LGBTQ and Nudism/Naturism
Why should sexual/gender orientation/preference even matter? The fact is, it shouldn't and doesn't! Behavior does.
But though all the LGBTQ letters are represented within social nudism, most variations of gender identification are not very evident in nudist situations. These are personal matters of little significance in social nudism; of no more importance than political affiliation or religion. No one cares about it!
But we do have to deal with some ugly truths.
The nudist/naturist community is very tolerant of differences between people; that is, tall or short, fat or thin, pretty or ugly. When it comes to those who have a different gender preference/identity, that also applies. Our community, however, has no tolerance for improper behavior!
Unfortunately, some non-nudist men try to use our lifestyle as a 'shopping cart' for hook-ups and can cause great problems. This is not to say that gay male nudists are a problem; rather it's those who pretend to be nudists in order to gain access to 'fresh meat' that cause difficulties. This is rarely addressed by the large national organizations dedicated to presenting naturism as wholesome, and therefore little organized effort is expended to do anything about it. Local clubs must handle it as best as they can.
So while our community is welcoming to all, there is an underlying concern about overtly gay men. They are by no means ostracized, but so many nude beaches have been closed due to public sex acts (predominantly male in the US) that there can be that stigma attached to being a gay man. It sucks (no pun intended), but that's the way it is and will continue to be until the gay community learns to police itself as the straight nudist community learned long ago.
We cannot personally vouch for the included links here but try to list those which appear to follow true nudist/naturist principles for the most part. Caution must be observed as there seems to be a sexual aspect within some groups which is entirely inappropriate in nudist/naturist gatherings.
Anyone who understands the nudist/naturist philosophy and practices it is always welcome in our community! You can decide for yourself which of the following truly grasp the concept of non-sexual social nudism or not.
We'll be happy to add any groups/websites that we have missed; just send us a link and we'll check it out! We can't respond to every suggestion but we'll add it if we think it's appropriate! Thanks!
But though all the LGBTQ letters are represented within social nudism, most variations of gender identification are not very evident in nudist situations. These are personal matters of little significance in social nudism; of no more importance than political affiliation or religion. No one cares about it!
But we do have to deal with some ugly truths.
The nudist/naturist community is very tolerant of differences between people; that is, tall or short, fat or thin, pretty or ugly. When it comes to those who have a different gender preference/identity, that also applies. Our community, however, has no tolerance for improper behavior!
Unfortunately, some non-nudist men try to use our lifestyle as a 'shopping cart' for hook-ups and can cause great problems. This is not to say that gay male nudists are a problem; rather it's those who pretend to be nudists in order to gain access to 'fresh meat' that cause difficulties. This is rarely addressed by the large national organizations dedicated to presenting naturism as wholesome, and therefore little organized effort is expended to do anything about it. Local clubs must handle it as best as they can.
So while our community is welcoming to all, there is an underlying concern about overtly gay men. They are by no means ostracized, but so many nude beaches have been closed due to public sex acts (predominantly male in the US) that there can be that stigma attached to being a gay man. It sucks (no pun intended), but that's the way it is and will continue to be until the gay community learns to police itself as the straight nudist community learned long ago.
We cannot personally vouch for the included links here but try to list those which appear to follow true nudist/naturist principles for the most part. Caution must be observed as there seems to be a sexual aspect within some groups which is entirely inappropriate in nudist/naturist gatherings.
Anyone who understands the nudist/naturist philosophy and practices it is always welcome in our community! You can decide for yourself which of the following truly grasp the concept of non-sexual social nudism or not.
We'll be happy to add any groups/websites that we have missed; just send us a link and we'll check it out! We can't respond to every suggestion but we'll add it if we think it's appropriate! Thanks!
Related:
- What's Nudism All About?
- The Melting Pot All Nudist (Wordpress)
- Understanding Sex, Gender Identity and Transgender People Who's what & what they're called - YNA
- Understanding Inersex
- Nature in the buff Wisconsin Gazette (LGBT)
- A Hideaway Where ‘Out in the Ozarks’ Has Multiple Meanings - Cactus Canyon
- Naturist and Gay
- Nakation at Guysers Gaystay, New Zealand (article)
- Review of The Woods Campgrounds by YNA