Xiriz ( 9 years ago )
it better oulesrves, though not for lack of trying!  We're as perplexed as you about why any naturists should consider this fuss to have anything to do with the practice of nudism/naturism.  We have seen little evidence of nudists in the mix other than a few outsiders visiting there.We've received a lot of flak over this from both gay advocates and nudists who either equate  criticism of the actions of a few as an indictment of an entire social group, or nudity with nudism, or both.   AANR has even roused from slumber to indicate support to the Castro naked people rather than to emphatically distance the nudist community from this irresponsible behavior which can only hurt our cause.As you say, this sets a precedence which can be called up the next time someone advocates for a little more body freedom, and can be used as an example of what can be expected if folks are allowed to sunbathe topless in their own yards!Yours and ours is a mainstream position but unfortunately the mainstream doesn't participate a lot in public online discussions, so mostly the noisy minority is heard.  They also tend to be the ones with their own agenda to promote, an agenda often conflicting with nudism as practiced by most.So we'll keep seeing  nudist' and  naturist' attached to everything that happens involving a nude person, and no one of authority will stand up and say, enough!   They too have their agendas, it would seem.

Kellen ( 9 years ago )
Who said that nusidts fear sex? I, as a nusidt do not fear sex. I as a nusidt fear the equality of nudity and sexuality. Most textiles (non-nusidts) equate nude and sex. This stereotype is the origin of why nusidts are thought of as perverts, going around having orgies all of the time.This prejudice is what we fear, as it makes us go off in the corner and hide our naturism. This is the stereotype that keeps us from becoming respected within society. A nusidt male is thought of as a pervert, and a nusidt female is thought of as have loose morals. Nudists do not fear sex, we love sex, what we fear is societies predisposition to hang labels on people.  +9Was this answer helpful?

Alex ( 9 years ago )
Who said that nsiudts fear sex? I, as a nsiudt do not fear sex. I as a nsiudt fear the equality of nudity and sexuality. Most textiles (non-nudists) equate nude and sex. This stereotype is the origin of why nsiudts are thought of as perverts, going around having orgies all of the time.This prejudice is what we fear, as it makes us go off in the corner and hide our naturism. This is the stereotype that keeps us from becoming respected within society. A nsiudt male is thought of as a pervert, and a nsiudt female is thought of as have loose morals. Nudists do not fear sex, we love sex, what we fear is societies predisposition to hang labels on people.  +9Was this answer helpful?

Dawid ( 9 years ago )
I've commented on this searvel times on message boards and I'm still completely convinced that; your skin is the largest organ of your body.  Like ALL organs of your body they require Oxygen and Glucose to survive.We get our glucose through the foods we eat and we get our oxygen by breathing but I believe the skin cannot  breath completely if it is covered. Taking into account the numerous dyes and chemicals used to make clothing and our skin trying to breath through your clothes it's no wonder many of us feel better once we take the clothes off.Many can claim that is all in our heads but I truly believe that when your entire body is able to breath without restriction you feel better.  I am also more sensitive to smells and it's gotten worse as I've gotten older. Perfumes, cig smoke, pet odors, herbs, gardens some are stronger for me than others but I either get headaches or begin coughing.Living nude and feeling better can't be a novelty.  We've lived nude for over 38 yrs and the  novelty  has worn off long ago.  It has to be that we are more comfortable and feel better without the binding, pinching, bunching, irritating clothing we wear.  I have some pretty comfy shorts, t shirts, sweatshirts and I still can't wait to get them off when I have the opportunity because being clothed irritates me.

