Naturism - Do you keep it to yourself or tell the world?

When we first dipped our toes (and eventually the rest of us) into naturism, we didn’t exactly announce it to the world. It wasn’t a secret, but it also wasn’t something we brought up casually over Sunday dinner.

“Pass the potatoes, oh, and by the way, we went to a naturist event last weekend.”

Not exactly your standard conversation starter.

When the Secret Slips Out

At first, we kept it between us. It was something private, something we were still figuring out. Then one day, we decided to tell our parents. Nothing dramatic — just a passing comment that, of course, led to raised eyebrows and a few awkward laughs. Naturally, word spread. Some family members found it hilarious. Some cringed. Some asked a hundred questions (you know the ones). And honestly? It got the conversation going.

Once we’d said it out loud, it wasn’t scary anymore. We realised that being open about naturism wasn’t something to be ashamed of it was simply a part of our lives.

Friends, Reactions & “Oh, I Couldn’t Do That…

Telling friends was a mixed bag too. Some were curious. Some laughed and asked if we’d “joined a colony.” A few have come along to our events or got involved in photography projects with us. But the most common response? “Oh, I could never do that — I’m not confident enough.”

And that’s the one that always makes us smile, because we used to say the exact same thing. Confidence doesn’t magically appear the moment you take your clothes off — it builds when you realise everyone’s just there to enjoy the same freedom you are.

Being Open Without Preaching

These days, all our family, friends, work colleagues, and social media followers know we’re naturists. It’s not a big announcement — it’s just part of who we are. We don’t hide it, but we also don’t push it on people. We talk about it when it’s relevant, we share our stories and photos, and we let others take from it what they will. If someone’s curious, we’re always happy to chat. If it makes someone uncomfortable, that’s okay too. We’ve learned that being open about naturism isn’t about converting anyone — it’s about being authentic and normalising something that’s often misunderstood.

It’s Just Another Part of Us

At the end of the day, naturism isn’t our whole identity — it’s just one colourful thread woven into our lives. It’s the beach days, the creative photoshoots, the community, the body confidence, and yes — the occasional awkward conversation at a family get-together when someone brings it up after a few drinks. But it’s all part of the fun. We’ve found that being open about it has made life simpler. No hiding, no worrying, just honesty. And that honesty has led to some of the best connections, most supportive friendships, and most importantly, a deeper confidence in ourselves.

So What About You?

Are you open about being a naturist? Do your family and friends know, or do you prefer to keep it private?

There’s no right or wrong answer — just different comfort zones. But we’d genuinely love to hear your experiences. Drop a comment below and let’s get the conversation started.

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Ginny & Chris | Bare With Us 🌿