QUOTES 10/16/2016

“’I am still trying to avoid the ‘run and hide’ feeling when an unexpected visitor arrives.’ . . . it is your own (private) property, and most people can handle nudity given enough time to adjust.  It’s hard to predict how any visitor will react . . . You could just approach them nude and then put something on if they appear to be uncomfortable.  If you know the person approaching is uncomfortable with it, then you could go and fetch something to put on, asking them to wait while you go grab something.  They can always look away for the time being.  That would seem less awkward than the ‘run and hide,’ which I can imagine also resulting in paranoia, where you’d constantly feel like you have to be on guard, on your own property.  And it gives the impression that you’re doing something wrong / shameful, which you’re not, as there’s nothing wrong with hanging out naked at home.  If you act calm and casual about it, then that will help show them that it’s not a big deal.  You can tell them you just like to be nude because it’s more comfortable.  You could also put up a sign on your property that says something like, ‘You are entering a clothing-optional zone.’” – Felicity Jones, http://youngnaturistsamerica.com/home-nudist-etiquette-visitors/

“I live in the South where it can get really hot and humid during the Summer months and live in a house that does not have central air conditioning.  A couple years ago, while trying to fall asleep on a particularly humid evening, I decided to take off my pajamas and see if it was any cooler.  I did and eventually fell asleep.  Ever since then, I have slept nude and sometimes go nude in the house.” – Nude Chris, http://outgoingnudist.tumblr.com/post/119161421217/keep-calm-get-naked-i-think-today-i-will-blog-a

“Visible tan lines around your chest and your waist or butt can be very noticeable . . . annoying and unappealing, and some will try to temporarily unhook their straps or adjust their suit to maximize their exposure.  But a much easier way to get an even tan is to just sunbathe naked.  Sun tanning should be a relaxing activity where you just lay on a towel and soak up the rays without having to fiddle with a bathing suit. . . Expose your entire natural body to the sun . . . and experience total relaxation.  Enjoy the peace, the breeze, and the serenity of the ocean.  Nude sunbathing can be a very rewarding experience if you’re able to let yourself go and relax. . . Next time you go on vacation, think about simply sunbathing in the nude.  Try nudism and see if you enjoy it or not.  If not, then at least you can tell your friends about your experience in trying something considered very taboo (for some strange reason!).” – Jordan Blum, http://youngnaturistsamerica.com/nude-tan-lines-naked-sunbathing-tanning/

“In most western nations the household laundry of clothes takes about 1/3 of all domestic water . . . Allowing people to legally choose to avoid clothes and the resultant water use would save huge quantities of potable water. . . We could save 1/3 of our total water bill.  Its the single biggest user of domestic water and the easiest to reduce.” – Bob Knows, http://www.naktiv.net/blog/1032/today-is-world-water-day-the-naturist-page/

“We are not all naked all the time!  Nudity is not a compulsory or regular part of life just because you see yourself as a naturist - it is a lifestyle choice that says that in certain situations you are open to the concept of social nudity as a freeing and comfortable past-time.  It doesn't mean I walk around my house naked every day . . . It doesn't mean we force our naturist habits on others.  It doesn't mean we freeze ourselves in the name of naturism, when it gets cold we put clothes on - we are naturist not stupid.  And it doesn't mean we would be comfortable being naked amidst a group of textiles (that's what we call you strange clothing obsessed beings) ” - Melissa, http://melissadowning.weebly.com/blog/why-nudity-is-neccessary