As someone who feels strongly about the benefits of being nudist, I simply bring it up straight forward to someone who appears open minded. It’s not rocket science!
I ve tried many times. Some have stayed clear, even tried inviting my wife to clothing optional when we lived in eastern time zone. Didn’t work very well, we are still married though. I actually attended a private club in Okla, when she was visiting her kids. I told a couple noisy people where I was going as I knew she would find out. Yep, we are still a couple. Know matter how often you explain it’s a family thing, no funny Some people just to stubborn to listen.
I introduced my nudism to my family by tricking them into betting me I would not go skinnydipping in my backyard pool in front of them. They did and so I did it! Haven’t gone back, now I’m nude all the time around them. Haven’t convinced them to join me yet but at least I’m free!
I have basically slept nude from 8 years old. Nudity has always been appealing since I found how distracting and uncomfortable clothing can feel while getting dressed. I found deserted areas where I could be nude. I kept inviting my wife to try it, and she refused, Finally at one of the group outings I invited her and assured her she would NOT have to disrobe. She came along and within 20 minutes was naked and in the biggest water fight. On the way home, she was writing something, I asked what? She said a list to bring next weekend.
At a later time during a visit to a west-coast club, we both spent an entire week building beautiful tans.
To your friends if it matters they don’t mind, if they mind they don’t matter. We tell people about going to beaches and clubs and talk about it like anything else. If they get annoyed and treat us differently because of it then they don’t need to be in our lives. Our being frank and confident makes people ask questions and see we are being serious. We’ve taken a bunch of people to the beach and clubs with us because how we talk about it.
Aside from working at a nudist park where it was my job to present a short orientation to the lifestyle and go over the rules, I’ve introduced quite a few people on my own, including ministers and ministerial students as well as other types.
Feeling strongly about my own participation and healing, I thought a lot about it and eventually wrote a short book called Naked Before God. (Amazon) With that I was able to present a clear message and show my pure intentions. I also used VHS videos back in the day.
I would talk about nudism to almost everyone and those interested, I would give a book. Eventually people would approach me with questions.
This happened at a church group and I offered to present a clothed workshop with an optional trip to a park. It was a small fairly liberal church and I had 10 people show up and 6 went to the park in the afternoon. By the end of the summer, all 10 participated including the minister - a female, and the board chairman.
I think the most important part is having a clear message and pure intentions. From that will follow your style of presentation . That was all in the 1990’s and how much has changed since then, I don’t know. I’m in my 80’s and “I don’t get around much anymore.”
I just tell people where I’m going and sometimes they say “cool!” and sometimes they don’t. There is a sign in our house that says that you are entering a clothing optional house and you may see naked people. Some people stop, others don’t. In any event, it’s a natural filter that helps us identify those that are at least open to it. Unfortunately it’s also an opening for those that would push their religious or moral views on us.
Yes actually recently I introduced a friend to naturism. Although we don't live in the same state and we communicate via a chat on discord I was able to share about how naturism has helped me personally. She will be trying it out for the first time very soon at a resort in her state. This came about when we were talking about mental health and body confidence.
I had already shared that I was a naturist and she was curious since I'm not a small human, how it has helped me. I shared my experience and she asked if I knew of any resorts or clubs where she could give it a go. I looked up her closest AANR Affiliated club and she booked a newbie tour with them. I am excited to hear about her experience.
it seems i see more church activity in some nude resorts i have talked with a few people that we have went to church with but they have not tried it yet probably need a better way to overcome their thought that nude equals sexual. how did the discussion with ministers go. i am going to attend one of the church meeting at a resort this year
I always let them drive the discussion. I don't believe in proselytizing but I do like to find ways to educate but not "thumping" them with it. So, one time my best friend and his fiance visited me from Detroit and she and I were still very new to each other. We were all at dinner and she went on about how she loves to stay naked in the house all the time because she hates clothes. "Oh, are you a nudist?" I asked her and she started laughing and saying "NO, no no not that far!" I dropped it and my best friend and I started talking about something else while she was obviously still thinking about it. Then, she interrupted us and said, "Well, wait what does that mean- to be a nudist?" and I went on from there about the philosophy and benefits. I've told coworkers before that I visited a nude resort and how they responded is where the discussion goes if that makes sense. I think empowering them with control over the discussion and letting them be as curious as they want to, or not, helps them to absorb information better and really consider it. If they don't want to talk about it- they don't want to talk about it. But they might hold on to that information and ask at a later time when they are ready to discuss it. The information you convey is based on the questions they have. At least that's how I discuss it.
Here in the US, I've lived somewhat of a public life and my naturist ways have been kept to a few close friends. It's a shame so many people relate nudism with anything bad. I had an interesting time while in France last year, visiting a friend. It was my opportunity to experience Cap d'Agde, first-hand and I wasn't letting this go. When it came time to discuss my travel plans, my life-long American friend (male) was also joined by two of his European friends (female). Being raised as I was, in a judeo-christian home in the US, my American friend was shocked, very shocked. He immediately began comparisons to, what he felt, were bibilcal directives against being naked and whatever lifestyle that went along with enjoying nature, naturally. His European friends were extremely interested and engaged in delightful and thoughtful conversation. Although I still made the Cap d'aged trip alone, the experience of discussing nudism with this group was interesting.
