Very good, recent documentary (2012). Very positive toward naturism.

Note: By Teenage, they mean 19 years old.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaKFnNOdZbc

Basically just the title.

Title pretty much says it all.

Update: Here's what I'm going with

https://preview.redd.it/5n8dmttdv5yd1.jpg?width=2025&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=99f1cab990c01c4fa6a910f9f153769100ee0ed6

So I am a 25 years old (muslim) living alone for almost 4 years in my apartment.I was not raised in Nudist family, but I have been living nude almost all of the time in my apartment alone and it has been a wonderful experience. I am not yet married but will be in around 6 months. I don't wanna give up being free and nude but I don't know how is my fiancee gonna react to this. I haven't told her that. She is a bit conservative So I need some suggestions to how I can convince her to adopt nudism?

WTF Is happening. Why are there no nudist dating sites left, that are actually nudist dating sites. Its all just porn ads bots and swingers. Not that I have anything against porn and swingers. We are human. But come on. Enough is Enough. I think I might make a website myself

Usually, the first thing I do when arriving home is hang everything I’m wearing on the “coat tree”, (I’ll post a pic, it’s very clever art). A first today…I’ve been home maybe half an hour or so engrossed in IOS updates, wife says “why are you still wearing clothes?” Just struck me as a good attitude for living.

We've been struggling for a few years now to complete a full redesign of the subreddit. Unfortunately, as a mod team, we have a big black hole when it comes to art and design. We are looking for someone who would be able to come up with a new banner logo, icon, along with subreddit theme (colors, fonts, look and feel, etc).

The banner image and subreddit logo should represent nudism, but we want to keep things as SFW as possible. Many users have provided feedback indicating that they appreciate they are able to open up the subreddit, and as long as nobody is looking too closely, they are comfortable having it open while at work. To this end, we don't want to feature genitals or breasts in the logo. Small cartoon nudity is probably fine, and an image of someone from behind should also be acceptable.

The design must be able to be suitable for desktop and mobile viewing. Guidelines for subreddit banners and logos can be found here https://socinator.com/blog/optimize-reddit-banner-size/ and https://www.reddit.com/r/modhelp/comments/192ulcl/subreddit_banner_size/ Just a thought, but maybe the desktop banner could be more SFW than the mobile banner?

Please post screenshots of your design in this thread, we'll review the designs based on our preferences, as well as the number of upvotes each submission receives. Once we identify the top contenders, we'll invite you to apply the logos and the overall design language to a test subreddit, as well as join a Discord server for discussion.

Ideally the user who's design is chosen would be willing to stay on as a subreddit moderator, even if only to maintain the look and feel over time.

I’m looking for dates and well as any information regarding if there is tickets and hotels in area!

I want to go later in week as found myself with free time.

Thanks for any seasonal info as hard to tell from here.

I’m looking for a good book about nudism, any recommendations, I found one but I need to see what people say before I spend money on any thing (the book I found was It’s Only Natural The Philosophy Of Nudism by William Welby)

How is getting your picture taken turned into a phobia? With millions if not billions of naked pictures of the web, any chance someone seeing something is practically nil. It says more about them than you. How is nudity ever going to be accepted without exposure. (Pun) If your willing to expose your self on the beach or resort, then be willing to stand up for what you believe is your right. Damn to social norms. If If was good enough for Adam and Eve and God. Then it's good enough for me.

You know how we often hear people say:

"I feel naked without my (insert item of clothing, accessory, personal effect)."

Examples:

"I feel naked if I'm not wearing a belt."

"I feel naked without my watch on."

"I feel naked if I don't have my phone with me."

What is the nudist equivalent to this? Would it be "I'm not nude unless..."

Examples:

"I'm not nude if I'm only topless."

"I'm not nude unless my bits are out."

"I'm not nude until I'm barefoot."

"I can't feel nude if I'm wearing a backpack."

How do nudists describe missing something essential, since clothing isn't essential for them? What would an appropriate expression be?

