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How can I practice nudism if my parents won't let me and I get board in my room?

Are you able to lock the door to your room and just stay naked while you are alone? That might be better than nothing. Or do you have a friend or two that are also interested in exploring nudism, and you could do that at their house rather than yours, if their parents didn't have any problems with it?

I know in Florida there are a bunch of official naturist/nudist resorts, and some nude beaches as well, so if you are able to travel you could probably go to one over the summer. You might not be allowed to attend the resorts without being over 18 unless an adult was with you like a parent though. But the beaches are always wide open and anyone can participate in nudism there. Look at AANR and see if they have a list of such locations in your state.

Originally Posted by Katie2003

Are you able to lock the door to your room and just stay naked while you are alone? That might be better than nothing. Or do you have a friend or two that are also interested in exploring nudism, and you could do that at their house rather than yours, if their parents didn't have any problems with it?

There is no lock to my door in my room. I also have no friends that want to practice that stuff.

Originally Posted by NudistFun

This is the single most asked question about nudism.

Beyond a teen boner for no reason, erections at nudist venues are rare.

It sounds impossible, but it's true. And if you get one, you wrap with a towel, roll over, or swim. It's easy

My parents are allowing my brother and I to swim nude in our pool, we also hang out in our room nude at night before bed which we've been doing for a couple of years. Neither of us has gotten an erection outside but we, well me mostly, get them in our room just watching TV. Not really sure why but guess it makes sense they don't occur often at resorts

So I guess I am different than everyone else. My fear is I would see people so unattractive that it would scar me for life. You can't really UNSEE something. Your eyes literally records everything you ever see in your entire life. You can't recall it all but generally most of us don't get to choose what we can and can't recall either. We know porn is a factor in male impotence. Meaning those who watch more porn tend to have more trouble with impotence later on in life. I suspect it would be the same for those who frequent nudist beaches. Because I think they may see things that either turn them off when actually having sex....or they see people on the beach that their Significant other will never hold a candle to physically speaking so they can't get it up for their significant others.

But anyway my question is have you ever seen some really unattractive people at nude beaches and didn't it bother you at all? Was there anyone you wish you hadn't seen?

Originally Posted by Devinsoccer

There is no lock to my door in my room. I also have no friends that want to practice that stuff.

Well I think katie gave you some great advice. Is there a way for you to lock your room? Maybe you just have to wait till the house is empty?

Originally Posted by trackinglife

So I guess I am different than everyone else. My fear is I would see people so unattractive that it would scar me for life. You can't really UNSEE something. Your eyes literally records everything you ever see in your entire life. You can't recall it all but generally most of us don't get to choose what we can and can't recall either. We know porn is a factor in male impotence. Meaning those who watch more porn tend to have more trouble with impotence later on in life. I suspect it would be the same for those who frequent nudist beaches. Because I think they may see things that either turn them off when actually having sex....or they see people on the beach that their Significant other will never hold a candle to physically speaking so they can't get it up for their significant others.

But anyway my question is have you ever seen some really unattractive people at nude beaches and didn't it bother you at all? Was there anyone you wish you hadn't seen?

The reality is that people come in every possible size, shape, age, and appearance. If you attend naturist resorts or nude beaches you will eventually see a very wide range of naked bodies. Mom always taught us that we are all beautiful, in our own way and for that reason I have never been offended by what I saw. I can't imagine that simply seeing other people who looked different from me naked would affect me or my sexuality in any way, since the lifestyle of being naturist/nudists isn't ever sexually oriented.

Certainly all people have their own opinions and thoughts about what they personally see as attractive or unattractive. But for me at least, and my friends and family who are also naturist/nudists, seeing someone with their clothes off doesn't affect us any more than seeing that person with clothes on. I have seen at least 10,000 different people naked since I was a little girl, probably way more than that number. I don't recall ever thinking that someone was totally unattractive, or being affected in any way by having seen anyone naked. Even being a bigger girl myself, and one who totally hates "ratings" I would consider myself to be only a 3 or 4 on a scale of 10. But it doesn't bother me at all to be naked in a group of other naked people because of the diversity that is always evident at naturist resorts and nude beaches. You will see everything from babies a few weeks old, to great grandparents who are in their 80's, and all of them are naturally beautiful in their own way.

