I enjoy it when newer readers to my blog reach out and comment on my writing. Recently I received a message from a reader, Kelly, regarding my blog from July 2022, about how our message is received. In her note was a sentence that resonated with me so I responded to her asking if I could use her words in a blog that I was writing. To my eternal embarrassment, she let me know that she was quoting me, something I had completely missed. Kelly was complimenting me on my writing and highlighted the specific phrase that she considered well said.
I always enjoy your (extremely non preachy) thoughts and perspectives on naturism. Your discussion regarding answering the door prompts me to comment. I believe that in my locality I could be arrested for not covering up, even with a notice. I live in the US in a northeastern state that is considered fairly liberal. If a child were to answer I am subject to being charged with a sex crime. Oh boy, we do have a ways to go! I would be content being nude in my semi private back yard without fear of prosecution! However, the only way to change is to keep at it.
We need to stop vilifying sexual thoughts and attraction. I can be naked in my apartment all by myself, but I long to be naked among other naked people. While there may not be any actual sexual contact, just SEEING other naked people gives my brain a feeling of comfort. I have no social contacts anywhere like that, I do long for such things. There should be NO laws against nudity by government agencies. Public nudity should be totally legal. I could say lots about this (I am 'long winded'), but I absolutely think that it would promote better mental health if public nudity was a common thing.
Well expressed. The answer is somewhere in the middle. The community ends up making the rules at some point. However we have come a long way. NZ has approached the public nudity issue so far with common sense. Good legal precedent. Hopefully it wont derail or be hampered by the deviant behaviour of a few.
"and the presence of any type of notice or warning message on the door."
I don't warn people about meeting a naked person. The whole concept that other people need to be warned promotes the concept that even seeing other humans is dangerous or harmful. Signs designation nudist areas should be positive and inviting, not a warning. "Entering unrestricted clothing optional area. You may take off your clothing. Welcome to enjoy our sunshine."
We all need to stop "warning" people. Language matters.
I belive, the battle begins with us the consumers of sex. We've been conditioned to associate sex to a woman's naked body. A "proper" woman dresses like the Dutchess of Cambridge and a whore reveals her shoulders. She only needs to show some skin and it becomes scandalous
I always appreciate an interesting post and perspective. Thx for sharing
I always enjoy your (extremely non preachy) thoughts and perspectives on naturism. Your discussion regarding answering the door prompts me to comment. I believe that in my locality I could be arrested for not covering up, even with a notice. I live in the US in a northeastern state that is considered fairly liberal. If a child were to answer I am subject to being charged with a sex crime. Oh boy, we do have a ways to go! I would be content being nude in my semi private back yard without fear of prosecution! However, the only way to change is to keep at it.
We need to stop vilifying sexual thoughts and attraction. I can be naked in my apartment all by myself, but I long to be naked among other naked people. While there may not be any actual sexual contact, just SEEING other naked people gives my brain a feeling of comfort. I have no social contacts anywhere like that, I do long for such things. There should be NO laws against nudity by government agencies. Public nudity should be totally legal. I could say lots about this (I am 'long winded'), but I absolutely think that it would promote better mental health if public nudity was a common thing.
Good read as always. And yes it should always be a valid clothing choice.
Well expressed. The answer is somewhere in the middle. The community ends up making the rules at some point. However we have come a long way. NZ has approached the public nudity issue so far with common sense. Good legal precedent. Hopefully it wont derail or be hampered by the deviant behaviour of a few.
In that case we've missed what's appropriate and convenient sexual behaviour. I guess in some way we need to dissociate nudity and sex.
"and the presence of any type of notice or warning message on the door."
I don't warn people about meeting a naked person. The whole concept that other people need to be warned promotes the concept that even seeing other humans is dangerous or harmful. Signs designation nudist areas should be positive and inviting, not a warning. "Entering unrestricted clothing optional area. You may take off your clothing. Welcome to enjoy our sunshine."
We all need to stop "warning" people. Language matters.
I belive, the battle begins with us the consumers of sex. We've been conditioned to associate sex to a woman's naked body. A "proper" woman dresses like the Dutchess of Cambridge and a whore reveals her shoulders. She only needs to show some skin and it becomes scandalous