I know about nick and lins, i like the travel style channels but I'm wondering if there other nudist youtubers. Maybe some live nudist RVers in the US. Does anyone know of any nudist channels?

Hey everyone! I’m looking for some advice on a situation I recently found myself in. I was out boating with my best friend and our families. She knows that I enjoy sunbathing topless/nude and occasionally visiting nude beaches, and she’s always been supportive and open about it.

While we were anchored, she actually encouraged me to take my top off to sunbathe, reminding me to just be myself and relax. Her support felt great, and she didn’t seem to think it would be an issue—but I felt a little hesitant.

I know she wouldn’t have suggested it if she thought it would make anyone uncomfortable, but the last thing I want is for anyone else, like her husband or the kids, to feel awkward. I want to respect everyone’s boundaries while still feeling like I can be myself.

Have any of you been in a similar situation where non-nudist friends were okay with you being topless or nude? How did you handle it? Do you just go with the flow if someone close encourages you, or is it better to be cautious?

I’d love to hear from anyone who’s navigated situations like this and has any tips! Thanks!

I loved that app! Has anyone found a replacement or comparable app or website? We planned a lot of vacations, and found a lot of little out of the way places with it. If anybody has found something let us know!

First time at a Clothing Optional Resort

To be honest, I don’t know where the inspiration for visiting a clothing optional resort originally came from. Perhaps it was a holdover from a group skinny-dipping session on a hot summer night or possibly a strong desire to feel uninhibited and as far removed from the norms of society as I felt possible. Either way, the inspiration to do so certainly existed.

I had jokingly brought up the idea of going to a clothing optional resort to my wife on more than one occasion. Each time I brought it up her response had always been the same, “Nope, not for me”. However, when I set the joking aside and I made her aware of my serious desire to experience a clothing optional resort, she changed her opinion, looked past her initial inhibitions and changed her “not for me” response to one of agreement, or at a minimum, an agreement to entertain the idea of "giving it a try".

Don’t think for one second that moving from “not for me” to “okay, I’ll give it a try” came without stipulations that she said would be non-negotiables. First, the resort had to be a beach resort somewhere warm, not a swimming pool at a nudist resort in the United States. Large, party-themed resorts were also off the list, the resort would need to be small (20 guests or less) and it would have to be somewhere relatively secluded. As well, the resort would also have to be clothing optional, not nudity required. Her final requirement was that the resort could not be geared toward swingers or anywhere that promoted a sexually promiscuous atmosphere.

If you have ever gone looking for clothing optional resorts in the Caribbean that meet each one of these requirements, you have probably found that your options are limited. After my original search for a resort that met her wishes my thought was that my wife had agreed to go to a clothing optional resort while being fully aware that the resort she requested probably didn't exist. However, with perseverance I eventually discovered Playa Sonrisa in Xcalak, Mexico.

On a warm beach. Check. Small secluded resort. Check. Clothing optional. Check. Not a swingers resort. Check. After finding this one small resort I realized that I had finally found the resort that met every single stipulation on her list.

With very minimal persuasion, which included an hour or two of looking at pictures and videos of the resort and reading reviews about what it was like, we had an honest conversation about what we were willing to commit to and what our individual expectations were; we then started to look at dates for our first reservation at a clothing optional resort.

Once we had both agreed that we would be willing to embrace the clothing optional aspect of the trip (and give stepping out of our comfort zone an honest effort) we nervously reached out and made our reservation at Playa Sonrisa. We followed up making our reservation by booking our flights to Tulum, Mexico. Just like that it was done, in one sitting we had actually reserved our entire vacation (resort, flights, car rental) to our first clothing optional resort.

Once we had our trip booked we were then faced with the logistical tasks of actually getting to, and staying at, a secluded beach resort where the motto is “where you go to do nothing at all… or less”. We had never been to a clothing optional resort so we started with figuring out what we needed to pack for our stay. We also had to know how to physically get to Playa Sonrisa once we stepped off our flight in Tulum so we looked over the driving directions.

