How To & New to Naturism

Gentle guidance for those just discovering naturism. How to start, what to expect, and how to navigate it all with confidence and respect. Whether it’s finding comfort, joining social spaces, or talking with your partner, this is the supportive side of naturism.

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What “I Know This Isn’t Appropriate, But…” Really Means: The Psychology of Crossing Lines
Byournaturistlife October 26, 2025November 14, 2025

From admiration to objectification… our look at why people say what they know they shouldn’t. Every naturist who shares their life publicly eventually receives that message. The one that starts with an apology before it even begins. Ours arrived this morning and read: “I know this isn’t appropriate to say, but your wife is hot….

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Unmasked: Understanding Anonymity in Naturism – Part 2: The Naked Truth About Anonymity
Byournaturistlife October 15, 2025November 13, 2025

Anonymity vs Authenticity. Why our culture still depends on masks… and what it’s costing us. In Part 1, The Hidden Faces of Body Confidence, we looked at why so many people hide their faces while showing their bodies… a mix of vulnerability, fear, and the fragile comfort of anonymity. But the truth runs deeper than…

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Corin would appreciate your vote! Fabulous Over 40 Contest!
Byournaturistlife October 12, 2025October 19, 2025

Corin has been selected as a semi-finalist in the 5th. Fabulous over 40 contest. This isn’t just about a contest… it’s about celebrating confidence, kindness, and authenticity at any age. Help Corin show that women over 40 don’t need filters, fillers, or permission to shine. You can vote for her to move to the next…

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Naturist Thoughts & Society | Body Image | Community | How To & New to Naturism | Judgement | Photography & Artistic Naturism | Shame | social media

Unmasked: Understanding Anonymity in Naturism — Part 1: The Hidden Faces of Body Confidence
Byournaturistlife October 12, 2025November 23, 2025

Why so many show their bodies, but not their faces. Somewhere along the way, social media decided faces were optional. If you spend any time scrolling through Reddit, Twitter, and other corners of the internet where people share nude images… one thing always stands out: many people hide their face. Blurry filters. Cropped heads. Emojis….

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Naturism and Nudism – Why We Look! And Why It’s OK!
Byournaturistlife October 4, 2025November 13, 2025

The Awkwardness of Looking There’s no official naturist rule that says, “Don’t look at each other.” Nobody posts a sign at the gate: Eyes front at all times. Yet somehow, many of us still carry that idea in our heads. We arrive at a naturist space, surrounded by naked people, and suddenly the most natural…

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We Get It. We’re Weird! But Not “Upside Down Pineapple” Kind of Weird!
Byournaturistlife September 23, 2025November 23, 2025

We need to talk about something awkward. Again! Every so often… okay, often often… we stumble across a profile that says something like, “We’re nudists and swingers 😘 looking for fun!” Or: “Into the lifestyle, (naturist, swinger, poly, whatever).” And we both just sit there, shaking our heads and muttering, “That’s not how any of…

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The Bias of “Other Lives”: How Judgment Undermines Naturism
Byournaturistlife September 17, 2025November 13, 2025

Why being nude doesn’t mean your personal life should be put on trial Our article on our trip to Mexico was recently removed from one the “naturism” focused subreddits… again! The mods comment stated “we don’t allow monetized accounts/ models to post here’s so you posting a blog post about a sex positive nudist with…

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Naked Divides: Why Naturists and Nudists Can’t Stop Arguing (and Why It’s Hilarious Anyway)
Byournaturistlife August 31, 2025November 13, 2025

We’ve noticed something funny! Not “ha-ha” funny, more like “why are we like this?” funny. For a lifestyle that prides itself on freedom, honesty, and openness, naturism and nudism are oddly divided. Spend five minutes in an online group or at a resort, and you’ll quickly find someone who thinks their version of social nudity…

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Sexy? Babe? Beautiful Body? …I’m Honestly Not Sure How to Feel
Byournaturistlife August 19, 2025November 12, 2025

You know what three phrases I’ve probably heard more than my own name? Not ‘Mom,’ not ‘Honey,’ and apparently not even ‘Corin’… which, last I checked, is literally my name. It’s “sexy,” “babe,” and “beautiful body.” From the time I was a teenager… long before I even understood what those words really meant, men have…

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When “What’s In It for Me?” Kills Community… And Why Naturism May Be Next
Byournaturistlife August 11, 2025November 12, 2025

We’ve been noticing something… and not just in the naturism community. It feels like the world we live in is shifting away from community spirit and toward an almost obsessive focus on personal independence. The “what’s in it for me?” crowd is growing, and the consequences are starting to pile up. Take Nova Scotia recently….

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