Naturism?(Are there any other naturists here)

donkey too said:
I do it because I can.

I my ex and my daughter and two youngest sons have been naturist from year dot.
I found that people into this type of lifestyle are nice, unpretensious (never could spell that) and have nothing to hide. Everyone at a naturist meet is on the same level and enjoying the same things from young tots to old crocks like me. No one is wearing the latest nike trainers etc., if you understand what I mean? No ones caravan is better, newer or more expensive than anyone else's. Also the main thing I find is that at meet together whether it be in the open or indoors there are no cliques.
I did try to start a naturist group some time ago and lost interest mainly due to me being so ill at the time but the group is still there under groups.
I am all for getting together. especially as I now find that now I have no wife to accompany me a lot of the clubs are out of bounds for me.

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I can see where your coming from about it being a leveler its similar to school uniforms, kids from the not so well off families are not stigmatized. I am referring to my schooling era of the 70's with the word stigmatized.
 
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Yep, we have been for many years. Also it's a great secret I'm not sure I should share but there are many great naturist campsites in France, mainly in the south east/west not surprisingly, many are ACSI and/or Camping Cheque accessible too. In our experience this means they are well run, very clean and not normally overpopulated which means you get to have a very pleasant stay. Also only a small minority still require the official naturism membership card (INF) so most are accessible to all - try it next time you see one!
 
I rarely go past the cafe.

thegoodlookingbloke said:
Come on Bushy, there are signs at Studland well before you come across bodies, if you are going to be offended you can always turn back. But the majority keep going and usually giggle as they go past. Where do you fit into this category Bushy ? :p
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Apart from when I'm out on the canoe, but I've heard a lot of people calling for a ban, although I'm not one of them and in any case there seems to be a bigger problem with gay men using Studland for meeting, which is one of the reasons you can't wild camp there any more.
 
Bushy, you should really be grateful that you are able to canoe in that bay, as you may or may not know, it was once privately owned by the Bankes family who used to use the beach, along with other guests for naturist bathing. It was only after it was left to the National Trust that the shore walk became available to the public.

Naturism was here first so should we naturists want to ban the shore walkers ??? No of course not, it's all about freedom of choice, we should be thankful we have such choices, many don't.

Live and let live. If you dont like it....dont go there ! There are thousands of miles of British coastline to choose from. :wave:
 
Agree with fairytooth, there are many lovely sites in the Southern half of France, our current favourite is Chateau de Fereyrolles on the Ceze in the Ardeche region: Chateau de Fereyrolles in Suedfrankreich where we stayed longest on out trip this summer. Some of the nearby naturist campsites were very regimented - pitches in lines squeezed together, but this place is totally relaxed. Warm enough to be nude in the evenings, too. We'll be back next year!
 
We went to Rhodes island this year and found a nudist beach just outside falaraki, it was the first time we had been on one but we both enjoyed it, and as you say no white bits, it's a shame it's not warmer in the uk more of the time,
 
That's interesting.

Is that the reason the naturist beach is there then? It wouldn't actually affect my canoeing, only launching, as the foreshore belongs to the Crown, which is why I need a Crown Estates licence to metal detect below the high water line on beaches.
 
I for one would never go au natural, wearing only leg braces might look rather silly, and to be fair at the age most of us are we probably need ironing.
 
invalid said:
I for one would never go au natural, wearing only leg braces might look rather silly, and to be fair at the age most of us are we probably need ironing.
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I think you might be pleasantly surprised Invalid, I've just come back from El Templo del Sol, south of Taragona, Spain on the Med coast. The average age on the beach must have been around 60+ I reckon, mainly dutch but plenty of brits, belgians and various other nationalities. All very relaxed, no hassle. The free onsite triple infinity pool was the biggest I've ever seen with views straight over the Med. http://www.eltemplodelsol.com/. Didn't see anyone trying to win a beauty contest!
 
invalid said:
I for one would never go au natural, wearing only leg braces might look rather silly, and to be fair at the age most of us are we probably need ironing.
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Naturists do actually come in all shapes and sizes just as society does. Have you ever thought that everyone was staring at you when you were in a busy shopping centre because of the way you think you look ? :sad: .......I dont suspect so.

