Is nudism a perversion?

It's perfectly normal and natural to be naked. I don't think what is under the clothes is a surprise to anyone. There are probably more pervs walking around fully clothed than you would find in a nudist resort.

Tough decision on which to check here. But I do know there are sincere folks who prefer nudity, and those people live in environments which support their lifestyle and don't foist it on people such as myself who do not like public nudity. Those people are sincere.

The loony ones are those who want to bare it all anywhere they choose, regardless of where they might be and who might be present, such as people like myself who don't like the nudity and/or children. So when people attempt to make otherwise non-nudity places into one, then I classify them as perverted.

"such as people like myself who don't like the nudity and/or children." Some parents bring their children to nudist resorts and research shows children actually benefit from exposure to innocent non-sexual nudity.

That could well be, I agree. And I wasn't clear about the "children." I know there are nudist "families" who participate. I meant people who disrobe in non-nudist places where regular, clothed children may be. See, if the kids are children of nudists, then they have been "schooled" intelligently and properly by their parents. I was speaking of those clothed children who have never had that benefit extended to them.

And, yes, I don't doubt that there could be healthy responses to nudity for children. I just don't happen to like nudity around me, period. I don't like thong bikinis either. But that's my preferences. I don't jump up and down and holler or make a fool out of myself if some female prances past me with all of her assets being emphasized. But I don't stand there and give feint praise either.

Yes, it is. Small children who live in a ME world and think they are NUMBER one, love to run around naked. They are special. Highly, NARCIISSISTIC people, think they are 'special' and 'unique', and think all people want to see them. It is immaturity, self -centeredness. Don't talk to me about natural, etc. It is called exhibitionism. Like the guy with the raincoat!

You know, humans used to live in nudism and it used to be fine them. So why not now?

Wearing clothes for modesty is a perversion!!

lived nude for years

Aren't we all BORN that way???

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(edit) How can a pic of a nudist family facing away from the camera be considered offensive?!

Don't be absurd. We're all born with clothes already on us. (sarcasm)

Where you also born with a house? A job? An education?

NOOOOOO...imagine that. you had to ACQUIRE and ADAPT to it.

True. And some people NEVER achieve any of those. Are they perverts too?

No that just means they have nude ambition. And because ambition is figurative and not visual its appropriate!

If they had naked ambition, they WOULD make something of themselves! ;-)
So perversion is visual? I guess that means all the great masters were perverts!

Paul Cézanne, Edgar Degas, Leonardo Da Vinci, Pierre Bonard, Paul Rubens ... so MANY perverts!!! LOL

Lol no they were just the founders of pornographic images. Whether or not they were perverts would probably depend if on whether or not they painted other things besides naked people.

I guess that make God a pervert too. Shame on Him for making us NAKED!
Seriously, there's a huge difference between nudity and pornography.

let e me finda that verse:

Gen 3:7 Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves.



So yes we are BOTH right. It USED to be a lifestyle until it was hidden in the 'shame file' as a consequence of sin.

But are we not new creations now? Was sin not the very reason the 'New Adam' Jesus made atonement?

Yes. But doesn't the bible call us also to dress modestly? Never mind the modestly part for now just focus on 'dress'.

Yes it does. And the word for modesty used meant not extravagant. As in not costly and flamboyant. So which displays greater humility? Honest exposure of every physical defect, or clothing that covers all that up? ^^ [ Just playing devil's advocate here...;) ]

Alright. Fine. You've convinced me. From now on I walk around naked. aha you'll prob see me in the news soon :)

LOL - yeah, a nudist church I heard about a few years back stumped me too. There's GOT to be something wrong with that logic, but darned if I can find it!

We were all BORN this way.

But only do so in designated zones (swimming & sunning spots e.g.) or only on property when the present company (ask 1st too) is known not to mind.

Doing so in a situation where distaction could cause mishaps (such as a driver trying to get a picture of a standout [or not] on his mobile phone…) which lead to harm is slam-dunk recklessness.

There's something to be said for (public) MODESTY (& conversely, Immodesty Private).

True. There is theory, and then there is practice. You can't always practice in an 'uptight' society.

"Puritanism: The haunting fear that someone, somewhere, is happy"
— H.L. Mencken

IMHO if nudism is veiwed as a pervision, it is the individual who veiws it that is the pervert asssss seeing it that way is in the mind.

NOPE. It is called exhibitionism, and highly narcissistic people, think this is great. I sleep naked, I bath naked, sometimes walk around naked,,,,,IN MY HOUSE......but not for public to see.
This is an ACTING OUT,,,,of a form of mental illness. How's that? lol All true.

Most nudist I know, do not exposs themselves in public! The are in private settings along with others who enjoy the practice. I would feel horribly uncomfortable my self. What you are talking about is an entirely different thing.

from Merrianm Webster Dictionary:
Exhibitionst:

1

a: a perversion in which sexual gratification is obtained from the indecent exposure of one's genitals (as to a stranger)

b: an act of such exposure

2

: the act or practice of behaving so as to attract attention to oneself

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nudist;

the practice of going nude especially in sexually mixed groups and during periods of time spent at specially secluded places

El (God) never had an issue with it.

Genesis 3:11

Nudism isn't perversion in the slightest. I lived in Europe for years, and many beaches are "clothing optional". I also learned that many who look "sexy" dressed are a bit of a "disappointment" nude!

yeeeeee, is sooooo cute.

best thing is that one looks best in the day of his or birth

I remember the aunt from"Hair" Kids, be free. Be whatever you are, do whatever you want, just as long as you don't hurt anybody. And remember, kids, I am your friend." Or something pretty close to that.

Amazing anyone would think being naked is a perversion.

It beats doing laundry!

Ewwwwwwwwwww, good point. A 'studly' guy who was married, but thought he was a chick magnet and hit on everyone,,,,,,one day, was wearing his white trousers,,,,sans underwear, and Low and behold,,,,,,there was a brown skid mark on those white pants in the back! (about 2 1/2 inches long, and 1 inch wide.) How do I know? IT WAS IN MY FACE ON THE REALTOR BUS. That skid mark, would be all over FURNITURE. Ugh, talk about bacteria from , pee and poo, all over the place! Not healthy life style. I can see, a little sun bathing in the Sun, but, clothes,,,ROCK.

Good point. Very bad visual! I gotta go wash my head out. Ha!

I like sleeping in the nude,and walk around the house sometimes naked, if I am doing a wash; I will strip, but I don't sit down on anything. I don't bother to put on a robe, to go into the garage. Now, showing my 'goodies',,,to other people? Not going to happen. (love relationship excluded)

We were created without clothing. It's who we are. I've been to nudist camps.....nothing perverted there. You wear as much, or as little, as you wish - no matter your age or shape. There is no bullying about physical flaws, no tittering or amusement. It was a healthy, relaxing, mentally restful place/lifestyle. You see people for who they are, not what they can afford to wear, what their designer is, etc.

I don't see how you could take it as perverted.....lotsa nude bodies (especially the not so shapely ones) doesn't lead to promiscuity at all.

What's wrong with seeing someone's genitals? Honestly?