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Being Nude
Being nude is easy - you do it in the bathroom every time you shower. All
you have to do is take off your outer garments, closely followed by your
undergarments and you're there. Being nude with that special other is also
quite easy (and often, quite appropriate). It is accomplished in much the
same method as showering, except it usually takes place in the bedroom. But
taking your clothes off in front of a dozen strangers….now there's the
trick. You see, this fantastically advanced society we live in says that it
is shameful to remove our clothing in front of anyone who is not your
spouse, your doctor or your masseuse.
Why Nudity is Wrong
The "whys" of this dictum date back to Adam and the Apple Incident
and were revived during the latter reign of her majesty Queen Victoria.
They are:
Nudity is inherently shameful according to the Bible of every religion -
except the ones that come with a living Messiah and an FBI stakeout. Being
nude incites maddened sexual passions which will inflame and destroy the
fabric of our civilization. Your naked body is a forbidden temple, to be
worshipped by your spouse, care-taken by your doctor, and refurbished by
your masseuse. Now that we have that out of the way, there are several more
practical reasons why clothes are in fact quite a useful habit:
Stinging insects rarely bite through denim jeans. Sunburn hurts, and suntan
lotion aren't cheap. Most of your orifices are not sufficiently flexible to
act as a safe place to carry your wallet, keys and cigarettes. So where
does this leave us? With a body that will never truly know the feel of wind
caressing its every hair; that will never get an all-over tan. All that
glorious shame that's lurking inside of you.
The "whys" of this dictum date back to Adam and the Apple Incident
and were revived during the latter reign of her majesty Queen Victoria.
They are:
Nudity is inherently shameful according to the Bible of every religion -
except the ones that come with a living Messiah and an FBI stakeout. Being
nude incites maddened sexual passions which will inflame and destroy the
fabric of our civilization. Your naked body is a forbidden temple, to be
worshipped by your spouse, care-taken by your doctor, and refurbished by
your masseuse. Now that we have that out of the way, there are several more
practical reasons why clothes are in fact quite a useful habit:
Stinging insects rarely bite through denim jeans. Sunburn hurts, and suntan
lotion aren't cheap. Most of your orifices are not sufficiently flexible to
act as a safe place to carry your wallet, keys and cigarettes. So where
does this leave us? With a body that will never truly know the feel of wind
caressing its every hair; that will never get an all-over tan. All that
glorious shame that's lurking inside of you.
Why Nudity is OK
We've gone through the assumptions that tell us why nudity is dreadfully
wrong. Now, a quick glance into the matter from a somewhat different
perspective.
The human body is terribly common. Believe it or not, everyone has one. And
mostly, they look fairly alike: the same amount of limbs, eyes, hairy
patches and moving parts. That's why you can mass produce shirts.
The naked body is not equal to sex. Thousands of African tribesman will attest
to it and tens of thousands of nudists the world over will back them up.
Sometimes, it feels great to be nude. Sitting nude on a picnic blanket on a
sun-dappled river bank surrounded by trees on a warm day with a cool breeze
among good friends and family can be heaven.
We've gone through the assumptions that tell us why nudity is dreadfully
wrong. Now, a quick glance into the matter from a somewhat different
perspective.
The human body is terribly common. Believe it or not, everyone has one. And
mostly, they look fairly alike: the same amount of limbs, eyes, hairy
patches and moving parts. That's why you can mass produce shirts.
The naked body is not equal to sex. Thousands of African tribesman will attest
to it and tens of thousands of nudists the world over will back them up.
Sometimes, it feels great to be nude. Sitting nude on a picnic blanket on a
sun-dappled river bank surrounded by trees on a warm day with a cool breeze
among good friends and family can be heaven.
For First Timers
For your first time, go to a nudist resort (ie: one which is set in wide,
open natural surroundings) - possibly a campsite with caravan and cabin
stay. The great thing about these is that they are relaxed, with plenty of
privacy when required and they generally have a central area with spas and
seating where you can relax, socialize, and be among like-minded people.
Spend a bit of money and go somewhere nice. This trip will set the tone of
all your future nudist endeavors. You only have your first time once, so
make it good!
