Is Nudism Kinky?

I just don't understand why nudism is considered a "kink". People have been doing it since the dawn of time. Clothing is the kinky side of this issue.

Maybe the kinky part has more to do with the uncomfortable aspects of nudism - being cold or chilly in many parts of the world (think of the beloved Baltic Coast of the FKK followers for instance) or the insects and bugs in the warmer parts and the the risk of sunburn ... what's the fun part in any of that? ... ha ha

But seriously ... it's thought kinky by some people simply because of the naked bodies, and in prudish or Puritanical cultures, any body part that remains covered in normal circumstances that becomes uncovered can trigger sexual expectations ... it's like an obverse of the practices of some tribal cultures in the past where climate almost necessitated nudity for comfort. These cultures often needed specific rituals, dances, stimulants, to excite members into a sexual willing state ...

Maybe the lesson learned is that to ensure enough copulation to procreate sufficiently, it's necessary to create an aura of mystery around some parts of the body in order to more easily trigger sexual response ...

I got a chuckle out of this too. It is not "kinky" , but it is outside societal limits in the US.

Nudism by itself is not kinky to me but in settings where it is not common being naked is kinky to me.

I'm kinky and I'm a nudist. The two rarely coexist. Most of the nudist places I go are family friendly. Most of the kink venues are clothing optional, but I don't consider them to be nudist.

[color=#0000ff][b]I just don't understand why nudism is considered a "kink".[/b][/color] People have been doing it since the dawn of time. Clothing is the kinky side of this issue.

IT ISN'T considered a kink.

IT ISN'T considered a kink.

It shouldn't be considered a kink, that's right ... but apparently many do think so. You probably won't find them here as members of the Forum though ... at least I hope not ... ha ha.

Nudism is NOT kinky. We are born nude, and natural. But our repressive society forces us to cover our bodies with unnecessary clothing. (Obviously clothing is needed to survive cold or harsh weather and for protection. But it certainly is not needed for most warm weather activities). There is nothing more uncomfortable than being forced to wear a wet, sandy, swim suit.

But our repressive society forces us to cover our bodies with unnecessary clothing

And let's not forget that in so many parts of the world it is so unbearably cold and miserably uncomfortable and simply unlivable without clothes ... Even if society permitted us to walk around naked, where I live I don't think I'd survive a day without getting a double pneumonia and suffering a slow death ...

I'm just saying so you don't loose sight of the atmospheric reality some of us have to survive in ... ha ha.

Kink is a relative concept, like beauty. It's all in the eyes (or rather perception) of the beholder. And within the paradigm and realities of Western Civilization, whether we like it or not, public nudity is considered an "anomaly" (kink, taboo, whatever) by most folks. Nudism is (in terms of numbers of people practicing it) still the exception rather than the rule. What a damn shame.....

Some may consider nudity to be kinky, my hubby and I find it to be comfortable ... we simply enjoy shedding our togs whenever possible and enjoying the freedom it provides. We've done this for so long, it just seems natural for us to be in, what some people call, "the all together" when we're home. Yup, during the cold-weather months, we're confined to the house, but during the warm weather months, it is absolutely wonderful to be working outside in the garden or doing lawn work in the buff. It's just enjoyable. Oh yes, we're not physically numb to the situation, if we get the urge, we're already prepared, and I would say we've gotten the urge many times ... thus explaining our escapades on the picnic table, on the lawn, in the cornfield (yes, in among the seven-foot stalks in late August), ... among other places. And you know what are some of the wonderful benefits of going au naturel ... no chaffing from clothing on tender parts of the body. Kinky ... we don't think so; convenient, yes, yes, yes. Enjoyable, YES, YES, YES.

Not kinky at all. Natural and normal.

Not kinky at all. Natural and normal.

Except in America where it's sinful and immoral.

Totally cool with it at home and beach.

I do not consider nudism to be kinky. As others have said it is how we all started our lives. Wearing clothes on a hot, humid day; now that is weird!

I am not into nudism as I think keeping covered makes what's underneath more kinky!!!

I don't think nudism is kinky. It is something that is normal and beautiful. Outside or inside, I enjoy it.

The only time it may start to be kinky is if it leads to sex in a public forum.

