RE: Social nudism, why do you?

Why attend a concert when you can listen to the CD at home?
Why go to a sports match when you can see it better on TV in your own living room?
Why go to a bar when it's cheaper to buy a case of beer and drink at home?
At its simplest form, we like to share experiences with others and while, yes, I can, and do, hang out naked at home, I also like to be with other people and share the joy.

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RE: Social nudism, why do you?

Great way to sum up the reasons, AndyDi! Very well put! I have similar views.

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RE: Social nudism, why do you?

I am not a very social "social nudist". I was a member of a resort for several years, I frequented CO beaches fairly often, and I visited several other resorts while traveling. But I'm an introvert and mostly kept to myself.
So why go where other people are rather than stay home? Because of the camaraderie of the shared experience, and to enjoy the much nicer facilities/environment that a group affords. For example, I could go find a private beach and be nude - and constantly look over my shoulder that some police officer or offended textile was not approaching (I've done that plenty of times too). Or I could go to a designated CO beach and fully relax surrounded by hundreds of other people enjoying the beach naturally.I could turn a corner of my yard into a little "naked fortress", or I could go to a resort & enjoy a pool, lounge chairs, walking trails, a snack bar, and everything else a resort offers. And there're usually other people there, and I may have some nice conversations, too.

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RE: Social nudism, why do you?

Unfortunately I can't swim so swimming clubs aren't an option.Why can't you swim? Do you have a medical condition, don't know how, or just have an aversion to water? Unless it is a medical condition, I would suggest sucking it up and going to a swim. Most pools have shallow, waist deep, sections where people stand around & talk or play water volleyball or other games. You might find that it comes up in conversation that you you can't swim and someone may help to teach you.
And in my experience, for most adults, "swimming" usually means standing around in the pool talking (possibly monitoring children who are swimming). A few hardy folks swim laps, but not many.

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I do have a problem with my ears when they get wet and I can only swim a few metres so swimming clubs are not ideal for me.Mostly great responses from everyone. I agree that my pull to social nudism is about sharing something I enjoy with like minded people.Folklovers analogies are spot on

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We have been social nudists for 12 years. My first wife kept me in the closet also. We have really enjoyed meeting very honest people at resorts and parties adn we think it has been important for our kids development. I encourage you to get her in touch with other women in nudism to answer her questions. Contact the local club to get some contacts. they will assure her nudism does not mean swinging or whatever she is thinking. Our non-landed club has regular parties and they are a wonderful time.

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