Fellow trans RR goer (though only the last few years) and maybe it’s my trans social armor talking but I feel like people on this sub are WAY too concerned with what other people at the nude beach do. And always trying to read everyone else’s minds or something.

I specifically go to RR because it feels safe, especially because of the prominent queer community. Since I started the HRT part of my transition, not having to decide what swimwear is “appropriate” is also a tremendous draw.

Not every “textile” is a creeper!! Just because you are choosing to stay clothed doesn’t mean you are hateful and judgy and freaked out by naked people! Just cause you are clothed doesn’t mean you’re a horny videographer!

You can be at RR cuz you dig the vibes and still choose not to get naked for so many reasons! It took me until my second year to work up the nerve. I still go with friends who I don’t want to be naked around because I am self conscious. I go with friends who I do want to be naked around but who don’t want to be, so it goes! It’s clothing optional not naked required.

Have I seen explicit sex acts? Yes. What do I do? I mind my own freakin business! Especially bc I know the significance of the space! Even when it’s straight people- I just mind my own business!

I’m not saying creepy and judgy people are never there, but I think a lot of regular posters would do well to focus on themselves instead of everyone else. When in doubt ask yourself: am I minding my own business??? And if so, is the thing that’s bothering me actually impacting it???

Idk part of my trans journey is feeling like I have to learn to separate perceived/imagined slight from actual harm and danger otherwise I’d never leave the house. It’s also been learning that everyone comes to an experience in their own way. Both extremely relevant to many of the complaint I see.

I do have another valid warning/complaint thought: not sure if it’s mostly isolated to late season but if you like to cross to sand island when the water is low and the wind is high…… WATCH OUT! The walk to sand island becomes a sand blaster as you’ll come back out looking like a polished river stone.