I tend to talk about he mental heath benefits for me, the sense of grounding and de-stressing. It has been received very well, with no negative comments.
I've had some success just casually bringing it up to people with absolutely no pressure for them to join me. I just want people in my life to know that I think it's great. I tell them what beach I was at recently, what club, what event.
So far I've helped three people try it out. My girlfriend considers herself a nudist now and really loves it.
I have a good friend who has repeatedly said that she really wants to try it at some point in her life, so I occasionally invite her. She hasn't felt ready yet, but I think she will get there.
Just be normal, respect when someone has no interest, and encourage people who seem curious. There are a lot of people who would love to try nudism who just need a friend to help normalize it for them and give them a little bit of information
I've heard some people say "don't turn friends into nudists; turn nudists into friends." I think that's absurd. Let people know that it's great! Give people who might be curious an "in"
I will never bring it up myself and/or evangelize naturism.
BTW, where I live, using the term 'naturism' over 'nudism' will earn you a lot more 'willingness to listen' as well as avoiding suspicion wether you're some kind of exhibitionist, swinger or flat out pervert.
We do on occasion talk about our trips, vacation, endeavors.... most of wich are naturist. We do not mention naturism or that we're naked but we do make it sounding so special, good, extraordinary.... that most likely they will go to a link we provided or google the place or event.
Sometimes it is rather obvious, like the WNBR.
Some come back inquisitive (mostly jokingly) and we take it from there.
I knew about Naturism since I was a little kid from magazine covers and boy talk about a local "camp". My wife and I were casual about private nudity and hotel patios but waited until our kids were out of the home in the late 1980's before acting on the magazine tear out ads that included ASA and/or Cypress Cove that I shared with her.
I don't think I would share with anyone unless they asked, then I would be happy to expound in detail, honestly can't think of any of our non naturist friends asking!
I would share with Lifestyle friends when appropriate to the conversation and moment. We have several who already wear a Naturist hat, only, sometimes too.
As someone who feels strongly about the benefits of being nudist, I simply bring it up straight forward to someone who appears open minded. It’s not rocket science!
I ve tried many times. Some have stayed clear, even tried inviting my wife to clothing optional when we lived in eastern time zone. Didn’t work very well, we are still married though. I actually attended a private club in Okla, when she was visiting her kids. I told a couple noisy people where I was going as I knew she would find out. Yep, we are still a couple. Know matter how often you explain it’s a family thing, no funny Some people just to stubborn to listen.
I’ve taken a few people to the shore and they all say the same thing,”I’m keeping my suit on”…. Not ten minutes later, they’re nudists too…
You’re lucky
I introduced my nudism to my family by tricking them into betting me I would not go skinnydipping in my backyard pool in front of them. They did and so I did it! Haven’t gone back, now I’m nude all the time around them. Haven’t convinced them to join me yet but at least I’m free!
I have basically slept nude from 8 years old. Nudity has always been appealing since I found how distracting and uncomfortable clothing can feel while getting dressed. I found deserted areas where I could be nude. I kept inviting my wife to try it, and she refused, Finally at one of the group outings I invited her and assured her she would NOT have to disrobe. She came along and within 20 minutes was naked and in the biggest water fight. On the way home, she was writing something, I asked what? She said a list to bring next weekend.
At a later time during a visit to a west-coast club, we both spent an entire week building beautiful tans.
To your friends if it matters they don’t mind, if they mind they don’t matter. We tell people about going to beaches and clubs and talk about it like anything else. If they get annoyed and treat us differently because of it then they don’t need to be in our lives. Our being frank and confident makes people ask questions and see we are being serious. We’ve taken a bunch of people to the beach and clubs with us because how we talk about it.
It took me a year to get my girlfriend to go nude
She finally did and we enjoy being nude all the time She is now my fiancée
Glad you like my comment
Aside from working at a nudist park where it was my job to present a short orientation to the lifestyle and go over the rules, I’ve introduced quite a few people on my own, including ministers and ministerial students as well as other types.
Feeling strongly about my own participation and healing, I thought a lot about it and eventually wrote a short book called Naked Before God. (Amazon) With that I was able to present a clear message and show my pure intentions. I also used VHS videos back in the day.
I would talk about nudism to almost everyone and those interested, I would give a book. Eventually people would approach me with questions.
This happened at a church group and I offered to present a clothed workshop with an optional trip to a park. It was a small fairly liberal church and I had 10 people show up and 6 went to the park in the afternoon. By the end of the summer, all 10 participated including the minister - a female, and the board chairman.
I think the most important part is having a clear message and pure intentions. From that will follow your style of presentation . That was all in the 1990’s and how much has changed since then, I don’t know. I’m in my 80’s and “I don’t get around much anymore.”
