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Mike Bunner's avatar

I generally use the term Nudist. Not for any particular reason, but it's the first term that comes to mind.

Bryan Yerke's avatar

I prefer the term “nakedist”. My grandkids call it being “barefoot all-over”.

Manu's avatar

I consider myself a home nudist.

Kevin Reynolds's avatar

I'm just me. If you must put a label on it then it's nudist because most people know what you mean when you say that. I prefer naturist but that get's a little confusing. basically, I'm just me. I like that the best.

Sjoerd's avatar

I'm a nudist. I feel the most comfortable when I'm naked. In daily life, I wear clothing because I have to, not because I want to. In any situation where being naked is possible, I much prefer to be naked. So at home to start with, I do not wear clothing. The sauna and the beach; also naked. Going on vacation at Cap d'Agde naturist village; naked 24/7, no matter rain or sunshine.

Maleko Wine's avatar

I (we) use nudist, mostly to help other people understand what they're going to encounter when they enter our environment.

Bob Horrocks's avatar

I call myself a Naturist as for me it's a lifestyle of being at one with nature.

Mpls Michael's avatar

I used nudist to describe the life style , but use the word naked to describe the act of being undressed

Christopher's avatar

I may nudist while I'm at home. I'm in naturist when I'm out doing things like hiking, biking, swimming, pickleball, etc.. :-)

Jeffrey Rich's avatar

I refer to myself as a devoted home nudist.

Russell J Smith's avatar

I at times have called myself a nudist or a naturist. These days, I consider myself to be more of a practitioner in and advocate for clothes-free living.

Safebare's avatar

To me "nudist" seems as awkward as "clotheist". We don't highlight the act of wearing clothes so why would we when we are nude? "Naturist" exemplifies the natural act of not wearing clothes. This is highlighted even more when your lifestyle includes a natural diet and hobbies that include nature. It falls back to the difference between getting naked vs simply not putting on clothes.

Blaise Egan's avatar

I prefer the term nudist rather than naturist. The latter suggests that I have a nature-centred philosophy, and I don't. I like being nude when I can, so nudist is appropriate.

Jerry Krummel's avatar

I use both nudist and naturist. There is not a reason, it has a lot to do with what comes out of my mouth at the time!

Ralph Lee's avatar

It depends. The term varies based on the mood I am in.

Yrris's avatar

I consider myself a naturist. For me, naturism is a symbol and criterion of individual freedom and independence from social psychological pressure.