Yes I agree, why would one want to be naked in the woods unless they're an exhibitionist, it's certainly not for sunbathing.
There is something very connective between the world around us and the psyche from a walk in nature while in one's natural state. Exhibitionism speaks to a need to be seen by others when they don't necessarily expect to encounter a naked person, and for the exhibitor to derive a sexual reaction from the exposure. By being in the natural world, a nudist can receive many benefits that have not a thing to do with sex. A suntan is far from the only reason to be bare in the forest - vitamin D is absorbed without as much danger from the sun when it's being gotten through a forest canopy, just to name one benefit.
Yes I agree, why would one want to be naked in the woods unless they're an exhibitionist, it's certainly not for sunbathing.
Our home resort -- Solair -- has 300 acres of wooded trails. We take or Greyhounds for walks there in the nude because its the only place we can do that. We have many fair-skinned nudists as well as melanoma survivors at Solair who want nothing to do with being out in the sun... should they stop being nudists?
Yes I agree, why would one want to be naked in the woods unless they're an exhibitionist, it's certainly not for sunbathing.There is something very connective between the world around us and the psyche from a walk in nature while in one's natural state. Exhibitionism speaks to a need to be seen by others when they don't necessarily expect to encounter a naked person, and for the exhibitor to derive a sexual reaction from the exposure. By being in the natural world, a nudist can receive many benefits that have not a thing to do with sex. A suntan is far from the only reason to be bare in the forest - vitamin D is absorbed without as much danger from the sun when it's being gotten through a forest canopy, just to name one benefit.
I always knew there could have been a possibility of being seen by someone, however, I'd researched the quite areas beforehand. In my area od the country there are not that many places to go like nude clubs or whatever one would call them, and another thing is that I've heard that singles are not allowed in these places anyway, which put me off even trying to get in. It does seem then that people have bad ideas about nature and nudism, so maybe the law should ban it worldwide so everyone must be clothed 24/7.
We used to visit a local club/resort out in our local desert. Recently, they went clothing optional and there are now more people wearing clothes than there are naked people. They've ruined that club/resort. We loved going there and doing some naked hiking on the multiple trails leading out into the state park from the resort. Looks like we'll have to save those naked hikes for Anza Borrego State Park and Death Valley Nat'l Park.
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is the resort you are talking about DSR in palm springs? if so, i had heard that they were "reversing direction" on this as opposed to the resort in FL which is going from CO to "nudity required"
if it is DSR and that is the result, i suspect i won't be flying to palm springs anymore to go there. while my wife is not a nudist she did attend with me and was more comfortable at their "quiet pool" where she could cover up some, but i enjoyed the mostly nude atmosphere. it is a shame that is now lost.
I was having a relaxing afternoon in the local woods. I thought I'd found an area that I'd not get disturbed, however this evening to my surprise a adult woman walking through with somebody else, which I didn't see so could have been her saying to her pet dog come on this way! I don't know, but she saw me before I saw her and she then said come on lets go back. It's clear to me that women still have a problem with nudism. That's probably spoiled my walkway adventures now! I did not approach her and I didn't want to frighten her but had she of talked to me I'd of explained there is no need to worry about me being naked, its natural and normal. One woman recently told me that once she got to know me and was comfortable around me she had no problem with me being naked. I just wish women would accept we are all human and want the freedom of expression and just get along with all concerned. What do other ladies think about this?
Although i am a nudist girl, if i were in the woods in a non-nudist area and i came across a naked man appearing out of nowhere in the bushes i would certainly get away as quickly as possible.
I was having a relaxing afternoon in the local woods. I thought I'd found an area that I'd not get disturbed, however this evening to my surprise a adult woman walking through with somebody else, which I didn't see so could have been her saying to her pet dog come on this way! I don't know, but she saw me before I saw her and she then said come on lets go back. It's clear to me that women still have a problem with nudism. That's probably spoiled my walkway adventures now! I did not approach her and I didn't want to frighten her but had she of talked to me I'd of explained there is no need to worry about me being naked, its natural and normal. One woman recently told me that once she got to know me and was comfortable around me she had no problem with me being naked. I just wish women would accept we are all human and want the freedom of expression and just get along with all concerned. What do other ladies think about this?Although i am a nudist girl, if i were in the woods in a non-nudist area and i came across a naked man appearing out of nowhere in the bushes i would certainly get away as quickly as possible.
In truth then you could also say that you'd get away from a man in the woods if he was clothed! It's still the same environment with a single bloke and single woman! Oh and there are no bushes, it is a public park walkway through trees, which is not very well maintained as a walkway.
Just because you are a nudist does not mean that others want to, or have to, see you naked.
Sorry to have unset you so much, I can understand from your reply your feelings on the subject. I didn't go to a public section of the park with intent to be seen, I tried to stay away from areas where people go. To actually be seen in the area I was in was probably like trying to win the lottery thinking that anyone would have passed by the area of the park I was in. People who are nude don't normally ask other people to come round and see them, but if this occurs the reactions can vary depending upon the individual person in question at the time. Understanding seems to suggest that some people have a bad outlook on nudism and think its wrong. Given you say your a nudist your outlook and replies suggest otherwise. If I'd of been replying to something like this thread as a reader, I might of said something like... As a genuine nudist I'd stay away from parks etc as most people don't understand naturism and nudism, and given the way people have been treated with the law over many years, they have not been afforded the training nor experiences in life about what is actaully natural and normal anymore. If you are a genuine nudist then to me at least you have come across as very hostile with this subject.
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