we hosted a discussion about penises on G+. The plan was to summarize and refine the responses we received but that proved to be impossible. There was no real consensus about erections other than yes, they probably should be covered if they happen if for no other reason than people expect you to. I’m not even sure that was a consensus. At the very least, you can read through the comments and maybe learn something about how men think about their penises!#nudist #naturist #nudism #naturism #allnudist
Additional reflections on this topic may be found at Young Naturists America Nudist Erection – Erections In Nudism
All Nudist – Some other thoughts for discussion:
Should erections be hidden? If so, why?What is offensive about an erect penis?
Is an erection always a sign of arousal? If not, why is it considered ‘improper’?
Why are erect nipples ok? They result from many of the same causes as penises, should they also be hidden?
Does becoming aroused always mean that one is not a ‘true’ nudist? Is arousal unnatural?
Why are genital piercings different than others? Are they always sexually related?
John Andersen – Next on the agenda …. go yell “fire” in a crowded theater.
Fred Morris – Is this the official thread to discuss the infamous penis?
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All Nudist – John – What are your thoughts? Discussing the idea of fire in a theater is not the same as yelling ‘Fire’.
Filber DaNude – As a noob to the culture i will be spying intently.
Roy Snell – An erection per se is not the problem but it is what the owner does with it that is cause for concern or offence.
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Fred Morris – Roy, you can say it. If the owner proceeds to masturbate with that erection, it would be considered lewd and inappropriate behavior if done in a public setting or around minors.
Will Forest – I think it’s a standard line to say that it’s what the owner does with it that can be the cause for concern or offense. Probably many would agree.
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Fred Morris – Of course not, walking around with an erection is not offensive. Playing with it for all the neighbors to see would be considered lewd.Will Forest – See, I agree that just walking with an erection is not offensive. But I think many would disagree, and I’d like to know why.
I have been Living Without Clothes for 18 months now and during that time I think that I have re-integrated my penis as just another part of my body. It is no longer something to hide or something that means sex or something to be ashamed of. I am very happy with this arrangement, and more so I am not concerned about its size at all. I like it that my penis looks like something on a Greek Sculpture (small, that is). Sometimes I can feel it growing, but very rarely do I need to manage that, e.g. by leaving the room.Not sure I understand why talking about penises has to be talking about erections though. The more we accept it as part of ourselves (or partners, friends etc), whatever it gets up to, the less the problem perhaps. For example, I have always been a little bit of a dribbler, and without nasty underwear to mop it up, I have to do a little bit of management. That’s the way it is and its not something to be ashamed of. And overall I know I am far more hygienic now than I ever was when I just wrapped the problem in underwear.
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Will Forest – It may be very difficult for some people to consider penises as just another body part, like elbows or lips or toes, but Robert’s point is well made: “The more we accept it as part of ourselves (or partners, friends etc), whatever it gets up to, the less the problem perhaps.”
Bruce Kendall – +All Nudist I think it is a valid assumption until proven otherwise. My gay friends seem to be more sexually overt when other men are around especially other gays. It seems that this subject has come up with another naturist group that is largely populated by younger, under-educated, and non-experienced social naturists, they seem to think an erection is a normal male function. Well it is when ones thought gravitate toward sexual thoughts.
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Will Forest – The younger the man is, the more likely an erection can be a normal male function unrelated to sexual thoughts.Nov 16, 2011
Krystal Price – Being a relatively new naturist. I can’t say I’ve seen this as a problem. There are a bunch of men at the beach I go to that are slightly engorged and I am never offended. However there have been a few occasions where I have seen men with erections and each time they were masturbating while staring intently at me.This was extremely unnerving and, in my opinion, disrespectful. Seeing as I am a single woman at a beach where there are 60-70% men I would rather erections be kept to a minimum. Although at the beach it’s easy to walk in the cold water and let it subside. Even though men may do not choose this (and that’s their prerogative) for me/everyone to feel 100% comfortable I would hope ‘true’ naturists keep their erections in the bedroom.John Andersen – I’m still waiting for someone of the female persuasion to jump in and add some legitimacy to the conversation.
