Preparing To Be Nude

[theCryptofishist]

I'd probably go around naked more often if I were a marsupial....a gadget freak without a pocket is a sad thing to see!

heh... I hear ya, robot. And, yeah... metalwork isn't really compatible with being naked.

Just be careful of those kangaroo pockets. I hear they are mucousy.

[Syren]

[quote="theCryptofishist"][quote="Syren"]Why would anyone be royally screwed for following that rule? First of all, it's not a rule. Second of all, it doesn't say that you should *not* do something you're into. For instance, just because you can give yourself wine enemas on the esplanade with your friends, doesn't mean you should. But then again, if that sounds satisfying to you, go indulge! [/quote]Just be real careful that none ot that mess hits the playa.[/quote]

Yeah, well when I saw a group of DPW girls doing it they were prepared with some buckets for collection. They also had 90% rubbing alcohol to clean the turkey baster before offering it to strangers. Safety 3rd, right?

[theCryptofishist]

Well, I suppose we could make the arguement that the alcohol will kill the colonic nasties, but I wouldn't want to rely on that. And note. I will not recommend this practice. It can lead to alcohol poisening...

[diane o'thirst]

Witness the introduction of one of the most deflating, ego killing, self-esteem crushing statements of all time. Maybe I'm way off base but the words Victorian prudeishness (among others) comes to mind everytime I see this:

Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.

If everyone followed that rule the world would be royally screwed.

Conversely, if <i>no-one</i> paid attention to it, the world would be royally screwed, too.

For instance — earlier this week, I was merging onto a freeway and a semi came barreling along in the lane. He had clearance to get over and let me out, but he insisted on his legally-protected right of way — and would have creamed me if I didn't hit the brakes hard and fast. The car coming behind me almost rear-ended me and I missed smashing into the guard rail by maybe three feet.
The lawyers would have sided with the truck, because through traffic has the right of way and doesn't have to yield it to merging traffic. He could have, he didn't, he almost killed two people.

[ZaphodBurner]

The lawyers would have sided with the truck, because through traffic has the right of way and doesn't have to yield it to merging traffic. He could have, he didn't, he almost killed two people.

I believe that in Oregon, unlike other states, freeway traffic MUST allow traffic to merge if it's at all possible. Don't have the DMV manual, but I'm pretty sure that's truth. 'Course, that doesn't save you from a hospital trip or a hearse ride if some asshole disobeys the rule.

-c
(Portland)

[diane o'thirst]

[nods] I caught up and took his license number, truck number, company et alia down and sicced the police on him. They told me they couldn't do anything unless I could positively identify the driver in a lineup, but they put it out on the radio and got a speed trap going near that intersection (he'd been speeding, too).

The police's hands are tied but ODOT's aren't, nor are the hands of the transportation department in his state (Minnesota), so I'm going to follow up with calls to them and the company as well.

[JezebelinHell]

Another thought to add to the naked man issue...Upon enquring of one of my extremely attractive young male burner friends about the ratio of over 40 naked men to under 40 naked men, I learned something I never would have thought of. He told me that as a young virile male, if he ran around naked in a place so full of beautiful females, there was a good chance his johnson might pop up to say hello at inopportune times. He told me lots of younger males have this problem, and that's why there are more older naked men out there than younger. If random hard-ons in public are something that bother you, consider carrying around a sarong "just in case."

[Mister Jellyfish Mister]

Roger that, Jez. I'm 43 and still hesitate to leave my kilt hanging as Mr. Friendly may not do likewise.

[ZaphodBurner]

If random hard-ons in public are something that bother you, consider carrying around a sarong "just in case."

LOL! A sarong might offer silky stimulation, but not much concealment. You ever see a puppet show under a blanket?

I have to go now...

=-c
Zaphod
http://www.zaphodburns2005.org

[Guest]

I do nothing to prepare for being naked at BM. I just get all giddy with anticipation. I love being naked at every opportunity I get. Round the house, skinny dipping.

I do not have (by far) a perfect body, it's not too bad, but thats all beside the point. I don't care what others think of my nekkedness. I love being naked just for the feel of it....it's all for me (and my husband!!)

In my experience at BM others are very respectful of naked people (whatever their size) and this all contributes to the comfort.

I can't wait!!

[Guest]

Oh and a silky sarong barely skimming over a mans package......mmmmmm YUM

[EricMagic]

..... I love being naked just for the feel of it....it's all for me (and my husband!!)

In my experience at BM others are very respectful of naked people (whatever their size) and this all contributes to the comfort.

I can't wait!!

It is refreshing to see open minded women, such as Xvirgin, who loves to be naked, and seems to openly appreciate the male form, and show respect.

I am willing to participate with nudity if it fits in with the overall plot or action, but when I am being appreciated by a nice woman or women then it is especially exhilarating. Wow, it seems my inner thoughts are being transferred openly into type, ... hmmmm ,,,,,, wait my mind is going blank, ,,,,,, strange....... naked... nothing to hide or is that a flesh colored outfit ? . .... oh my headache hurts, so it feels good to stretch out the wild mind flexes.....

[theCryptofishist]

Remember:
Being naked takes less preparation than being nude.

[Guest]

[/quote]... but when I am being appreciated by a nice woman or women then it is especially exhilarating.... [/quote]

That's what we all hope for (except it would be of the male gender for me!!)

[dr.placebo]

Actually, alienfry, you are more than halfway there. Recognizing that what troubles you is based on conditioning, and desiring to move beyond that conditioning, is a great start.

You are not a prude, although you may be shy. A prude thinks that other people should cover up, and you don't seem to have that vice.

If my experience can be any guide, it's important to be kind to yourself, and only go as far as you want to. At the same time, have some fun with exploring your limits. Play with costumes that might reveal a bit more than you are used to. Talk about it with sympathetic folks (electronic discussions can only take you so far).

