Let me ask you a question. Would you rather have your friends and family see the real you or some false identity that you put on every day? I’m assuming you’d rather have everyone see the authentic you. Do you have too many clothes, shoes, and belongings complicating your life? Wouldn’t it be better to have less laundry to do and have more open space in your bedroom? There’s a solution to this dilemma. It’s called nudism or naturism. This is a lifestyle that has been around for a very long time. It is practiced all over the world by people of all ages. It became quite common in Germany around the 1920s and 30s. It also became quite popular in America around the 50s and 60s. Some people call themselves nudists. Others prefer the term naturist. The latter are usually people who love spending time nude in nature. We believe in living a nude life that can be shared with others who live the same way. Most nudists strive to go without clothes and to not be burdened by material things. We can travel to naturist locations like beaches or camps and enjoy non-sexual nudity with like-minded people.

It’s possible that you’re a teen and didn’t even know there are other people your age out there who practice nudism. That’s okay. There are all kinds of upbringings and cultures around the world. You may have seen nudist photos online which just featured adults. That’s probably due to some locations only allowing those 18+ to enter. For example, Hippie Hollow State Park in Austin only allows adult naturists. But Haulover Clothing Optional Beach in Miami allows teens. Most naturist spots in Europe allow all ages to go without clothing. In America, there are many conservative people in local governments and communities who impose or try to impose age limits on outdoor locations which are set up for naturists. Sometimes, when an individual or group try to open a naturist resort or waterside park, local textiles bring up objections to the place opening in their area. Textiles is a term we naturists use to describe those not part of our worldwide natural family. They might claim that it would be immoral for a small group of people to hang out nude on private property. One of the major objections to nudism in one’s community is the idea of kids and teens being nude or young textiles getting a glimpse of naked people. Can you imagine? What if teen boys and girls are playing volleyball, soccer, basketball, or tennis nude? Of course, these objections are laughable. There’s nothing wrong with young people having fun while going all natural. As you can see in the pictures below, these teens are rollerblading and playing soccer and having a great time. Look at the picture of the cornfield and imagine that there is a hidden naturist park inside it. You could go there with your friends from school. It would be a beautiful place and out of sight of textiles. You could sit and talk, sunbathe, play board games, play smart phone games, try body painting, meditate, go on walks, play catch, and take selfies with your friends. It doesn’t matter what the “morality police” think. It’s your right to enjoy the nude life as much as possible. Obviously, you can’t walk into school or your favorite retailer without clothes. But there are places you can be your natural self. One of the best and easiest places to enjoy nudism is at home.

When you’re traveling through your town, you wouldn’t really know if one of your neighbors were nudists. In reality, the family living across the street from you could be living the nude life. It’s hard to know how many nudist families are out there. But it’s more common than you think. Some people grow up in nudist families and continue the lifestyle as they start their own households. Other people discover nudism as teens in textile families. In fact, you may be one of those teens. And that’s totally fine. Your other family members don’t necessarily need to be into the lifestyle for you to try nudism. You can start your nudist journey at home! You should always feel comfortable at home being who you want to be. Start off by being clothes-free in your bedroom. Obviously, this will be easier if no one else is home or you happen to have a lock on your door. One of the ways of getting into your “nudist routine” is sleeping nude every night. This is a good way to start figuring out how your body feels indoors without clothes. You might be comfortable without sheets or blankets or you might feel better under them. You will also notice a difference in how you want the temperature set inside your bedroom. A comfortable temperature might be different for you than it is for me. Personally, I feel just right at around 77 degrees. But what about beyond your bedroom? At first, try roaming around nude at home when you’re home alone. I bet it will feel liberating and nice to enjoy your home naturally. If you end up loving the lifestyle, you will want to consider whether you discuss it with your parents. If you live in a fairly liberal household, your family might actually be okay with you being nude at home. In some textile families, one or two members might walk to and from the shower nude. It’s not really much of a stretch to just walk around the rest of the house or apartment nude. Of course, it will depend on your personal circumstance. For instance, you might be a teen girl living with just a dad and three brothers. In that case, it might not work out. On the other hand, you might have a sister and two “flower child” parents who are okay with nudity at home. Once you are comfortable being nude as much as possible and accept your body, you could try talking to some of your close friends about nudism. You could mention that you think it’s a good lifestyle and see what they think. You never know. You might find that one of your friends is willing to try nudism. Invite them over to your home. Hang out in your bedroom without clothes. Check online and see if there’s a clothing optional beach or park nearby. It’s worth a try. If it doesn’t work out, that’s okay.

If you’re a teen and would like to live a more natural life, the world of nudism is open to you. There’s no need to have a big wardrobe of shirts, pants, dresses, skirts, socks, and underwear. You can own as little as one week’s worth of clothing. Think about how easy that would be for laundry time. Also, it is better for the environment. The more clothes you buy, the more natural resources are used up. When it comes to where to go nude, it will depend on where you live. Most of the nude or clothing optional beaches and waterfronts in the US are in Vermont, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Florida, Texas, and California. There are many nudist resorts and parks all over the country. You can also join some non-landed naturist groups who meet up for special trips or venue rentals. If you live in a rural area, you could try nude hiking in the woods or other outdoor areas. You should pick a place where other people aren’t going to run into you. If you do try nude hiking, you might want to find a friend to go with you who is okay with nudism. As far as joining online naturist communities, your options are currently limited. Most online nudist sites require that you are 18 years old. Some nudist teens post on Twitter and Discord. If you are 16, you can join MeWe. That social networking site allows nude pictures and videos. That’s a great site to connect with other nudists and maybe make friends with other young people who live the natural life. Just be careful about posting too much information. You should keep your full name, address, and some other personal info to yourself. You can join and learn about nudism all over the world. Some of the communities you might want to check out on MeWe are Free Beacher’s, MeWe Naturisme, NUDITY EXPERIENCE, and Celebrating A Naturist World. You may also be able to join our community on Nudist Nation if your birth date is available in the birthday selection on the registration page (not available in all countries). If you do join, we have a group just for you where you can live life clothes-free with other nudist teens. Finally, this lifestyle is for everyone. It doesn’t matter if you’re 14, 19, or 71. Your body shape, weight, skin color, size of body parts, gender, and family background don’t matter. You might have issues with body image due to how you look in clothing. Don’t let your clothes define you. If you enjoy spending time without clothes on, whether it’s at home or on the beach, just go for it! Trust me, you’ll be happier and feeling free while living the nudist lifestyle.

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