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Krystal Price – How am I not a female? checks partsNov 16, 2011
Bruce Kendall – +Will Forest Yes Will, it can happen with younger males. But that does not mean something should not be done about it. As suggested in oh so many naturist articles. Babies learn not to wet their diapers.Nov 16, 2011
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Shane Steinkamp – Now that I’m off work, I’ll stir the pot… 😀 This entire discussion is a study in descriptive relativism. +Fulltime Nudist‘s comment is a good place to ask a few questions.”That kind of behavior is NOT allowed here. This is a family park.”What does that mean? “This is a family park.”? Well, it depends entirely on your subjective opinion. There is no solid definition. “It’s for the sake of the children!”, is always a fallacious argument in my opinion. (That’s fallacious as in fallacy, and not fellatious as in fellatio in case you were wondering.)Large portions of the general public would certainly say, “You can’t go topless here!” or “You can’t wear that thong here!” or “You can’t go nude here!” because, “This is a family park!” And to them that would be reasonable.The majority of persons participating in this discussion wouldn’t see it that way because they’ve learned to ask the question, “What’s the harm? How are children harmed by seeing another member of their own species as they naturally exist?” The answer of course is, “They aren’t.”You’d have to ask that question all along the way to get any real sense of where the line might exist – if one exists at all. How are children harmed by seeing a penis? An erect penis? A man masturbating? A female masturbating? Two people kissing? Two people making love?+Roy Snell‘s lucid reasoning seems appropriate to me, but still relies on the age old, “community standards” that keeps naturists and nudists trapped in their homes, parks, and slivers of beach.There is no right or wrong answer because the line you draw is entirely based on your subjective experience and your subjective judgement.I tend to follow a simple rule: If I can’t clearly articulate how something harms me directly, then it isn’t any of my business.
“Because I don’t want to see that!”, is never a valid argument.
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Tony Dimmick – This seems to be a rattler of cages. First and foremost in what I want to say, no there is no standard of thought. So for those who say things like “we all agree” let me point out that if we all already had this figured out and agreed upon then we wouldn’t be discussing it. It is by discussion that we come to understand what those who are participating in the discussion agree or disagree on. A bit of introduction follows.As a person, I was born with male anatomy, but over the last decade or so I have gone through a mental transition of discarding social stereotypes that lump people into one of two categories, male and female. If asked in an official matter such as legal documents I look for the thirdgender option, and have been thrilled to come across it once, but lacking that I select male.Also, I am a pagan. In my experience the pagans I have been acquainted with have a rather different stance on the human body, particularly the genitals. Reaching back to ancient roots where fertility of crop and humans both was one of the most important issues of the people, the erect penis or engorged labia were seen as sexual, and there was nothing bad about sexually excited genitals. The difference we have in this modern age was reflected in that the one chance I was able to take part in a skyclad (clothesfree) ritual group; it was adults only due to sexuality being an aspect of the magick taking place. The Great Rite was done via the standard symbolism of chalice and dagger, but it was expected that a room of naked bodies could have the result of erect penises, and that we as socially mature adult pagans we felt that it was not a horrible thing if we males admired our counterparts to such a degree that resulted in our anatomy becoming engorged (or vise versa for that matter, though it may have been less visible).We as western society have an unspoken agreement that there is something horrible about sexuality in any form, and in an effort to protect the innocence of children from this nameless horror we have ridiculously attempted to hide things such as breasts and genitals from view. Similarly, I find it strange that there is an unspoken agreement that men do not compliment one another on, shall I say, their good taste in women. It is my opinion (and anyone is welcome to disagree with this with the understanding that disagreeing with one point does not invalidate all I have to say) this comes from a combination of feminism (perhaps falsely accused) of disallowing this, combined with an uneasy feeling that such comments might indicate that the two males having similar enough tastes might mean that there is a potential threat to the relationship of the one being complimented. To that extent, there was a rule in the skyclad group I was a part of: no trolling in the group for dates. This rule was without exception, the group was by invite only, and normally only established couples were invited with VERY rare exception. Body talk was off limits, in or out of the rituals; with fellow members, you DID NOT talk about someone else’s body with anyone else, and you did not talk with someone about their body or yours who was not your significant other.Besides these few rules, there was an unspoken agreement that nobody (male or female) masturbated in the mutually skyclad environment, so when an erection (or engorged labia) occurred, the participants would mentally acknowledge that this was a positive thing that added to the energy of the magick taking place, that it was not a lewd act or a threat to anyone’s relationship. This was not a thing just out of the blue. We didn’t just take off our clothes and have these understood rules in place automatically, we as a group discussed