I was not born into a nudist family and therefore I was taught that one
should not go around without their clothes on. Being nude in front of
others was acceptable only in certain situations (Doctor's office,
locker rooms, school showers, or other
places where changing clothing was acceptable) and only for the short
time
it was required. One just did not walk around nude in mixed company.
As a youngster I went to a summer camp that was run by my
Father and once a week we had "Scrub". Normally we wore out bathing
suits when we swam in the lake, but on "Scrub Day" we took soap to the
lake and left our suits in the cabins. As this
is the only way we could really wash, and because it was an all boys'
camp,
the required nudity was acceptable. Because I could not swim I did
not like going to the lake at all. As far as I was concerned being
being
nude with the other boys was not the problem being at the lake was.
A number of years later I finally learned how to swim and
found nude swimming was much more enjoyable without wet clothing. Before the
YMCA went co-ed I frequently swam nude there. I was sorry, at the time,
when the Y changed its policy and required suits.
I wanted to go SKINNY-DIPPING and I doing so in alone in a remote area was unsafe
As there are not a lot of clothing optional beaches in Eastern
Massachusetts (maybe some but they were hard to get to) I felt that my
skinny-dips would be very few and very far between.
One day I found out about a resort near me where one could swim suit free without hassle. I sent for the information.
While I had never been uncomfortable being nude for short
periods of time in places where it was expected, I had never gone
around nude for an extended period of time and certainly not in mixed
company.
My first project, therefore, was to be comfortable with myself
nude for no particular reason. I practiced doing that by going around
my apartment nude. Nudity
was required when washing dishes, watching TV, paying bills, and doing
many other household tasks.
I wasn't sure what my first visit
to
Solair
would be like, but I definitely wanted to give it a try.
I could always go home. I checked into the office, completed some
paperwork, showed identification, and then drove to another parking area
where I would be met by someone from the membership committee
As I drove past the lake I saw a beach populated by nude of
men, women, and children. They seemed quite comfortable and unashamed.
Nice tans. As the brochure
stated, clothing obviously was out of place in this setting. Well, even
though no one knew me, I was not going to embarrass myself in public by
looking out of place. I undressed
I did not have to wait long before I was greeted by a nude man
who gave me and another couple the tour of the campground. The tour
ended at the lake and I
was on my own. Well, I was here to go skinny-dipping and there was
the lake. I swam for a while and then decided to just sit and sun
on the beach. Without wet clothing I was warm and comfortable. Sure I
was nude, but so was everyone else and, again, clothing was definitely
out of place here.
Later I took a short walk on my own. As I passed other people
a smile and "Hello" was in order, the lack of clothing was of no
significance.
I returned to the lake for more
naked swimming home and sunning.
Before going home I took a warm shower in the round building
that housed the showers. As the shower and adjoining hot tub made the
drying area humid, I went outside. That did it for me. I was dried by
the gentle breeze and the warm sun. That
convinced me that this was how we were meant to be. There was nothing
disgraceful
about being nude. I completed the remaining visits and interviews as
soon as I could and became a member.
That was my first real nudist experience. I have given up the
textile life and now am clothed only when required. Since that time I
have joined a number of naturist organizations and participated in a
number of nudist activities. I have attended a lot of
the
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Gatherings & Festivals. I also have been on nude cruises.
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Beach Nudity, Please Read!
There's something liberating about the antic of being naked. The
freedom. The exhilaration. The lack of pocket lint. Unfortunately, for
most people the notion of nudity requires some rationale - no matter how
silly that rationale may be. Streaking across a football field.
Skinny-dipping in a lake. Mooning for the camera. Photocopying your
butt. Playing naked Twister. Flashing a nun after sixth-period class,
hoping she didn't recognize you and isn't at this instant phoning your
parents. For most people, it's all about the naughty thrill of getting
caught or exposing a private part. But not for all. No, for many it's
perfectly routine, as normal and natural as, say, kissing hands or shaking
a baby.
Nude beaches are the perfect denominators for these two groups, the
puritans and the pure exhibitionists, the fakirs and the non-fakers. Think
of it as a big game of strip poker where everybody has crappy hands. The
thing to remember is that nude sunbathing isn't about sex or exhibitionism
- we'll leave that to the nudist colonies and Courtney Love. Nude
sunbathing is about elation and free-spiritedness (and avoiding wedgies
and ugly tan lines).
