Naturist Friends

(Reconnecting Naturism with the Young)

“Naturism is aging, and may even disappear if younger people don’t get involved.  Why don’t younger people seem to be interested in naturism anymore?”

Much discussion has revolved around this topic.

Recently, I explored the current interests of younger people with one of them, a younger person who explained that they simply communicate do it in different ways.  For example, some younger people use the computer and internet to communicate with people from all over the world.  (Something the older generation mostly overlooks.)  Then she explained that ‘some’ younger people are now realizing that these newer ways of interacting are not enough, so are looking for ways to get together in person.

So, might I suggest this simple solution to involving younger people in naturism:

1.       Develop a group of ‘Naturist Friends’ that meets regularly via Skype, Zoom, or Facetime.  (Clothing would be optional of course, and another advantage is that nakedness would be easier for those who are reluctant to accept in this safer, remote manner.)

2.      Anything could be discussed of course, but an agenda would be sent prior to each meeting that includes particular ‘naturist-related’ topics.  This form of remote interaction might be enough for some – still they would be involved in a way and come to accept naturists as normal, friendly people, and this could evolve to more interpersonal interaction.

3.      One topic that would always be included would be actual naturist activities that people had recently done – resort visits, social events, freehikes, gardening, at home naturism, etc.  Photos. slide shows, and videos could even be shared.  Again, this would encourage group members to participate and share.

4.      A second topic would include planning and invitations about up-coming naturist events (for those close together).  This might also include advertisements about planned naturist events and locations/reviews (resorts, bed & breakfasts, cruises, swims, camps, hot springs, hikes/trails, bike rides, gardening events, etc.), especially for more distant group members.

5.      Finally, the group could provide naturist dating recommendations (something more personal and real than that offered by current internet dating services).

Getting a group like this started begins with a website for younger people interested in naturism.  It need not re-invent those technologies that already exist like Skype, Zoom, or Facetime; blogs, photo/video sharing services; or dating services.  Instead, the website would be a hub for coordinating these services for younger naturist interested individuals.

Here is one possible website: http://kensunwalker.wixsite.com/mysite

Any interest in being involved in this?