We soon found out that getting to Playa Sonrisa means that you will NOT be traveling on the “normal”, beaten down tourist path. Perhaps it is intimidating for some people to step off the tourist path, for us it is an open invitation to partake in an adventure and explore locations that are outside of the norm so we were excited about the entirety of our trip.

Our flight would arrive at the “new” Tulum International airport at 12:30 in the afternoon. We planned to pick up our rental car and then set out on the three and a half hour drive to Playa Sonrisa. The drive gave us an opportunity to see a more authentic Mexico. A Mexico far from the tourist destinations of Cancun or Playa del Carmen and we found that the further we drove, the more excitied we became and the larger our smiles grew.

One might think that a three and half hour drive to reach a clothing optional resort would be off putting or mundane. However, if you’re on your first trip to a clothing optional resort those three and a half hours are the perfect amount of time to talk about your expectations, calm your nerves and mentally prepare yourself for your first experience with nudity in a social setting. For us it was a great confidence builder and a fabulous "clear the air" experience.

Although it is a decent drive from the well known tourist destinations; the directions we were given from the resort were accurate and easy to follow and we arrived at Playa Sonrisa without any issues. Once we arrived in the town of Xcalak there was a small amount of driving, on a dirt road along the coast, before we pulled through the gate and arrived at the parking area for the resort. We were happy and excited to be there but also nervous. I turned off the car, we looked at one another and my wife's first words were “alright lets do this”.

We climbed from our car, grabbed our bags and walked into the resort. The walk in is on a paved walkway that passes between two buildings and through lush tropical plants. As we walked into the resort we would get glimpses through the plants and could see the blue water and the sand of the beach in the near distance. The path between the two buildings comes to “T” and at the "T" there are two signs. One sign points to the right and says “office”, the other reads “clothing optional beyond this point”. It was at that moment when we knew we were fully committed to our decision and had finally arrived at our clothing optional destination.

We checked in with the owners of Playa Sonrisa and were given the rundown on the layout of the resort, how things operated and how the honor system for the bar tab worked. We enjoyed a welcome drink during our conversation and as soon as we finished them we were escorted toward our beach front bungalow.

It was when we neared our bungalow that we encountered our first fully nude guest. He was standing in front of his bungalow, right next to ours, fully nude. If you’ve never been to a clothing optional resort your first encounter with someone standing with their business fully exposed may be somewhat alarming, or it may not, that probably depends on you. We both waved nervously at him, stepped into our room and were given a quick explanation of how everything in our quaint bungalow worked. In a matter of minutes, we were alone in our room.

We spent a short amount of time unpacking and talking about the nude guy that was standing in front of the bungalow next-door to ours. To be honest, we probably took longer unpacking than we normally would but both of us knew that once we unpacked our next course of action would be to undress. We also knew that once we undressed we would need to step outside and make our way to the beach (and there was still a nude guy standing next-door).

My wife was talking about her apprehensions, the nervousness of removing her clothes and the anxiety of stepping outside nude. Although we had talked about it before booking our trip and during our drive, she was still not fully committed to removing all of her clothing and stepping out into the Mexican sunshine. I promise you, there is an uneasy feeling that we both had and it is highly likely that you will experience those same feelings on your first visit to a clothing optional resort (but it will pass soon enough). I reassured my wife that she would be okay and reminded her that her comfort was more important than her participation. Although I also had my apprehensions, as soon as we were unpacked I decided to take the lead and did not hesitate to strip naked and start to apply sunscreen to my entire body.

My wife smiled at me, said something along the line of “I can’t believe I’m going to do this” and removed all of her clothing. She began covering herself in sunscreen and I helped her with the hard to reach spots. Once she was covered in sunscreen I took her hand in mine, we grabbed two towels and for the first time in our lives we stepped out of our room, completely naked, and into the world of public nudity.

