Habitual nudity and physical attraction.
Physical attraction to the opposite sex must be an innate feature, else we wouldn't be here.
I'm interested in what happens when the nudity taboo is taken away. Some studies have hinted at "built-in" responses. I've had people claim that sexual attraction becomes a thing of the mind and there is no physical component. I find that unlikely and of course, the possibility of human pheromones certainly complicates the issue. Perhaps even auditory stimulation plays a role.
Assuming nudists have sex, some of the people posting cast doubt, how do you become attracted? What prompts you to approach someone?
I enjoy public nudity, especially outdoors, but I don't do it enough to wear off the turn-on. Not at all sure I'd want to really.
So, what is a "natural" response?
I think that our sexual response to nudity is Pavlovian. Pavlov, you remember taught dogs to salivate whenever they heard a ringing bell, because the dogs linked the sound to their being fed. After a while, the dogs would salivate to the sound even without being fed.
In much the same way, we are conditioned to equate nudity with sex. The only time we see nudity in the media is in a sexual situation, and the only time the textile world sees another nude body of a potential sexual partner is as a prelude to the act. So we come to associate nudity with sexual arousal.
But when you're in the constant presence of nude people, that conditioning wears off, just as a dog's reflex to the sound of a bell wears off after the dog realizes that it isn't going to be fed. The sexual reflex is diminished. That doesn't mean that we won't get aroused when there is a real prospect of sex, just as the de-conditioned dog will still salivate in the presence of food. Our sex drive isn't muted entirely, just put in the context of anticipated sex.
As a long time nudist/naturist, I have come to realize that there are many levels of attraction that come into play, especially in relationships between other nudists/naturists. Simply finding someone physically attractive does not necessarily mean that I want to engage in sexual activities with them. I often meet people who I have common interests with and that is another level of attraction. Once a real relationship has developed, I sometimes develop a spiritual or emotional connection with them as well. For me, a strong emotional connection is required before I will even bring up the topic of a mutual sexual relationship and only if both of us are free of any other commitments. It's a moral standard that I find comfortable for myself.
This does not necessarily mean that I'm a prude or anything. I have been approached by others, singles and yes even couples, who express an interest in sharing sexual activities with me. I try not to judge those who live that kind of life. I merely thank them for the wonderful compliment, but excuse myself as requiring a prior emotional connection first. I have yet to encounter a disrespectful response.
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