Originally Posted by Katie2003

Even being a bigger girl myself, and one who totally hates "ratings" I would consider myself to be only a 3 or 4 on a scale of 10.

Katie, it hurt my heart when I read that. I think you’re probably quite beautiful! From reading your other posts, it seems like you have very good self esteem. But I know we’ll all fall victim to this kind of thinking. You are unique and special and beautiful

Originally Posted by EmilyD4

Katie, it hurt my heart when I read that. I think you’re probably quite beautiful! From reading your other posts, it seems like you have very good self esteem. But I know we’ll all fall victim to this kind of thinking. You are unique and special and beautiful

Aww, thanks Emily. Mom says we are all our own worst enemies and fail to see things about ourselves that others pick up on including how we look and what kind of person we are. She's got her PhD in behavioral psychology so she must know what she's talking about. I've always thought that I'm nothing special to look at, but she's taught us to look for the beauty in everyone. Apparently others can see things about me that I fail to see. I think I look kinda dorky and average at best. I know I'm unique.

There's no doubt in my mind that being a naturist/nudist and having the experience of being seen naked and seeing other people naked has been a wonderful boost to my self esteem. But it's always been all over the place. Sometimes I feel good about myself and how I look, other days not so much.

Right now I'm at an all time high! For the past few weeks I've been getting all sorts of random compliments from people, and I noticed guys turning their heads to look. This has happened both at the naturist resort we attended a couple weeks back, and at other places like church and at places I went with friends. Part of it may be due to the way I'm dressing now that the weather is getting a bit warmer. We are supposed to be attending another naturist resort next weekend if everything works out in the meantime.

Originally Posted by Katie2003

The reality is that people come in every possible size, shape, age, and appearance. If you attend naturist resorts or nude beaches you will eventually see a very wide range of naked bodies. Mom always taught us that we are all beautiful, in our own way and for that reason I have never been offended by what I saw. I can't imagine that simply seeing other people who looked different from me naked would affect me or my sexuality in any way, since the lifestyle of being naturist/nudists isn't ever sexually oriented.

Certainly all people have their own opinions and thoughts about what they personally see as attractive or unattractive. But for me at least, and my friends and family who are also naturist/nudists, seeing someone with their clothes off doesn't affect us any more than seeing that person with clothes on. I have seen at least 10,000 different people naked since I was a little girl, probably way more than that number. I don't recall ever thinking that someone was totally unattractive, or being affected in any way by having seen anyone naked. Even being a bigger girl myself, and one who totally hates "ratings" I would consider myself to be only a 3 or 4 on a scale of 10. But it doesn't bother me at all to be naked in a group of other naked people because of the diversity that is always evident at naturist resorts and nude beaches. You will see everything from babies a few weeks old, to great grandparents who are in their 80's, and all of them are naturally beautiful in their own way.

Thanks for your response.

Ramblings of the Wise Mother Nature

This is not a debate.

I am joining friends for my first wilderness camping trip and expect I'll get exposed and more accustomed to nudity during our normal daily activities. I'm looking forward to it.

Originally Posted by JuliaVT

I am joining friends for my first wilderness camping trip and expect I'll get exposed and more accustomed to nudity during our normal daily activities. I'm looking forward to it.

Tell us how it goes. Any particular reason why you think you'll get exposed to it? Is it just friends your age from school or is it their families as too?

Originally Posted by Katie2003

Aww, thanks Emily. Mom says we are all our own worst enemies and fail to see things about ourselves that others pick up on including how we look and what kind of person we are. She's got her PhD in behavioral psychology so she must know what she's talking about. I've always thought that I'm nothing special to look at, but she's taught us to look for the beauty in everyone. Apparently others can see things about me that I fail to see. I think I look kinda dorky and average at best. I know I'm unique.

There's no doubt in my mind that being a naturist/nudist and having the experience of being seen naked and seeing other people naked has been a wonderful boost to my self esteem. But it's always been all over the place. Sometimes I feel good about myself and how I look, other days not so much.

Right now I'm at an all time high! For the past few weeks I've been getting all sorts of random compliments from people, and I noticed guys turning their heads to look. This has happened both at the naturist resort we attended a couple weeks back, and at other places like church and at places I went with friends. Part of it may be due to the way I'm dressing now that the weather is getting a bit warmer. We are supposed to be attending another naturist resort next weekend if everything works out in the meantime.

