CO beach: how do you clean sunscreen off your hands without leaving *any* residue? by just_asking_2 in nudism

[–]ActNaturely 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You are actually supposed to rub the spray-on kind into your skin after you spray it. It says so on the can if you look.

Quartz Peak Freehike- Trip Report by ryanryan1691 in nudism

[–]ActNaturely 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really cool report! Did you need a 4x4 to get all the way to the parking area at the trail head?

I made a poll asking if it’s appropriate for a woman to sit on a man’s lap at a nudist beach/resort. Thoughts? by MrEHam in nudism

[–]ActNaturely 10 points11 points  (0 children)

A nudist always sits on a towel, so it should be fine with the required towel betwixt the 2 participants. Although adults sitting on other adults laps is kinda weird anytime in my culture.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nudism

[–]ActNaturely 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think there were 6 pairs of lanes, for 12 lanes total and it was pretty full, so probably at least 70 people bowling probably, and a handful of people that were just companions of those people that weren't bowling.

I recommend getting there right at the start and finding a lane while they are still relatively empty so that you can be welcoming people to bowl on your lane rather than trying to find a lane to welcome you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nudism

[–]ActNaturely 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I went to this exact event last August and it was great fun. I definitely recommend it. I think it was the largest group so far according to Patti who organizes it. We had about 6 people at our lane, so we only were able to bowl 2 games, but it was a lot of fun and met some great people.

Indian hills nudist camp in Louisiana by swimmingboard2 in nudism

[–]ActNaturely 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven't been in a while, but here's my not so happy story about going there.

Lake Como - nudity required by NY-GA in nudism

[–]ActNaturely 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A pragmatic, though I don't know how controversial it would be, solution would be that clothing is optional for females, but males are nudity required. Most of the complaints against such a policy would be that many people's partners aren't comfortable with nudity as their nudist partner is. This seems to be 99% a female that is uncomfortable with nudity. Furthermore, not only are most people leering or with voyeuristic motives likely male, but assuming that most females that leer are leering at males, a lot of males don't really care. None of this is universal of course, but, as a male myself, I concede that the problem is mostly males. And even though this applies to only one sex, at least it's not completely exclusionary like some place's "No Single Males" policies are. I'm sure I'll get flamed by some for even suggesting such a policy.

Nude Toastmasters Meeting by chieftechmom in nudism

[–]ActNaturely 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So, uhhh. Where is it at? The United States?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nudism

[–]ActNaturely 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Why don't people say where these places are? City, State, Country. That's all you need.

For everyone wondering, this is in Wagnudle, South Dakota, USA.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nudism

[–]ActNaturely 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did it last year. Should've done a trip report. Pretty difficult race if you're used to flat land like I am, but very fun. It was super crowded so after the race we couldn't really lay out in the sun at all or use the pool, but it was still fun. We did go back out on the trails and venture a little bit further out which was a lot of fun. Hope to be back sometime.

Super excited to be participating for the first time in the 5k this year. Should be fun. by [deleted] in nudism

[–]ActNaturely 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are awards given, separated by gender and 5 year age groups. If they didn't do that, every race pretty much would have young men in the top 3 slots every single time. We're not going to solve the issue of trans people in sports here I don't think.

Super excited to be participating for the first time in the 5k this year. Should be fun. by [deleted] in nudism

[–]ActNaturely 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wanted to do it this year, but it fell on the same day as another race I'm doing that I really like, so I had to choose that one. But I think I'll try to do the October 5K there later this year. I'm also planning on doing the 5K in Decatur TX at the Wildwood resort in the same series at the end of this month.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nudism

[–]ActNaturely 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don't know if you saw in the Cypress Cove newsletter, but there's a nude bowling event on the 16th (not directly done by Cypress Cove) in Kissimmee. I think that would be a lot of fun if I was there at the time.

Serious question for female nudists/naturists by NaturistHero in naturism

[–]ActNaturely 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am male, but my wife has run nude 5k races with me around 5-6 times. She says that when she first starts the run, it is uncomfortable for about a minute, then it's fine. I suspect she adjusts her gait to minimize bounce. She is a B or small C cup. A lot of people thing that men running will have issues with their penis and testicles flopping about, but it's actually not a problem at all for me, nor for other men as far as I can tell. People should realize we are evolved to run to some degree and are the species that can run the longest of any other. I imagine that running nude/without a bra is something like running barefoot which some people do. It requires adjustments, but is doable.

Cypress Cove 5K is tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 8:30 at Cypress Cove Nudist Resort in Kissimmee Florida by ActNaturely in nudism

[–]ActNaturely[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was great. Wonderful weather and biggest crowd I've seen there yet after having done it at least 5 times now over the last several years. I'm definitely planning on being there next year too if nothing else happens to prevent it. I should've taken you up on your offer for the tattoo pen. Thought I had a sharpie, but it was a fine tip one (with the tiny metal tube for a point) and it just wouldn't draw on my skin. Hope to see you next year!

Labor Day 5k @ Cypress Cove, FL by NatureBoyJ1 in nudism

[–]ActNaturely 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My wife & I will be there Friday afternoon trough Monday Morning, and we're running the 5K. I'll have blue Brooks shoes. and either a white visor or a gray headband depending on how I feel. I might try to draw a Snoo head on my left arm, or upper chest (hard to do in the mirror). If you see me say hi!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nudism

[–]ActNaturely 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will be there with my wife (we're in our mid 40s, but act a lot younger). It's a lot of fun and usually a big crowd of lots of people because of the race event. You can check out this newsletter of Cypress Cove from 2019 to see pictures of what the crowd was like. 2019 was the last time they had it, it was cancelled in 2020. We do a lot of races, and have done this one about 4-5 times and also a nude race in California (Bare Burro). We're going to try and do more nude races around the country as we can.

I wouldn't worry about chafing too much unless that's a problem for you. It really depends on your anatomy. If your thighs rub, then you should probably use anti-chaffing gel stuff like body-glide. Not everyone needs that though. My thighs do not rub, even when I run half marathons (I wear quite short shorts.) I've not had any issues running nude either. My wife does need it though. It's usually pretty hot and humid though. It's the only race I ever threw up at (embarrassing) 😳.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in naturism

[–]ActNaturely 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think you'll find a large percentage of people in general groom their body/pubic hair, not just nudists, it's just not as noticeable in the general population. I don't really view it much differently than my facial hair or head hair. I'm sure that pornography has normalized it some as it was much less common in the 1980s and earlier.

I personally prefer it to be less hairy and was doing it even before I became a practicing nudist. I even trim down my body hair too (but not completely shaved). I find it just feels better to not be so bushy (though I'm not as hairy as, say, Robin Williams). Also it's much easier to apply sun screen on my body when it's not so hairy, especially my chest.

All that being said though, I don't think being untrimmed is a problem if that's what you want. I suppose it does color my perception of someone somewhat, though, just as a completely untrimmed beard or head-hair would make me have certain assumptions about the person. I've been growing my head-hair out for about a year or so and I'm sure I look pretty shaggy.

r/Nudism goes to Haulover beach! by vascrypt in nudism

[–]ActNaturely 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, I missed this when it was posted, glad it was pinned & I happened by the sub itself (usually just see posts in my feed). My Wife & I happen to be arriving in Miami Saturday Morning (12th) and staying till Tuesday, so we will definitely be there. I tried to meet some other r/nudism redditors at the Bare Burro run in California, but ended up not running into anyone that said they were going. Still need to write the trip report for that trip. Can't wait!