I grew up outdoors and love being in nature. But I was always ashamed of my body and never wished to be seen nude by anyone. But my then gf talked me into going to a resort.. I was ashamed at first,, but was made to feel comfortable by the host. I was in the outdoors and was able to let go of all my hang-ups.. To not care what others would think,, I know I have nothing to show off and the idea of looking for hook-up was not going to happen,, I still love the feel of the sun and wind on all of my body.. I think I replyed to this?
I grew up outdoors and love being in nature. But I was always ashamed of my body and never wished to be seen nude by anyone. But my then gf talked me into going to a resort.. I was ashamed at first,, but was made to feel comfortable by the host. I was in the outdoors and was able to let go of all my hang-ups.. To not care what others would think,, I know I have nothing to show off and the idea of looking for hook-up was not going to happen,, I still love the feel of the sun and wind on all of my body.. I think I replyed to this?
Congratulations to you and girlfriend. Overcoming shame and embarrassment are reasons enough to explore nudism. Then we discover all the other benefits that folks are posting about on this thread. Cool.
I grew up outdoors and love being in nature. But I was always ashamed of my body and never wished to be seen nude by anyone. But my then gf talked me into going to a resort.. I was ashamed at first,, but was made to feel comfortable by the host. I was in the outdoors and was able to let go of all my hang-ups.. To not care what others would think,, I know I have nothing to show off and the idea of looking for hook-up was not going to happen,, I still love the feel of the sun and wind on all of my body.. I think I replyed to this?
Congratulations to you and girlfriend. Overcoming shame and embarrassment are reasons enough to explore nudism. Then we discover all the other benefits that folks are posting about on this thread. Cool.
I grew up outdoors and love being in nature. But I was always ashamed of my body and never wished to be seen nude by anyone. But my then gf talked me into going to a resort.. I was ashamed at first,, but was made to feel comfortable by the host. I was in the outdoors and was able to let go of all my hang-ups.. To not care what others would think,, I know I have nothing to show off and the idea of looking for hook-up was not going to happen,, I still love the feel of the sun and wind on all of my body.. I think I replyed to this?
Congratulations to you and girlfriend. Overcoming shame and embarrassment are reasons enough to explore nudism. Then we discover all the other benefits that folks are posting about on this thread. Cool.
I grew up outdoors and love being in nature. But I was always ashamed of my body and never wished to be seen nude by anyone. But my then gf talked me into going to a resort.. I was ashamed at first,, but was made to feel comfortable by the host. I was in the outdoors and was able to let go of all my hang-ups.. To not care what others would think,, I know I have nothing to show off and the idea of looking for hook-up was not going to happen,, I still love the feel of the sun and wind on all of my body.. I think I replyed to this?
Congratulations to you and girlfriend. Overcoming shame and embarrassment are reasons enough to explore nudism. Then we discover all the other benefits that folks are posting about on this thread. Cool.
I drifted into naturism by accident. Initially I found that stripping off, after returning home from work, was a way to relax; an unintentional ritual where shedding clothes signified the shedding of some of the day's stresses. It felt more comfortable but also somehow safe.
I discovered about a nearby unofficial naturist beach and picked up the courage to visit. Honestly my first few visits I felt a mixture of nervousness and some excitement about the exhibitionist and voyeuristic potential of such places. Gradually I began to appreciate the additional sense of relaxation that came from being fully naked outdoors, there was no discomfort from damp and sand-filled swimwear, any light breeze could be felt running uninterrupted the full length of my body. I found that the other naturists were generally more friendly and keen to spend time and chat than I would experience on textile beaches. Being naked outdoors even surrounded by strangers began to feel natural and normal. Quickly I became totally comfortable about being seen naked, even to the point where I don't mind voyeurs. Now I just think maybe they are curious and maybe seeing how comfortable I am will encourage them to try naturism and hopefully find the same benefits.
There are so many good answers here that express the same way I feel about why I like to go naked that all I can add is I feel more comfortable when I am nude.
When I remove that last piece of clothing, it is like a weight being lifted off of me.
Some would consider me an exhibitionist because I have no problem being nude in areas where nudity is not the norm (I have ridden in 14 Los Angeles World Naked Bike Rides) but my motivation is not for some thrill or to shock people but to show that there is nothing obscene or lewd about simply being nude.
I also like to go hiking nude and will often encounter textile hikers. I used to try and cover up but after realizing that most people out in nature do not have a problem with seeing someone nude I only cover up if they seem uncomfortable with my nudity. There have even been some occasions where I have stopped to chat with them about the hiking conditions and how the area has changed over the years.
I work as a carpenter so I come home sweaty and take a shower first thing. I live alone and had slept naked since high school because its more comfortable so after some thought I couldnt come up with a good reason to wear clothes after my shower. After I was completely comfortable with doing things naked to the point that I forgot I was even naked, I started to not want to leave the house because I just didnt want to get dressed. Even before I knew that social non sexual nudity was a thing I always had an interest in being naked for some reason. I was not abused as a child in any way, if anything I was raised to never be naked with other people and I rarely if ever saw either of my parents naked. If anything I think I was always looking for acceptance because arent we ALL a little insecure when we are growing up? In my own personal life experience it seems like social nudity would be positive for everyone, it should be encouraged and it should be normalized.
1. I have major issues with clothes causing excessive heat. When I go 2 bed, nude obviously, it takes less than 1 minute before I throw the covers off from getting to hot. I can't even have a sheet on me, and the older I get the worse it gets. Crazy thing is I get in my hot tub everyday, but put on light weight shorts and I'm ripping them a minute later.
2. For the comfort. I can still remember being 12 and sneaking out at night into the brisk damp air and walking through the neighborhood, love the feeling of the cool air flowing all over my body. Now 56 years later I only wear anything if I go somewhere that requires clothing. I blew my 200' driveway today nude while it was only 56f and it felt fabulous. Thank God my textile wife understands and supports my 24/7 nudity.



