Public Nudity

[TheWaterPrince]

What's your opinion on it??

[tundravortex]

to me it might be sweet and creepy at the same time because we are to used to seeing people with clothing on but at least there wont be any secrets

[Lost in the Echo]

I think it's fucking crazy. Although, I do think it's stupid when someone gets really offended, or upset when they see someone nude in public.
We're not all that different, we basically have all the same parts ( except for the obvious ones ).

So yeah, I think it's fucked up, but I also think it's stupid when somebody is so appaled over it.
Yeah, so you saw someone naked, big fucking deal.

[Gigablue]

I think it's a bit weird, and I don't really see the appeal of it, but if someone wants to, they should be able to be naked in public.

[NudistKid]

well im a nudist so i go nude at beaches and camps but thats about it and home of course i dont think its weird

[TigerBoy]

well im a nudist so i go nude at beaches and camps but thats about it and home of course i dont think its weird

Ditto. I find people's hang ups over nudity weird. It isn't logical to freak out over nudity, and it isn't logical to wear special clothes to go swimming or sunbathing. If you don't like the sight of naked people, all you need to do is not look at them.

[CharlieFinley]

Sinful. I wouldn't, and it shouldn't be legal in most places. However, private property is obviously okay.

[Bigdon]

If you wanna be naked you should be able to be. I don't know why people get so offended, we are basically all the same.

[Skyline]

I don't mind nudity, I mean come on, its not like you're never going to see someone nude...

[LozziRAWR]

If everyone did it, would it really be an issue? I mean what do you think happened before we figured out clothes? Cavemen probably ran about with their arses out, so in my opinion it'd probably not be that much of an issue!

[Andrew1998]

I think what the hell if all beachs were nude only would you still go or not if we all grow up and see each other naked then we wouldent worry I see pepole getting changed daily ( at school,swimming and such) I don't stand and stair do you? It's a part of life so I can't see a problem with being nude, I don't run around nude all the time but I like to sleep,swim nude

[Sir Suomi]

If it's in areas where, let's say, a young child would not be nearby, I guess I have no problem with it, as long as everyone remains mature about it. To be honest, if it was people around my age, I'd be willing to try it :D

[TigerBoy]

If it's in areas where, let's say, a young child would not be nearby, I guess I have no problem with it, as long as everyone remains mature about it. To be honest, if it was people around my age, I'd be willing to try it :D

Speaking as someone who was that young child once upon a time, I assure you little kids at nudist beaches / resorts don't give a shit :P It doesn't mean anything if you grow up seeing people without clothes, any more than it does seeing people wearing glasses.

If it would make you feel uncomfortable then fair enough, but its not going to upset the kid. All that might happen is that he'll have a fair idea of what he'll look like when he's older, without worrying if he has to live up to porn standards .

[Gigablue]

Sinful. I wouldn't, and it shouldn't be legal in most places. However, private property is obviously okay.

How exactly is it sinful? And even if it is, that isn't a reason to ban it. We don't make laws based on people's religious beliefs.

[Gaybaby94]

I think nudity should be legal for whoever wants it. I know I'll take part of in when I'm older. It's our natural state and it should be embraced.

How exactly is it sinful? And even if it is, that isn't a reason to ban it. We don't make laws based on people's religious beliefs.

This.

[Jess]

To be honest, I would be slightly uncomfortable (not upset or offended, just a tiny bit uncomfortable, so please don't hate me just because of that)...but it shouldn't be banned, and if people want to be like that in public, let them.....I won't have a problem with that.

[CharlieFinley]

How exactly is it sinful? And even if it is, that isn't a reason to ban it. We don't make laws based on people's religious beliefs.

Ah, no. It shouldn't be legal in most areas because there are sanitary consequences to certain areas of naked flesh touching the same seats or what have you, because it's a general imposition against the public order (see: disturbing the peace), and because there's no real reason to make it legal.

Why is it sinful? Only due to its natural tendency to inspire sexual thoughts.

[dingo006]

I think it should be ok in some areas (with clear signs) at home and for protests but I think that people should be able to make that choice.

[ReginaGeorge]

No one wants to see a man's penis hanging over some lettuce while their shopping, nor be crushed against someones butt pimples at a concert, or have to see a dirty butt because someone doesn't wipe properly. I believe there is a time and place for almost everything, but nudity in every day public life isn't one of them.

