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My body is far from perfect. I'm concerned that
people will make fun of me.
It's quite possible that no one has the perfect
body. And while some bodies are more beautiful
than others, nudism isn't a beauty contest. Just
as in the clothed world, there are all kinds of
bodies in nudism. Body acceptance is at the root
of nudism... you'll learn that while not perfect,
your body is as acceptable as all others when you
experience social nudism.
My wife/girlfriend is hesitant. How do I get
her to visit with me?
There is no simple answer to this question as
obviously different people have different reasons
for not wanting to experience nudism, just as
there are different reasons to try social nudism.
The answer is to correct misconceptions in most
cases. And with nudism, most objections can easily
be reasons for participating in the lifestyle,
when looked at from the nudist perspective.
The American Association for Nude Recreation has a
great brochure "From a Woman's Perspective" to
share with your wife or girlfriend. See if she
would be willing to visit without pressure to be
nude on the initial visit.
Please don't let nudism become a source of
conflict. Our ideals are family based, and family
is far more important than being nude at Sunny
Haven.
What if I get "physically excited?"
In nudist society, erections aren't polite. So,
while it is unlikely that you will experience an
erection while participating in social nudism,
should you experience such just cover with a towel
or conceal it 'til it goes away. Don't flaunt it!
How old are the people who come to Sunny Haven?
All ages! While we've never taken a survey to find
the actual average age of members and visitors at
Sunny Haven, it's likely to be 40-45. Though we've
had members from a few days old to in their 90s.
So the real answer is... all ages!
How do children react to nudity?
Young children find delight in being nude. Young
children know what adults discovering nudism find
out again--that it's fun, free and comfortable.
Older children quickly adapt and enjoy all the
recreational opportunities of the park.
Why participate in nude recreation?
Because it's fun and it's healthy. Body acceptance
is a powerful concept and a key to self acceptance
and the acceptance of others. Whether relaxing,
playing sports or socializing, the nudist
experience is a positive one both mentally and
physically.
Isn't nudity offensive?
We don't think so. If you do, we would like you to
reconsider. We believe that the human body in its
natural state cannot be offensive or shameful,
that it is essentially wholesome.
Isn't nudity sexual?
Nudism isn't any more and quite possibly less
sexual than life in general. Nudism is about being
nude when practical, not about sex. It's about
body acceptance, physicality, spirituality and
asthetics. Nudism in general can be quite
sensual--just think about the sensations of
bathing your body in the air, sun and water--but
is not in itself sexual.
Do I have to undress right away?
Sunny Haven is a
nudist park... a
place where people come to be socially nude. For
the comfort of all, we expect that all members and
visitors be nude while in the common recreational
areas of the park. Nudism is a participatory
activity, not something to watch.
If one person of a couple is hesitant to disrobe
on an initial visit, that would be okay. We
believe that the comfort of Sunny Haven would make
participation easy in a short time.
Do I have to be nude all the time?
While Sunny Haven is a nudist park (not clothing
optional), there are certainly times when being
clothed is appropriate (or recommended or at times
even required). In general, however, nudity is the
correct state of being at all times when health,
weather and safety allow while in the common and
recreational areas of the park. Nudity is
mandatory at all times in the pool and hottub.
Do you look at each other? I don't think I would
be comfortable in a conversation, for example.
It's okay to look. It's not okay to gawk or stare.
(Pretty much the same as in the clothed world if
you think about it.) And therein lies the answer
to how to talk and interact with others. It's just
the same as in the clothed world.
To understand this realize that nudity is the norm
in our world. Just as you don't think about others
or yourself being clothed in the clothed world...
you will soon give no thought in regards to others
or yourself being nude.
Are there other nudist parks or clubs in the
area? How do I find nudist parks, clubs and
beaches?
This area of the country is rich in nudist history
and we are within a couple of hours drive to five
other nudist or clothing optional parks. There are
a total of eight nudist parks in the state of
Indiana alone. Most of them are members of the
American Association for Nude Recreation. and its
Midwest division, the Midwest Sunbathing
Association. You may want to visit
NudistParksUSA.NET where you may find nudist parks
and clubs via a quick zip code search.
What if I run into someone I know?
Chances are that they will be just as nude as
you.... and quite comfortable with nude recreation
(unless it's their first visit too). They'll
likely be glad to see you. Conversation will be
easy... you have something to talk about: a common
interest in nude recreation.
What should we bring with us?
Bring the same things you would take in a visit to
a clothed park or beach except a bathing suit:
hats, sunscreen, sunglasses, towels, something to
read, something to play with (Frisbee,
volleyball), camping supplies if you're camping.
Isn't all that exposure to the sun dangerous?
Some sun exposure is quite likely good for us. But
certainly overexposure isn't a good thing. Shade
or suntan lotion takes care of that. If you think
about it, while nude we don't expose a lot more
than we do when in a bathing suit anyway. So the
only difference is you'll use a little bit more
suntan lotion. |
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