Naturism - what is the point?

[dave50]

There was an article on the news the other day about a man who was out rambling naked and got arrested. Quite right too i say. What I want to know is what is the point of it all? What do people get out of going on a special holiday just so they can go around with no clothes every day? I think it must be a mixture of exhibitionism and voyerism.

[sandyRoe]

In warm sully locations they'd need to cover themselves in sun block. Here, they'd need a thick layer of lard, or similar, to keep the cold out.
Sounds far too messy for sensible people.

[sandyRoe]

^ sunny rather than sully

[Old_Geezer]

As far as the naked rambler is concerned I'd suspect the point is to make a point. That one's right not to be forced to cover up is considered by the naturalist more important than your insistence that they should.

As for naturist holidays, well since others deny them to wander around unclothed normally it at least allows them to do the natural thing away from those who choose to disapprove.

[dustypuss]

Naturism is about freedom, enjoyment, and getting in touch with yourself and the real personality in others.

And you dont have to pack a lot of clothes when you go on your holls.

[Graham-W]

If you have never done it you won't understand just how liberating it is.
Everyone is equal. You are not judged by the names and styles of the clothes and accoutrements you wear. What people see is you.

[flip_flop]

"...getting in touch with yourself..." Was the pun intended?

The irony is nudists are the very people most people would prefer not to see naked.

If Liz Hurley, Megan Fox, Susanna Reid and Fiona Bruce were nudists, I'd definitely give it a whirl (assuming, of course, I didn't come over all 'unnecessary!), but nudists tend to be Bella Embergesque.

[dustypuss]

A retired man joins a very exclusive nudist colony. On his first day there he takes off his clothes and starts to wander around. A gorgeous petite blonde walks by, and the man immediately gets an erection. The woman notices his erection, comes over to him and says,"Did you call for me?"
The man replies, "No, what do you mean?"
She says, "You must be new here. Let me explain. It's a rule here that if you get an erection, it implies you called for me." Smiling, she leads him to the side of the swimming pool, lies down on a towel, eagerly pulls him to her and happily lets him have his way with her.
The man continues to explore the colony's facilities. He enters the sauna and as he sits down, he farts.
Within minutes a huge, hairy man lumbers out of the steam room toward him, "Did you call for me?" says the hairy man.
"No, what do you mean?" says the newcomer.
"You must be new," says the hairy man, "it's a rule that if you fart, it implies that you called for me." The huge man easily spins him around, bends him over a bench and has his way with him.
The newcomer staggers back to the colony office, where he is greeted by the smiling, naked receptionist, "May I help you?" she says.
The man yells, "Here's my membership card. You can have the key back and you can keep the £500 membership fee."
"But, Sir," she replies, "you've only been here for a few hours. You haven't had the chance to see all our facilities."
The man replies, "Listen lady, I'm 68 years old. I only get an erection once a month. I fart 15 times a day."

[dave50]

If you are going about your daily tasks 'tackle out' I would have thought there would be a greater chance of injuring yourself than when you have things tucked away out of harms way, so how can it be liberating if you have to watch what your are doing all the time?

[rowanwitch]

you wouldn't want to ramble through the brambles

[mccfluff]

*scuse me*

Rowan check your mail :-)

[DTCwordfan]

rowan, I can't even bare the very thought.

[EcclesCake]

On a cold day I doubt there would be a point.

[Buenchico]

The questioner seems to assume that wearing clothes is 'normal' but I'd challenge him to find any other species which does it!

As a naturist myself I strongly object to any legislation which prevents me from walking down the street in my NATURAL state.

[MarkRae]

The textiles will never understand, Chris... ;-)

[China Doll]

I don't understand people who go camping, it seems like an utter waste of time and completely uncivilised! However just because I don't understand it doesn't mean I don't think they shouldn't be able to do it, it has absolutely no effect or bearing on my life. Why does everything have to have a point?!

[jno]

clothes are to keep you warm. If you're warm enough you can wear what you like, including nothing, as far as I'm concerned. People who protest are usually underendowed and think that other people care.

[seadogg]

Years ago we had a holiday in a hotel which naturists used (unbeknown to us). They were lovely, welcoming people and we joined them on a naturist beach. It was no more erotic than being with basking seals and we loved the week among these friendly people. Though not a naturist I admire them but as my hobbies included rock climbing, caving and sailing it wasn't on.

[Jumbo747]

Did anyone else hear the funny story on BBC Radio Sussex last night (about 10 past 10) about the naturist and the cockerel?

[shoota]

It has to be acknowleged that the naturist movement is not devoid of exhibitionists and voyeurs just as the world of (for example) trainspotters has its share. However for a true naturist, as opposed to a swinger, a cruiser or someone else who cannot divorce nakedness from sexuality, sex or sexual excitement is not a factor in why they are naturist.
Everybody will have their own reason but the feeling of freedom and sensory enhancement gained by carrying out one's daily life unencumbered by clothing is something that really should be experienced. Swimming will never be the same again after you have 'skinnydipped', (try having a bath with shorts on) a walk through the woods will never be the same after you have felt the sun and the breeze touching you. Even mundane things like washing the car gain this extra dimension that clothes form a barrier to.
British Naturism (BN) have a website that gives details of numerous public events that happen throughout the year, (nude beach days, nude bike rides, nude theme park and stately home visits) all of which are suitable for the entire family.
If hundreds of people can cycle through central London naked without being arrested why can one man not walk nude through the countryside without being arrested?

[ludwig]

// You are not judged by the names and styles of the clothes and accoutrements you wear //

Yeah, but everyone can see your nob.