It is just the same on a naturist beach or club. In fact since we have been naturists over 40 years, we have seen people who have real problems like 'one or both breasts removed., 'colostomies', 'false limbs' etc. they dont get stared at or ignored, they actually just fit in like everyone else all you want to do is admire their courage.

So to think you might look rather silly doesn't really cut the ice with us naturists. :wave:
 
thegoodlookingbloke said:
Naturists do actually come in all shapes and sizes just as society does. Have you ever thought that everyone was staring at you when you were in a busy shopping centre because of the way you think you look ? :sad: .......I dont suspect so.

It is just the same on a naturist beach or club. In fact since we have been naturists over 40 years, we have seen people who have real problems like 'one or both breasts removed., 'colostomies', 'false limbs' etc. they dont get stared at or ignored, they actually just fit in like everyone else all you want to do is admire their courage.

So to think you might look rather silly doesn't really cut the ice with us naturists. :wave:
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I agree the beach in Greece we went on age range was from 20 upwards with loads of younger people, now in almost 40 and as a first timer didn't know what to expect but as you say everyone is in the same boat and you just get on with it. I really enjoyed it got a good tan too
 
nickb said:
I agree the beach in Greece we went on age range was from 20 upwards with loads of younger people, now in almost 40 and as a first timer didn't know what to expect but as you say everyone is in the same boat and you just get on with it. I really enjoyed it got a good tan too
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I will spare you the pic's lol
 
what can we say?

Are we the only ones that are au naturel when we're away in the MH? Wild camping and being able to be free go hand in hand. Find a beach, a wood, or a quiet spot, somewhere you can relax, strip off and relax.
Ok, so its not as easy to do in the British Isles or Ireland, but it can be done..
Nothing like wakening early, and going for a stroll the way nature intended, in fact, most europeans wildcamp like that, as we've met a lot, everywhere we've been, it's not unusual, its natural.
Sunseekers have a large membership, and we just wish they had an Irish branch.
Paul and Claire
 
I'm afraid it's not for me. I like to be comfortable, and without clothes on, I'm not (that's physically, not mentally). Why? I'm a naturalist and grovelling around in stinging nettles and brambles is definitely a NO NO with no clothes on. Besides, most people look revolting naked!!!
 
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Somelier said:
I'm afraid it's not for me. I like to be comfortable, and without clothes on, I'm not (that's physically, not mentally). Why? I'm a naturalist and grovelling around in stinging nettles and brambles is definitely a NO NO with no clothes on. Besides, most people look revolting naked!!!
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I agree with this as I wouldn't want to be foraging naked, even though our ancestors must have. Maybe the loin cloth was invented by someone who liked blackberries:lol-053:
 
Hi All

I have been a naturist for 40+ years. I was responsible for Three Rivers Outdoor Clubs obtaining caravan and camping exemptions. I then was instrumental in getting British Naturism its caravan and camping exemption certificates. I met my wife late in life and she had always had a hankering for naturism. We gave up bricks and mortor 4 years ago to fulltime in our motorhome.

We live a naturist lifestyle in our motorhome, all year round. We spend a lot of our summer at Lakeland Outdoor Club site in the south lakes and then overwinter in Spain. Currently making our way to El Portus Naturist Camping for December then we will be slowly returning to the UK.

There are a lot of naturist caravan and Motorhome owners as the two fit nicely together. If you are not tied to hookup then wilding and naturism also fit together very well.

I have always said, if it is warm enough to wear a bathing costume, then it is warm enough not to wear one. There is nothing better in my opinion to swim clothes free.

It is nice to see so many other wilders into naturism.

John & Joan
 
John Thompson said:
Hi All
There is nothing better in my opinion to swim clothes free.
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I have to agree. We were introduced to naturism relatively recently (post-retirement) by some friends who have an apartment on a naturist complex down here in Spain. I was not sure at first but once you get over the initial awkwardness, the feeling of freedom is wonderful - especially when swimming. Mind you, I'm not sure about England in the winter! ;)
 
we have been enjoying naturist holidays for many years, and now bought our first motor home and looking forwards to trips into France 2013...
cheers
Linda and Paul
 
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