Alternatively though, at a nudist venue, or a private residence, go for your life. Anyone who shows up and doesn't agree can move on, it's obviously not for them if they can't accept that people live lifestyles different other to their own.

I think we as humans do shun nudity way too much, and need to mellow out because it's completely natural, but I don't think we should walk around naked, especially since sex (the concept, as well as the act) is in such high demand, and always has been, always will be, and can be so hush-hush and taboo. Not just full-on nudity, but partial nudity as well, especially towards females (a girl wearing a short dress for example is sure to get some dirty looks and harassment).

A penis isn't just a penis, and vaginas aren't just vaginas, they're viewed as private sex organs, which is going to make people uncomfortable, or, alternatively, aroused, which would be taking advantage and defeating the point of the bigger picture. The bigger picture being that nudity is natural, not a chance to perv on some women.

I would personally be uncomfortable if someone were randomly naked in front of me in public though.

[MisterSix]

It's yuck. I would hate it if there were lots of bare, old, wrinkled bodies walking around town.
I'm glad it's illegal

[TigerBoy]

No one wants to see a man's penis hanging over some lettuce while their shopping, nor be crushed against someones butt pimples at a concert, or have to see a dirty butt because someone doesn't wipe properly. I believe there is a time and place for almost everything, but nudity in every day public life isn't one of them.
I do largely agree with this. We have some nudist clubs in the UK who meet indoors (because of the weather). Although I'll hang around home however I feel comfortable, I don't understand why they want to meet up at clubhouses and homes together just to be naked. It seems pointless and a little pervy to me.


A penis isn't just a penis, and vaginas aren't just vaginas, they're viewed as private sex organs, which is going to make people uncomfortable, or, alternatively, aroused, which would be taking advantage and defeating the point of the bigger picture. The bigger picture being that nudity is natural, not a chance to perv on some women.
You are right, but what causes the issue is hiding the body away and adding 'naughtiness' to nudity which just makes it more exciting. The more you experience nudity, the less you think in these terms. You notice it but it doesn't trigger the emotional reaction. I guess its like how they help people get over phobias by gradually exposing them to the thing they are afraid of. The reality is you'll see a lot more unattractive bodies on the beach than you will cute ones, so the sexual association really isn't an issue anyway a lot of the time.

[Horizon]

Hey, people really shouldn't be stopped from being themselves, and if it includes them walking around with it all hanging loose, I won't stop them. not my place, and not anyone's but that persons.

[Leon03]

It's everyones own business if they feel like standing out the way they dress. Walking around in their nude to me is just a special way to (not) clothe. Guess it should be common sense to dress and act appropriately to location and occasion regardless where you are.
Shouldn't become illegal though. As long as they don't act sexually.

[FreeFall]

This one time when I was on a beach in jersey with friends, a nude guy was walking around. Wrinkly old man. He sat down on a bench and when he got up, there were pieces of poop that must had been clinging to him or something, left behind on that bench.
I wonder if they burned that bench.

Nudity is not for me.
I get cold way too easily and I like "hiding" my body from society and others. Call me unnatural, call me a pervert. But to me, for me, it feels special and bonding when I take off my clothing when with my boyfriend, because he's the only one I allow to see my body in it's natural, vulnerable state. (besides doctors but, I feel no attachment to them or medicine so, exception) So what if I put too much emotional and sexual strength on my nudity? It works for me and him, and we enjoy being the only people we allow to share that with. My nudity is one of my ways of expressing my trust, love and affection and only one may see it. Besides myself of course, since it's my body.

If nudity's for you, go ahead. In my opinion I don't see it being illegal so much for the sake of the people that don't want to look at them, but for the nudists themselves. Too many lewd people would be far to willing to cop a feel. With breasts and penis free in the breeze to be grabbed, it could be easy to lie about touching them being an accident. Unless society gets into a better place in regards of other people, it's not a safe place to let your privates be so easily exposed. Lewd people.

[Dunce]

It's an expression of freedom and rebellion. Although I don't go nude, and exposing your bits is a bit risqué and I imagine it would make you feel very exposed, which I don't think would be nice.
But it's cool, people do what they like. It's not harming anyone.

