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| What can we do to promote the naturist / nudist living? | |
| Like everything else in life, if you want to promote something or see change, live it, be the change. If we want to change peoples opinion have one ourselves. What I mean by that is when you are asked or the opertunity arises share your opinion and your lifestyle. You may really be surprised at the reactions you get, and most times, the 40 dozen questions you get. Of course not all the reponses will be positive but even those give you insite into how that person feels and may offer you another opertunity later on to broch the subject again with them. If we want change, we can not be closet nudist. | |
| THANK YOU KohanaChet for such a honest and absolutely true post. I could not agree with you more. I think two of your statments are worth repeating again... 1) Like everything else in life, if you want to promote something or see change, live it, be the change. 2) If we want change, we can not be closet nudists. | |
| I agree with you 100%. if the opportunity comes up through a conversation, use it to take the time to educate people. people will ask a lot of questions and you can defat the stereotypes. Education is a great thing. | |
| I didn't want to start another thread and thought what I'd like to ask...fit here okay. I'm the owner of a few groups here on NCH. In all of the group Intro's, it states that blank or private profiles will not be allowed membership into the group unless they contact me first... Am I being too critical? Many of the other groups I've joined have the same criteria. When I inherited those groups from previous owners, they posted that requirement and I just kept it. I don't think it's too much to ask to get to know someone....just a little to find out who's here. I know it probably doesn't matter but it's amazing how many "nudists" are not willing to get to know anyone by posting something about themselves or the private profiles....you want into a group to know others but don't want anyone to know you?? | |
| I don't think so. As a active nudist I'm surprised when I visit other profiles they are either fully clothed or have no profile indicating what makes them a nudist. Maybe for some people it's cool to announce you are a nudist, but when it comes right down to it, they aren't. | |
| I always make sure that they have a photo on their profile. I have seen many who would like to be admited to a group who dose not have even a photo. | |
| I've had a couple recent oportunities to promote naturism at work. The first one was when a co-worker asked me about possibly fixing her computer (I'm a network admin, and repair home computers on the side), but she was worried about some of the content on the hard drive (pictures of herself). I assured her that I wouldn't be offended and would maintain her confidentiality, and explained why and showed her my TNS card too. I later followed up and gave her a CD-ROM of some MP3 podcasts of the Naturist Living Show and some text files for reading. Again even more recently, I was talking with another co-worker who saw me out jogging the exercise trails and she commented on how little I was wearing (shorts and no shirt). She said she felt embarrassed for me. I explained to her that I simply wanted to be as comfortable as possible while I trained for upcomming 5k races. She replied, "well, I bet they don't let you wear that at the race"... to which I replied that in fact I wear nothing at all! She was a bit shocked and questioned how I could go to those "naked places", and what about the "hot girls" - how could I not get "bothered" by the sight of them. I explained that it's not like that, and that it is a family atmosphere with men, women, and children of all ages. I also followed up a couple days later by giving her a CD-ROM with the same FAQ and other stuff. I haven't got feedback yet from these two, but will ask them about it soon after I think they've had time to listen to the recordings and read the files. | |
| Thanks to all for the input on my question. I understand what you are all saying and to clarify...I have people wanting to join my groups and they really don't fit into that category...for instance... I have the Family Nudists/Naturists Group. I sometimes wonder why a 20 y.o male wants to join this group, no picture no information on their profile except...20 y.o. male living in the USA. Many of them won't even give any general information like how long they've been naturists, clubs, beaches or resorts they've visited...why they are here. It's almost like FaceBook....lets see how many friends I can make and groups I can join...but never communicate with the friends or post on the groups! That's it for this rant! Thanks for the input. FP | |