We cautiously made our way across the sand and toward the ocean. The warmth from the sunshine covered our bodies while the breeze gently blew across our skin. The naked man that had been standing at the bungalow next to ours had made his way across the beach and was now sitting next to another fully naked man. At the water’s edge another couple was walking hand in hand down the beach. He was fully naked, she was topless. Strangely, the initial sight of fully naked people had rapidly passed and no longer seemed to shock us.

We continued making our way across the beach toward the water. We said “hello” as we passed the other guests and made our way to a pier that jutted out into the water. The pier is maybe a couple hundred feet long and as soon as we got to it we stepped off the sand and onto the wooden decking. We were fully naked as we began to walk away from the beach and toward the end of the pier (a couple hundred feet away from any type of cover).

When we reached the end of the pier we realized that we were standing as far away from our bungalow (and our clothes) as was physically possible while remaining on the resort’s property. There were lounge chairs covered by umbrellas at the end of the pier so we laid out our towels, sat down and took in our peaceful surroundings.

At this distance from the resort the only things around us were the pier, the water and the pelicans that would fly high up into the sky before soaring down to catch fish that were hiding in the shadow of the pier. I wouldn’t say we were totally comfortable with laying out nude at this point, but we were definitely proud of ourselves for making the long walk to the end of the pier completely naked and we were finding that being nude felt amazing and relaxation was very easy to come by at Playa Sonrisa.

We remained at the end of the pier until it was nearly time for dinner. When it was time, we picked up our towels and began walking toward our bungalow. As we neared the end of the pier we realized all of the other guests had left the beach. Still nude, we were totally alone when we stepped onto the sand and walked along the water before we returned to our room.

We got dressed for dinner (a requirement) and both of us agreed that putting clothes on was not as secure or comforting as we thought it might be. The sense of security that our clothing once offered seemed totally irrelevant at this point in our stay. At dinner we had some small conversations with the other guests, these were the same guests that had been nude on the beach when we arrived but were now fully dressed. Dinner was great and following desert we returned to our bungalow and called it a day.

On what would be out first full day at the resort we woke to the sun rising out our door and across the beach. We agreed that it was a sunrise worth getting out of bed for so we grabbed our towels, left our clothes in our room and made our way down to the water to enjoy watching the sun coming up. We stayed on the beach (fully nude) until it was time for us to get dressed for breakfast.

On our way back to our bungalow to get dressed we passed one of the gentlemen from the day before. He was dressed, we were naked. We said “good morning” and nonchalantly walked past him to our room. Following breakfast we again undressed and made our way back to the end of the pier for the day. Throughout the day I would make trips up the pier to the bar to grab two cold beers for each of us. At first I would walk up the pier with my towel around my waist but as the day progressed, I began making the walk up the pier completely naked with a towel over my shoulder so that I could wrap it around my waist before I entered the bar.

It was during one of my trips to the bar, on our first full day, that I realized that the other guests must have checked out and that we had the resort to ourselves. Obviously, not everyone gets an entire clothing optional resort to themselves (and we had no idea when the next guests would arrive) but for the moment, the resort was ours.

Over the next three days no one else arrived and we continued to be the only guests at the resort. Our days became blissfully redundant. Wake up, walk naked across the sand to find a place to watch sunrise, dress for breakfast, undress, relax on the pier and step off into the warm water for a swim when we got too hot, dress for lunch, undress and drink beer on the pier and swim until dinner, dress for dinner, undress and spend the evening together. Repeat every day.

For a first time, clothing optional vacation, we had picked the perfect place to be. The beach was ours. The pier was ours. The sunrises were ours. We spent every moment (with the exception of meals) completely nude and completely comfortable in nothing but our own skin.

On most days there would be a couple of local men that walked down the beach fishing or a boat would pass by the pier with fishermen onboard, all of them kept to themselves and we never made an attempt to cover up when they came by. The owners of Playa Sonrisa were attentive to our needs but invisible when we needed nothing. Our only other interactions at the resort were with the staff that cleaned our bungalow and those that prepared and severed our meals.

