Frequently Asked Questions"We wanted to thank you for all your
hospitality. It was truly an excellent facility and outing.
Everyone was very friendly and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
We hope to see everyone again soon."
— Steve Kincaid and Linda Dean, Philadelphia, PA "...just wanted tell how much fun I had
last night at the
nude recreation party. It was a wonderful time.
Thank you for helping me get started."
— Rala Mbulii, Towson, MD "...we are really enjoying these sports
parties! Have met lots of new people, and everyone was so friendly."
— Pam Whitter, Sterling, VA "We would like to attend the February Sports
Club Party. We are members of
[another nudist club]. We have friends who attended one of your
parties and were very impressed with Be Bare Too."
— Brad and June Koch, Delaware "I want to commend you and Be Bare Too for
such a classy and safe event. The orientation certainly put Tina
and I at ease and we also enjoyed Baerobics! The people were very
nice and we made new friends. The club is first class and our
overall experience was one of pure joy! Had we had known that this
experience was going to be so pleasant, we would have taken the
plunge many years ago.
"We look forward to becoming members of Be Bare Too and thank you again for allowing us to attend. We are looking forward to the next event!" — Jim and Tina Dempsey, Waldorf, MD "We are members of [another nearby nudist
club] and would be interested in attending your next sports club
event. We have heard nothing but great things and would like to
give it a try!"
— Kevin and Melanie Page, Olney, MD "The week after attending your orientation
and sports club party, for the
first time in my life, I was able to walk from the shower to my
locker without wrapping up in a towel....it felt so 'normal' to
feel un-self conscious about being nude in front of other women,
in a place where it should be totally acceptable..."
— Cecilia Connolley, Arlington, VA "First of all I'd like to thank you for a
really great time on Saturday. It was everything you said it
would be and more. Nice people, comfortable surroundings, and a
beautiful facility. I'll definitely be signing up for the next
one.... you've got me hooked..."
— Ren Preston, Upper Marlboro, MD Question: What's it like to attend one of your Rec Center parties?People have asked what it's like to attend one of our popular Rec Center parties. We think that's the best place for new people to start, especially because we always begin with our "Bare Facts About Nudism"(sm)orientations. People visiting for their first time frequently tell us that our orientations are helpful and encouraging. Since this article was written, we've added: Bareobics, child care, cardio-vascular equipment (stationary and recumbent bikes, rowing machines, treadmills, stair climbers), tanning beds, tennis and a tennis clinic, led by a qualified tennis pro (The clinic is free, you only pay for the court time). Also massage from a professional, licensed massage therapist, dancing, dance lessons (both ballroom and country), jam session / singalong (bring your harmonica, banjo, guitar, voice, song sheets, whatever), crafts demonstrations and computer workshops. We've added free swimming lessons for the kids only, taught by a teen who's a member of a championship high school team. And we've added a "Meet & Greet", where first-time visitors are invited to meet a few of our members at a close-by restaurant, in a clothed environment, for a bite prior to the orientation. That way, when they arrive for the orientation, they feel like they already have a few friends there.
