Welcome to the first edition of A Comfort of Naturists. Hopefully, this will develop into a series of articles exploring ideas around non-sexual nudity and the problems society has with accepting it. Before we get into the thoughtful musings of a middle-aged naturist living in the South Pacific, I had better give background behind the title to this series of articles
Apr 28, 2022·edited Apr 28, 2022Liked by BOPBadger
I get why a collective noun can be a positive factor when describing a gathering of naturists. Comfort definitely describes being clothes-free very well. Comfort without the physical restrictions of clothing and I also feel more comfortable when socialising in a nude social setting. Being naked together removes those false signals that clothing can often send out, social nudity means we're all just our natural selves.
However I'm wondering if defining a naturist group in such a way that it distinguishes us as a separate group within wider society is completely positive; it can mean we're seen as different, yes, we're naturally naked, but does it help integrate us within wider society? Distinguishing those who prefer nudity as a distinct group, when many want to normalise nudity; where both nude and clothed people are collectively 'people'.
Having said that, I'm happy being part of a comfort of naturists and enjoying the discussions here, thanks.
Great article, Steve. Looking forward to your future posts. My only suggestion for improvement would be to have someone proof read them before you publish. This one does contain a number of typos. Otherwise excellent! 👍. Cheers. Rok.
I think a comfort of naturists is a good positive term. Another that comes to mind is a radiance of naturists. Radiant because they are healthy and happy. Radiant as a reflection of the sun and the healthy glow of their skin.
I think the more people who write and express their personal perspective on naturism, the more chance there is of transforming it from a somewhat clandestine activity people don’t really understand. Into something people discover to be as healthy and well-being focused as yoga, meditation and mindfulness.
I get why a collective noun can be a positive factor when describing a gathering of naturists. Comfort definitely describes being clothes-free very well. Comfort without the physical restrictions of clothing and I also feel more comfortable when socialising in a nude social setting. Being naked together removes those false signals that clothing can often send out, social nudity means we're all just our natural selves.
However I'm wondering if defining a naturist group in such a way that it distinguishes us as a separate group within wider society is completely positive; it can mean we're seen as different, yes, we're naturally naked, but does it help integrate us within wider society? Distinguishing those who prefer nudity as a distinct group, when many want to normalise nudity; where both nude and clothed people are collectively 'people'.
Having said that, I'm happy being part of a comfort of naturists and enjoying the discussions here, thanks.
Hi BOPBadger, thank you for writing about, and advocating for naturism.
I like hearing about what naturism means for other naturists, who may have slightly different take on what naturism is for them.
BTW, I'm not European but I still love to have that golden tan :)
Cheers,
Ninja, from across the ditch
Great article, Steve. Looking forward to your future posts. My only suggestion for improvement would be to have someone proof read them before you publish. This one does contain a number of typos. Otherwise excellent! 👍. Cheers. Rok.
I like that!
I think a comfort of naturists is a good positive term. Another that comes to mind is a radiance of naturists. Radiant because they are healthy and happy. Radiant as a reflection of the sun and the healthy glow of their skin.
I think the more people who write and express their personal perspective on naturism, the more chance there is of transforming it from a somewhat clandestine activity people don’t really understand. Into something people discover to be as healthy and well-being focused as yoga, meditation and mindfulness.