[Cicero]

I believe it would've been seen as something more appropriate back in Ancient Rome and Greece. But back then, the sex organs wasn't seen as a "naughty" type of thing, a penis was a penis and a vagina was a vagina. Just like any other body part. But now in culture, it's seen (well has been for a long time) as something that is of sex and seeing that shouldn't be shown off in public. That's how it should be kept. Personally, when I have kids, I wouldn't want my son to see a guy nude, nor a woman. In time he will, but not when you're young. Honestly, if some guy or girl who was hot was nude, I couldn't stop staring, it would distract me. That's how most of society is.

Another thing I would be worried about/grossed out about, is personal hygiene, as already pointed out. You don't know how we'll someone cleans themselves after using the bathroom. I believe it would be almost impossible to transfer society to nudism. One thing I don't care about though, is when both sexes don't where shirts. If a guy can go shirtless, then a girl should be able to go shirtless/bra-less too.

[Cicero]

I believe it would've been seen as something more appropriate back in Ancient Rome and Greece. But back then, the sex organs wasn't seen as a "naughty" type of thing, a penis was a penis and a vagina was a vagina. Just like any other body part. But now in culture, it's seen (well has been for a long time) as something that is of sex and seeing that shouldn't be shown off in public. That's how it should be kept. Personally, when I have kids, I wouldn't want my son to see a guy nude, nor a woman. In time he will, but not when you're young. Honestly, if some guy or girl who was hot was nude, I couldn't stop staring, it would distract me. That's how most of society is.

Another thing I would be worried about/grossed out about, is personal hygiene, as already pointed out. You don't know how we'll someone cleans themselves after using the bathroom. I believe it would be almost impossible to transfer society to nudism. One thing I don't care about though, is when both sexes don't where shirts. If a guy can go shirtless, then a girl should be able to go shirtless/bra-less too.

[TigerBoy]

In case anyone was wondering, the usual thing is just to sit on a towel if you do end up sitting somewhere in public from the hygiene point of view. If that doesn't deal with it you should be in diapers, never mind naked. Having a towel with you if you are walking around can help boys with hiding erections too if you just carry it over your arm in front of you ;-)

As for "nudity=sex" that really isn't the case if you spend any time in a nudist context. Nudists are very protective about the family accessibility of resorts, and there are usually very strict rules about sexual conduct.

[Apollo.]

It generally doesn't bother me at all, I'm not from a nudist family but we have unexpectedly ended up on nudist beaches and what not on holidays and the reaction from my parents is always pretty neutral so it's the same for me. It's nothing you haven't seen before so why bother! If I had the choice I would definitely be naked most the time I'm pretty comfortable with how I look so it doesn't bother me whatsoever.

[Snookers]

I don't really have anything against nudists.
I, personally, would not do it. I used to have nightmares about going to school half-naked, so I'd rather walk skinless in a rain of salt than being nude in public.
Also, in my vision, I associate nudity with sexual matters, I almost never think of it as something you do daily, because I was raised in a society that taught me that way. It good to come by people with different ideas than ours. Nudity is considered in many modern societies something taboo, and I admire the fact that some people brought new ways of interpretation to it and that are not afraid to stand for what they like.

[randomnessqueen]

if its in a place meant for it, then its awesome, cause being nude is awesome.
but in a place where it shouldnt be then no, cause some people dont want to see you and thats okay.
so its a great thing, but should be kept to its designated areas

[canadaski]

I think the government should evaluate all citizens of the country equally. Those with beautiful genitalia will be given a special permit by the NBA to exist fully unclothed in a public setting. A canadian flag luggage tag will also be given to those with permits to wear on their genitalia at all times to show the authorities their law abiding character. And that is what I'll do if you elect me as president. Next time you see a hung like a horse redneck walking down a country road with a canadian flag hanging from the tip of his penis, think of me and what I did to make 'murica such a great place to live.


Honestly though, I'd say that clothing is overrated and people spend far too much time and money trying to figure out how to cover themselves up. Clothing just results in an endless cycle of insecurity as your clothing gets baggier and baggier until eventually you're a grown man showing up at poker nights in a size 47 maternity blouse and a pink thong you found in some dumpster outside the local brothel. I think nudism is a good way to go and I think california made a poor decision outlawing public nudity just so that american eagle can sell more 80 dollar t shirts made by some 10 year old kid in indonesia.

[Erasmus]

I really don't have an opinion on it. If you want to be naked, great, who cares.

