kgcolonel Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 My wife and I dipped our toes in the social nudity scene at a "sanctioned CO Beach" in Florida a few years ago. The experience left me with a heightened sense of liberation and relaxation beyond the sitting on the beach in a wet swimsuit etc. We repeated this excursion a year later and had the same positive experience with the only thing missing being some social interaction, (conversation). My wife and I then began talking about the cost associated with the travel and lodging required to visit this beach and decided to explore the Nudest Clubs here is this area. We were / are not looking for anything swinging or the like just open minded individuals who have experienced the same sensations that we did on our prior trips. We have found and participated in two non-grounded clubs (weekend pool parties at suitable member's homes) throughout last summer. These were great however we have not found couples that we could really connect with that I had hoped. I am more comfortable in smaller groups of 2-4 couples as opposed to 10+ couples. I am wondering a few things: 1. My wife tells me that many people would like to try this but have not had the courage to act on this desire, is this true? 2. If you have tried this, are your experiences similar or different? If different, in what ways? 3. One of the groups has begun to drift into a more liberal direction than my wife and I are comfortable with. Has this been your experience as well. Note: we will be backing away from this group as a result. Please let me know your experiences. 1
preraph Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 I dipped my toes in a hippie nude beach a few decades ago and it was a handful of disgusting old men literally lurking in the bushes hoping for some action. I'd rather not be around people letting it all hang out. But if you're going to do it, the best place is on a boat in the middle of the ocean with people who are all on the same page about it, because anyone who's not, it makes them cringe. And that would be me. I can't help notice when I went to another hippie river hangout that the only girls topless were the ones with huge boobs. So it's really not an equal-opportunity sport, IMO. It's more exhibitionism. And I'm betting any guys who weren't King Kong weren't letting it hang out either. 2
Author kgcolonel Posted June 22, 2015 Author Posted June 22, 2015 2 preraph, I completely understand where you're coming from....that was one of the things that impressed me on the Florida beach was the lack of gawkers etc.....everyone there seemed to be enjoying themselves. For me, it was never about looking at others or what they looked like etc, only the exhilaration that I felt from the experience. We have made some friends within the two groups but not at the level that I typically look for in lasting friendships. Sorry for your experience and completely ditto the middle of the lake or ocean would also be a great experience. 1
Otter2569 Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 Funny, my GF ALWAYS wants to be nude if we are alone. At the beach she talks about taking her suit off and going naked and weve gone skinny dipping several times - often in semi secluded public places. I wonder if shes a nudist at heart? She has a killer bod...and not sure how I would feel if she actually took her clothes off and had people gawking at her. It seems like a turn on but I also feelings of jealousy. Personally I prefer some clothing. Nude is fine but I think shes hotter in a bra and panties or a bikini...just my opinion. 1
eye of the storm Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 I used to live in Europe and topless beaches were common. Grandmothers topless, grandpas in speedos.....common. Usually the only gawkers we saw were Americans. I say go, have fun. Why not. 1
Author kgcolonel Posted June 23, 2015 Author Posted June 23, 2015 Oddly enough, earlier in my marriage and even before that, I would have been even more protective than what you are expressing. This is something that we individually have to decide if we are comfortable with or not.... That being said, when my wife and I first went to this beach, mind you that this is a state park and C/O is legal, my wife felt more conspicuous wearing clothes and in fact was stripped down before I could pay the vendor for the umbrella and lounges. She has always been a very modest individual but felt at this location more comfortable nude than with clothing. Thank you for your response. 1
CarrieT Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 In my early twenties, I used to hang out at Black's Beach. There was an area where gay men used to go to trade "favors." There is/was a fine line between those who were there to just enjoy being naked on a beach (and I can attest that there is nothing like swimming naked in the ocean!) and those who sexualized their nudity. I've also attended many events at Harbin Hot Springs which is a well known naked establishment well-attended by New Age and Holistic folks. This place is slighter nicer because the naked bodies are less sexualized. I stopped going to a lot of the naked places I used to attend because I didn't want to be looked upon by predators. I wanted to just revel in not having to wear clothes. These places are now few-and-far-between. 1