The vast majority of nudists are non-sexual while in public, same as the textile crowd. Do I know kinky nudists? Absolutely - including me.

"Except in America where it's sinful and immoral."

We were settled by puritans, while the Aussies were settled by convicts. They got by far the better of the deals.

I have read that in a climate with a constant temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit, humans do not need clothing or shelter, but that overlooks ultraviolet radiation and thunderstorms; but for these a cave or overhanging rock shelve would do just fine.

I don't consider being frequently naked around your spouse or partner as an act of nudism.....and certainly not kinky. But being naked around others who don't go naked around the house can indeed be viewed as kinky. My wife and I use to go naked all the time around the house, and are perfectly comfortable with each other's bodies. We also were acquainted with 2 other couples, and would swim nude with them on occasion at our house. You would think it would be embarrassing for another woman not married to you, to see you buck naked with your wife also watching. But remember we were all naked, and thought no more about it than if we were fully clothed.

We don't go naked anymore around the house because of the kids, as we try to teach them decency. As for being nude around our friends, we make sure the kids are with one of our parents, preferably away on vacation.

Not really. I love to be nude around the house and wish it was kinky, but it's really not. Unless one leaves the blinds open.

My wife and I have been to a resort with a nude only beach...very fun and liberating. Not really kinky, just fun and relaxing.

I don't think of nudity as "kinky". To my understanding those who disapprove of public nudity often consider it "sinful" -- but I don't think this is the same as "kinky".

It also seems that the relationship between nudity and sexuality is very much a cultural phenomena.

In short -- no absolutes that I can see on this.

I'm sure there are people who find ways that make nudity a "kinky" thrill. Not just the fact of being nude - but perhaps being nude in a situation that involves some element of discovery or liberation.

This might be especially true for someone with a puritan upbringing. I remember (as a teen) thinking it was kinky to ride my bicycle around our small town late at night naked.

I still find it a bit kinky to be in my upstairs office naked while my wife is downstairs unaware - even though nudity doesn't seem kinky at all when I'm naked in her presence.

Other people might regard people who practice nudism to be kinky. I mean if I knew my neighbor insisted on doing her housework completely nude, I might find that a bit kinky. I'd also be damn sure coming up with a reason to ring her doorbell 😃

To me it is not a kink, but what I find odd is that people are happen to be nude in the changing room, but would never think of being naked anyway else as they would feel that was kinky.

Personally I find nudism a bonding process. At uni all my friends both male and female used to shower in the co-ed shower, I found it very liberating.

Not kinky but probably not for everybody.

I think most people have a hard time exposing their bodies because we as a society often associate nudity with sexuality which opens up a huge can of worms for a lot of people.

If you are comfortable with your body and are in a setting like a nude beach or resort, then there really isn't much to feel uncomfortable about. People in these resorts may seem kinky to outsiders but they don't see themselves as kinky and true nudists don't really associate sexuality with nudity.

Not kinky but probably not for everybody.

I think most people have a hard time exposing their bodies because we as a society often associate nudity with sexuality which opens up a huge can of worms for a lot of people.

If you are comfortable with your body and are in a setting like a nude beach or resort, then there really isn't much to feel uncomfortable about. People in these resorts may seem kinky to outsiders but they don't see themselves as kinky and true nudists don't really associate sexuality with nudity.

True nudists absolutely don't associate nudity with sexuality. It's a profound change in attitude for most Americans who were raised in the highly puritanical morals so common in this society.

Nudism in not a kink in my opinion. Most nudists do not feel that it's a sexual way of life. It comes down to the freedom of it and realizing that everybody's different.

Nudity is only "kinky" in that it is usually "verboten" after about age 3.

There is nothing "wrong" or "kinky" about nudity. Clothing is required for survival in most of the world, but there are many people in the tropics that survive and live very well without clothes, or with a minimal "wardrobe".

I think we are so focused on nudity ONLY because it was taboo in our developing years, and we have a natural curiosity for anything taboo.

Intruder said it right in post 29. Nudists and naturists know that nudity is relaxing and liberating. It is not kinky, however as a child in a Fundamentalist Baptist environment, I was taught that it is wrong.