| Fireprof, I hear you. I had a married man try to join the singles group hear on NCH. He applies 3 times and I denied him same number of times I finally emailed him telling him he didn't meet the criteria. There are those joiners that think it is impressive for people to see how many groups they are in. It's like there is a small group of us that actively post. Group joiners are just part of society because they like to impress others WOW! | |
| Do you think naturist/nudist living would grow or "catch on" if it receives an endorsement from the medical community? Despite there being so many "unhealthy" body types involved in nudism (see any issue of AANR's 'The Bulletin'), I think we can agree that naturism/nudism does benefit one's health and general living; and if the medical community helps us to highlight the benefits, then more non-naturists/nudists will be able to overcome the apprehension that one has about naturism/nudism. The medical community could be that "authority figure" that the masses are looking for, or look up to, to say that being nude is O.K. | |
| There has been an endorsement of naturism by the TV program “The Doctors” and featured the owners of the Terra Cotta Resort. To take this one step more there have been religious leaders that spoke positively of naturism. For example Pope John Paul II said “it is not being nude that is the sin it is what you do when you are nude” This gives people who open minded enough to try nudism but there are those who will never accept it. | |
| Speaking of the Doctors TV show and their segment on the Terra Cotta Inn, I spoke with Tom Muhall about this episode after it aired. He chuckled at how much he actually talked about the benefits, the changes in their first timer guests attitudes toward nudity and nudist venues but...the producers of that show actually cut ALL that he had to say and focused only on what Mary Clare had to say...which was also very good! They may have been looking to...make a point about naturism and it's benefits from a female's perspective and not get the assumed reaction from their audience if they used Tom's portion of the interview. I thought it was very good for naturism and good for the Terra Cotta Inn because it is a great place for first timers to experience social nudity and nudism. We were just there a few weeks ago. We vacation at TCI each year with a group of friends. I met two couples that followed my posts on another site and I gave them "first timer" information on TCI and they took it and booked their vacation. Both guys had reluctant wive's but after the first few hours...both wives became comfortable and enjoyed their weeks stay...so much so that they booked an additional weeks stay later this year. So...Not only do TV shows like The Doctors promote naturist/nudist living...but many of us veteran nudists/naturists also promote the lifestyle by giving good advice, sending first timers to the right places and taking every opportunity to speak openly and honestly about our lifestyle and what it really is about, to those around us, those we meet and those that ask about it! ;) | |
| I would think that if nudist groups rented available locations for activities such as restaurant rooms, bowling allies, horse riding places, park grounds, and other places that it would increase the available nude activities, promote the lifestyle and bring us out from gated communities. A nude museum tour or nude horse shoe contest at a park would be interesting. Remember waivers can be applied for if a good defense can be made for one time events. Perhaps this will open the door as more events come to public attention and until nudity in some public places is no longer banned. Continual nudging with small local events can help in my opinion. It would also be fun. There have been bowling events posted, wish one was nearby. Restaurant meetings are posted but clothed. In this economy use patronage to be allowed to use a separate dining room nude or at a small place arrange for private use for a couple of hours. I would love one day to walk up to a restaurant and see posted "Nude Dining Party, Enter if you are not offended". | |
| Bare, that would be great. I will suggest this idea to my Meetup group. Maybe we can get something going. | |
| What about this? http://www.orlandosentinel.com/videogallery/68104567/News/Raw-Video-Couples-marry-naked-in-Jamaica | |
| I regularly talk on a local radio station. I have been in print as well as TV over the years. Even when in line at a supermarket, I've been known to turn the conversation to skinny dipping and educating people. | |
| we need young blood to get interested like in times past.us old naturist are not being replaced by young folks.single male rules don't help in that regard but annr does not inforce their own rules. i have seen many young men turned away and they "were" there because of a interest and not just looking for ladies. | |
