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Bootz Bootzin's avatar

my experience(opinion of course) as a naturist for decades and a member of British Naturists, AANR, and TNS is that there is a philosophical difference between Family Naturists and Nudists. Most of the time, 90% those differences are of no concern. That 10% though can impact the vulnerability of the shared nakedness.

To Simplify what I've experienced many not all, but many Nudists just want to be nude. The philosophy reflects the tone, "you leave me alone and I'll leave you alone". Their nakedness is associated with personal freedom and independent mindedness.

What I've experienced by many Family Naturists is a philosophy of connection to the Earth, Health and wellbeing of our physical form. They tend to eat healthy, don't smoke/drink much, and exercise. Their nakedness is associated with connection to others and reflects an interdependent mindedness.

interesting to note and this is only from my personal experience and it would be interesting to read research on the matter. I believe(opinion) there is a higher probability of swinging or open sexual behavior with people who identify as Nudists. Family Naturists have a higher probability of polyamerist community though the still less of a chance for open sexual behavior.

why is it important that Swingers may identify more with Nudists than Family Naturists? Money and the cost of resorts enter into the picture. Here in the states we have had problems with naked friendly clubs allowing swinger activity on the property as it helps pay the bills. Maybe this happens also with naturist resorts though I have not personally experienced that happening.

thank you for the article and the platform for me to share my thoughts and observations. It is of course demanding of a much more complex conversation; emotionally, psychologically, culturally and economically.

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M.M.'s avatar

The entirety of the article is behind a paywall, unfortunately, so I can't see context but given that this is Cosmo mag, I would be surprised that there isn't something sexual mentioned -- it goes with the readership. Labels do suck, though.

I think this view of a new person's experience is critical to always bear in mind... and to celebrate. Maybe more stories about that liminal period before/after first time experiences would be helpful for bridging understanding. There's a lot of entrenchment on views of nudity and shouting over the chasm can definitely feel futile.

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