The only time I had an uneasy feeling was the one time I went on a beer run from the pier. I had become very comfortable being naked and had left my towel sitting on the lounge chair. The pier was long and the resort was empty so I made the decision to complete my beer run without covering myself. It would be a quick in and out, what could go wrong? I opened the door to the bar and was face to face with a staff member that was cleaning. She was fully clothed and I was completely naked but I found that being naked no longer bothered me. It was my attempt to make a quick run inside for the beer, while nude (against the rules) that made me uneasy, not my state of undress. I asked in my best broken Spanish if she would grab us four beers and mark us down on the bar tab. She did exactly that and with beers in hand I returned to the end of the pier.

After one partial and three full days it came time for us to pack into our car and make the return drive to Tulum. We smiled throughout the entire drive. These were not the same nervous smiles we had on our way to Playa Sonrisa; they were smiles from the sense of satisfaction we had after spending the entire time together nude on the beach and on the pier.

Our first clothing optional experience was excellent and we know how fortunate we were to have the entire resort to ourselves for our very first stay. Our experience was so good that we have decided to make it an annual trip and have already booked our next stay. We know we won’t be alone the next time we go (there are other rooms already booked during our stay) but after having our first experience go the way that it did we are looking forward to sharing the resort and possibly meeting other like minded people.

If you're on the fence and uncertain about taking a nude vacation we would both tell you to go for it. It is an opportunity like no other. Yes, we were uneasy at first. However, we knew what to expect, we had discussed our apprehensions and we were supportive of one another about the entire experience. For us, our time at Playa Sonrisa was incredibly relaxing and created a bond between us that we know not too many couples get to have.

I've read about naked pumpkin runs, where people run through town wearing only a pumpkin or a pumpkin mask on their heads. However, it seems no towns hold these events anymore. The most recent articles I found are from 2009, mentioning that police in Boulder, Colorado, made some arrests, which seemed to discourage further events.

Naked pumpkin runs sound like a fun Mischief Night activity. It could be a great idea for resorts or clubs to host a naked pumpkin run event. Since participants would be wearing masks, even those who might otherwise be too shy might feel encouraged to join.

Since winter is coming, how do you all stay nude? I usually crank the radiator up a few notches so it gets warm inside, tho not too hot, sleeping when it is boiling sucks haha!

Do you all have other things you do and if so what?

Hey all,

Kindof newish to nudism and looking for an opportunity this thanksgiving. I wont be celebrating the holiday for various reasons, and I'd rather detox/de-stress from what's been a pretty hard year. I'd be going alone, possibly with my dog if it allows pets. I live in Utah so, somewhere in the vicinity (10 hours) would be ideal. I'm looking for about a week stay.

Are there TV programs or shows that can only be watched at nudist places like resorts, communities, etc.? I’m specifically referring to uncensored TV programs/shows that feature nudity and naked/nude people, which are exclusive to these nudist places.

These are just some thoughts and observations I’ve had over the years while living in the nudist community and practicing a nudist lifestyle. While I have been in relationships with other nudists—both romantic and platonic—recently, due to various issues in my life, I have found myself visiting beaches and resorts alone. As a single male, I am not alone in this experience.

I’ve tried researching the number of people in the United States who identify as nudists, but I’ve found it difficult to obtain reliable figures. There’s also the distinction between what I would call “hardcore nudists,” a category I place myself in, and those who have merely experimented with the lifestyle.

An article published in the Journal of Hospitality and Leisure Marketing in January 2003, titled "Nude Recreation in the U.S.: An Empirical Investigation," indicates that approximately 11% of the U.S. population has tried nudism. However, it does not break down this figure by sex. For example, a report from Statista in 2017 stated that 7% of women in the United States have practiced nudism, either at a beach or a naturist camp. While no similar statistic for men was provided, we can make the assumption that there are about 4% more males than females who practice nudism.

I’m not a statistician, so I could be wrong. Does anyone else have reliable data on this? Please let me know.

Anecdotally, I feel these numbers are close to accurate.