preraph Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 2 preraph, I completely understand where you're coming from....that was one of the things that impressed me on the Florida beach was the lack of gawkers etc.....everyone there seemed to be enjoying themselves. For me, it was never about looking at others or what they looked like etc, only the exhilaration that I felt from the experience. We have made some friends within the two groups but not at the level that I typically look for in lasting friendships. Sorry for your experience and completely ditto the middle of the lake or ocean would also be a great experience. Can't speak for now, but back a few decades, Florida was very loose in general, especially in the 70s. I think lots of boaters remove their clothing and it's hot so dress is skimpy too. I'm fine with all that. I think Florida is an exception, though. I was there for a month. It was a different atmosphere. And honestly, I think if there are enough people there and everyone knows it's a nude area, it's better. But being in a place where only a few exhibitionist students decided to go skinny dipping and sunning, without many people around, the whole thing was just very creepy. My friend took me there just to show me the place. 1
Gloria25 Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 Ok, every time I see these shows on HBO, it's always people you "don't" wanna see naked. I don't think it's liberating...liberating for me is jumping out of a perfect airplane. Actually, I was driving by an airforce base and almost died and shed a tear...Two cargo planes and one regular one ascending/descending and reminded me of my first jump - from a cargo plane....awwww, I miss that soo 1
lgspot Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 Ok, every time I see these shows on HBO, it's always people you "don't" wanna see naked. I don't think it's liberating...liberating for me is jumping out of a perfect airplane. Actually, I was driving by an airforce base and almost died and shed a tear...Two cargo planes and one regular one ascending/descending and reminded me of my first jump - from a cargo plane....awwww, I miss that soo Now imagine jumping out of that same plane naked!?! Think of all the possibilities......... Liberating! 1
Gloria25 Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 Now imagine jumping out of that same plane naked!?! Think of all the possibilities......... Liberating! Oh no, I saw worst than that on "Sex sent me to the slammer" on ID. This dude filmed him and his gf humping each other coming out of the plane When I'm jumping out of a plane, I'm on a "mission" - no time to be distracted by booty. Now, in Furious 7 (my first time watching a Fast/Furious movie from start to end) they seemed to replicate Tomb Raider and one of my fav video games by shooting/parachuting the cars out of the airplane and yes, I must admit that "that" was cool 1
Rejected Rosebud Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 I love clothes too much. It feels good to swim or sunbathe naked but otherwise I like to wear clothes and they are also good for absorbing sweat! 1
Satu Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 Nude bathing is pretty common in Europe, and nobody thinks much about it. I've never seen any innopriate behaviour at all, never once. That might be different in countries where it's less common.
Satu Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 Oh no, I saw worst than that on "Sex sent me to the slammer" on ID. This dude filmed him and his gf humping each other coming out of the plane When I'm jumping out of a plane, I'm on a "mission" - no time to be distracted by booty. Now, in Furious 7 (my first time watching a Fast/Furious movie from start to end) they seemed to replicate Tomb Raider and one of my fav video games by shooting/parachuting the cars out of the airplane and yes, I must admit that "that" was cool I always wear a parachute when I fly - it's a single use, 'discard after use' model. Over the last month or so I've been shopping around for another parachute and reserve, because I'm really hankering after doing some jumps. I've jumped from several thousand feet, but I fancy some low altitude jumps now. Base jumping appeals to me. Nothing crazy though, as I like my life... And I'll be jumping with my flying suit on, not naked ☺
Rockdad Posted July 7, 2015 Posted July 7, 2015 My wife, GF at the time discovered being home nudist quite accidentally playing hookey from work one day. It was a random idea to shut the curtains and stay naked the whole day and night. We found the openness so incredibly liberating. We began to have more and more naked time together when it was doable. Now this was pretty edgy stuff for her growing up ultra conservative. Something like this had never crossed her mind that she would consider even with her Ex husband. After 15 yrs of being home nudist we decided to try it in a social setting. We are now very active members of a family atmosphere nudist club for 3 yrs. It is amazing the fast friends we made sharing an incredible liberating lifestyle bond with. It is certainly not for everybody but neither is so many other type of lifestyles. The number one thing I can think of if your a couple that there is no place for jealousy. It won't work and there will be major drama. That is one thing that attracted us to the lifestyle, escaping the everyday drama of the world.
No Limit Posted July 7, 2015 Posted July 7, 2015 It's definitely more relaxing. I can only sleep soundly when nude and when I'm alone at home/majority of the time I'm at my own apartment I'm barely-clothed. Plus I have an overcoat so I'm covered if I have to act quick when the mailman knocks at my door (although that one time it did happen the mailman just laughed). Only time I tried nudism in public was during vacation; took my bra off while swimming and even that felt so much better; I also prefer nude sunbathing because I just HATE white areas left from my bikini. But I do all that alone at home; there've been reports about orgies happening in the nudism-areas of nearby lakes. Guess not everyone can handle nudity without following their 'instincts'...
loveweary11 Posted July 7, 2015 Posted July 7, 2015 I dipped my toes in a hippie nude beach a few decades ago and it was a handful of But if you're going to do it, the best place is on a boat in the middle of the ocean Hell, yeah it is!!
