Hi all
Great to find this site with so many people who are comfortable in their own skin. Im just on the start of my journey and Im sure many questions will find their own answers over time. One question though Im keen to figure out quickly is how do you stop insect bites. the general advice is to wear long sleeves and long trousers etc so nothing can land on skin. Kinda defeats the purpose of being a nudist. What do you do, is it simply a case of swimming in a pool of insect repellent just before dusk?
I don't know what sort of critters you have in New Zealand, but here in the US they're only a problem at certain seasons, and we have to plan nude activities around that.
I don't think it's necessary to "swim in a pool" of repellent. A standard application is all it takes for most people. Do check to make sure that the tube or bottle or whatever isn't past its expiration date. (Do you say "expiry" in New Zealand?) I keep the stuff away from sensitive areas like my genitals or lips; I figure that as long as it's close to those areas, it'll work.
I find that adding a little garlic to what I eat helps keep them away. I also stay away from scented soaps and shampoos.
Some people have found those little ultrasonic devices useful. It seems to depend on the species of the insect, and on what stage they are in their life cycle.
I hope those pesky little things don't keep you from enjoying the great outdoors while nude!
If by "nudist" you mean lying around in the sun, where we are it really would take swimming in the stuff; I simply don't sunbathe around home. Many times of the day or year, I either keep moving, or cover up. When I've needed sun for medicinal reasons (before I got my prescription lamp) I would either go on the roof, or lie in front of a box fan in the back yard.