these issues and feelings ahead of time, and came to the conclusions with our clothes on. After that, we found ourselves confident and comfortable in the unclothed presence of one another.I think, also, there is a part of this subject that is being avoided. People are paranoid, though for the sake of this discussion I’m going to point out that the meaning of “paranoid” as I understand it is to guess what others are thinking and planning, positive or negative. A hypothetical and rhetorical question I pose: Have you ever thought someone was watching you, based on seeing their eyes meet yours every time you looked? Have you ever caught yourself being the one who is watching the other, because you thought they were watching you? These questions lead to a darker place that nobody wants to acknowledge, so I will. First is the assumption that a man having an erection is an indication that he is thinking of sex. In younger males this is rarely the case, but it is more apparent that it is a matter of distress to them because their complaint of it reaches the ears of parents and school nurses. Adult males are more mature about erections, and are less prone to be embarrassed by an unwarranted erection, thus you hear less about frequent adult erections without cause, but as a healthy twenty-six-year-old I can assure you it is just as possible for me as it is for my sixteen-year-old counterparts.Now here is where we go into the grey area of the subject as I see it. For what appears to be the majority of the vocal folks on the subject, an erection for an adult male indicates something of a sexual nature. Similarly, there seems to be a vocal majority regarding sexual predators of children, and despite evidence to the contrary the overriding message is that strangers are dangerous. Having grown up in an era where I was a child warned by parents and teachers to be weary of people offering candy (yes, I watched the information videos on “stranger danger”), this has been a subject I’ve kept up with, and thus far the vast majority of cases find that the perpetrator was someone who the child knew, usually family.So now I’ve beaten around the bush for a couple paragraphs. To get to the point, I believe the reason erections are such a hot debate in this lifestyle is because of paedophilia. Or rather, the paranoia among the vocal majority. Worst would be an act that violated a child. Beside that, the next worst case scenario is the crude individual who is making no effort to hide that their masturbation is directly correlated to the presence of nearby children, relegating them in the individual’s mind as fantasy fuel, sexual objects for their gratification. Where this dark subject becomes fuzzy is in the realm of paranoia. Given that the evidence shows it is more often family members who do something horrible, there is a horrible twisted and shadowy road that people in the naturist lifestyle will travel in their minds. At the brightest end of the road is the adult stranger nearby who is visibly aroused, and the other adult person who wonders if perhaps they are the cause of the arousal (they might be insulted or amused if confirmed, depending on their personal morals). The far less bright place further down the road is the nudist/naturist/clothesfree family gathering where an adult is visibly engorged, and at the same time there are children present. Nobody is going to ask if the children are the cause of the arousal, though the question will linger in the back of minds. We know as humans that genetically we are physically programmed to display our physical ability to procreate at puberty, and likewise from the age of puberty we are genetically programmed to recognize the signs in each other. It is genetically ordinary for a legal child to be biologically adult in the aspect of sexual fertility and genetic messages that any human who sees the indications will recognize. Everybody knows that nobody is blind to this. Socially, morally, I do not condone an adult to pursue biology, we have no place for that in society.To one level or another males are aware (perhaps correctly, perhaps not) that their erections are regarded as equivalent to a sexual comment, a come-on. When someone asks him to cover the erection he will do so, because given how he himself will fear people will suspect what he’s thinking in the privacy of his own head, he will not want to do anything that might lend any value to the tiniest sliver of suspicion, even if it is at the bright end of the road where the suspicion would be complimentary. Regardless of what really did cause the erection, be it sexual thoughts or simply anatomy running a system test, the reasonable request will be accepted, because we have such a dismal outlook as humans. We suspect each other of thinking horrible thoughts, and we suspect each other of suspecting.
There, now I’ve laid bare (pardon the pun) what I believe to be the problem with penises in our lifestyle.
In my ideal world, the vast majority of humanity is more mature, the unnamed ugliness that folks cannot explain ceases to exist as as stain on any sexuality, all contact is by consent, and even masturbation is nothing other than a compliment. My ideal world does not exist. Until such time as it does (I do not expect to see such in my own lifetime), I will establish an agreement with the world, though not all will agree wholeheartedly. I will not masturbate in your presence unless you request it (even then I require that we’ve been intimately acquainted for quite some time), and when asked to conceal an erection I will do so if it is the result of sexuality; In the case where the erection is not as a result of sexuality, I will explain as much, and politely but firmly refuse to conceal my anatomy. The authority of the venue is entitled to repeat the request, at which time I will likewise explain that sexuality is not the cause of the erection, but will cover or otherwise conceal my anatomy because of my respect for the authorities that make such venues possible to exist.