[The joker.]

I think thqt only old people would do it, and that kinda grosses me out, but idk you have beaches etc with only nude people so i think its ok

[DerBear]

I personally think public nudity, other than in places where it is acceptable, either in camps or communities or beaches to be unacceptable. I don't want to be walking down my pavement and see a guy naked.

So yeah in the correct environment fine, anywhere else. No

[Archimedes]

It's a psychological disorder called exhibitionism.

[Twilly F. Sniper]

It's a psychological disorder called exhibitionism.

That sounds like you'd believe that homosexuality is a disease. Just saying, that sounds dumb.

Honestly it's fine to me, unless it isn't restrained to not so public places, not in the middle of the streets in Seattle.

[Archimedes]

It's good for you, because you are a boy and you probably love to see naked girls. But it could be offensive for other people (read comments below) just like public homosexuality. Personally I don't hate neither exhibicionists, nor homosexualists. But I hate when LGBT's show their love like "OH, EVERYBODY, LOOK AT US, WE LOVE EACH OTHER, RAINBOW, FREEDOM AND SO!!!11one". And yes, they both ARE disorders. Nature had not desighned us this way.

"It's a hard truth, Pumba, live with it" (c) Lion King 2

[Troy35216]

i admit that i was curious once if there was any nudist colonies around here so i did a google search. i never thot there would be any here cuz it's so strict here but there were like 4 or 5 but they all have the same rule--no single people. only families or couples. so they obviously don't want people going who are only interested in looking at naked people instead of 'experiencing" being naked themselves. I saw the online brochure and after that I don't want anything to do with it. it's like, just look around the next time your in the grocery store at all the people there. young and old and fat and skinny and all that. now picture them all naked and playing volleyball. it totally ruined one of my jerk off fantasies lol

[Erasmus]

It's good for you, because you are a boy and you probably love to see naked girls. But it could be offensive for other people (read comments below) just like public homosexuality. Personally I don't hate neither exhibicionists, nor homosexualists. But I hate when LGBT's show their love like "OH, EVERYBODY, LOOK AT US, WE LOVE EACH OTHER, RAINBOW, FREEDOM AND SO!!!11one". And yes, they both ARE disorders. Nature had not desighned us this way.

"It's a hard truth, Pumba, live with it" (c) Lion King 2

By "both are disorders", are you saying that homosexuality is a disorder?

[TigerBoy]

It's good for you, because you are a boy and you probably love to see naked girls. But it could be offensive for other people (read comments below) just like public homosexuality. Personally I don't hate neither exhibicionists, nor homosexualists. But I hate when LGBT's show their love like "OH, EVERYBODY, LOOK AT US, WE LOVE EACH OTHER, RAINBOW, FREEDOM AND SO!!!11one". And yes, they both ARE disorders. Nature had not desighned us this way.

"It's a hard truth, Pumba, live with it" (c) Lion King 2
*exhibitionists *homosexuals *designed

Since you are so easily offended yourself, let's take a look at how that works the other way.

What is offensive to me are hypocrites who claim not to have antipathy towards a group and then go right ahead and demonstrate antipathy as you have done.

Your first post was offensive to nudists, and now you've made offensive comments about homosexuality.

If nudity "offends" you - DON'T LOOK.
If you don't like casual nudity - DON'T VISIT NUDIST RESORTS
If homosexual public displays of affection "offend" you - DON'T LOOK.

Should you happen to see such things, the worst that might happen is an expansion of your narrow little mind.

If you think that your bigotry and hypocrisy is a substitute for being educated on the topics you opine about, you are sadly mistaken since you are quite wrong in your claim about disorders. Go educate yourself, learn to spell, and that way you might not look like an ignorant moron the next time you hit 'Reply'.

[Erasmus]

*exhibitionists *homosexuals *designed

Since you are so easily offended yourself, let's take a look at how that works the other way.

What is offensive to me are hypocrites who claim not to have antipathy towards a group and then go right ahead and demonstrate antipathy as you have done.

Your first post was offensive to nudists, and now you've made offensive comments about homosexuality.

If nudity "offends" you - DON'T LOOK.
If you don't like casual nudity - DON'T VISIT NUDIST RESORTS
If homosexual public displays of affection "offend" you - DON'T LOOK.

Should you happen to see such things, the worst that might happen is an expansion of your narrow little mind.

