QUOTES 11/6/2018

“. . . nudists are still widely (and erroneously) perceived in our society as sexual deviants.  Those who are not nudists generally have no direct personal experiences to disprove the fallacy; many nudists are afraid to reveal their status for fear of being ridiculed, prosecuted or persecuted.” – Bill Peckenpaugh (bishop-abbot with the Independent Catholic Church of America), http://nudebeaches.co.nz/nudism_and_families.html

“Nudistbad” Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG-TkmT_QJM

“I started my life with parents who were quite comfortable with nakedness within our family home, to the point that actually being naked was no different to being clothed, except of course it was putting clothes on to go outdoors that made its impression on us.  We didn't make a point of being without clothes at any point any differently than any other household, but when we were naked it was nothing to notice specially. . . We were certainly not in any way being exhibitionists when we grew through childhood and teen years not caring who saw us naked in our own home.  We knew that it was perfectly natural and just the same as having clothes on.  In fact, it felt strange having to cover parts up when certain people came in our home. . . When we felt like having nothing on that's just what happened.” – Patrick Thompson, http://www.naktiv.net/blog/997/naked-who-me/

“. . . nudism is anything but a sexual lifestyle, and most people who engage in this lifestyle do it to feel free.  Being naked socially also offers an alternative solution to most of the problems that people face in their day-to-day lives, and it brings with it a myriad of benefits.” - http://blog.vritomartis.com/benefits-of-naturism/

“I truly believe that clothes free is the healthiest lifestyle.” – NudeJim55, https://clothesfreelife.com/2016/04/12/why-i-love-clothes-free-living/

“. . . it’s quite easy to be surprised by meeting others when walking naked, I . . . just act natural and keep going if it’s too late to step out of sight and cover up.  Acting in any way that could be taken as furtive can make things worse.  I walk naked with a few nudist friends and sometimes on my own.  It’s always seemed easier to deal with surprise encounters if I'm with others, even more so if it’s both male and female nudists.  Usually we keep going, say hi if it seems the other people are friendly and occasionally have a chat if they say anything other than just hello.  This has sometimes included being asked about our nudity, it’s a very obvious topic, we've been told that they admire our courage to be naked in nature and enjoy it naturally, other comments have been simply curious about nudism in general.  During these encounters we've never had a problem, but we don't go out of our way to have them.  Many people who you find hiking are there to enjoy nature, I think they'll often be open-minded too.” – https://www.truenudists.com/groups/view.php?action=viewthread&id=132&idt=58667&vpage=1