Above all else, I want this made clear. Yes, my penis is useful in sex. So are my hands, feet, hips, lips, and more. My gonads are chiefly responsible for the production of sperm, and my penis chiefly responsible for delivery of said sperm, for this is their biological purpose. However, inter-personally my genitals are sexual when I decide them to be. An erection does not necessarily indicate that I am sexually active at that moment. So please, as has been asked of females’ breasts and has been asked of all erect nipples, please do not put your sexual hangups on my penis, thank you.
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So there you go, make of it as you will. I think it’s fair to say that most of the folks involved here aren’t terribly concerned about either the presence of an erection nor the reasons for it at a nudist event, and understand that they just happen. However, most do feel that they should be ‘dealt with’ in some way, mainly because others expect it.
At least that’s what I get out of it. What do you think? Are there any conclusions that can be made from this discussion?
All Nudist 
realmente,no me voy a preocupar en absoluto,por el tamaño de mi flaccidez de bandera,,y suerte para gustar.
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rupet colina ha hecho el comentario mas inteligente de todos.
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Google translated that as: really not going to worry me at all, by the size of my flabby flag, and luck to enjoy.
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Google translation: rupet Hill made the comment most intelligent of all.
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After reading about the topic and all of the responses on the subject,I just wanted to say that as a naturist myself I understand what you guys are saying.And most everything I read from you guys were very positive and it help me think that it is perfectly okay to enjoy a wonderful day at the beach and not make a big deal about it, literally.The main point of all this is enjoy the naturist lifestyle and always use common sense and etiquette and be comfortable with your body.Thanks everybody for helping me think about what you say.
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I enjoyed reading all the commentary, great discussion. I really don’t have anything to add. In my own experience, it hasn’t been a issue.
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Why are men singled out cause are genitals are out in the open? ! Why is sex bad?! Nudism is about body freedom, not judgment. The mind is the largest sex organ not any genitals. Would you be offended if a woman had her juices running down her legs with an erect clit?!
Why are you di closely looking at someone else’s genitals?
Nudist places are to have fun at and relax, not to ogle others.
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I am also glad to see that this is being discussed. I’ve been to a resort once; prior to going I researched resorts and the one that I had originally selected (which was very far out of state for me) had a strict rule on erections, though it was completely understandable because it was a kid-friendly resort. The one I ended up going to had a strict rule that disallowed anyone under age 21, and this was also understandable, as this resort was lifestyle friendly.
That being said, the one I went to did not allow public intercourse (thank goodness). Prior to this article, I had thought it was a typical rule anywhere that was not lifestyle friendly (beach, resort, or otherwise) that a man _had_ to cover up his erection or be asked to leave. Now I have a better understanding that in general, most fellow nudists and naturists, both male and female (thank you Krystal for your input) seem to think like myself, that it is not a big deal as long as you are not being inappropriate with it.
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So much fuss over so little, huh? 😉
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i want to become a nudist and im yet im afraid to go some where public because i dont want to be judged on my penis size and i dont want people to get offended(females) if i become erect. what should i do?
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What to do? First, stop worrying. It’s hard to believe but when you’re naked with other folks, no one will notice you. The world does not revolve around you, ya know? Nobody notices you on the street either. So get past the idea that anyone cares at all about how you look; they don’t.
Here’s a Q&A forum that will be just what you need: What do Nudists Think About Small Penises? Start with this topic then look around a bit. Look for new nudist articles on ALL NUDIST, go to the AANR and TNS websites for their info for newbies. And stip worrying! We’ve all been there and lived through it just fine!
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I’m weighing in on this discussion very late. The topic did interest me. Reminded me of one of my first naturist moments. I was camping with a friend on the beach of a secluded lake up in the mountains. After skinny dipping we laid out in the sun. There was no sexual contact, discussion, or even thought. Low and behold, I started getting an erection. Of course I was embarrassed and tried to hide it. After a while, I rolled over and poked a hole in the sand. Alright alright….don’t get perverted…hehe…I was quite embarrassed. Unfortunately, my boner didn’t subside. All I could think was….what’s wrong with my body? I wasn’t thinking sexual thoughts…no sexual stimulus. Nothing but the sun and wind on my body. Good god!…was I having sex with nature? Sure enough, I released into the ground. I couldn’t help myself. Thank god I wasn’t on a nude beach and was completely alone at the time. Well, accept for my friend who just happened to be my girlfriends father. Yeah, I know….could this moment get any more embarrassing? Apparently, my efforts to conceal my arousal were in vane. As I rolled over, he was just smiling and laughed. He said it’s just natural and not to worry about it. He was a naturist at heart, so he thought nothing of it.