Good luck, relax, and enjoy the trip!

[AntiM]

I've avoided total nudity on the playa because of sun and dust; I prefer freezing winter naked myself; however, this year I am considering trying Naked Tuesday in Hushville. The surgeries from last year have left me with a terrible "tummy slump," I could lose 50 lbs. and still have a belly hanging down to my hips. I'm not saying I was slim before, but my physical landscape has shifted in new and strange ways. Getting mentally comfortable with my new addition to the anatomy is a step in the right direction for improving my health.

Fat and naked ain't easy.

The fun thing is I can scooch up my slump and make funny faces with it. I have two belly buttons that way!

[robotland]

For instance, just because you can give yourself wine enemas on the esplanade with your friends, doesn't mean you should. But then again, if that sounds satisfying to you, go indulge!

Just be real careful that none ot that mess hits the playa.

Okay....No more Sangria for me. *shudder*

I was trying to catch a few rays to dull down the frog's-belly-colored portions of myself that would otherwise blind my campmates- We live in a wooded, enclosed area and I've learned to recognize the noises indicating the proximity of my neighbors so as to avoid "revealing my intentions"....All clear, I thought........Didn't take into account the power company guys in the cherrypicker. Hope their workman's comp covers seared retinas.

[briefcase]

I love being nude, and my first nudity experiences were great for me.

How I feel about it is: if my pants are getting a little tight around the waist, I can feel quite self-conscious about that. But when I take my clothes off, suddenly I feel like no one's judging me. It's a very ironic thing. When one is in little clothing one can feel very self-conscious until one is down to a speedo, for example, when it's at its worst. Take the speedo off ... and the embarassment all dissapers.

I've been doing a lot of skinny dipping at trance parties in nature reserves lately. I've heard one complaintative remark, but my friends all told me to ignore it and I have. I love the feeling of swimming in a river with nothing on!

[briefcase]

A lot of guys ask about being nude "what if I get an erection?" Truth is it doesn't really tend to happen that much. But if it does, specifically on the playa, and one doesn't have a 'safety blanket' what do the authorities think? Would they consider that a public-sexual-act?

[Ugly Dougly]

I feel that clothing is a plot that was conceived eons ago by the elderly ruling class to help conceal the apparent superior bodies of their younger rivals.

Imagine you've been living in with several brass rings around your neck all your life, only now learning that life can be fun without those damn rings. At least in the right environment.

[briefcase]

Did you know, in the ancient times men's bodies were considered the more attractive by the prevailing culture. Quite the opposite to now. (Idea for 2006 theme?)

In fact, women were often bare-chested in public and that was the norm. Bras were originally created to squash the woman's chest in to mimic the male form.

Cleopatra, however, knew she was drop-dead sexy! She was often nude in her public appearances - liked to flaunt it!

[Tiahaar]

Remember:
Being naked takes less preparation than being nude.

Very insightful...naked is as fast as you can get undressed, nude takes me regular gym training, bicycling, yoga, weight tracking, diet adjustment, just enough tanning to keep the vitamin D production going, body hair control, heheh its a hobby...

[robotland]

nude takes me regular gym training, bicycling, yoga, weight tracking, diet adjustment, just enough tanning to keep the vitamin D production going, body hair control, heheh its a hobby...

Perhaps I've never been nude, by those criterion....On the bright side, I possess the necessary R-value to survive a Michigan winter.

[Tiahaar]

... the necessary R-value to survive a Michigan winter.

ya got me there...and what about those crazy folks up your way who chop holes in the ice to go skinny-dipping in the middle of winter? BRRRRRR!!!!! There's Desert Nomad nude and then there's Arctic Eskimo nude heheh.

[regionalchaos]

I'm a big fan of the sarongs. I were them pretty much all day every day, then costumes at night.

[Lorgasm]

When I got back into school I took on many side jobs. One of which was and still is a nude figure model. It was great. I felt empowered and free. Only on one occasion I felt "wierd". Violated if you will. One of my jobs I had to go to some community center. Never been there before. An artist who liked my work told the people there about me. Anyways, when I got into the room, I saw a dirty little thin mattress on the floor surrounded by bridge tables and chairs. Well, in walks this old guy with a notebook and a ball point pen. I did my thing. During my break, I went to see what the older gent drew (his perception of me). It was grose! No artistic concept. It was like he just came in to see a "naked woman". I went home and took a very long shower.

[robotland]

... the necessary R-value to survive a Michigan winter.

ya got me there...and what about those crazy folks up your way who chop holes in the ice to go skinny-dipping in the middle of winter? BRRRRRR!!!!! There's Desert Nomad nude and then there's Arctic Eskimo nude heheh.

So far, this had been an easy Winter...In fact, it's supposed to be sunny and FIFTY tomorrow...No global warming, HUH?
But during a "normal" Winter I've been known to create "blue angels"- Nekkid snow angels- Providing the hot tub's standing by. Never had the guts to join the Polar Bear Club.

[PlayaPetal]

I am looking forward to showing a little more skin this year on the playa...post-op gastric bypass and down 143 pounds! Just wish my boobs sat where they are supposed to! LOL...oh well who cares - I feel fabulous and who knows...I do have this urge to be totally naked on the playa for a sunrise ceremony...we'll see - I will just go where the day/night takes me....

[Tiahaar]

down 143 pounds!

Wow! That's awesome, good on ya! (and that's what I at 6' weighed out there in '05...the tag speaks truth )

[robotland]

The best Playa Weight Loss Plan seems to be.....going there. The last two years I've gone I've dropped between fifteen and twenty pounds in just over a week, from skipping meals and tearassin' around all day. A month-long Burning Man would probably put me at my perfect fightin' weight!