To start off I am not a nudist, and I am not sure if I want to be one. This is education. I want to understand the nudist, is it a sex thing? Reading some sites and looking at some gallerys I don't see it as such. I find the human body very beautyfull. But I also see it as a sex object! But how does one get over seeing the body as a sex object? If something comes up were I am nude in public I don't want to have an erection when a pretty girl walks by. Thanks Shim
I'm 15/Male/Non-nudist (yet) No nudism is about enjoying the human body in the way it was created, a natural thing. It's not about sex at all (Though it doesn't entirely exclude sexuality, because, of course, sexuality is also a normal natural thing.) It's just living everyday life, but in the nude. It gives a fresh free feeling, and even health benefits. Some people do have issues about public erections, but others realize it's just as natural as breathing. It does take practice not to view a body as a sex object. If you get sexual thoughts, don't stare, but look away and try to pace yourself. Perhaps being with friends could help. To practice, you could spend some time at a nude beach. Try laying on your belly so you can practice your techniques without offending someone. I'm a bit new at this myself, seeing as I haven't had any experience with nudism, so you'd probably be better off listening to someone older, wiser, and with more experience, but I did my best. I hope it helps.
It is not a sexual thing being a nudist. And it's amazing how quickly you can get used to seeing people without their clothes on and being without yours. Trust me. It feels like the most natural thing in the world. And as far as looking goes, well it's hard not to look, when you're a visually orientated person like I am. So long as you don't STARE, it's OK. I think that is the most common worry among men, that they will have a erection upon seeing nakid women. I've never actually seen one in public at the nudist camp, so I don't think it's a rampant thing. I've heard of uncontrollable erections (and ejaculations) at Hedonism, but I'm sure there is more of a charged sexuality in the atmosphere there and, there, it is understandable to most, I think.
Hi Shim, Being naked *can* be a sexual thing in appropriate times and places, but it is not necessary to go from simple nudity to all-out sexual behaviour. I think the only way you get over seeing the naked body as a sexual object alone is to go to a nudist beach or camp/club. They have plenty of activities of a non-sexual nature that you can participate in, such as volleyball, swimming, bushwalking, hiking etc. As for erections, don't worry about them. Just don't be 'in your face' about them with others and you should be okay. Dario Western
The trouble is that at the moment, your brain is hard-wired to think that when it sees someone naked, it's going to see, or maybe get, sex. It doesn't take long for this to change. When you're surrounded by naked people who are not having sex, and certainly not with you, your brain very quickly says "Hey, that's not what this is about!", and you find you can appreciate the beauty of a naked person without getting wood, or you can just enjoy being naked, and not think about what other people are wearing. I don't find this makes it hard for me to get excited with my wife; with her, when we're on our own, my brain knows what's going to happen. Taking your clothes off is not the only sign for sex that your brain can recognise.
Once anyone has been to a nude beach or club or swim a few times the sight of people nude becomes no big deal and is effectively normal. So any sexual element becomes no more than in the clothed part of their life, or even less.
Since I live full time in a nudist resort, nudity is very commonplace for me. I only wear clothes once or twice a week when I go to the store.