Comments on: Where are the Young Nudists? http://www.nudistday.com/article/where-are-the-young-nudists.html Naturist news & views Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:57:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Daniel Bennett http://www.nudistday.com/article/where-are-the-young-nudists.html/comment-page-1#comment-16132 Daniel Bennett Sun, 01 Jan 2012 16:52:28 +0000 http://www.nudistday.com/index.php/article/where-are-the-young-nudists.html#comment-16132 Downtime spent using technology may be a small part of it, but I don't think that is the sole reason there are not more young people enjoying naturism. Time, money, location, and lack of marketing are the biggest problems. Most young people are too busy with work, school, and their social lives to drive out of their way to visit naturist clubs or resorts, if they are able to find one in their area. Even if they do locate a club, exorbitant membership fees or day fees make it hardly seem worth the time and money. The resort I visit about twice a year charges a $30 day fee, and membership is $450 a year. I love it there and would love to be a member, but I can't afford to drop $450 for a 12-month membership, and, in this economy, I seriously doubt very many college-aged people would be able to either. I understand that the high fees passively reinforce the code of decent behavior and help separate genuine naturists from voyeurs, but such high prices also shut a lot of good people out. Also, naturism just isn't marketed here in the U.S. Zoning laws ensure that most naturist resorts are located in outlying areas, and people just don't know they exist. If clubs would hold more special events throughout the year like the the world record skinny dip and the nude 5K runs that are increasing in popularity, I think interest would increase greatly If naturism was not so expensive and if clubs marketed to the right demographics, we would see many clubs fill with wonderful young people who are genuinely interested in naturism for all the right reasons. Downtime spent using technology may be a small part of it, but I don’t think that is the sole reason there are not more young people enjoying naturism. Time, money, location, and lack of marketing are the biggest problems. Most young people are too busy with work, school, and their social lives to drive out of their way to visit naturist clubs or resorts, if they are able to find one in their area.

Even if they do locate a club, exorbitant membership fees or day fees make it hardly seem worth the time and money. The resort I visit about twice a year charges a $30 day fee, and membership is $450 a year. I love it there and would love to be a member, but I can’t afford to drop $450 for a 12-month membership, and, in this economy, I seriously doubt very many college-aged people would be able to either. I understand that the high fees passively reinforce the code of decent behavior and help separate genuine naturists from voyeurs, but such high prices also shut a lot of good people out. Also, naturism just isn’t marketed here in the U.S. Zoning laws ensure that most naturist resorts are located in outlying areas, and people just don’t know they exist. If clubs would hold more special events throughout the year like the the world record skinny dip and the nude 5K runs that are increasing in popularity, I think interest would increase greatly

If naturism was not so expensive and if clubs marketed to the right demographics, we would see many clubs fill with wonderful young people who are genuinely interested in naturism for all the right reasons.

]]> By: stewart http://www.nudistday.com/article/where-are-the-young-nudists.html/comment-page-1#comment-14381 stewart Sat, 20 Aug 2011 14:39:56 +0000 http://www.nudistday.com/index.php/article/where-are-the-young-nudists.html#comment-14381 there is no clubs for young single naturists and some older people do not like young male naturists is wrong and needs sorting out young naturist will just be discouriged why should they not have the same freedom as the older naturists there is no clubs for young single naturists and some older people do not like young male naturists is wrong and needs sorting out young naturist will just be discouriged why should they not have the same freedom as the older naturists

]]> By: Rudy http://www.nudistday.com/article/where-are-the-young-nudists.html/comment-page-1#comment-3983 Rudy Sun, 28 Nov 2010 06:19:32 +0000 http://www.nudistday.com/index.php/article/where-are-the-young-nudists.html#comment-3983 Here's my take the the subject. I started showering in public school at the age of 13. It was 1974 and everybody was required to shower after P.E. gym class. Now the thought of getting naked in front of strangers for the first time was scary. The first week was the worst. After that it was no big deal. Later I would walk around the locker room naked no problem. In high school it was just normal to shower after gym class. Who wants to go thru the rest of the day dirty and smelly? Thease days I hear nobdy showers after gym class. They use deoderant, cologne, and change under towels. They consider it gay to be naked in front of others. So I think its a Homophobia thing. I goto a clothing optional natural hot springs in the woods and rearly are younger people nude. Sometimes they complain about the naked old guys! Here’s my take the the subject. I started showering in public school at the age of 13. It was 1974 and everybody was required to shower after P.E. gym class. Now the thought of getting naked in front of strangers for the first time was scary. The first week was the worst. After that it was no big deal. Later I would walk around the locker room naked no problem. In high school it was just normal to shower after gym class. Who wants to go thru the rest of the day dirty and smelly?
Thease days I hear nobdy showers after gym class. They use deoderant, cologne, and change under towels. They consider it gay to be naked in front of others. So I think its a Homophobia thing. I goto a clothing optional natural hot springs in the woods and rearly are younger people nude. Sometimes they complain about the naked old guys!

