Introduce Yourself - Orthodoxnudism

Me, way back in college

Welcome to my Blurt blog, "Orthodox Nudism: Reclaiming Nudism From the Crazies". You might be familiar with me from Steemit or Hive but if you're not, here's a little intro to me and the world of nudism.

I may or may not be the evil twin/alter ego of @driptorchpress. I have been a naturist/nudist for as long as I can remember but I wasn't raised to be one. I grew up in a very conservative home so I am still very much in the closet about my lifestyle. But they don't read blogs. So here I am.

I wish my kids and girlfriend were into it as much as me, but alas they are not. So I have to practice it alone most of the time.

You may have heard of nudism. But you may be wondering what is "Orthodox" nudism?

Well, if you've been a nudist for awhile, like I have, you may have noticed a strong slide in nudism into other topics, like sexuality, or identity politics. "Orthodox" nudism is concerned not for these things, but for a simple return back to the good old days of simple naked living.

For me nudism is really a lifestyle more than a hobby. I never wear clothes if I don’t have to. For some however, it really is more of a hobby, because they can only indulge every once in a while. For them, nudism involves travel to a campground or beach. Or maybe they get involved with a local non-landed club. Non-landed clubs have get togethers in member’s homes instead of a set piece of property. Sometimes they will organize busses or car pools to “landed” clubs or places where nudity is legal.

Through my blogs, I hope to bring back some sanity to the nudist lifestyle. I want to make people less afraid of nudism, and attract more families and younger people (groups quickly disappearing from nudism altogether) to the lifestyle, by bringing back the original focus of nudism on health and comfort, rather than social or political agendas.

Sometimes it's easier to understand a concept if there are bullet points:

What Orthodox Nudism Is:
A joy in living simply and nude
A focus on family and social nudity
An appreciation for the human body in all its shapes and sizes

What Orthodox Nudism Isn't:
A focus on sex or sexuality
A politicization of the human body and nudity
Voyeurism or exhibitionism
An excuse for swinger get-togethers or retiree soirees consisting of dirty old men and their equally dirty wives
An over-emphasis on image and "looking good"

So what does the nudist lifestyle provide for me?

First, it gives me freedom. I hate being constricted in clothing. I don’t move around as easily. My body feels suffocated and unable to properly regulate it’s temperature. I'm either way too hot or way too cold. When I am nude I can breathe freely and move my body around like it was designed to move. I can properly sweat, and even on cold days my body is able to adjust well, or for added comfort I can wrap a blanket around me and this usually suffices.

Second, it gives me confidence. We live in such an image conscious world. Our clothes label our standing in society, showing the world whether we are rich or poor. Name brands enslave us to the corporate world and shackle us to a constantly changing fashion sense which appraises us not on our personal self but on what we wear. When I am nude I am most myself.

When I am nude with others they see me for me, there is nothing external to judge me on besides perhaps my body shape and hairiness. But nudists don’t judge on appearances. We understand that every body is the same even if every body is a little different. I’m not ashamed of my gut, or even my penis size, because no one body is “perfect.”

Third, it makes me a little different. In a cookie cutter world, it’s nice to have something in my life that makes people look at me a little odd. When I tell people that I am a nudist they usually laugh. They don’t think I’m serious. Then when they realize that I am, they either shrug and continue on like nothing is different or they admire me for my “courage” to be nude with others. If only they knew! Sure, it takes courage the first time or two, but after experiencing it a few times, you start to wish the whole world was a nudist world! It takes less courage to be nude with others than it does to give a speech in front of them.

Fourth, and this is probably why most people are afraid of nudism, it allows an incredible amount of intimacy with others. When we aren’t hiding behind clothing and the class labels they apply to us, we are forced to interact with others on a more personal level. You can’t tell what a nude person does for a living, they don’t have a uniform. You can’t assume age because every body ages differently. You can’t tell what other hobbies they enjoy because they aren’t wearing a t-shirt proclaiming it. You have to ask questions.

And even though we can see it all, we don’t gawk. Nudists look each other in the eyes, lest we get accused of being looky-loos. It isn’t polite to stare in the “textile world”, it’s even more taboo in the nudist world.

How does one "do" nudism?

I “do” nudism by simply removing my clothes when I get home. I also occasionally go camping or escape to secluded areas to “practice” it.

What do you need to make it happen? Well, this can be as simple as nothing if you are single and live alone, just take off your clothes, now you’re a nudist. If you’re not single or live with family or roommates you need their permission. Sadly, some people aren’t accepting of the nude body. Sometimes you can adjust them slowly to the sight of your body by walking to and from the bathroom nude, or sleeping nude and not covering up if people walk in. Spend more and more time nude and most people acclimate (they might even join in). If that doesn’t work and they still oppose your new hobby you will need a local club, campground, beach, or secluded area to “practice” your nudist life in.

Anywho, I hope that was a good introduction. I'm probably going to tweak and repost older posts here for awhile until I get caught up with my newer content. I'll try to keep it as niche as possible. Enjoy!