How Not to be creepy...

[Danee]

From: http://feeds.bareoaks.ca/NaturistLivingShow

http://www.bareoaks.ca/podcast/creepy.mp3

Some individuals have more trouble than others getting people to accept them. While that is true in our society as a whole, it can become even more pronounced in a naturist environment. This is likely because traditional barriers are dropped and the individual is foremost. Additionally, people who are new to naturism can feel self-conscious and clumsy as they battle emotions of awkwardness for breaching traditional societal taboos.

For single men in particular, intentions can easily be misinterpreted. It is normal for a single man to want to find a partner. But it is a fine line between showing interest and being creepy. Not all single women come to naturist clubs looking to meet someone. Women appreciate naturism because it allows them to escape society’s pressure to reach an impossible ideal of physical beauty. In naturism, they feel accepted for who they are. But too much attention from a single man, as friendly as it might be, can remind them of mainstream society’s oppressive focus on their body. It can feel like harassment.

In general, making friends in naturism is not that different from the rest of the world. Introducing yourself, being friendly without being overbearing, finding people with common interests, participating in activities, listening to people, and being trustworthy & reliable are always good ways to make friends anywhere.

Naturism is founded on respect for self and others. Being respectful (not just acting respectful) is the fundamental basis of good interpersonal relationships. In this show, we discuss some pointers for people who might be having some trouble getting accepted in a naturist club.

[genxnaturist]

Great advise Danee,

Part of problem esp for younger men is that well at many naturist areas there are few women of their age range.  So as result guys tend to gravitate towards them, either just to be friendly, or simply they are of simular age.

Michael

[Stuart]

Part of problem esp for younger men is that well at many naturist areas there are few women of their age range.  So as result guys tend to gravitate towards them, either just to be friendly, or simply they are of simular age.

Who would have thought naturism would be so like a sci-fi convention?

[NickUMA10]

Who would have thought naturism would be so like a sci-fi convention?

anyone who has visited both types of places

[Dan]

anyone who has visited both types of places

Latest I visited was a Furry convention this weekend, which is probably why I thought of posting this.

And yes, mostly male too.

[genxnaturist]

Furry Convention.  I know what happens at those conventions, best we keep a few things secret.

[Dan]

Furry Convention.  I know what happens at those conventions, best we keep a few things secret.

It was explicitly PG-13 if that's what you imply :-P

[Dario Western]

Part of problem esp for younger men is that well at many naturist areas there are few women of their age range.  So as result guys tend to gravitate towards them, either just to be friendly, or simply they are of simular age.

Who would have thought naturism would be so like a sci-fi convention?

Naturism is a sci-fi like lifestyle anyway.  Plus there is a great website about sci-fi and nudity on the webpage http://www.naturistplace.com

Though it doesn't help when a lot of guys in nudist magazines in America, England and Australia look like Jabba the Hutt or Abzorbaloff from the Dr. Who story "Love & Monsters".   ;-)

[Bobby]

I cannot see anything on the website

[Eric]

Part of problem esp for younger men is that well at many naturist areas there are few women of their age range.  So as result guys tend to gravitate towards them, either just to be friendly, or simply they are of simular age.

Who would have thought naturism would be so like a sci-fi convention?

I think you just won the thread :)

[Stuart]

Part of problem esp for younger men is that well at many naturist areas there are few women of their age range.  So as result guys tend to gravitate towards them, either just to be friendly, or simply they are of simular age.

Who would have thought naturism would be so like a sci-fi convention?

I think you just won the thread :)

 

[Dario Western]

I cannot see anything on the website

Did you have a man's look, or did you have a proper look?  It's there in the left hand column.