Nature 1

Go Natural.... Written by a woman for women.

The first step is the most difficult to take.
What should I expect? Will I be stared at? Must I disrobe immediately? Am I overweight, will I be ridiculed if I am hesitant? I have an ugly scar; will others find that offensive? What about my stretch marks? Where should I look?
These are common concerns expressed by women prior to crossing the threshold into a clothing free world. After that first apprehensive step, however, each concern is answered.
I far surpassed my expectations! No one stared; they smiled and welcomed me! I was allowed to find my level of comfort in my own time; no pressure no hassles! Naturists accept my physical imperfections, and take interest in the beauty of my soul and mind! I found myself looking at smiles and happy eyes and most of all enjoying the sincerity of others warmth.
The question then becomes what took me so long!
There is so much to explore so much to do in a clothes free environment. Adding the element of nudity to recreation brings a whole new dimension to pleasure and freedom.
Whether splashing in the pool, enjoying a game of miniten, or peacefully strolling the beach or site, time spent in a clothes free environment is quality time. It is a time to escape the doldrums, the stress and the roles of society imposes upon us all. It is time for you to experience a whole new self-awareness and to be yourself among others who accept you totally as you really are.
Young mothers. Many with demanding careers appreciate the spirit of extended family they have found in naturism. You will enjoy the fellowship of club members of all ages. Teenagers divide their time between naturist and non-naturist worlds and are at ease with both. Parents know their young children are safe and secure within their naturist neighbourhood. They have many naturist friends to whom they can turn for support and companionship. As a generation gap closes, parent and child alike benefit from caring input from all ages. A dress designer, just as heavily into clothes as she is out of them, regularly visits her naturist club to play sport wearing nothing but a smile. After all one's birthday suit as always in style. A timeless original, costume designed by Mother Nature for ultimate comfort, accented with a strong statement of self esteem.
As defined by the International Naturist Federation, Naturism is a way of life in harmony with nature characterised by the practice of communal nudity with the intention of encouraging self respect, respect for others and for the environment.
Sadly a modern woman's greatest barrier to body freedom is often her negatively distorted self-image. Very few women accept much less like their own bodies. Studies confirm that even the genetically gifted tend to be obsessive about their flaws to the detriment of their self-esteem Many women are inspired by a heightened body awareness to pursue a better balance of exercise and nutrition. Each individual finds confirmation of being an acceptable, whole person and nothing added. A fully-fledged member of the human race as we existed before animal skins, fig leaves and the origin of shame.
Naturists come in all shapes and sizes. They represent a broad cross section of cultural, economic and religious backgrounds. Single, married, widowed or divorced; naturist women have found new meaning in self. They have discovered a clothes free environment to be free of many of the social constraints surrounding womanhood.
Being a woman, you can truly appreciated when one is au naturel, unencumbered by straps, bras or confining tights. The breeze caressing your skin and the sun warming your body only scratch the surface of the overall feelings of well being experienced in a clothes free environment.
Naturist women have found a relaxing natural haven which fosters honesty, sincerity and understanding They have come to enjoy those aspects of humanness that are distinctly female or male while appreciating and respecting the uniqueness of themselves and others. Join thousands of women throughout the world who have discovered how great it is to be a woman. Feel good about yourself inside and out. Explore a naturist lifestyle.
Submitted by Jan Gardner, Dune Leisure and reproduced by kind permission of the author to the Brittish Naturism web site, Kay Hannan (naturally@xtra.co.nz). This article first appeared in Sun & Health Issue 72
If you would like to talk more about naturism, woman to woman, then please feel free to email: Pat Thompson President, British Naturism pae.thompson@btinternet.com or Jan Gardner, Dune Leisure jan@dune.uk.com

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