Comments on: Sexuality and Nudism

By: Rick

Rick — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:36:23 +0000

Yes, I saw your tweet. I didn’t intend for there to be a debate either and I don’t see that there’s been one, at least not here. I linked to your post and CAYAnet only to present other viewpoints. The comments I received also present differing viewpoints. I think presenting them is good for the discussion. The only comment I really took issue with was Mike’s and then only to point out how contrary his opinion was to mainstream nudism.

I may not be in 100% agreement with your views but I respect them. It’s a touchy subject, one that I’m not entirely comfortable with.

By: Doug

Doug — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:38:09 +0000

Rick — did you see my tweet before that post? I didn’t intend for it to be a debate…

“@RevRick You’re blog post reminded me to finish mine (which has been sitting around for a while now). Mine isn’t a reply or anything, FYI.”

By: Rick

Rick — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 15:36:34 +0000

I debated whether or not to approve Mike’s comment but decided to allow it (removing identifying data) as a good example of what nudism is NOT about. He is obviously a very immature individual who equates nudity with sex and most likely has never been to a nudist venue. Being naked does not make one a nudist. Yes, people masturbate and it is a normal activity but it has nothing to do with nudism.

I completely disagree with his idea that nudism lends itself to masturbation. To the contrary, nudism lends itself to the acceptance of, and respect for, the human body not its sexualization and objectfication.

I realize his comment may be a ruse, but it serves as an example of the immature attitudes that exist in our society.

By: Mike H.

Mike H. — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 04:00:55 +0000

Hi, I’m Mike H, a lifelong nudist now in Reno NV (17 years & ticking) who is also a devoted masturbator. This has also been lifelong. Nudism just seems to lend itself naturally to masturbation. You may feel free to publish my name, email, city and address, etc. I have nothing whtever to be ashamed of—most people in the world live naked. Most people in the world masturbate. I am part of a distinct majority here. I simply admit it, that’s all. It’s nothing to hide. What i am and what i do are totally normal, in spite of some blue laws in some places that try to say otherwise.
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By: Brian Taylor - British Naturism

Brian Taylor - British Naturism — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 23:25:06 +0000

We often say that naturism is all about doing the sort of things that anyone and everyone does but with just one difference – the dress code. So at our events we have treasure hunts, discos, yoga, recorded & live music concerts, sports, and so on; all naked if the weather permits.

The logical extension of this is that sexuality is present in exactly the same measure as it is in ‘textile’ society and just as discreet. Anyone not obeying the normal discretion expected in any society will be tutted at just the same!

When it comes to talking about sex, again the same rules apply, but I do get the impression that naturists are less embarrassed talking about it when circumstances make it appropriate, such as parents answering their children’s questions.

To echo my opening statement, the rules of good manners are just the same – only the dress code is different.

By: Alan

Alan — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:15:18 +0000

I tend to think that when we are nude we are more open and perhaps ready to accept others as we are. I notice a another person when nude the same as I would them when clothed. We do look but we don’t stare. Just as we notice the color of eyes or hair we may notice other aspects of the entire body that are normally clothed. It is just that we are seeing the whole person and when that occurs we seem less likely to try to hide our true selves. I have been going to nudist venues for almost 2 decades now and I have honestly seen more sexually charged atmospheres at clothed events. Sure we notice but it is only a part of who we are not the defining issue.