed in their groups. We did meet and have nice conversations with a few couples.
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