These are the most common questions that are frequently asked of our lifestyle. There are a tremendous amount of resources on the WWW, just finding them takes some time. We will continue to add to this list as there will always be questions when people try something new in their life.
Clothing Optional resorts give you the opportunity to 'ease' into the lifestyle if this is your first experience. Clothes Free requires full nudity. There are many clubs that feel if you are committing to a nudist or naturist lifestyle that you need to go all the way. Keep in mind, though, as there is a very fine line dividing these two. The standard axiom "Nude when possible, clothed when practical" is one to follow. You will find that all resorts will require full nudity in pools, hot tubs and saunas. Remember that ALL clubs & resorts require you to carry a towel to sit on for hygienic reason. Once again, if you are new to the lifestyle, your towel is your closest friend.
Wherever you go, to a
beach or other outdoor resort, take a wide-brim hat, sunscreen,
two towels (one to sit on), comfortable footwear, sunglasses,
suntan/screen lotion and plenty of water to drink. It is also a
good idea to have something to read, something to eat and
something to play with (like a volleyball or Frisbee). At many
resorts, your auto is your 'locker', so an ice chest makes
another ideal item to have. If you are going to attend other
Naturists functions, just bring any specialty item that may be
appropriate for the event .You might also want to bring lounge
chairs as some resorts may have a limited amount of seating. Oh
Yeah, forget the bathing suit.
The "Rules" are to apply common sense to the whole thing. Treat others as you wish to be treated with the same courtesy and respect towards others that you would while clothed. Remember to bring your own supplies, towel, sunscreen, beach umbrella, food, drinks. Would you want someone mooching off of you? I didn't think so! When meeting new people, don't monopolize their time or engage them in long conversations if they prefer peace and quiet. If you're not behaving badly, you will probably find that nudists are just about the friendliest people anywhere. Many private nudist clubs and resorts do not allow photography at all without prior permission from the management, so check first. Photography is not prohibited at public beaches, but it is polite to ask others around you if they mind before taking snapshots. If in doubt, leave the camera at home. Once again, carry a towel and use it. This is proper hygiene and is also a courtesy towards others. (Do we understand the 'towel thing' yet?)
You wait until now to ask this? The most common rebuttal would be, "Why not be nude?" If you're sitting around the house reading this and you're fully dressed, ask yourself why aren't you nude? You may have already removed your shoes to be more comfortable. Ohhh! Doesn't it feel good? So why stop there? When you take off your clothes ( to shower, change, etc.), have you ever noticed the marks that your clothing has left. These are marks of restriction. Besides not being real good for the circulation, they're not pretty. When the weather is hot and humid, clothing is uncomfortable, clingy, damp.....OK, hope you get the point. Last point, this is the package we were born with. Are you ashamed of it? No need to be. As you will find, as other people have, you'll be asking yourself "Why didn't I start this sooner?"
It's really a matter of what it isn't. Our society seems obsessed with appearances that outwardly project a false image. Naked is naked...no pretenses. Some points to ponder......
Nudism is
not sexual.
Many people, particularly those in the USA, find this hard to
believe and accept, because our society teaches us to equate
nudity with sex, and our entertainment media (TV, movies,
magazines) only show nudity in sexual settings. Most people new
to nudism find that after their first few minutes at a
clothing-optional beach or resort, nudity quickly ceases to be
shocking or even interesting. After you've seen 1000 nude people,
there is little that is new or fascinating about number 1001.
Most nudists are very conservative and monogamous in their sexual
behavior. Family-oriented nudist resorts have policies regarding
displays of physical affection, restricting any manner of public
sexual conduct. (This is not to say that nudists are anti-sex or
don't enjoy sex; but like anyone else, we enjoy it in private.)
As one nudist guidebook puts it, "One nude posed upon a
divan is erotic. A hundred nudes waiting in line for potato salad
are not."
Non-sexual nudity is not harmful to children.
Children are natural nudists. Nearly every parent has experienced
the two-year-old who removes their clothing as fast as it is put
on them. Toddlers don't know anything about sex, they merely know
that they are more comfortable out of their clothes. Children who
experience clothing-optional settings from an early age see that
men and women are shaped differently, and simply accept that
difference as part of the natural order of things. Later, as
teenagers, they will not have an overwhelming curiosity to get a
look at bodies of the opposite sex, since they already know what
they look like, and they know it's no big deal. (Children of
nudist families generally have a much lower rate of teenage
pregnancy as a result.)
Nudism is not exhibitionism.
Exhibitionists display themselves in a manner that they know will
shock and offend, and they get a thrill from provoking reactions
from others. Nudists enjoy being without clothing for its own
sake, and do not wish to shock or offend. In most cases,
traditionally nude beaches and resorts are in remote locations in
order that non-nudists will be less likely to come across them
and be offended.
Please be aware that some resorts which cater to the swinger
market do call themselves "nudist." Don't be misled! If
you prefer a non-sexual atmosphere and wish to avoid
"swingers", your best bet is to look for nudist resorts
which are affiliated with AANR and/or TNS, since swinger clubs
are typically unaffiliated.
First of all, there are thousands of pictures on the Web and Usenet groups. Just keep in mind that a majority of these pix can be 20 years old. But just like the picture frame you buy in a store, who are those people anyway? We promised a site that would be informative and easy to use. By not taking the time to host picture galleries, we want to have the ability to keep our information fresh. Besides after reading all of this. don't you think it's time you got out of those binding rags and got some sunshine. Meet some new people.......Maybe enjoy a nice skinny-dip? Remember, you are not alone.
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