| Nudists Going All Out To Attract A Younger Crowd By Maria Herrera, Sun Sentinel meherrera@tribune.com or 561-243-6544. 7:04 p.m. EDT, August 10, 2012 LOXAHATCHEE— When it comes to getting naked, young people would rather do it among their own. And with nudist resorts and nude recreation clubs having a reputation for attracting the sagging and wrinkling, young naturists often struggle to find places to bare their all. On Saturday and Sunday, at a 40-acre nudist park in the wilds of Loxahatchee, several hundred will gather for the Florida Young Naturist's Fourth Annual End of Summer Naked Bash. It's celebration of nudity and body acceptance aimed at nudists ages 18 to 30, just the age group that nudist resorts around the country are trying to attract now. "Young people don't want to go to bingo night or play shuffleboard," in the nude, said Robbe White, founder of the Florida Young Naturist organization, which organizes South Florida nudist events for younger people. "There's a lot of desire for resorts to attract young people, but they don't do anything to attract them." At Sunsport Gardens, the family naturist resort hosting the weekend event, the young and the old have seemed to strike a perfect balance — a successful partnership between young naturists who need an affordable venue for their activities and a naturist's park trying to avoid the perception that naturism is flagging and losing its vigor. Attracting the young and the nude is a concept that has taken off at Sunsport, said Morley Schloss, principal shareholder at Sunsport Gardens. He has cut prices for newbies, kept the pool and hot tub open 24 hours and allowed the young naturists to claim part of the park for their, winter, spring and summer bashes. The park also hosts Friday night drum circles and allows rock bands to play until midnight — after all, Schloss, 71, first got naked in public at Woodstock in 1969 when he was 28. "It was kind of scary at first," Schloss said of skinny dipping in a lake behind the stage. "Then, I felt the sun all over my skin and I said, 'Wow, this is fantastic.'" That may be why Schloss enjoys the free-love, hippie feel of the Florida Young Naturists bashes. "The vibe out there is incredible. It's not a sexual thing at all," said Frankie Sinsemilla, guitarist for the Funky Nuggets, a local band headlining the weekend bash. "You can't blame people for getting that misconception. But it's all about being natural and accepting people for who they are no matter what they look like." Sinsemilla said he doesn't usually attend nudist events unless he's playing, but admits it has gotten the hang of it after playing several bashes hosted by the Florida Young Naturist group. "For literally 10 seconds, you think "Oh my God, I'm naked," and then you forget about it," Sinsemilla said. "It's probably weirdest for our drummer because he has to sit behind us and look at our naked asses." In addition to cheaper fees, the park also boasts healthy foods and vegetarian menus at its restaurant, and a deep commitment to ecological and earth friendly issues such as using solar power for its pool heating, cafe and laundromat—which puzzled some, biodegrable soaps at its outdoor showers and workshops about body image and acceptance. For Kymberlee Brogan, a vendor at the bash, the events have taught her to be more accepting of her body. At first she was embarrassed to disrobe to go to work. "ThenI realized I looked more weird dressed than naked. It was so nice not to care and know that you're not going to be judged," said Brogan, 30, who does henna tattoos and sells utility belts, sarongs and towels — all tailored to nudists. "Young people here have nothing to worry." Attracting a younger crowd nudists isn't easy. "I think maybe that naturists skew older because people come to the realization this is what they want to spend their disposable income on later in life," said Bob Morton, executive director of Naturists Action Committee, a nonprofit arm of the Naturists Society. It's not clear how many nudist or naturists there are in the US. Morton said naturists are not card-carrying members of any specific organization and most, especially young nudists, don't want to be labeled. But he said a poll the committed commissioned from Ropert showed that 25 percent of the adult population says they have participated in some sort of naturist activity. Morton said additional polling could reveal changing attitudes about nudity and a growing number of young nudists nationwide, but "we're a nonprofit organization and don't have deep pockets," he said. "Shoot, we're naked! We don't even have any pockets." IF YOU GO: What: Florida Young Naturists' Fourth Annual End of Summer Naked Bash – Two days of music, yoga, body painting, camping and nudist activities for ages 18 to 30. Where: Sunsport Gardens Family Naturist Resort, 14125 North Road, Loxahatchee, FL, 33470 When: Saturday and Sunday Weekend passes are $15 for first-time visitors and $25 for regulars. For more information, visit facebook.com/youngnaturists.us Copyright © 2012, South Florida Sun-Sentinel | |
