Being a naturist is not about having public sex or exposing yourself to others. Many naturists are modest people who choose naturism for the above reasons, and not in order to sexually connect with people. That said, nudity can be pleasing to the senses in a sexual way. The feel of air or water flowing uninterrupted across your entire body awakens the senses and may be arousing. This is healthy and natural. You should not feel ashamed to have or explore these sexual feelings. Suppressing sexual feelings is unhealthy in general, and suppressing them in the context of naturism negates the healthy benefits of a naturist lifestyle.
If you find sleeping naked difficult, work your way up to it. Shed one piece of clothing, for example your pajama top, and when you’re accustomed to sleeping without that, shed the next piece, and so on until you’re sleeping nude. Try opening a window near your bed (keeping the blinds closed) to let a breeze in. Remember that part of being a naturist is to feel closer to the natural world.
If you exercise at home, do it naked, unless it’s uncomfortable not to wear a sports bra. Remember to respect others’ boundaries when it comes to nudity. When you’re naked in your house, keep the blinds and curtains closed. Don’t sunbathe nude in the yard unless you have a high privacy fence.
Don’t let feelings of inadequacy hinder you. Once you visit a nudist community, you’ll realize that everyone is different in some way and that none of it is wrong. The visitors aren’t worrying about their bodies, or yours, they’re simply there to enjoy the pleasure of naturism in a friendly environment. [4] X Research source Some nudist communities encourage sex. Be aware of whether that’s something you want to experience before you show up. Participate in online forums. These can be great resources for people who want to discuss the life of a naturist and swap information on good naturist destinations.