Since that moment, being my own personal experience, I can admit….sometimes, you can’t control your body. And if you see an erection, trust me…the other guy is probably far more embarrassed than you being disgusted. As besides, as stated in other remarks, erect nipples are OK? When it comes to erect penises, all I can say is that women are lucky they can hide their arousal. As for guys displaying their erection. Heck, it’s just like any other form of nudism. You don’t like what you see, don’t look!
As for still getting aroused in public, unfortunately, it still happens. Nearest I can tell, it’s just the sensation of initially being nude and feeling the wind and elements on my skin. After awhile, I get use to it and can be a respectful nudist. But when I do see an erection….I admit…I smile and laugh….oh I’m sorry…not to be rude. It just reminds me of my own embarrassing experiences. I just want to slap the guy on the back and say, don’t worry about it. 🙂
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Mmm. I don’t know where Krystal gets off telling me to take my erection in the water? I don’t think any woman has the right to tell a man what to do with his penis. As for keeping it “in the bedroom”, it’s all and well for her to say that. I assume Krystal is heterosexual and has always had the blessing of both the church and state. Not so with gay people. Even when we’re “in the bedroom”, we’re still subject to discrimination. So I say, bring it all out in the open!
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It’s more a matter of courtesy than it is of rules. Some folks are concerned by an erection in an inappropriate setting, and it’s rude to deliberately upset them. Nudists are a community and as such care about each other. Our goal is to enjoy our time together, not make personal demonstrations of penis freedom. That’s not the way nudists do things.
As far as being gay is concerned, that has nothing to do with erections. Straight guys get them too, ya know!
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“All Nudist”, let’s get one thing straight. It’s not about courtesy, rules or community, but law. If the law says erections are ok, it’s on. Perhaps some clubs have rules about stiffies, but frankly, they’re not worth belonging to. As far as I’m concerned, nudists in clubs are like gays in the closet.
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Stuart, this is a forum for nudists, not exhibitionists seeking a platform to promote their particular aberration. Why are you are so desperate to show folks your erection? You needn’t answer, one doesn’t need a degree in abnormal psychology to know the answer to that one!
It’s been fun but enough is enough. Your pathetic urges have nothing to do with social nudism and you’ll have a lot more fun if you continue on to the website you were searching for when you Googled ‘penis’ and arrived here instead. Methinks we’ve fed this troll enough. Good luck; maybe you’ll find someone, someday who will appreciate your pee-pee as much as you do!
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You won’t hear from me again, at least on your forum. I wouldn’t waste my time. It’s pathetic.
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Go back people and read Bruce Kendall’s post on Nov 16, 2011 and then ask why is an erection considered obscene. It’s XXXXXX XXXX XXX that turns it into a mountain and something so “unnatural” and then spreads their narrow minded thoughts that cause “the issue. XXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX XX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXX XX XXXXXXXX XXX as a medical doctor once said “erections are nature and normal and can occur without brain thoughts of sex.” XXXX XXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXX XX XXX XXXX XXX XX XXX XXXXXXX XX X XXXX XXXXX. X XXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX X XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXX XXX XXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX.
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Guys and gals be natural and if you see someone with an erection and you are offended then look the other way.
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So…should erect nipples be covered too? I think this is silly! An erection is a normal reaction, although an erection should not be flaunted, I don’t feel it needs to be hidden either.
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Personally and to my opinion, stiffened nipples can be happening if you feeling cold or maybe you brushed your hand or arm against it. I don’t see it as a sexual arousal, unlike an erect penis. If someone comes to a nude beach for the first time and sees all sorts of penises, big, small, average, it might give him a certain arousal that will trigger to give him an erect penis, but other then that, I don’t think it could be considered sexual, it is part of your body, which goes the same as your nipples, that can trigger a certain moment of erection and will eventually go down, ones you put your mind to it and not think of it.
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Another thing too, I went to a nude resort ones to visit a friend, I thought from before that I was going to get an erection, as soon as I would get undressed. To my surprise it didn’t happen, I guess, because I had put my mind to it not to let it happen. It remained in the limp position the time that I was with this friend. So, I guess, once you put your mind to it not to get an erection on a nude beach or where-ever nudity is allowed, it won’t happen.
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What is offensive about an erect penis?