Go somewhere at least a few hours drive from where you live. There are two
reasons for this. (1) It lessens the chance of your seeing anyone you know
- it's much easier to strip for the first time with only strangers around
(trust me - any nudist will agree). Also, (2) it lets you feel that you are
away from all the daily stresses and conventions of life. This should be a
vacation, and a vacation is much more fun when you actually vacate your
usual haunts. Also, you'll be more inclined to follow through if you make
the whole experience into an adventure.
Men, I know you will not spend your entire visit to a nudist/naturist
resort with an erection. You are no more likely to be erect after you've
disrobed than you are walking around in your suit-and-tie. Granted, you may
very occasionally become semi-erect (or even fully erect) but no more so
(and probably less) than you would in fully clothed circumstances. Stop
worrying about it. It simply will not be a problem. Any experienced nudist
will tell you this.
Take a "security blanket". Your "security blanket" is
something non-obtrusive which you can discretely use to cover your
genitals. You won't actually use it but it'll make you feel a bit better
during your
first five minutes of nakedness. Some forms of a "security blanket"' could
be a towel (not worn, but carried) a big satchel, a large cooler box, a
deck chair, or a picnic blanket. I'm sure you can think of something.
Flirting/being flirted with can be uncomfortable or intimidating even when
clothed. When you're nude it can be even worse. As any experienced nudist
will tell you, nudism has nothing to do with sex, and flirting with
strangers is frowned upon. Feel free to be affectionate with your
established partner but please respect others' desire to be comfortable. If
someone is flirting with you and you are feeling uncomfortable, do
something about it, which makes it clear that his/her attentions are not
welcome. If you feel like you are being harassed let the owners or staff
know and they will deal with the problem. However, this problem will seldom
be encountered in a nudist resort. It is more likely to happen on nudist beaches
(which are free-to-access by all kinds of people, including gawkers -
clothed
individuals who like looking at nude people). That's why we only go to places
which are somewhat out of the way (in terms of location), and where you
have to pay to stay.
Pack at least two items of clothing: a comfy, button-up long-sleeved shirt
(casual flannel is fine) and a pair of slops (or thongs, as they are
sometimes called). I also usually take a jersey and a pair of sunglasses
and don't forget the sun screen and insect repellent.
You are probably going to spend a fair amount of time sitting in the sun
and reading. Bring several books and magazines depending on your length of
stay.
Don't try to loose three inches off your buttocks/wax your pubic region into a perfect
"v"/madly exfoliate your buttocks just because you will be going
naked in front of strangers. Believe it or not, nobody will care how you
look (except for commenting on that interesting piercing) and you will find
that body shape, size or texture will cease being important in your
interaction with others. Being nude makes all of these issues unimportant.
However, you will not come to the full realization of this until you are nude
among mixed company of like kind.
Are you nudist material?
While you may (or may not) have flirted with the idea of actually becoming a nudist you've never actually had the courage/will/inclination/opportunity/knowledge to actually go ahead and take your clothes off in a a particular location that would make you "official". Is nudism for you? Can you bare all? This test will help you answer your questions.
Be
honest to yourself! Don't scroll ahead to the answers! Just answer
"yes" or "no" then score yourself.
1. Have you ever slept in the nude?
Yes No
2. Do you ever go around your house nude?
Yes No
3. Have you ever done housework in the nude?
Yes No
4. Do you live with someone who sees you wandering around your house nude?
Yes No
5. Do you understand that legitimate nudism is not sexual?
Yes No
6. Have you ever skinny-dipped with at least one other person present?
Yes No
7. Were your parents open minded and not prude or inhibited?
Yes No
8. Do you strip down in group showers?
Yes No
9. Men: do you use the open urinal or the actual toilet when you are in a
public toilet? Women: Do you not wear a bra whenever you can get away with
it?
Yes No
10. Would the sight of another person going around nude offend or embarrass
you?
Yes No
11. Do you feel embarrassed by your body?
Yes No
12. Do you want to become a nudist mostly to enjoy the feeling of total
"freedom?"
Yes No
13. Have you done anything wild and spontaneous in the last year?
Yes No
14. Do you have someone who could possibly become a nudist with you?
Yes No
15. Do you ever feel suffocated by your clothes and wish you could strip
them off?
Yes No
Score Yourself
If you answered "yes" to as many as five questions you are not nudist material.
If you answered "yes" to as many as eight to ten questions you are a nudist in waiting.
If you answered "yes" to as many as ten or more questions you are definitely a nudist waiting to happen.
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