I think we all subconsciously look, soft or hard, and compare. That is a natural response and we should not be ashamed of it. Just like getting a partial erection during the day is usually a natural thing that happens and is not really under our control.
I first introduced to nudism on a Couchsurfing experience. The guy was hosting me and another two surfers (none of us were nudists) and we had an amazing time inside and we also went to a nude beach.
I've noticed my dick was bigger than normal when I become sexually active and people would single out that part of my body. I still think it's normal for me, but what actually makes it even bigger is that fact that I'm a small guy (5,7 125lbs) with a big penis.
Size made no difference, I'm a bit more than average but that's it. Been in lots of locker rooms so I know that.
Had swum naked with cousins as a kid but the first venture to a CO beach was a bit of a dare, for excitement, to see girls, and for the fun of it , a new experience. I loved the feeling of the sun, swimming unencumbered and checking out others.
It didn't play a large role but I admit the fact that I am above average in size plus a pretty fit body (my wife too!) made us be a little "braver". That's all not a thing anymore since we recognize we all have bodies and being nude socially is about self as much as anything. Anyway...
When you first got into nudism, what part did your penis size play ?
Penis size was not a top agenda item for me when I initially got into nudism. I just loved the freedom to set it free and in particular when skinny dipping. After I became more comfortable being nude on a public beach, I began to appreciate the various natural shapes and sizes on display on the beach.
I never even thought about my penis when I went secretly nude swimming as a kid. It was just the fun of being in the river with my dog, with the water swirling around us, that mattered. Later when I saw a naked guy in that river I was more fascinated with his pubic hair than anything else , because it was quite some time before I sprouted any! I'm still a champion of the bush and body fur and I'm more interested in what lies between a pesron's ears than between their legs!:)