Most people I have met in the nudist community are couples. While there are single people I know, the majority are male. I haven’t found sociological studies examining why there are more male nudists than female nudists, so anything I say here will be pure speculation. I believe various factors contribute to this discrepancy, with our culture in the United States being the most significant.

Traditionally, U.S. culture frowns upon public nudity, much more so than in Europe. Several factors contribute to this, including our conservative nature and the dominance of religion in society. That said, not all nudists in the U.S. are freewheeling liberals or non-religious. On the contrary, I have met many people across the political and religious spectrum.

In my opinion, our culture is more male-centric, and women often do not receive the same acceptance that men do when it comes to deviating from cultural norms. As a result, many single women may not feel that practicing social nudism is an acceptable activity. This is unfortunate, as I know several women who would enjoy going to a beach or resort by themselves. While I have known women who have done just that, they tend to be the exception rather than the rule.

Men, on the other hand, often have a different outlook on social nudism. This can be attributed to various factors in our culture. Growing up as boys, we were encouraged to be gregarious and it was acceptable to expose our bodies in certain situations. For instance, in elementary school, the boys' bathroom had a trough urinal where we all stood together. We saw what each other had.

This behavior extended into our teenage years, especially during gym class when we changed clothes and took showers. In the military, privacy is nonexistent; nudity in the barracks among other men is a necessity. I believe these experiences make males in our culture more comfortable with nudity.

I am sure there are similarities in how young girls are raised, but I also know that most are taught that exposing parts of their bodies—especially their breasts—is unacceptable in our society. I could elaborate more on this, but I won’t pretend to fully understand the female perspective on nudism in our culture.

Conversely, men are routinely allowed to go shirtless, which reinforces how males are more inclined to accept nudity. Additionally, the objectification of women’s bodies in the media can lead to discomfort for women in socially nude situations without the support of another person.

This brings me to a key issue: sometimes men feel uncomfortable in socially nude situations without a partner. Single men are often seen as third wheels and can be viewed with suspicion. Unfortunately, this viewpoint toward single men at nudist beaches and resorts is sometimes justified, as there are males who enter the nudist community unable to comprehend that nudism and sexuality are not connected.

I could share several examples of inappropriate behavior by single men, but I will provide just one that illustrates my point. I have a female friend with whom I share a strong platonic relationship, and we occasionally go to the beach together. I’ll refer to her as Beach Buddy. Several years ago, at a beach in Florida, we were enjoying the sun and surf, as we often do. The beach was not very crowded, but two young women were sitting not far from us. A single male, whom I’ll call Mr. Peeps, kept walking back and forth along the beach, and Beach Buddy pointed out that he was staring directly at the two young women. After he passed by for the fifth time, we approached the women and warned them about Mr. Peeps. As soon as he realized we had exposed his behavior, he left the beach immediately. This was undoubtedly creepy behavior.

Ironically, Beach Buddy and I began going to places together because she felt uncomfortable going alone. She told me about an incident at a resort in Florida where a single man would not leave her alone, even after she told him to go away. She even asked the staff at the resort to intervene, but they did not.

Such behavior should not be tolerated, as it makes women feel uncomfortable and tarnishes the reputation of single men who do behave appropriately. I have occasionally felt that while at resorts alone, I received looks of suspicion as if people were wondering, “Who are you, and why are you here?”

In conclusion, I would like to emphasize three points. First, it’s perfectly acceptable for single males to be in socially nude situations. Second, it is absolutely not acceptable for single males to behave inappropriately in such settings. Lastly, if you see a single male at a beach or resort, don’t jump to conclusions. We enjoy the lifestyle and simply want to be accepted.

My daughter had a sleepover with a newish friend and she's convinced they are nudists. Swingers have upside down pineapples so what's the "nudist" symbol to signal to others you are a nudist?

Her reasons:

• They had lots of towels
• The pool area had lots of privacy features
• her friend only had 2 bathing suits (I'm iffy on this one)
• her friend was comfortable changing in front of her

So what are the signs you look for if you think someone you know might be a nudist?