Laizquierda ( 10 years ago )
Hello from San Diego, home of Black's Beach!I thoroughly eneyojd the fratpad video. It was very zen and I couldn't get it out of my head for days! Naked men dancing and having fun!  I'm used to seeing men be insecure and hostile and clueless as to why. If everyone would be young at heart like the men in the video, the world would be a better place.  It's ideal to depict the human body's full spectrum of qualities: beautiful, natural, energetic, sensual, innocent, and harmless, as we should all be shamefree and uninhibited and fearless and celebrate our bodies as a source of joy. Sexuality shouldn't be put in a closet (google  serial killers  and you find sexual repression is a common denominator). Skin is good, male or female. Sex is good, normal and fun. Decriminalize sex. Too bad the video was taken down. It was sexier than what I am used to seeing on nudist/naturist sites, which tend to desexualize the body for fear of being labeled dirty or pornographic. Ironically, the omission of sexuality sends the message that part of the body IS bad,  which defeats the purpose of naturism in the first place. If you don't love ALL of the body you don't really love ANY of the body. True love is unconditional.  Thank you, aN. More fun content like that please.

Laizquierda ( 10 years ago )
Hello from San Diego, home of Black's Beach!I thoroughly eneyojd the fratpad video. It was very zen and I couldn't get it out of my head for days! Naked men dancing and having fun!  I'm used to seeing men be insecure and hostile and clueless as to why. If everyone would be young at heart like the men in the video, the world would be a better place.  It's ideal to depict the human body's full spectrum of qualities: beautiful, natural, energetic, sensual, innocent, and harmless, as we should all be shamefree and uninhibited and fearless and celebrate our bodies as a source of joy. Sexuality shouldn't be put in a closet (google  serial killers  and you find sexual repression is a common denominator). Skin is good, male or female. Sex is good, normal and fun. Decriminalize sex. Too bad the video was taken down. It was sexier than what I am used to seeing on nudist/naturist sites, which tend to desexualize the body for fear of being labeled dirty or pornographic. Ironically, the omission of sexuality sends the message that part of the body IS bad,  which defeats the purpose of naturism in the first place. If you don't love ALL of the body you don't really love ANY of the body. True love is unconditional.  Thank you, aN. More fun content like that please.

Muttu ( 10 years ago )
Melissa. Not too sure if you will read this as it is an ancient post. I've often thghout of giving a seminar for single women, couples, and families on the advantages of social nudism, but don't quite know how to go about it. As a single male, I would expect a seminar to be much more acceptable if a female co-directed. AANR sponsership would be a big help and go a long way toward acceptance.Perhaps reaching out to interested females and families through the local media and the internet is an option. What do you think? And any advise would be most appreciated.

Randi ( 10 years ago )
More true words couldn't be wirtten about the nature of the folks that all chip in and help out at Juniper Woods.  We are a community of all sorts of people, each with a unique contribution toward a common goal Happiness!  I too witnessed the effoert it takes the bring our sleepy campground back to life this spring; it was a pleasure helping out Jim & Peggy and it makes me feel great knowing that we will all be enjoying that awsome conversation pool and heated swiming pool again this Summer.  Kudos to the people that renovated the camp office, I can see how much it will improve the first impressions of the visitors and guests that stop in for the day or stay overnight in one of the beautiful campsites.  Heres to a great Summer at Juniper Woods .Drop in and see for youeself.ckb

Daeng ( 10 years ago )
sorry for late reply! most of our videos are back! but if you're inreeesttd in that popular fratpad dance one, we're yet to find a good platform to upload it  maybe dailymotion would work

Kamariah ( 10 years ago )
Melissa: I agree with your post.When I first got into nudism I was also met with dirmsicination. Being a single male, and also 18 at the time, people automatically thought I was there with bad intentions. I even had been asked to leave one place because someone said I had an erection. Suddenly, the management comes up to me and tells me they had several complaints, from people who said they saw me with an erection, even though I know they did not see me with one. I never had one in any way. I think they just wanted me out cause I was new to nudism at that point and cause I was so young.Your post also gives perspective from a female. Issues I obviously did not know of, but can relate to some.I do think there are places that need to open up and let singles in. That's the best way you're going to get more members and to benefit nudism as a while.