mountainsoft
Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
This sort of came up on the neighbors thread, but it made me wonder how folks feel about going clothing free? How much exposed skin is too much? Do you let it all hang out, keep it behind closed doors with the lights off, or somewhere in between?
I've always had an open mind about the human body. We're all born naked and come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Each beautiful in our own way with scars, rolls, and sags that tell the story of our lives. Perfect in our imperfections. I have no issues with people running around in a bikini, topless, or even fully nude. As long as you're not performing a sex act in a public space, or pushing yourself onto someone else, I see nothing wrong with going clothing free in designated areas or in your own back yard. If you want to garden in the buff, more power to you.
Years ago we would often hike to natural hot springs in the mountains. Obviously, no one brings a swimsuit with them, so clothing optional was the norm. It was never weird, everyone was always accepting, regardless of what you looked like. Admittedly, undressing in front of strangers for the first time was embarrassing, but that feeling quickly disappears. Being free in nature more than makes up for any momentary social discomfort.
We have even visited a few nude beaches and clothing optional resorts over the years. Once you get over that initial embarrassment, it's really no different than clothed gatherings, except people are more accepting and better behaved. After being free of clothing, having to wear a clingy wet swimsuit is a real downer.
Of course, I know many folks aren't as open as I am, so I would never undress in situations I knew it wasn't accepted. I'll never participate in the world naked bike ride, or walk down main street in my birthday suit.
I'll also admit it's a lot easier to go clothing optional with strangers than it would be with friends or coworkers you interact with daily in the textile world.
I've always had an open mind about the human body. We're all born naked and come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Each beautiful in our own way with scars, rolls, and sags that tell the story of our lives. Perfect in our imperfections. I have no issues with people running around in a bikini, topless, or even fully nude. As long as you're not performing a sex act in a public space, or pushing yourself onto someone else, I see nothing wrong with going clothing free in designated areas or in your own back yard. If you want to garden in the buff, more power to you.
Years ago we would often hike to natural hot springs in the mountains. Obviously, no one brings a swimsuit with them, so clothing optional was the norm. It was never weird, everyone was always accepting, regardless of what you looked like. Admittedly, undressing in front of strangers for the first time was embarrassing, but that feeling quickly disappears. Being free in nature more than makes up for any momentary social discomfort.
We have even visited a few nude beaches and clothing optional resorts over the years. Once you get over that initial embarrassment, it's really no different than clothed gatherings, except people are more accepting and better behaved. After being free of clothing, having to wear a clingy wet swimsuit is a real downer.
Of course, I know many folks aren't as open as I am, so I would never undress in situations I knew it wasn't accepted. I'll never participate in the world naked bike ride, or walk down main street in my birthday suit.
I'll also admit it's a lot easier to go clothing optional with strangers than it would be with friends or coworkers you interact with daily in the textile world.