I've made the trek to No Clothes Land many a time. I've dropped trou in
Europe, where it's no big deal - heck, even the Royal Family has displayed
a boob or two (not counting Prince Charles). Black's Beach in San Diego
is world famous for nude sun worshipping. And, of course, here in Miami,
we have Haulover Beach.
One of the misconceptions about nudity is that every human body is
beautiful (Right). The key to inoffensive nude sunbathing is to do just
that - sunbathe. Do not play volleyball in the buff. No grilling or
barbecuing. Even if your Playgirl's Mr. January, do not perform an oil
and air filter change on your auto while naked. An watch the jogging -
you could poke somebody's eye out.
Nude beachgoers often have their social cliques and routines. They picnic
and fraternize, and they love to mingle. Zoiks. These people who sashay
up and down the beach wearing nothing but a smile and a spare tire are the
same folks you find in the receiving line at a wedding wielding a business
card and a can of Binaca.
When I venture to Haulover, I stick close to my blanket or hit the water.
I don’t wander about. It’s like you want to work the room, but there’s
no place to put your hands and no appropriate place to hang your Walkman.
(Plus, you feel like you’ve gone to a party and everyone’s wearing the
same thing.) Personally, I happen to like being naked. It’s never
bothered me. I often get home from work, disrobe, and sit naked on my
couch eating cereal. (Did I just cross the line of too much information?)
Some people are uncomfortable naked. I’m not. What I do have a problem
with, however, is being ugly and naked. Statistics show that the number
of people who enjoy nude sunbathing is proportionate to those who should
put something on. Like a tarp. Or one of those tents that they use when
they’re debugging a house. That one of the reasons why I prefer the
sanctity of my blanket. I can feign sleep (or death, if necessary) should
some naked old man approach me and start to discuss today’s undertow as he
squats liberally in front of me.
Sunscreen: I’d be remiss if I didn’t stress the importance of proper
protection. Those regions that rarely see the light of day are the first
to succumb to the sun’s deadly rays. Hence, watch your behind, or your
buns will be toast. As for – how do I say this politely – garnishing your
weenie, yes, your little buddy needs sunblock, but remember, you’re in
public. There a fine line between safety and pleasure when applying
lotion to Mr. Happy. I’ve seen guys go at it like they’re greasing a fire
pole. So take it easy. Don't make things hard on yourself.
When it comes to accessories, there are certain things you should and
should not bring to a nude beach. Telescopes and binoculars are definite
no-nos. You may think of this as a ball game, but I’m sure the Red Sox
would beg to differ. Likewise with a camcorder – carrying a video camera
at a nude beach is the pervert’s equivalent of driving by a schoolyard
with a van full of candy. As for ready, avoid books with titles like
Justice of the Piece. Stick to Field and Stream, Reader’s Digest or the
Gideon Bible. Sunglasses are a must. If you’re gonna ogle, at least do
it behind your Maui Jims.
As for your random beach bump-ins, there are obvious encounters. Besides
bodies that you’d rather not see naked, piercings are immensely popular.
Popular, I surmise, because they’re in places that wouldn’t necessarily
be exposed at Publix (unless you shop at the new one by the bay). I’ve
seen nipples that look like parachute rip cords.
And below the belt, I’ve seen piercings that made me recoil. (Come to
think of it, I’ve seen coils down there, too.) And little napkin rings.
And something called a Prince Albert. I’ve seen less metal at a gun
show. And shaving. Hmmmm. Apparently trimming the hedges has become all
the rage. Some folks go for the close cropping; others like it smooth. I
haven’t seen topiary this creative since I was at the Botanical Gardens.
Nude sunbathing can be a kick, an exciting way to liven up an otherwise
dull day at the beach. For the ladies, it means being able to wear a
sundress without worrying about unsightly strap lines. For the guys, it
means there’s no need to adjust the boys: it’s a wind sock now. For all
of us it means an escape, a break from our daily worries and cares, a
moment’s freedom where less is so much more – except when it comes to that
sunscreen.