ABOUT NATURISM IN GENERAL
Q. I would like to try naturism but I’m very nervous and don’t know any naturists
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A. There are many ways of starting out in naturism, whether you go along to an organised
swim, a naturist health spa or to a naturist beach. Most landed clubs will encourage
couples to join, and a few will allow a small number of singles, offering a free
visit where they will show you around the facilities and allow you to decide if and
when you want to undress. Official naturist beaches are a good place to try, but
do be wary if you are a single female because not necessarily all of the occupants
on public beaches are genuine naturists. There is a list of naturist venues -
Q. I am worried that I might get an erection when I am nude in public and I don’t want to offend anybody.
A. A lot of men worry about this, but it is rarely a problem once you are actually
there, seeing ordinary people doing ordinary things. If, however, you do find that
you are becoming aroused, and don’t want to offend anybody, just cover it up with
a towel, or if you are sunbathing roll over onto your front -
Q. Are there any rules of etiquette in naturism which I should know about?
A. They are mostly unwritten rules of courtesy, but a few example are as follows:
- Always take a small towel to sit on (sometimes known as a “sauna towel” -
a good use for those “guest towels” which aren’t really big enough for anything else!), as a matter courtesy to others and for your own peace of mind. You may be a stickler for hygiene yourself, but you cannot always guarantee that others are as fastidious as you! - Another unwritten rule is to try not to stare overtly at other naturists as this
can be very off-
putting. A brief glance sometimes can’t be helped and is only natural - particularly when you are fairly new to naturism. Try to restrict this to a brief glance at a distance, when it is not obvious that you are looking and will not make the subject of your glance feel uncomfortable or threatened. - A very important rule of etiquette is that you should not take any photos in a naturist environment without first asking permission of those present. Not everybody wishes to have nude photographs taken of themselves, so it is imperative to ask first. Watch out for other naturists who may be visible in the background too! To be safe it is best to leave your phone out of sight in your bag or place it in a locker if there is one.
- It might also be considered bad etiquette to be constantly handling your ‘private parts’ in a public naturist venue, as this could be misconstrued as being of a sexual nature.
Q. I am considering being a naturist but feel that I am too fat, too thin, have scars, have stretch marks, have a small penis, have small breasts, have large breasts, etc
A. Naturism is not about body image, it is about body acceptance. Genuine naturists will not be critical of your shape or size, they will accept you as a “whole person”. Human beings come in two basic types and we are all variations of those two themes, coming in all shapes and sizes. You don’t have to be an Adonis or a Page 3 model to become a naturist and once you are among other naturists, you will quite soon forget your scars or blemishes!
Q. How can I persuade my partner to become a naturist with me?
A. If they are interested in naturism but feel too shy, you could try persuading
them to accompany you on an outing to a public clothing-
And finally ...
Relax and enjoy the freedom of hairlessness and total nudity!