I am actually a member of a Nudist community, centered around a nearby Resort. The first time I went there, as a guest, I was nervous going through the gate, and into the parking lot. We were passed by a couple in a golf cart as we were parking. They were around 130 years old. He was skinny and saggy, she was fat and saggy and neither of them were one bit ashamed, or apparently even aware, of their state of undress. They cheerily waved and greeted us as they passed.

So, we get parked, grab our coolers and lawn chairs, towels, sunblock, hats, etc. and drag it all up to the community center and pool area. There were about 150 naked people of all sizes, shapes and colors. I quietly asked the people I had gone with where we were supposed to change. They smiled, shucked their clothes and said, "Wherever you feel comfortable, except the pool - no clothes of any kind in the pool." So, still a little nervous, I disrobed, and sat down on my chair - sunglasses firmly in place, and privates covered just-in-case. Now you'd think that, as a guy, you'd notice all of the women first. Nope, the first person I noticed was a guy about my age, with a beer belly, lots of hair all over (including his back) and no apparent penis. He was completely oblivious. I began to relax. After that, I started noticing the women, they also came in all shapes, sizes, colors, and ages. None of them were the least bit concerned about being naked in front of other people. I realized that I wasn't at all aroused, but the nervousness was taking a step back.

After about half an hour of baking, I got in the pool. There were about 15 people standing or floating in a loose circle in the water, talking and laughing. They all took care to introduce themselves to me, make me feel comfortable and include me in their conversation. I began to feel comfortable with these folks.

By the end of that first day, I had a great tan, a slight burn and about 75 people who were friendly with me. And I had stopped noticing all of the naked people, or that I was naked too.

Last time I went, I began to make a deal to buy a travel-trailer on the premises, so that we would have a place to stay over on weekends when we go there. When the crowd heard we were buying in, they all stood and welcomed us to the community as full members.

There's a small house for sale there too. If my circumstances were different, I would have bought that house and moved in permanently.

I can't begin to tell you how free, how comfortable it feels. If there's a place within travelling distance of you, where you can try it, I would definitely recommend giving it a go. It's not for everyone, but a lot of people would be surprised that they rather like it.