Just wanted to share my experience with starting to go to a nude beach. I often see posts and get messages from people who are keen to try it but have never been. Hopefully this will inspire some of you and/or be interesting to other nudists who may have had similar experiences their first times.

I have a nude beach not far from where I live. There is a hiking trail up above the beach which I’d walked a couple of times before. I remember looking down at the beach on my hikes and seeing people nude and carefree. I wondered how they could be so confident being totally naked in a public setting, but I also admired it and wished I could have that confidence, as it looked so fun and freeing. I considered going for a while before actually making the trip there. I should mention it’s a clothing optional beach, so not everyone who goes there is nude. On my first visit I intended to get naked, but when I got there I was too nervous and ended up leaving my swimming trunks on the entire time. I visited again another day and had the same problem. I was so disappointed in myself that I couldn’t pluck up the courage to get naked, that on my third time I was determined to do it no matter what. Finally, success! The beach was fairly quiet this time, which helped with the nerves. And I found a section of the beach close to some rocks which was relatively tucked away so I wouldn’t be visible to as many people. It was such a thrill to have finally accomplished my goal, and it was so nice feeling the warm sun and wind touching every part of my body for the first time. I stayed lying on my beach towel the whole time as I was still too nervous to walk down to the water and be “on display” to the other beach goers. After a couple more visits I plucked up the courage to go swimming, and started to feel more comfortable walking around and leaving the “safety” of my beach towel haha. After a few times you realise it’s not such a big deal. For the most part people don’t take notice, or if they do they are just admiring another like-minded person who is enjoying the freedom of being nude. I used to worry that people would be judging me and my body, or that I was too small down there for me to be naked in public. But I soon realised most people probably aren’t thinking those things, and even if they are, who cares if I’m having fun and enjoying it! As a consequence I’ve actually grown more self-confidence and am more comfortable in my own skin. So if you haven’t tried it yet, do it! Overcome those nerves and it gets really great! 😀