I liked reading your post before this! You definitely get the entire nudist experience! It's good to hear you are feeling great too!!! You mentioned that you notice guys checking you out evrn at the nudist resort ... have you noticed that a lot there? Not just to you but in general? I would think thst wouldn't happen as much since it's not about aesthetics. But nudists are people too so maybe I'm wrong.

You say they kick people for boners but then say it happens time to time and is ok..Whats the diff?

Also is theres usually other kids my age at these camps\Beach?

Originally Posted by Nicky477

You say they kick people for boners but then say it happens time to time and is ok..Whats the diff?

Originally Posted by Nicky477

Also is theres usually other kids my age at these camps\Beach?

Not sure who your post was directed at, and I assume you mean "kick OUT" not "kick" ... But as sombody who has been to nudist resorts a couple times and has read the rules for many resorts I can say that nudist resorts ask males who get erections to either cover up or diescreeetly remove themselves from view (can be go to a bathroom or residence or lake or pool ... just don't hang out with people unless it's maybe just his family and they don't care). Resorts will only kick out people who are openly breaking rules. So if a person is hitting on people or taking pics without their approval or walking around with a hard on and not hiding it or going away (basic d-bag acting). There is a tiny minority of nude resorts who allow boners. They feel that hardons are natural and shouldn't be frowned upon. I have never been to one or even know where one is around here. Idk if I would go or not. I suppose there is no reason why i wouldn't go to one, as long as no male was hitting on my I would feel comfortable there I suppose, maybe even more relaxed in case i ever got a boner which i haven't (well I have started to get one then i got in the pool).

There are people of ALL ages. From a few weeks old to great-grandparents ages.

Originally Posted by Harrier

Not sure who your post was directed at, and I assume you mean "kick OUT" not "kick" ... But as sombody who has been to nudist resorts a couple times and has read the rules for many resorts I can say that nudist resorts ask males who get erections to either cover up or diescreeetly remove themselves from view (can be go to a bathroom or residence or lake or pool ... just don't hang out with people unless it's maybe just his family and they don't care). Resorts will only kick out people who are openly breaking rules. So if a person is hitting on people or taking pics without their approval or walking around with a hard on and not hiding it or going away (basic d-bag acting). There is a tiny minority of nude resorts who allow boners. They feel that hardons are natural and shouldn't be frowned upon. I have never been to one or even know where one is around here. Idk if I would go or not. I suppose there is no reason why i wouldn't go to one, as long as no male was hitting on my I would feel comfortable there I suppose, maybe even more relaxed in case i ever got a boner which i haven't (well I have started to get one then i got in the pool).

There are people of ALL ages. From a few weeks old to great-grandparents ages.

what level of privacy is there that there aren't people from the outside like, watching? Is there like fences and stuff?

Originally Posted by Nicky477

what level of privacy is there that there aren't people from the outside like, watching? Is there like fences and stuff?

The ones I have been to are isolated. Even the one in Seattle. So you would have to drive or walk in and you would be noticed and security (or a member) would ask you to leave. There is no way a person could just walk up and look into them. It's not like a McDonalds downtown lol. I bet even ones in towns bigger than Seattle (and Seattle is a big city) are isolated (and if not then ya they would have fences).

Beaches are different. i have heard that some major beaches in the world just put up one sign that seperates the clothed portion and the unclothed section lol. So in otherwords people have been walking on the beach and looking down or looking at the water or looking at their phone, and when they look up they see a bunch of naked people hahaha. The naked beaches i have been to are all isolated but no warning signs, so IF you stumbled upon them you would be surprised af lol

Originally Posted by Harrier

The ones I have been to are isolated. Even the one in Seattle. So you would have to drive or walk in and you would be noticed and security (or a member) would ask you to leave. There is no way a person could just walk up and look into them. It's not like a McDonalds downtown lol. I bet even ones in towns bigger than Seattle (and Seattle is a big city) are isolated (and if not then ya they would have fences).

Beaches are different. i have heard that some major beaches in the world just put up one sign that seperates the clothed portion and the unclothed section lol. So in otherwords people have been walking on the beach and looking down or looking at the water or looking at their phone, and when they look up they see a bunch of naked people hahaha. The naked beaches i have been to are all isolated but no warning signs, so IF you stumbled upon them you would be surprised af lol

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