10 reasons you should go to a nudist beach (at least once)

[Danee]

We’ve come a long way from the early 1900s when ladies and gents on the beach were covered from their knees to their shoulders.
Now we’re rocking teeny tiny bikinis and schlong thongs.

However, many of us blush at the thought of stripping down to our birthday suits, while nudists dare to go bare.

Here’s 10 reasons why you should join them – at least once.



1. You’ll instantly start accepting the skin you’re in

Baring it all means practicing some serious body acceptance – of both your body, and the bodies of others.
Suddenly, you realise your penis isn’t really that small, your breasts really aren’t that uneven, your birthmark doesn’t look so strange and you’re not fat.

Everyone’s body looks normal and natural – a big relief from the ‘perfect’ bodies we’re used to seeing.

2. It’s nothing sexual

At all public nude beaches that I’m aware of, sexual activity is strictly prohibited. After all, it’s a public place.
Private clubs and resorts can make their own rules, but if you’re going to a public beach, you can be assured no one will be shagging in the sand (which is super uncomfortable, anyway).

3. You’ll break a taboo

Most people are only naked when they’re showering or having sex, which creates a taboo that being naked is somehow naughty.
But going to a nudist beach helps you realise being naked isn’t a big deal after all.

4. Vitamin D

Places that have never seen the light before will suddenly get a big boost of Vitamin D.
Don’t forget the sun block though.

5. Naturists are usually very open-minded and accepting



With all your clothes off, how could you not be?

Unlike a regular beach where people stick to themselves, nude beaches are fabulous for friendly social interaction.
Although we are all very different, being nude shows us that, in many ways, we’re all the same.

6. You’ll meet everyone and their grandmother

People from all walks of life are nudists.
I’ve met nudists who are doctors, lawyers, ministers, sci-fi authors, entrepreneurs, fashion designers, and even an archbishop. You never know who you’ll meet.

7. It’s an equal playing field



Without flashy designer bathing suits, jewelry, and material goods that usually divide us, people are more free to be themselves and accept others.

8. Skinny dipping feels divine

You’ll be surprised to see what floats.

 



9. No tan lines

Get sun kissed below the belt, with no lines to detract from your perfect, even tan


Something seems way too covered up (Picture: shironosov)

10. You were born that way



Embracing your birthday suit just feels right.

Honestly, the most stressful part is thinking about it beforehand, because once you’re there no one cares. So go ahead – dare to go bare!

http://metro.co.uk/2014/09/10/10-reasons-you-should-go-to-a-nudist-beach-at-least-once-4833328/

[David B]

  love these reasons!

[NudieDaniel]

 

[nudetrail]

  nude swimming is so much better than wearing soggy costumes

[biobruin89]

You’ll be surprised to see what floats.

 

Haha I definitely remember being surprised by this my first time! I still get a kick out of it every time! 

[lord_george]

Solid list! I too was surprised by the floating the first time.

[elnudio]

I completely agree.

One of the best nude experiences I had, of which there has been too many to mention, was when I went to my first nude beach.  I only wish there were some legal naturist beaches nearby.

[Rockingnature]

 Very nice! 

[ginah]

I agree completely.

[Dan]

I disagree on number 5.

You'd think that people more open minded on one thing would correlate to other things but I found that nudists are no more and no less prejudiced than their clothed counterparts on everything that's not related to nudity.