DDZ
That’s cool , I’m also 80.
I just tell people where I’m going and sometimes they say “cool!” and sometimes they don’t. There is a sign in our house that says that you are entering a clothing optional house and you may see naked people. Some people stop, others don’t. In any event, it’s a natural filter that helps us identify those that are at least open to it. Unfortunately it’s also an opening for those that would push their religious or moral views on us.
Yes actually recently I introduced a friend to naturism. Although we don't live in the same state and we communicate via a chat on discord I was able to share about how naturism has helped me personally. She will be trying it out for the first time very soon at a resort in her state. This came about when we were talking about mental health and body confidence.
I had already shared that I was a naturist and she was curious since I'm not a small human, how it has helped me. I shared my experience and she asked if I knew of any resorts or clubs where she could give it a go. I looked up her closest AANR Affiliated club and she booked a newbie tour with them. I am excited to hear about her experience.
it seems i see more church activity in some nude resorts i have talked with a few people that we have went to church with but they have not tried it yet probably need a better way to overcome their thought that nude equals sexual. how did the discussion with ministers go. i am going to attend one of the church meeting at a resort this year
Since I’ve started being more open about my enjoyment of naturism, I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the response of Christian friends.
thats great i have some hope that some in our friends group may come around to tks
I always let them drive the discussion. I don't believe in proselytizing but I do like to find ways to educate but not "thumping" them with it. So, one time my best friend and his fiance visited me from Detroit and she and I were still very new to each other. We were all at dinner and she went on about how she loves to stay naked in the house all the time because she hates clothes. "Oh, are you a nudist?" I asked her and she started laughing and saying "NO, no no not that far!" I dropped it and my best friend and I started talking about something else while she was obviously still thinking about it. Then, she interrupted us and said, "Well, wait what does that mean- to be a nudist?" and I went on from there about the philosophy and benefits. I've told coworkers before that I visited a nude resort and how they responded is where the discussion goes if that makes sense. I think empowering them with control over the discussion and letting them be as curious as they want to, or not, helps them to absorb information better and really consider it. If they don't want to talk about it- they don't want to talk about it. But they might hold on to that information and ask at a later time when they are ready to discuss it. The information you convey is based on the questions they have. At least that's how I discuss it.
Here in the US, I've lived somewhat of a public life and my naturist ways have been kept to a few close friends. It's a shame so many people relate nudism with anything bad. I had an interesting time while in France last year, visiting a friend. It was my opportunity to experience Cap d'Agde, first-hand and I wasn't letting this go. When it came time to discuss my travel plans, my life-long American friend (male) was also joined by two of his European friends (female). Being raised as I was, in a judeo-christian home in the US, my American friend was shocked, very shocked. He immediately began comparisons to, what he felt, were bibilcal directives against being naked and whatever lifestyle that went along with enjoying nature, naturally. His European friends were extremely interested and engaged in delightful and thoughtful conversation. Although I still made the Cap d'aged trip alone, the experience of discussing nudism with this group was interesting.
I tend to talk about he mental heath benefits for me, the sense of grounding and de-stressing. It has been received very well, with no negative comments.
I've had some success just casually bringing it up to people with absolutely no pressure for them to join me. I just want people in my life to know that I think it's great. I tell them what beach I was at recently, what club, what event.
So far I've helped three people try it out. My girlfriend considers herself a nudist now and really loves it.
I have a good friend who has repeatedly said that she really wants to try it at some point in her life, so I occasionally invite her. She hasn't felt ready yet, but I think she will get there.
Just be normal, respect when someone has no interest, and encourage people who seem curious. There are a lot of people who would love to try nudism who just need a friend to help normalize it for them and give them a little bit of information
I've heard some people say "don't turn friends into nudists; turn nudists into friends." I think that's absurd. Let people know that it's great! Give people who might be curious an "in"
I will never bring it up myself and/or evangelize naturism.
BTW, where I live, using the term 'naturism' over 'nudism' will earn you a lot more 'willingness to listen' as well as avoiding suspicion wether you're some kind of exhibitionist, swinger or flat out pervert.
We do on occasion talk about our trips, vacation, endeavors.... most of wich are naturist. We do not mention naturism or that we're naked but we do make it sounding so special, good, extraordinary.... that most likely they will go to a link we provided or google the place or event.
Sometimes it is rather obvious, like the WNBR.
Some come back inquisitive (mostly jokingly) and we take it from there.
Others avoid it and we leave it there.
I knew about Naturism since I was a little kid from magazine covers and boy talk about a local "camp". My wife and I were casual about private nudity and hotel patios but waited until our kids were out of the home in the late 1980's before acting on the magazine tear out ads that included ASA and/or Cypress Cove that I shared with her.
I don't think I would share with anyone unless they asked, then I would be happy to expound in detail, honestly can't think of any of our non naturist friends asking!
I would share with Lifestyle friends when appropriate to the conversation and moment. We have several who already wear a Naturist hat, only, sometimes too.