The Awareness of Social Nudism 1n Modern Society - University of ...

say that the sexual aspect of viewing nude bodies at the beach declines somewhat, and does
not seem to be as erotic anymore.
Although my subject frequents Shell Island, he did state that he feels the people who
are engaging in open sex, such as the "swingers," are very shallow people. He feels that in
order for someone to partake in this activity, one must be unable to love. In asking him to
clarify this statement he said that if you truly love someone, then you do not want to share
that person with others sexually, however, if you have no feelings or emotions about a
person, than it would be easy to accept this lifestyle.
After freely allowing my subject to discuss his feelings and experiences with social
nudism, I asked him what he thought about the social nudist movement of Naturists. He
replied that he feels that Naturists have a different perspective on life. He mentions that they
seem to have less hang ups about their bodies, unlike the social nudists he has been
subjected too, who pride themselves on having the perfectly fit or "buff bodies." He feels
that Naturists are people who just enjoy being nude, and that it feels natural to them. When
I asked him if he would consider becoming a Naturist his reply was, "Yes." 5
Interview #6
My next subject was a 32 year old married female. She is a college graduate and has
her degree in Media Communications and Technology. Some of her interests include
shopping, cooking and traveling. As a matter of fact, my subject told me that she travels on
the average once a month to visit friends as well as family members, both within the United
5 Anonymous by request, interview by author, 16 May 2003 .
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