We sometimes would swim nude in our fairly private backyard, and nudity in the house was, although not supported, certainly not frowned on either.
As an adult there was never much chance to revisit those carefree moments of youth. I traveled a good bit with my work and learned of the approved nude beach at Sandy Hook, NJ.
Eventually I was in that place overnight and took the chance to visit the beach before beginning my work day. I got to family nudist photos around 6 a.m. and the shore was abandoned and cold. I sat in my clothes on the sand and watched the sun come up. About 7:30 it got warm enough to take my clothes off and enjoy the sun, the sound of the surf and the breeze. By then several early risers had come to the shore, but it was still largely deserted. I just had an hour or so on the seashore before I needed to begin my day.
I appreciated the sensation of being naked in nature so much that I went back to the beach after my appointments were completed and loved the remaining part of the day on the a lot more crowded beach, watching the sun go down before I left. At no time did I feel uncomfortable being nude in the organization of other naked people. Maybe getting a bit used to it in the morning before the crowds came helped a bit, but I consider that should you approach nudism from the proper standpoint it isn’t a sexually charged experience and so there is really nothing to be uncomfortable about. For those who haven’t attempted it yet, I’d encourage you to give it a try. Its certainly amazing.
I’ve since been back to the shore many times and joined a nonlanded club where we have been able to enjoy day trips to landed clubs in the area. It is all amazing but my favorite place is still the seashore with its surf and sand!
-Ryan N.
Baltimore, Maryland
Waited Too Long
My whole adult life thus far has been subjected to rules designed to prevent embarrassment to the “company.” I have needed to play by everyone else’s rules. Well for the very first time I made the decision to take my first step of “liberty” and took a trip to Haulover Beach. WOW! What a awareness alleviation! To be there, with all those amazing people who had no care what others thought of them…and there I was with them. How amazing it was to feel the sun on my whole body. Swimming in the ocean with no confinement of a swimsuit. So gratifying. I can not wait for my next visit. Unfortunately, here in Miami there are not any clothes optional communities, so I’m planning a vacation to one in Central Florida. I can’t wait. I’m so thrilled with my new found life.
-Michael
Miami, Florida
First time at nudist camp!
I was told about nude camp.
Was interested! Did not go the first year but the next I did go. What a freeing experience! I joined AANR the very next week and this year became an Associate member! I love it so much that I do proudly say I’m a nudist!
-Deb S.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Assurance
The chance of visiting a nudist club fell into http://nudests.net . In those days I was dating my wife Claudia, but we had not taken a step forward. We were just building up the camaraderie in those days. Then out of a blue I was having tea at her place, when her mother entered. Shortly we got acquainted, then her mom mother asked me if I want to join her and Claudia over the weekend at a bare resort. I found myself saying YES.All she guided me was to feel friendly with everyone.
The next Saturday morning we were on our way. When we reached there, all I can say it was a bare forest, but very well kept.
Shortly they both got there, clothes off as if it was ordinary routine. I also needed to take off. I was shy a bit, but to my amazement no one troubled to look at me. Claudia’s mom, seeing me hesitating a bit, offered to show me the resort. I was surprised to see naked ladies/ women playing volleyball, other sports and swimming with nude guys. Not only this but men shooting pictures of their relatives in nude. This made me feel comfortable.
All I can say is it was a best weekend I ever had. I felt healthy, and noticed that I ‘d developed more assurance. Now My wife and I are regular members of that resort. We’ve made many friends there. I advise to all or any people around the globe take a rest and provide your life an opportunity to transform.
-Anthony
Bochum, Armed forces Europe, Middle East, Africa, Canada
Finest auto ride ever
I consider my first time experience to be when my(then future) wife and I were taking a road trip to Canada. It was in 1989 and we were driving up Interstate 81 through New York. It was a delightful day. My wife was driving the car and we had the windows down. We were both just enjoying the ride and also the gorgeous landscape that was passing by and I started to get the feeling that I was wearing too much clothes , and so I kicked off my shoes and got out of my shirt.
We drove along for a little while longer and I began slipping my slacks away. My wife looked at me and asked, “what are you really doing?” I told her I was becoming comfortable. Not long after that I slipped out of my undies, and was cruising up Interstate 81 naked as a Jay bird.
It was excellent! My wife thought I was mad. I believe she still does but she’s stuck with me for nearly 20 years.
Now I realize that wasn’t a group nudist encounter but it absolutely was the first time I declared myself a man who likes to be nude. I do have to also add that that car ride was the best memory I have of that trip.
-Mike
Texas