Depends on the setting, at a wedding for instance, not really the place for it. But in a setting where nudity is accepted, say a gym shower, nothing. Same as a nude beach, or nudist camp/club. As erections are a NORMAL male body function.
Is an erection always a sign of arousal?
No it’s a normal male body function. As many have stated above it occurs several times a day. It happens with young males (children and even infants) also who have no idea that it even is happening. Even males still in the womb can get erections. But it CAN mean arousal.
If not, why is it considered ‘improper’?
Good question. In my opinion and as others seem to agree, because our society has decided it is improper. In my own personal opinion it isn’t. If you read my comments above how could I ever see an erect penis as improper unless it is in the wrong setting. If nudity is accepted a penis, either erect or flaccid is still just a penis. I would expect to see them in a nudist setting. A guy staring, slobbering and erect, that’s improper. See the difference?
Why are erect nipples ok?
Because just like an erect penis on a male, it is a normal human body function.
They result from many of the same causes as penises, should they also be hidden?
No. See above.
Does becoming aroused always mean that one is not a ‘true’ nudist?
In my opinion no, I would hope all nudists become aroused at some point or they wouldn’t be able to procreate. But just because a man gets erect doesn’t have to mean he is aroused sexually. Even if he does, it’s a normal human reaction to whatever he is attracted to. Now what he does about it at that point is the improper or proper thing.
Is arousal unnatural?
ABSOLUTELY NOT, it is completely NATURAL and normal. But if you are in a group gym shower setting or a nude beach and become aroused, so aroused you get an erection, that is the wrong place wrong time. Aroused and erections can be two different things.
Why are genital piercings different than others?
This didn’t get many comments, and is how I found this webpage BTW. In my opinion, it’s because it’s relatively new to our society. Although it has been used for centuries, more recently it has been more commonly used for sexual reasons. In my opinion you can blame the Internet for that. Made it far more easier to see it being used and for sexual reasons. But not everyone will get them for sexual reasons. Some people have them because they like how they look. Just as they like ear rings, or nose rings or belly button rings..
But how are they different? Ear rings, the most common piercing, are not used sexually. Well not very often anyway. Where as genital piercings may have a duel purpose or an actual sexual purpose. I feel they should be look at just as any other body ornament. It’s a part of the person who is wearing it. Now if you put your big ring in, go to the nudist gathering and flaunt it so people will look, bad idea. If you flaunt it to “advertise” go away. That is why most people look at these piercings differently.
Are they always sexually related?
Always? No You can pierce your body in numerous locations. Is an eyebrow piercing used sexually? Maybe but I’m not sure how. To me I see a genital piercing and I think, “OW that would hurt…. in so many ways…” aroused by it? Not hardly, but then again I have seen some that are cute. So does this mean that people who have these piercings for sexual reasons can not be nudists? I suppose some people would say that.
To me being a nudist means accepting people for who they are, not what they look like or what they do to their body or themselves. Or what happens to their body in a nudist setting. A nudist setting isn’t about sex. Why should a person who has modified his or her body for sexual reasons in private and is also a nudist be subject to different rules? What they do behind closed doors is their business. An over weight person may eat to much. Maybe they do it for sexual reasons. Because of this their body may be larger than normal. Should these people cover up? I’d bet most people would say no of course not. Because they wouldn’t know this person is overweight because they use food as a sexual tool. But those same people may assume a person with a genital piercing has the ring/bar for sexual reasons, when they honestly don’t know if it’s true or not.
In my opinion all people should be treated equally in a nudist setting, no matter what they look like, have done to their bodies, or if they happen to be erect from time to time. (Or even once.) The way they act or talk could mean they need to be escorted out. But that could be a normal looking non-pierced human being also. I don’t think any male should be forced to cover up when he has an erection. Flaunting it is wrong, having it isn’t. But I also support the club owners for making rules as they see fit. I just happen to disagree in their reasoning.
Our local club has this rule: Suggestive familiarity is prohibited.
I like that.
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You make a lot of good points. A few months late and a bit log for a comment, but you’ve obviously put a lot ot thought into it. Maybe we’ll catch you ‘live’ next time! thanks!
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Sorry it was so late, but just found your wonderful blog. I noticed most of the comments didn’t address your original questions, I wanted to at least show I did read and address each question. Hopefully to add to the discussion and maybe help someone else who stumbles on to this like I did. 😀
In a normal “on-time” discussion My comments will be more as you describe. 😉
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