Many people don’t even know they know a Naturist, and assume that we are still a fringe minority on the far edges of society. In fact, we are their next-door neighbours, their work colleagues, the people on the next table in the pub, in the aeroplane seats in the row in front, in the car hire queue behind them at the airport … everywhere. We completely understand the fear of adverse reactions, but we want to encourage you to help Naturism in the UK to grow and become normal. While it remains hidden, misguided and incorrect perceptions of Naturism - and of Naturists - will continue. The more that people know about it, the better things will be.
Don’t stress about making everyone in your life aware, tell Just One Person. It’s probably quite easy to pick someone who would not be judgemental. Don’t assume it will be bad. You’ll probably find that you get a positive or sympathetic reaction. Feedback from those that have ‘come out’ suggests that you will feel better having told someone – it may actually be a relief!
If you need some more help in what to say, see the ‘How to Talk about Naturism’ download available from the BN website.
Here are some Just One Person experiences from our members as posted on the BN forum in the ‘Just One Person’ in the ‘Bare Necessities / Campaigning section … we look forward to reading yours!
I must have told (or more accurately, informed) two people today. Two estate agents came (separately) to value the house for probate purposes, and when they went out to the garden through the back door they would have seen the BN "Naturists may be Seen" doormat there.
Just been on the phone to the bank because I was having difficulty paying my annual membership to Suntreckers camping club. The lady made a comment about the name sounding like fun, so I talked about Naturism for a couple of minutes. She latched onto the idea of everyone being the same, and seemed to like the idea. I told her to have a look at the BN site. We parted, with her saying that she would.
Not one person but at least three! I went to a group coffee morning that I’ve recently joined. I overheard someone mention the word ‘naked’ though not sure in what context it was but I said ‘You won’t want to hear what I like doing’. The young lady that runs the group asked me to tell them and so I told her and two other ladies next to me that I’m a Naturist. They were all interested and one said she would love to try it.
I’d got into a text conversation with one of my fellow postgrad students about holidays, beaches and such like and then mentioned that we’d often found Naturist beaches to be a quieter, more chilled out alternative to the busy mainstream places. Rather unnervingly the conversation ended right there and I heard nothing more for a couple of days. I’d begun to wonder if I’d said too much, but then they replied at length, saying how awesome it sounded and telling about the one time they also stripped off on a remote beach. Glad I’d accurately spotted a like-minded person rather than completely misjudging the whole thing!
Was asked today at work by a female colleague what I planned to do on my next days off. I mentioned going to the private session at the Dover swim, on Sunday evening. I didn’t mention that it was a nude swim, but she asked if it was. We spent about an hour discussing all things naked, the outcome of which is that she is now thinking of coming along.
Booking a cookery lesson with a local provider who will come to you with equipment and ingredients. Actually, my kitchen is rubbish and I'm in the process of getting a new one and so I will go to her. Told her that, and that I live at Spielplatz and asked if she'd heard of it. She told me her mum used to be a district nurse and visited some patients who lived here.
Where I live, I am lucky to have glass doors opening out to the garden, but it's a communal garden for a small block of flats. One of the lady occupants often strolls by to admire my gardening exploits. I have told her that I am a Naturist and generally don't wear anything while at home. She seems to be strolling by more often and now I make no effort to cover up, as we chat about the garden. Next time I will invite her in for a cuppa.
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