| Are we trying to promote naturist living, or naturist clubs? There's a difference. A great many young people go to nude beaches, have nude parties, or just hang out around their homes in the nude, but aren't remotely interested in becoming a part of organized nudism or naturism. Everyone my wife and I know, knows we're nudists. Friends, family, coworkers, the lot. Having had a nude wedding, it pretty much puts it out there, lol. My wife has had a few people interested in nudism at work. Don't know if they've done any more than home nudism as we don't pursue "follow-ups," i.e. being pushy. But we get the word out. We've started a MeetUp nudist group that is getting the word out as well. | |
| I live nude. My home is a mini-resort. Friends come and join in or accept the environment, as is their choice. I don't hesitate to bring up 'no tanlines' or 'skinny dipping' in conversation, and those phrases are usually taken with a smile. Sometimes questions follow, and I answer truthfully. Many of these encounters have drawn people to try social nudism. Sometimes it's just a cookout here at the house, but the resulting enjoyment to the guests is obvious by the time the party winds down. Yes, I agree with the others.. Live it and BE the ambassador for the cause! And, to FP, I agree 100%. if someone will not share at least basic information on a 1 to 1 basis, they certainly have no business in a Group setting. | |
| We need to be willing to talk about it! We need to be willing to share with others that what we do and how we live is NOT weird, bad, naughty, sexual (all the time), we're not having orgies behind those gates... We need to be willing to answer questions and talk in length, if necessary, to get people to understand who we are and what we do. I continue to wear naturist logo, naturist resort and nude beach t shirts when I'm out and about. I get questions now and then and I try and engage in conversation with others. Some are willing, others don't want to be bothered. Strangely ... the most success I've had with conversations about nudism and nudist places are with younger females. I would have thought that they may not want to talk to an older man about it but they seem quite comfortable asking questions about beaches and clubs. I guess the most I've done to promote Naturist/Nudist Living is through my 30 something daughter's and their friends, specifically our youngest daughter's best friend. We spoke in length the other night while driving to a football game. My daughter and her best friend are seriously thinking about joining a national org and our club. Once that happens, their other friends will surely understand it coming from them instead of me! LOL ;) | |
| To answer a previous question, this post is about promoting naturist/nudist LIVING, not clubbing. That is what this group is about. I regard clubs/resorts as recreation not living. Believe it or not, there is a difference. As FireProf has spoken to, your own words are worth much more than an article... just like advertising. So what have you done to promote Naturist/Nudist Living? | |
| OOPS!!! My bad. Just wanted to share some nudist-related news regarding getting younger people involved with nudism that was in my local paper, but placed it under this topic because of the "promoting" but didn't read the lead-off question. To promote naturist/nudist living, I talk about how it benefits my health and overall well-being whenever I discuss it with others. | |
| I know I ventured off topic with the discussion on clubs and beaches but ... it is the segue into the conversations I have about Living nude. "Yes, I do go to these places, but we also live this way all the time." Some of these young females will admit that they are naked at home when they can but don't consider themselves nudists/naturists as we are. They've had constraints but as stated ... my daughter's best friend and her husband have tried it and admit to being naked much more often at home than they have been previous to talking to us. Just the other night during our discussion, she told me that their 3 y.o. child is now running around naked all the time. She said ... "she'd be real comfortable at your house." I countered by asking ... "I thought you guys were getting into living naked as well." She answered ... "yeah, I guess we're sending that message to her more than I thought, but you guys do it all the time and we aren't there yet!" We don't "normally" get naked nor are we naked when we have non nudists over. IT makes them uncomfortable and we don't want to do that to them BUT ... this younger couple knows us well enough and would not feel that way so ... if the opportunity arises, we greet them and usually head out to the pool after a bit, strip, do some skinny dippin' and then remain uncovered for a long period of time. It takes time and repeated nude gatherings to get them used to Living nude. Some people can jump right into the water and not get out. Some ... it takes repeated dunks in the water to get used to it and become as comfortable as needed. That's what is working for this couple. Their daughter is already there! hahaha ;) |
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