Wearing clothes is intentional, not wearing clothes is natural. I have a hard time identifying with this context. Social nudity in an appropriate setting is also natural, not intentional, at least for me. If you are speaking of an inappropriate or questionable setting, then I can relate. Finding myself inappropriately dressed is similar regardless of the setting. If I go to a "black tie" event wearing a t-shirt and flip-flops, I might as well be nude. I have a similar experience when I show up over dressed, but then I simply dress down to fit the occasion.
I don't see how the poll attached to this post doesn't seem related. I chose my face, because that's the truth, regardless of the context of the clothes I may, or may not, be wearing.
that is an interesting question. i am very comfortable nude... i am trying to grasp exactly what "feeling seen" is... in a social nude setting,,,, being seen and seeing others is just normal..
Hey Joel. I had the same confusion for a moment, but I took it as feeling 'truly' seen, like for who you are, not what you wear or how you present yourself. So I would say for myself it's mostly about being comfortable, at least at first. But as I sat around the pool with a bunch of men and had open and honest dialogue, I began to feel more truly seen. Now, in other contexts, I wish I could have that kind of openness. So it's a bit of both, but primarily about my comfort.
I agree with Joel. When I'm at a nudist resort, I'm typically not conscious of the fact that I'm nude. I'm only aware of being nude when I logically think of it; at which time I usually say to myself that this is an awesome environment - not wear clothes is acceptable.
However, this might be different for women. My wife for the most part feels the same way as I had explained above, but when she's in a situation where there are most males (like at the resort pool on a quite day), she feels that she's being ogled/seen.
Just being nude is one experience, and I enjoy it. But running Bay to Breakers nude as one of maybe 100 naked people among 20,000 clothed ones is a different experience altogether. The magical part is that you can be naked and no one cares! The lack of reaction is part of what makes it so remarkable. I recommend the experience to anyone who has the chance.
I am very comfortable being nude. I've been going to a nude beach since I was 14. Even years later though, I am always aware that I am nude no matter the setting. As someone has already pointed out, you can feel MORE naked if other people around you are clothed, or you are in a setting where clothing is the norm. Participating in the WNBR, as I have done, is one of those moments. That's where the being seen nude was really felt.
Even after spending days totally nude at naturist resorts, I still feel nude. I may be very comfortable, and know I'm being seen, but it's by other naturists, whether they are clothed or not. That setting is more comfortable for me.
In the last situation, it's being seen without caring, or need to care that is relaxing for me. The WNBR had some tension to it. Naturist resorts, I can breathe easy and focus on those old, some may think corny, naturist values. Nature, sun, exercise and acceptance of myself and my body.
It's all about comfort for me now, although being seen in social sessions does matter to me. I mean being seen as in I know I am not an Adonis (I am 70 years old), but because I fit in, there's nothing special about me. I feel comfort that I am now retired, I can live most of my life in the nude. It really is wonderful, even alone, but it's much better with others.
I am just comfortable nude I have not had prolonged public nude experiences. Mostly nude indoors. I would love to experience a vacation where I can stay nude for a long period of time.
What a great question! I spend my summers on a clothing-optional resort, where I practice nudity. Being comfortable in my own body is different than being comfortably seen by others, and both have led to increased confidence and comfort in my physical body. I do find in the beginning of each season, I spend a little time alone naked around my place, before venturing out naked. Once you spend time among others naked, the fact that you don't have clothing disappears. When naked in a safe public area, I feel like I'm seen as human rather than the assignment of roles based on what I'm wearing.
Wearing clothes is intentional, not wearing clothes is natural. I have a hard time identifying with this context. Social nudity in an appropriate setting is also natural, not intentional, at least for me. If you are speaking of an inappropriate or questionable setting, then I can relate. Finding myself inappropriately dressed is similar regardless of the setting. If I go to a "black tie" event wearing a t-shirt and flip-flops, I might as well be nude. I have a similar experience when I show up over dressed, but then I simply dress down to fit the occasion.
I don't see how the poll attached to this post doesn't seem related. I chose my face, because that's the truth, regardless of the context of the clothes I may, or may not, be wearing.
~Safebare
Thanks! You're right! Wrong poll! Editor mistake. Fixed that.
that is an interesting question. i am very comfortable nude... i am trying to grasp exactly what "feeling seen" is... in a social nude setting,,,, being seen and seeing others is just normal..
Hey Joel. I had the same confusion for a moment, but I took it as feeling 'truly' seen, like for who you are, not what you wear or how you present yourself. So I would say for myself it's mostly about being comfortable, at least at first. But as I sat around the pool with a bunch of men and had open and honest dialogue, I began to feel more truly seen. Now, in other contexts, I wish I could have that kind of openness. So it's a bit of both, but primarily about my comfort.
I agree with Joel. When I'm at a nudist resort, I'm typically not conscious of the fact that I'm nude. I'm only aware of being nude when I logically think of it; at which time I usually say to myself that this is an awesome environment - not wear clothes is acceptable.
However, this might be different for women. My wife for the most part feels the same way as I had explained above, but when she's in a situation where there are most males (like at the resort pool on a quite day), she feels that she's being ogled/seen.
Just being nude is one experience, and I enjoy it. But running Bay to Breakers nude as one of maybe 100 naked people among 20,000 clothed ones is a different experience altogether. The magical part is that you can be naked and no one cares! The lack of reaction is part of what makes it so remarkable. I recommend the experience to anyone who has the chance.
I am very comfortable being nude. I've been going to a nude beach since I was 14. Even years later though, I am always aware that I am nude no matter the setting. As someone has already pointed out, you can feel MORE naked if other people around you are clothed, or you are in a setting where clothing is the norm. Participating in the WNBR, as I have done, is one of those moments. That's where the being seen nude was really felt.
Even after spending days totally nude at naturist resorts, I still feel nude. I may be very comfortable, and know I'm being seen, but it's by other naturists, whether they are clothed or not. That setting is more comfortable for me.
In the last situation, it's being seen without caring, or need to care that is relaxing for me. The WNBR had some tension to it. Naturist resorts, I can breathe easy and focus on those old, some may think corny, naturist values. Nature, sun, exercise and acceptance of myself and my body.
It's all about comfort for me now, although being seen in social sessions does matter to me. I mean being seen as in I know I am not an Adonis (I am 70 years old), but because I fit in, there's nothing special about me. I feel comfort that I am now retired, I can live most of my life in the nude. It really is wonderful, even alone, but it's much better with others.
Hello, as a life drawing model, I definitely feel comfortable being nude as well as being seen nude.
I am just comfortable nude I have not had prolonged public nude experiences. Mostly nude indoors. I would love to experience a vacation where I can stay nude for a long period of time.
Only discovered social nudity about 4 yrs ago. Reinforced the security of being nude but really boosted my comfort with being seen.
What a great question! I spend my summers on a clothing-optional resort, where I practice nudity. Being comfortable in my own body is different than being comfortably seen by others, and both have led to increased confidence and comfort in my physical body. I do find in the beginning of each season, I spend a little time alone naked around my place, before venturing out naked. Once you spend time among others naked, the fact that you don't have clothing disappears. When naked in a safe public area, I feel like I'm seen as human rather than the assignment of roles based on what I'm wearing.