It's difficult to understand precisely when or where my first nude experience was like except being

I used to be an associate of a club where my favourite location and task was to swim laps in the pool. It felt free being there without a swimsuit. Back then work consumed much of my time, however, those trips were well worth the drive as it was a place which enabled me to become more socially & spiritually connected with the few very special people there. It was fine to attend an event; although it was the nature and quiet times I enjoyed the finest. Being there appeared like a 'little part of paradise'.

I had chuckle inside thinking . . . if only the people knew of this better place just around the bend! My philosophy of naturism is that all of us are born naked because this is natures way of saying it's completely natural to be bare. It's also the most comfortable way to be also. Having the ability to swim without clothes and to sense the cool water, the breezes, and open air, even the raindrops -- this has been one of the very freeing experiences Ive ever understood. It's particularly fine in the common business of special friends.

After reaching my 30s I got a better awareness of myself and began accepting my imperfections. When the 40s came around, I stop caring so much about what other folks might be saying or believing. Being a real part of the naturist community has instructed me to be more accepting of myself and also of others. I consider there's a good deal to be got from this, i.e. shedding the covers of insecurity and showing there's nothing to conceal. This has also made me a happier individual.

If it weren't for a longtime mutual friend, I'd never understood the Clothesfree site existed either. Since then I've learned a lot by read ing the diverse issues discussed here. The great majority of people here are open-minded, nonjudgmental, informative, caring and supporting of naturism. Being here makes me feel part of an extended nudist family