If you think that your bigotry and hypocrisy is a substitute for being educated on the topics you opine about, you are sadly mistaken since you are quite wrong in your claim about disorders. Go educate yourself, learn to spell, and that way you might not look like an ignorant moron the next time you hit 'Reply'.

Thank you. Exactly this.

[Archimedes]

Yea, that's it! You see what you want to see. Did I said or meant that I hate all exhibitionists and homosexualists? Did I said or meant that casual nudity offends me? Yes, I ignore things that offend me, but look at the topic question. We have to tell our opinions. I did it. Well, as I'm now reading, homosexuality is no longer counted as a disorder, you win, ok, but it was counted. But exhibitionism is a disorder and it proved http://www.hawaii.edu/hivandaids/Compulsive%20Voyeurism%20and%20Exhibitionism.pdf (read conclusion)

[TigerBoy]

Yea, that's it! You see what you want to see. Did I said or meant that I hate all exhibitionists and homosexualists?
Saying that you 'hate' public displays of affection from LGBTs was more than sufficient to establish your position.

Did I said or meant that casual nudity offends me? Yes, I ignore things that offend me, but look at the topic question. We have to tell our opinions. I did it.
You didn't state your opinion, you made a statement of claimed fact, without comment, qualification or substantiation.

But exhibitionism is a disorder and it proved http://www.hawaii.edu/hivandaids/Compulsive%20Voyeurism%20and%20Exhibitionism.pdf (read conclusion)
Your study concerns the medical treatment of pathological disorders using specific drugs. It doesn't pertain to defining those disorders or relating them to the pastime of nudism. It isn't relevant.

Exhibitionism is one motivation to remove your clothes, that is not in dispute. It is however a logical fallacy (affirming the consequent) to imply that it is the only reason for doing so. Consider this: Pilots fly in planes. Not everyone who flies in a plane is a pilot. Furthermore in this instance it is insulting to suggest that all those who do so are automatically mentally ill.

[Texas warrior]

I think that you should be able to go nude were ever you want. It's not hurting anybody.

[FreeFall]

Wait...did someone just quote the Lion King to solidify their argument. What?

My opinion remains the same though slightly changed. Still say nudists do whatever the hell they want, go ahead, not affecting me or my life in any direct way, I don't care. But changing my legal stance. Clearly babies and toddlers and small children get to romp nude in most places because they're just little blobs of flesh. No sexualization to them and most are innocent and more interested in grass. But there are disorders where a person will never develop and essentially remain per-pubescent until they die. They can possibly be adult in mentality, maturity and emotions but not the psychical. With no sexualization to them, they should be able to go naked if they wanted right?
Not that I'm arguing it only be legal for those underdeveloped, but it's more of a what's the point of it being illegal?
Yes there would be some people that would abuse being able to be nude anywhere at anytime, especially in my culture and the stigma that's attached to nudity but there's still a risk of lewd actions even clothed. People already pee in the elevators, they just lift their skirts/drop their pants and yay. Elevator pee.

[Thunderstorm]

I think it's already a major problem, with everyone sending pics all over the internet.

I don't approve. Why would you want random people staring at you like that?

[TigerBoy]

I think it's already a major problem, with everyone sending pics all over the internet.
May I suggest that you simply don't look at those pictures which offend you then.


Why would you want random people staring at you like that?
Some people get a sexual kick out of it, but that isn't the reason nudist families visit nudist resorts - see the discussion on this above.

[Thunderstorm]

May I suggest that you simply don't look at those pictures which offend you then.



Some people get a sexual kick out of it, but that isn't the reason nudist families visit nudist resorts - see the discussion on this above.

I never said it offended me.

And That's nasty. Just don't even.

[TigerBoy]

I never said it offended me.
You said it was "a major problem". If it doesn't offend you, what is the problem?

[anyone50]

Ah, no. It shouldn't be legal in most areas because there are sanitary consequences to certain areas of naked flesh touching the same seats or what have you, because it's a general imposition against the public order (see: disturbing the peace), and because there's no real reason to make it legal.

Why is it sinful? Only due to its natural tendency to inspire sexual thoughts.

I think this was the same argument that the city council used in banning public nudity in San Fransisco last fall and i agree that going to resturants and other community venues nude would pose a health threat but i'm fine with nude beaches just wish there was more of them