autumnnight Posted July 7, 2015 Posted July 7, 2015 Here's an interesting article about sleeping naked: Underneath Your Clothes: 5 Amazing Reasons Sleeping Naked Is Good For Your Health 1
TaraMaiden2 Posted July 7, 2015 Posted July 7, 2015 I am wondering a few things: 1. My wife tells me that many people would like to try this but have not had the courage to act on this desire, is this true? Well that's really not a question that is in any way accurately answerable really, is it? How does she know? What kind of a straw-poll has she done? 2. If you have tried this, are your experiences similar or different? If different, in what ways? I'm in the UK. My family and I joined an officially-recognised and accepted Naturist Club about 12 miles away from where we lived. There was an annual membership fee, and single men were not permitted to join. They had purchased a huge area of ground, landscaped it, planted it up and it was closed away from general public view and gawkers, via use of high fencing and judicious shrub-planting. (Pyracanthas, holly, gorse, mahonia... those kinds on 'non-welcoming' plants....) It had a camping area to accommodate caravans, mobile homes, camper vans and a second area for pitching tents. They frequently (during the summer) held fetes, barbecues, and family festivities to which all and sundry (as members) had access. Many of these events were by ticket only and funds raised helped maintain and improve the facilities for all, including building a communal Hall, a large swimming pool, and a safe play area for young children. At the time we joined, the club has nearly 300 member families, and trust me - in a bona-fide, official and genuine Naturist Club, there is absolutely no SUCH THING as "The Body Beautiful". To say that 'Nature designed the human body in all manner of shapes and sizes' is understating facts by a broad margin! In the winter, the club members would hold swimming evenings at the local leisure centre where we were permitted to use the sauna, sunbeds, jacuzzis and the swimming pool, after public opening hours had finished. It was a well-run, well-organised friendly club, and we made many genuine friends there. Lack of clothing destroys barriers. You could have a Duke conversing with a dustman, and there was no social separation. Nakedness is a great 'leveller'. The main people conspicuous by their absence were teenagers. Anyone form the age of 13 upwards, was unlikely to participate. Teens have enough of their own personal image and sexuality issues to contend with during puberty and adolescence, without being subjected to naked bodies everywhere. And that was ok. 3. One of the groups has begun to drift into a more liberal direction than my wife and I are comfortable with. Has this been your experience as well. Note: we will be backing away from this group as a result. There was a similar kind of group in the UK with a slightly..... 'shadier' reputation, although I believe since the time we joined the other organisation, it has now cleaned up its act considerably, particularly in light of some recent sex scandals in the UK. Please let me know your experiences. I would suggest you subscribe to some naturist magazines, and look for an official club local to yourselves. There's nothing smutty, rude, underhand, covert, sinister or duplicitous about being a naturist. Except in the eyes of those who condemn it and can't wrap their heads round it. 1
mrs rubble Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 I am a member of 2 different naturist clubs. It's just like any other community or club. There are always people you won't get along with and people you regard as your closest friends. At a naturist club you see the real person though. To me that is the difference, the conversation is real nobody is making assumptions, it's rude to stare and being naked forces you to listen rather than look at someone. I met my fiancé at a naturist club, naked. I Doubt I'd ever have spoken to him without knowing the naked him.
Rockdad Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 We have visited several nudist clubs and a couple nude beaches in the Caribbean. Every club seems to have it's own personality. Our first time turned out to not be a fit for us. It turned out to be quite an 'adult' theme if you will. Others we visited were pretty strictly rule operated to others somewhere in the middle. We hit on one that we found was our fit. Been members for a few years now and couldn't imagine not being in the lifestyle. It's a beautiful thing to share between a couple just living at home in openness and freedom. Marriage advice I heard Mrs Rock give to a spatting couple once when they asked for advice. She said. Lock the doors, close the curtains and get naked. Then discuss things, It's hard to argue when your naked.
Haydn Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 Went to a nudist lake in Germany once. Blokes barbecuing sausages...... Very dangerous.
TaraMaiden2 Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 Went to a nudist lake in Germany once. Blokes barbecuing sausages...... Very dangerous. One of the most dangerous things I witnessed, was during the construction of the new Community Hall. No messing about here - no short cuts. All the amenities were professionally installed, all the foundations, pipework, sewage pipes, water supply, power supply, concrete footings, everything, the works. All professionally taken care of. By Naturist members of the club, all with the bona fide qualifications and experience, mind. Then came the brick-laying, concrete/mortar mixing, window frames, glazing, roofing, insulation.... All wonderfully carried out by various members exercising their professional expertise. And all, to a man (and woman), wearing tough, well-soled workmen's boots, thick work gloves, and the compulsory hard-hats. And nothing else. How they could all leave their most precious 'personal' equipment exposed like that - well, the irony made me laugh, anyway.... 1
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