]]> By: Nudist Day http://www.nudistday.com/article/where-are-the-young-nudists.html/comment-page-1#comment-1440 Nudist Day Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:05:32 +0000 http://www.nudistday.com/index.php/article/where-are-the-young-nudists.html#comment-1440 Good point! For that reason, we don't mind plugging your link! Good point! For that reason, we don’t mind plugging your link!

]]> By: Richard Foley (richinud) http://www.nudistday.com/article/where-are-the-young-nudists.html/comment-page-1#comment-1430 Richard Foley (richinud) Thu, 15 Jul 2010 06:31:54 +0000 http://www.nudistday.com/index.php/article/where-are-the-young-nudists.html#comment-1430 Young people quite understandably do not wish to lounge about in deck chairs on the beach for the whole day, playing checkers/draughts and tut-tutting anyone wearing clothes. Young people are much more likely to want to be getting out and about and meeting new people, during lively exchange of physical exercise, such as naked hiking, naked bicycle riding, and so on. Something which has a little sense of adventure is much more likely to attract young people into naturism, than fuddy-duddies sitting around being bored. http://www.naktiv.net/sports.html Young people quite understandably do not wish to lounge about in deck chairs on the beach for the whole day, playing checkers/draughts and tut-tutting anyone wearing clothes. Young people are much more likely to want to be getting out and about and meeting new people, during lively exchange of physical exercise, such as naked hiking, naked bicycle riding, and so on. Something which has a little sense of adventure is much more likely to attract young people into naturism, than fuddy-duddies sitting around being bored.

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]]> By: Dario Western http://www.nudistday.com/article/where-are-the-young-nudists.html/comment-page-1#comment-1019 Dario Western Sun, 30 May 2010 02:55:46 +0000 http://www.nudistday.com/index.php/article/where-are-the-young-nudists.html#comment-1019 Justin, to correct you on something: "naturalists" are people who study natural sciences like biology, zoology, botany, geology etc. They are not the same as 'naturists' although it is possible to be both. Justin, to correct you on something: “naturalists” are people who study natural sciences like biology, zoology, botany, geology etc. They are not the same as ‘naturists’ although it is possible to be both.

]]> By: Justin http://www.nudistday.com/article/where-are-the-young-nudists.html/comment-page-1#comment-378 Justin Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:23:40 +0000 http://www.nudistday.com/index.php/article/where-are-the-young-nudists.html#comment-378 As a young naturalist I often wonder the same thing. I am one who loves to get outside and be clothes free, I think the younger generation has a desire to be in a more social setting. It is only so fun to go to a resort or a hike by yourself. To me, in America, it does seem like something 'older' people do and my struggle is to live a more naturalist lifestyle, it seems you have to seclude yourself away from mainstream society. I for one am a very social person and think we need to feel connected and that we belong to a group. I have never been to a place like Wreck beach in Vancouver, or somewhere notoriously young, though I have travel through Europe some, been to some nudist beaches, and several resorts. I can say at all these places, I was the only 20 something there. Most people were older or children and I can say I felt kind of uncomfortable and just got bored. It seems to be as perceived as taboo to be a naturalist at a younger age. I think if there could be a way to market events geared in more open social settings and specifically for younger people, that more might get involved. What I want is a safe environment with people my age, doing things I enjoy (hiking, biking, camping, parties, etc...) If it were easier to connect with 20 to 30 year old naturalists, I think it would help normalize the situation. As a young naturalist I often wonder the same thing. I am one who loves to get outside and be clothes free, I think the younger generation has a desire to be in a more social setting. It is only so fun to go to a resort or a hike by yourself. To me, in America, it does seem like something ‘older’ people do and my struggle is to live a more naturalist lifestyle, it seems you have to seclude yourself away from mainstream society. I for one am a very social person and think we need to feel connected and that we belong to a group. I have never been to a place like Wreck beach in Vancouver, or somewhere notoriously young, though I have travel through Europe some, been to some nudist beaches, and several resorts. I can say at all these places, I was the only 20 something there. Most people were older or children and I can say I felt kind of uncomfortable and just got bored. It seems to be as perceived as taboo to be a naturalist at a younger age. I think if there could be a way to market events geared in more open social settings and specifically for younger people, that more might get involved. What I want is a safe environment with people my age, doing things I enjoy (hiking, biking, camping, parties, etc…) If it were easier to connect with 20 to 30 year old naturalists, I think it would help normalize the situation.

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