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Nudity Shame (voyeur
nudity)
Centuries of oppressive thought have convinced
many people that the body is a shameful, worthless
object that should be hidden. Nonsense! The human
body is one of the most elegant, masterful and
valuable things on earth. There are few things in
existence which compare to it on an artistic,
technical, or philosophical level. Celebrate the
human body! It's one of only a handful of truly
unique creations.
Embarrassment (voyeur nudity)
Some people are afraid of running into someone
they know while nude, or - worse - being seen by
someone they know (or someone they don't) while
nude. Remember that you will be around many other
people who will also be nude. You may be
momentarily embarrassed at first - this is normal
- but as you spend more time nude, you will
realize that if everyone is nude, no one has cause
for nudity-related embarrassment. As for the
possibility that you'll run into someone you know
- well, if you like them, you've got something new
in common to talk about? Besides, what is there to
be embarrassed about? They are there, too, for the
same reasons as you.
Gender-Specific Embarrassment (voyeur nudity)
Naturists know that both erections and
menstruation are normal, so don't be afraid that
your body's natural occurrences will offend other
naturists. An erection is embarrassing, but rare,
and easy to hide - just grab a towel, roll over,
or jump in the water. Most naturists won't even
comment about it. (Don't fear the erection your
first time - most men will tell you they were too
nervous for it to even be possible!) Women may
feel uncomfortable being nude during menstruation.
No one will be offended if women choose to wear
shorts, tampons, etc. during these times.
Feelings of Inadequacy (voyeur nudity)
Many people refuse to go nude because they feel
that their height, weight, build, features, etc.
are unacceptable. There is no need to feel that
you must conform to a standard of beauty or
acceptability, especially one you had no part in
creating! Naturists come in all shapes, sizes,
colors, ages, and beliefs. Naturists have even
undergone surgeries, mastectomies, etc., and have
the scars to prove it (many have said that
naturism helped them further accept these scars.)
In naturism, there is no ideal of the perfect body
other than yourself. If you can accept yourself
for what you are, you will have no problem
overcoming your perceived imperfections.
Vulnerability (voyeur nudity)
By stripping away clothing, you strip away the
armor that protects you from an unkind world. Some
people fear this. Naturists believe vulnerability
is a good thing. Think about this: in a naturist
setting, everybody is vulnerable. The shared
vulnerability creates respect and caring for your
fellow naturists. Besides, most of your
vulnerability probably comes from the awareness
that you are nude - an awareness that becomes less
important to you as you spend more time nude.
Fear of Sexual Consequences (voyeur nudity)
Many people are afraid that if they go nude, they
invite unwanted attention, possibly even rape.
Naturists decry sexual harassment and sexual
assault, and are committed to creating an
environment where women and men may both feel safe
and non-threatened. Don't let this fear prevent
you from trying naturism - harassment and assault
are very rare, and are not tolerated by naturists.
(And, by the way, naturists enjoy healthy sexual
lives like most everyone else - but they enjoy
them in private, like most everybody else.)
Fear of Gawkers (voyeur nudity)
By "gawkers" we mean the people who hang around
naturist areas solely for the thrill of seeing
naked people. Gawkers are not a problem in most
areas, but you may encounter them from time to
time. Don't let them make you feel uncomfortable.
Instead, you should make them feel uncomfortable
and out of place. Either they'll leave, or come
around to our way of thinking. |
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