My first real nudist experience was in 1994 when I went to a nudist resort because I wanted to go skinny-dipping like I used to at the YMCA before it went co-ed and required bathing suits.
As a child I had been taught that one did not go around in front of other people without clothes on.
Changing in locker rooms was ok as was swimming nude with other males, but in mixed company certain body parts should be covered.
As I was not sure how I could be comfortable nude in front of other people for an extended period of time for no reason at all I practiced by going around my home nude even when I did not have to be.
When I arrived at the resort I was met by a nude man in the office who registered me and gave me the information on the resort. I was then directed to a parking lot where I was met by another nude man who was going to give me a tour of the place. I undressed before the tour because even though no one knew me, I was not going to embarrass myself in public by looking out of place.
My tour ended at the lake and because my reason for going there was so I could swim nude I went into the water.
Later I took a short walk on my own. As I passed other people a smile and "Hello" was in order, the lack of clothing was of no significance.
I returned to the lake for more swimming and sunning.
Before going home I took a warm shower in the round building that housed the showers. As the shower and adjoining hot tub made the drying area humid, I went outside. That did it for me. I was dried by the gentle breeze and the warm sun. That convinced me that this was how we were meant to be. There was nothing disgraceful about being nude. I completed the remaining visits and interviews as soon as I could and became a member.
Little did I know at that time how much I would enjoy the comfort of being nude. Since that visit I have joined a number of other nudist organizations, attended a lot of nudist festivals, gatherings and other events. I have been on a number of nude cruises and now live in a clothing optional community where I can be nude all the time except when it is too cold to be nude or I am going into town.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of SocialCO Media, LLC or True NudistsAs a child I had been taught that one did not go around in front of other people without clothes on.
Changing in locker rooms was ok as was swimming nude with other males, but in mixed company certain body parts should be covered.
As I was not sure how I could be comfortable nude in front of other people for an extended period of time for no reason at all I practiced by going around my home nude even when I did not have to be.
When I arrived at the resort I was met by a nude man in the office who registered me and gave me the information on the resort. I was then directed to a parking lot where I was met by another nude man who was going to give me a tour of the place. I undressed before the tour because even though no one knew me, I was not going to embarrass myself in public by looking out of place.
My tour ended at the lake and because my reason for going there was so I could swim nude I went into the water.
Later I took a short walk on my own. As I passed other people a smile and "Hello" was in order, the lack of clothing was of no significance.
I returned to the lake for more swimming and sunning.
Before going home I took a warm shower in the round building that housed the showers. As the shower and adjoining hot tub made the drying area humid, I went outside. That did it for me. I was dried by the gentle breeze and the warm sun. That convinced me that this was how we were meant to be. There was nothing disgraceful about being nude. I completed the remaining visits and interviews as soon as I could and became a member.
Little did I know at that time how much I would enjoy the comfort of being nude. Since that visit I have joined a number of other nudist organizations, attended a lot of nudist festivals, gatherings and other events. I have been on a number of nude cruises and now live in a clothing optional community where I can be nude all the time except when it is too cold to be nude or I am going into town.