A Blog Post by Linda W.
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We were all born nude and then it started with a diaper and the textile indoctrination began.
Some of us have returned to our natural, naked beginnings but some would like to dip a toe back to shedding our textile requirements.
There are many reasons why people have not tried it and all are valid points. Some have jobs where their employment could be jeopardized; some have had negative experiences at a club or beach; some have a spouse or significant other that does not understand or want to participate; some have religious or familial restrictions and others believe you must have a perfect body to be a nudist.
I have been a life-long nudist. I don’t wear clothes in the house. I enjoy walking in the door and having my clothes spring off like a cartoon character with the requisite “boing” sound. I was satisfied with being a “house nudist” and going to our local nude beach with my husband and a friend or two.
Then I decided to make the leap into “social nudity”. As an introvert and a woman, this was a big step for me. My husband and I have enjoyed going on the Big Nude Boat for the last several years and meeting an entire ship of people who were happy to walk around the ship nude, play games, lay out at the pool or just sit and chat with other nudists. Completely nude. Wow. Not having to get dressed until dinnertime is a real treat and enjoying it with like-minded people makes it even sweeter.
When we joined AANR – American Association of Nude Recreation in April, we were given a whole new set of options. Clubs, beaches and international options for safe, nude recreation. They promote wholesome nudity and do not condone or tolerate any sexual situations or swinging. We have already been to Cypress Cove in Florida and are planning on returning as well as checking out other clubs and beaches.
My recommendation for anyone wanting to try out being nude and in front of people is to go to an AANR-sanctioned club or sanctioned beach. You are more apt to be protected from unwanted advances or uncomfortable sexual situations because it is strongly dealt with when brought to their attention.
Ladies – and also Men – if you think you need a model’s body or physique, think again. We are each unique and being a nudist often brings forth respect for the “skin you are in” and size, scars, handicaps, race or age do not have any bearing at a nudist venue. It is actually when we shed our clothes that we gain the acceptance and confidence we often lack when clothed. Clothing is a barrier to our true souls and while we need to conform in the world as it exists now, we can choose to be nude in certain venues. While society puts out unrealistic “norms” of what naked bodies should look like, I actually gained a confidence and acceptance of my body as it is because I am in my natural state.
If you have a spouse or significant other who is not quite there, you can start with home nudity, go nude in your pool or spa, and perhaps venture out to a local club to enjoy the day. If the reason is employment or family or religious considerations, please know they might not be able to join you and that must be respected. Be realistic and encourage them but allow them to pick their comfort level and timing. When someone believes it is their idea, they are more apt to try something. Shaming or pushing someone into nudity before they are ready can have the opposite effect and you may completely turn them off to future possibilities. Be respectful and be the advocate for the positive side of nudity and it will often produce the result you desire.
Being a nudist has been a positive and freeing experience. I wrote an article for AANR about my experience and it was published in the August 2019 edition of The Bulletin. I recently started a nude Twitter page so I could connect with nudists around the world.
Once you free yourself from the textile shackles you will wonder why you didn’t try it earlier. What is stopping you from trying and enjoying nudism?
You can check out my August 2019 article in The Bulletin, exclusively for AANR members only. Not a member yet? Join today: https://www.aanr.com/member-benefits/join-renew
I always like to meet new nude friends so please follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrueBlueNude
Well written with great advice and encouragement.
Being myself a nudist, i salute you. Be naked, feel free with nature
Great post Linda. I always find difficult to explain nudism to non-nudist, but by experiencing it. By getting naked with others, all your barriers go down and you really understand what social nudity is all about. Trying it is adopting it, for most people. Keep up the great work of explaining nudism.
I’ve never pushed my spouse into nudism. While I’ve considered myself a closet or home nudist for years, I didn’t want to scare her away. I hoped she would ask questions, possibly try nudity along with me in “safe” situations when she felt comfortable. And over time she has. She admits being naked is so much better than being dressed. We plan our nude times now. We sleep naked and recently visited our first nude beach, together.
This is great advice and something everyone curious or like us, wanting to experience this wonderful way to live your life.
Great article and extremely well written