RE:Why are you a nudist? What do you get out of this?

1. I like the feeling of the skin, you also develop your sense of touch when you're nude
2. only the naked person is the real person, you develop your character when you are naked
3. in social situations you are free, honest and open

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RE:Why are you a nudist? What do you get out of this?

The streaking back in the 70's got me started. That turned into long runs for x-country and track through the fields and feeling the breeze dry my body. All my friends would be dressed long before me. Later it turned into putting my stress on a shelf for a while when military/civilian jobs took their toll on my peace of mind. Now, 50 years later, it lowers my BP (I have hooked myself up and checked) and signals that all is right in my world.

Best I've ever heard it described is "barefoot all over".

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RE:Why are you a nudist? What do you get out of this?

The streaking back in the 70's got me started. That turned into long runs for x-country and track through the fields and feeling the breeze dry my body. All my friends would be dressed long before me. Later it turned into putting my stress on a shelf for a while when military/civilian jobs took their toll on my peace of mind. Now, 50 years later, it lowers my BP (I have hooked myself up and checked) and signals that all is right in my world.Best I've ever heard it described is "barefoot all over".

Do you spend more time nude now that you are retired? I certainly do. I also have less than half as much clothing as I did when I was working.

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RE:Why are you a nudist? What do you get out of this?

it makes me feel free, ever since the wife and I went to Lake Powell ,everybody decided to stay nude.as much as possible,sleeping nude ,getting up in morning and going for a swim.It just felt so good with the sun and water on your whole body. we were there for 10 days.and it has continued since.we are at home nudists and when we go camping, swimming in the river or Lakeland soaking in hot springs. we just feel so much better.and the other positive about having no tan lines.

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RE:Why are you a nudist? What do you get out of this?

1. I'm just more comfortable overall, it's easier to move around and feeling my environment just feels better.
2. It's more convenient, when I doing something that makes me sweaty it's less noticeable naked versus clothed. It's also a lot easier to clean up after.
3. Socially I enjoy a sense of equality for lack of a better term. I don't feel like I need to pretend to be something I'm not and I don't get that impression from others.

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RE:Why are you a nudist? What do you get out of this?

I think my top reason is just feeling free! I will never forget the first time I tried out going nude on my family's farm as a teen. I just wanted to see what it would feel like to be out in the open air... and wow, feeling the breeze and full sunshine on my complete body was a whole different feeling from being clothed. Pure freedom!

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RE:Why are you a nudist? What do you get out of this?

There are many reasons to be naked.

I sleep naked, so in the morning I am already naked. I only putt some clothes on when I go out working or shopping.

When the temperatures are high enough I don't wear anything in my garden. I love to do gardening naked or sunbathing naked.

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RE:Why are you a nudist? What do you get out of this?

Two different intentions. In my clothes free life I prefer the freedom and comfort of not wearing clothing. In terms of social nudity sharing experiences and connections with other who share reason number one.

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RE:Why are you a nudist? What do you get out of this?

Why exactly am I a naturist?

1) For one, It feels less uncomfortable than wearing clothes in certain conditions.

2) Two, it really is a good way to learn that all bodies have equality, despite several big differences.

3) Three, it really shows that there is deep commoness to all humanity, both mentally and in our bodies.

4) Four, it really shows there is a way to live in harmony with nature, and that is to do accept man's fate as an animal, but as a special animal.

5) Five, it creates harmony with the environment in not having to deal with pesky clothes, so we don't do as much environmental damage.

6) Six, it brings us closer to the Higher Power, by us not wearing clothes similar to how the higher power doesn't wear clothes either. (Every religion preaches this or preaches higher power is invisible)

7) Seven, It Proves Higher power can be closer to the humans than we think.

8) Brings us good sunlight to use and enjoy instead of hiding it or being heated extra by clothes absorbing it through dark pigmenting of clothes.

9) Nine, it takes away extreme pain and suffering. gives us healing

10) Creates special bonds with people with whom we share harmony and peace and naturism with.

BONUS:

11) Christians were made this way according to their bible, and will end this way according to the bible "From dust you were made and to dust you will return." That puts another case for the christians forward despite other claims by christians being dismissed.

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RE:Why are you a nudist? What do you get out of this?

Very thoughtful response to the question.

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