I didnt think the topic of erections would come under a heading like "A Rude Problem," but it did. I've read everything I could about erections, from Alex Comfort to Dr. Ruth, not to mention Katchadourian, and the consensus is that while erections certainly occur due to arousal, they also frequently happen when the man is NOT aroused. This happens especially if the man is in fine physical health. Those with issues like diabetes and heart disease will know what I mean. So, what do we men do when an erection occurs despite our best efforts not to have one?
The person who started the thread asked, "How easy is it to overlook? Does anyone still have this problem? How did you overcome it?"
One of the responders indicated that nudist resorts/clubs/campgrounds/venues absolutely consider erections in a public setting to be "inappropriate." Period. The writer adds that if one were to stand around talking to anyone "while 'sporting' an erection," clubs will ask that person to leave and "never come back." The writer adds that once social nudism has been experienced, it won't be an issue.
While Im glad for the second part, I find the first part rather unfortunate. In my opinion, if some naturists/nudists have problems with the fact that men have involuntary erections at times, then they arent true nudists. To put a new spin on an old saying, "Its presence doesnt matter, its what you do with it!
Some exclusively heterosexual men have erections while being examined by a male doctor. It doesnt happen every time, and it may only happen just once, but it happens, and doctors know it has nothing to do with sexual desire. If they can take it, why cant we?
Now, if someone is clearly flaunting it in a place where this shouldnt happen, then hes the one with the problem. But if it simply occurs while playing volleyball, enjoying a recital, working as a crossing guard, doing taxes, or just snoozing and being lost to the world, then hes not the one with the problem
Indeed, this brings up another point: Except for nudists, people in general arent used to seeing other people nude. This may, in part, explain why they are unaccepting of nudity in general and nudism in particular. Could nudists be reacting similarly to erections? Maybe if we saw erections more often in situations that did not evoke sex, we could accept them for what they are: naturally occurring phenomena at times which dont always suit us best.
If there were no sexual overtones and the erection was clearly involuntary, forcing a man with an erection to leave a clubwould bepatently unfair (though I suppose the owners can do whatever they want). Would we throw a woman out because her clitoris was erect? Would we even notice?
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 NudistsThe person who started the thread asked, "How easy is it to overlook? Does anyone still have this problem? How did you overcome it?"
One of the responders indicated that nudist resorts/clubs/campgrounds/venues absolutely consider erections in a public setting to be "inappropriate." Period. The writer adds that if one were to stand around talking to anyone "while 'sporting' an erection," clubs will ask that person to leave and "never come back." The writer adds that once social nudism has been experienced, it won't be an issue.
While Im glad for the second part, I find the first part rather unfortunate. In my opinion, if some naturists/nudists have problems with the fact that men have involuntary erections at times, then they arent true nudists. To put a new spin on an old saying, "Its presence doesnt matter, its what you do with it!
Some exclusively heterosexual men have erections while being examined by a male doctor. It doesnt happen every time, and it may only happen just once, but it happens, and doctors know it has nothing to do with sexual desire. If they can take it, why cant we?
Now, if someone is clearly flaunting it in a place where this shouldnt happen, then hes the one with the problem. But if it simply occurs while playing volleyball, enjoying a recital, working as a crossing guard, doing taxes, or just snoozing and being lost to the world, then hes not the one with the problem
Indeed, this brings up another point: Except for nudists, people in general arent used to seeing other people nude. This may, in part, explain why they are unaccepting of nudity in general and nudism in particular. Could nudists be reacting similarly to erections? Maybe if we saw erections more often in situations that did not evoke sex, we could accept them for what they are: naturally occurring phenomena at times which dont always suit us best.
If there were no sexual overtones and the erection was clearly involuntary, forcing a man with an erection to leave a clubwould bepatently unfair (though I suppose the owners can do whatever they want). Would we throw a woman out because her clitoris was erect? Would we even notice?
