This has been the largest amount of time that I have ever devoted in my life to reading about nudism. I must admit that I cannot see myself ever cavorting among strangers in the altogether, partly for the reason that inspired the deathless words of British comic Bob Monkhouse: 'The awkward part about an orgy is that afterwards you're not too sure whom to thank.'
Years ago, wrote a blog post about the fact that your U.S. doctor never sees you naked, which I found absurd when I first moved to the USA - and still do, by the way. I should dig it up. I am too much of a prude to try a nudist colony, but I find the idea refreshing.
Topless was the norm when I moved to the Côte d’Azur 25 years ago but much less so nowadays although no one blinks twice if you are topless and chatting with friends or swimming topless.
Cap d’Agde is the famous naturist resort but there are many hidden beaches along the South Coast where they are designated nudist. I’ve been nude twice- once in St Tropez and once on a very secret beach in Cannes. Once you dare to do it you’ll never look back. The freedom! You are part of a tribe and there is never any sexual suggestions made if you just have a short chat. Everyone is very friendly.
I have also gone nude in New Zealand on designated beaches and same thing there too except there are many few women nude. Shame.
This has been the largest amount of time that I have ever devoted in my life to reading about nudism. I must admit that I cannot see myself ever cavorting among strangers in the altogether, partly for the reason that inspired the deathless words of British comic Bob Monkhouse: 'The awkward part about an orgy is that afterwards you're not too sure whom to thank.'
I agree with you @Robert but it is an important part of the cultural differences that we need/want to get our head around. Hope you’re well Judy.
Years ago, wrote a blog post about the fact that your U.S. doctor never sees you naked, which I found absurd when I first moved to the USA - and still do, by the way. I should dig it up. I am too much of a prude to try a nudist colony, but I find the idea refreshing.
Here it is @elisabethsauvageCallaghan and @robertjamesStove.
https://www.myfrenchlife.org/2011/11/17/should-your-doctor-see-you-naked/
Topless was the norm when I moved to the Côte d’Azur 25 years ago but much less so nowadays although no one blinks twice if you are topless and chatting with friends or swimming topless.
Cap d’Agde is the famous naturist resort but there are many hidden beaches along the South Coast where they are designated nudist. I’ve been nude twice- once in St Tropez and once on a very secret beach in Cannes. Once you dare to do it you’ll never look back. The freedom! You are part of a tribe and there is never any sexual suggestions made if you just have a short chat. Everyone is very friendly.
I have also gone nude in New Zealand on designated beaches and same thing there too except there are many few women nude. Shame.
Haha NZ often the weather there is not so friendly ;)
Thanks for adding to this conversation Melanie G