Nudity and Sex

[greg2phil]

i\'ll be blunt too - i think sex is cerebral first; physical second.  I dont think stripping down in itself constitutes foreplay.

[Aymz]

i\'ll be blunt too - i think sex is cerebral first; physical second.  I dont think stripping down in itself constitutes foreplay.

depends how you do it...

[Wolf]

sex seems like a lot more than just a naked body.

This makes a lot of sense. When I read this, I first though, “well would something on the nude body turn you on?” I got to thinking though that, well that could happen with anything. A piercing, tattoo, hair, eyes, whatever. So the usually concealed parts I guess would only become an extension to what may attract someone, regardless if those ‘bits’ are .. involved or not.
 
I guess that is what many here were trying to say as well. In general though, it sounds like it would not de-sensitize it in anyway.

[pat9916]

depends how you do it...

You are quite right Aymz!

[debs]

Sex and nudity - I have been taught that there is a big difference - being nude is a state/ condition we all share. Sex comes as an intimate response to another person. There are sexual thoughts and attraction but respect for the other ensures we curtail things. Naturism is about respect and appreciation for everyone and an understanding for the differences of each other men and women. It also respects the bodily changes through life and as a consequnce of being either female or male. I am and believe that I am a better person and more healthy respect for others as a result of being a nudist and for time spent around others nude to understand the difference.

[Bobbo]

When I\'m in the nude on the beach or in the club with my girlfriend I look at her, I like her, but I\'m not aroused like when we are together in a tender, lovely situation. The same when I look other women and girls. I like their bodies, of course, but my mind stops the imagination right at the point where are the love, the knowledge between two persons and the right situation that make the difference.
Is sad for me say \"Nudity is not equal sex\" here in Italy, because the two official beaches here are full of pervs.
Sorry for my english!
Bobbo.

[JoJo]

There is a big difference....

Nudity obviously does not equal sex for those of us who live the lifstyle of naturism.  Debs has made a great point that we respect others in a different way than your average every day person who knows nothing about naturism.  It is unfortunate that society in general has placed such a negative view towards the naked human body, when it truly is a natural work of art.  AND little do they know how relaxing the lifestyle is.  It really takes away the materialistic views and judgment.

[GlassGhost]

My first true nudist experience was with a girl I was dating.  It really helped our friendship and our trust in each other.  It was also very fun.

Honestly, full nudity has been shown to be less sexually charging than partial nudity.  I have no real sexual urges when I\'m nude.  For me, it\'s all about the tan

[Wolf]

There is a big difference....

Nudity obviously does not equal sex for those of us who live the lifstyle of naturism.  Debs has made a great point that we respect others in a different way than your average every day person who knows nothing about naturism.  It is unfortunate that society in general has placed such a negative view towards the naked human body, when it truly is a natural work of art.  AND little do they know how relaxing the lifestyle is.  It really takes away the materialistic views and judgment.  

Even I still have yet to find out really how relaxing it is heh, but I know what you mean It is a natural work of art for sure. Its funny how society differs from a single person. To quote agent K (men in black) “A person is smart, People are stupid and panicky.” Or something to that effect. Generally he was referring to the fact that, a single person tends to think on there own, produce there own thoughts. A person in a group of people tend to react to that groups views or what that group is doing. (at least something like anyway) I’m sure you guys get the point of it heh.

 Anyway. Here’s a new-ish question. Im not sure how many have legitimately tried, but Do you think its more difficult to, say See a person that attracts you, and try to get to know them with the intent on possibly dating? Or would the intention of “not just friends” be enough to scare off people because of the nudist environment?

[Aymz]

i have so far never met someone in a naturist environment that i have felt i would like to be more than just friends with...

however, i would very much like to believe that it is possible for that to happen.  if we are arguing (as i often do) that life as a naturist is no different to life as a non-naturist with the exception of the no clothing thing, and thus socialising nude is no different to socialising clothed, then why shouldn\'t it be possible for people to meet and form relationships beyond friendship through social naturism - after all, socialising generally is exactly how people meet, why should clothes, or the lack of them, make any difference?

there is, obviously, a difference between me meeting a guy who likes me and whose feelings i reciprocate, and whose advances are welcome, and me being \"chatted up\" by a jerk who doesn\'t get the message.  however, again, as a woman i\'ve experienced that behaviour when fully clothed - i wouldn\'t necessarily blame the nudity if it happened in a social naturist situation... more than likely it would be a combination of the guy\'s drinking and his A.Q!

[DougGCampbell]

i have so far never met someone in a naturist environment that i have felt i would like to be more than just friends with...

however, i would very much like to believe that it is possible for that to happen.  if we are arguing (as i often do) that life as a naturist is no different to life as a non-naturist with the exception of the no clothing thing, and thus socialising nude is no different to socialising clothed, then why shouldn\'t it be possible for people to meet and form relationships beyond friendship through social naturism - after all, socialising generally is exactly how people meet, why should clothes, or the lack of them, make any difference?

there is, obviously, a difference between me meeting a guy who likes me and whose feelings i reciprocate, and whose advances are welcome, and me being \"chatted up\" by a jerk who doesn\'t get the message.  however, again, as a woman i\'ve experienced that behaviour when fully clothed - i wouldn\'t necessarily blame the nudity if it happened in a social naturist situation... more than likely it would be a combination of the guy\'s drinking and his I.Q!

Excellent post Amy, & you certainly summed things up nicely in your last segment ... have we met before when I was a tad pissed? 

Being serious, you\'re correct with what you say & being nude or clothed is wholly irrelevant ... once the beer monster takes over, we can be very childish, immature & pain\'s in the butt. Oh, and for the record, it doesn\'t get any better with age, trust me 

DGC

ps I\'ve not had a drink in  ... 4 days now!

[Anonymous]

Firstly I think it is very niaive to say that nudity and sex are not linked , but also that peple are taught to behave in that way by the media.
From an early age peolpe are taught that being nude is shameful and wrong and then from the television and other media we begin to associate the naked body with sexual intercourse. People need to be taught that being naked isn\'t primarily for sex and that social nudity is aceptable. People often assume that when you are naked that you are doing something to do with sex and it is this attitude whichis most damaging to the reputation of naturists.
People need to be taught that nudity isnt bad and that covering up isnt a healthy mindset , i mean ive heard about people who cover the mirror when naked so they dont have to see themselves.
Firstly we need to deal with unhealthy body images; unnattainable visions of airbrushed goddesses and muscle men who hate themselves enough to put their body through such a negative form of press and damage the self esteem of others.
and secondly we need to deal with the conservative governments who are happy to share their scandals and acts of sordidness but cant agknolegde the problem facing their countries over the evils of the naked body
and lastly the press who seem to think that their views reflect that of their nation. They dont give people adequate room to have unbiased and fair debates, but largely favour the middle-class suburbanites who dont have anything better to do than be outraged over what the paper has told them to be angry about.
there thats my rant over and thats my longest post btw