Single males far outnumber couples and single females combined in the nudist world. It’s a simple fact that males more readily shed their clothes and inhibitions. Women, on the other hand, are less likely to participate in the lifestyle, even if they secretly harbor the desire to try it. The reason for this hesitation is simple, and understandable: too many men staring! It’s unfortunate that there’s still men out there who keep alive the Neanderthal idea that if a woman exposes her body, she’s an exhibitionist wanting male attention. To understand what women go through, such a man needs to imagine what it would be like to be examined relentlessly like a piece of meat by females he’s absolutely not interested in.
That said, there are scores of nudist single men who are well behaved and legitimate members of the naturist community. They’re not there to find a companion or get a thrill, but rather to just enjoy being naked and at worse socialize with like-minded people. Many formerly had a naturist spouse and only wish to continue seeing their friends just as before.
The single male nudist faces challenges that might, not surprisingly, sour him on the lifestyle. Many clubs and resorts will not even let him through their doors. He’ll feel the disapproving gaze of non-singles almost wherever he goes, even at the beach, unlike single females, which have no stigmas attached to them.
It’s unfair of course, but it’s the democratic way: pay for the sins of the few! In reality, if you open your club’s doors to single men, you’ll likely get so many that an uncomfortable ratio will soon ensue. Even most single males will feel ill at ease in a place where most participants are single males. Perhaps there’s some wisdom in the policy practiced by some clubs: allow a certain number of single males in to preserve a reasonable ratio between the sexes, or only allow single males approved by members. This is much better than the insensitive policy of barring any single male, even if he had been a member for 20 years until his wife passed away — such a policy is reprehensible!
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I have been a nudist since I discovered it by myself when I was about 12, almost 50 years ago. My wife seldom participates in social nudism with me, so I am lumped into that category of “Single Males”. On occassion she has visited other nudist parks with me, but just cannot get into the social opportunities that real nudism offers. Regardless, I do not let that prevent me from visiting various nudist parks. I understand the stereotype that goes along with any male wishing to spend as day in the park, so I work with it, and not against it. Hidden River Nudist Resort is where I primarily visit on a regular basis. I have been using this park for about the last 10 years. But before my first visit, I made contact with the owner, by email and the telephone. I wanted to make a good impression and develop a bond of trust. On my first visit, I spent several hours with the owner, introducing myself, my background, and answering any & all questions. Whenever I plan a visit to the park, I always notify the staff of my upcoming visit, and most importantly, I obey all the rules!