Massage, child care, tanning and tennis are at an additional charge. A free shuttle from the Springfield Metro station and back is also available. Observations at a Rec Center PartyIt's 7 PM on a Saturday evening. People are arriving at "our" recreation center, near Springfield, Virginia. Almost a dozen are volunteers who arrive early to set up for the party. The food must be displayed attractively, nets must be put up for walleyball, full-court volleyball and water volleyball, and plastic "curtains" must be put over the windows to keep our party private. Attendees need to be checked in, and nervous first-timers will be welcomed and escorted to the lounge for our "Bare Facts About Nudism"(sm) orientation. We'll give them lots of encouraging information, with some surprising history and a little humor thrown in to help them feel at ease. They also have the assurance that if they choose not to stay after attending the full orientation, we will cheerfully refund their money. We'll explain that everybody they see here tonight had their first time, and that we all remember how uncertain we felt at first. We'll tell them that if they were to encounter any problems (which seldom happens), we want them to tell us. This evening, two married couples, one unmarried couple, one single woman and two single men will attend the orientation. One of the married couples has visited White Tail Park in southern Virginia, and they drove up from Richmond to attend our party (that's not uncommon, people will drive two hours or even more to attend our activities. One couple routinely drives from the Philadelphia area, just because they enjoy being with our people so much!) One of the single men visited a club in Colorado frequently when he lived there; the other single man has been to Sandy Hook in New Jersey. One of the women has lived in Europe, where it was customary to go nude on the beach; she'd love to experience that sense of freedom again, but she's a little intimidated, both because she's unescorted and because she's fearful that going nude indoors won't feel quite as natural as it felt on the beach. We introduce her to her a few of the other women who are unaccompanied, and she feels encouraged. Later on, when another nervous first timer is deeply involved in a volleyball game, her male partner comments that she seems to have forgotten that she's nude. By the end of the evening, she's very happy that she found the courage to give us a chance, and promises that she'll be back! Now she knows why we said that it's harder to put your clothes back on at the end of the evening, than it was to take them off at the beginning. Now that she knows how wholesome we are, it will be easier to bring a single friend, whether male or female, next time. At one point during the evening, six people are enjoying each other's company in the sauna. Perhaps seven or eight are playing water volleyball, while some others splash with their children in one end of the pool. A couple others swim laps. Over in the corner, at least a dozen are soaking in the whirlpool. The couple from Richmond are throwing darts. The racquetball court is empty right now, but a few people are playing walleyball in the glass-walled court next door. In the lounge, a dozen people are watching a movie, one of them a mother who is nursing her baby. In another room, several kids are watching a children's show on TV. Their parents nibble on some really great snacks (including shrimp cocktail and sushi) and sip beer, wine, soft drinks or hot chocolate or hot cider — it's really cold outside! Tonight, one of our newest members has brought freshly-baked home-made chocolate chip cookies to share. Some evenings, people sit on the floor around a coffee table, playing board games or card games. Tonight's a little different, people are all involved with other activities. Some of these people attend every party; others show up once in a while, as time and busy schedules permit. Most look forward to seeing the friends they've met at Be Bare Too parties. You could be part of this! If you've been thinking about joining us for an evening of relaxing, clothes-free fun, give us a call at the club number, or send an e-mail. We know this is a huge challenge for some people. We're remarkably understanding and encouraging, and we'll be happy to help you get started. We have specially reduced rates for first-time visitors. There's also a reduced rate for families, couples and single women who are in the process of joining our club. Furthermore, we have incentives for those who bring first-timer friends! Note: Please don't jump to an ill-informed conclusion that we discriminate against single males! Because our club makes a successful effort to encourage women to attend and join, we are able to maintain a balance that is comfortable for everybody. That allows us to admit far more single men than we otherwise would be able to accommodate. Everybody wins! Single men have the privilege of bringing a single person of the opposite sex as their guest for no extra charge, something we don't allow couples or single women to do. Last updated: November 5, 2003 |
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Beach Nudity, Please Read!
There's something liberating about the antic of being naked. The
freedom. The exhilaration. The lack of pocket lint. Unfortunately, for
most people the notion of nudity requires some rationale - no matter how
silly that rationale may be. Streaking across a football field.
Skinny-dipping in a lake. Mooning for the camera. Photocopying your
butt. Playing naked Twister. Flashing a nun after sixth-period class,
hoping she didn't recognize you and isn't at this instant phoning your
parents. For most people, it's all about the naughty thrill of getting
caught or exposing a private part. But not for all. No, for many it's
perfectly routine, as normal and natural as, say, kissing hands or shaking
a baby.
Nude beaches are the perfect denominators for these two groups, the
puritans and the pure exhibitionists, the fakirs and the non-fakers. Think
of it as a big game of strip poker where everybody has crappy hands. The
thing to remember is that nude sunbathing isn't about sex or exhibitionism
- we'll leave that to the nudist colonies and Courtney Love. Nude
sunbathing is about elation and free-spiritedness (and avoiding wedgies
and ugly tan lines).
I've made the trek to No Clothes Land many a time. I've dropped trou in
Europe, where it's no big deal - heck, even the Royal Family has displayed
a boob or two (not counting Prince Charles). Black's Beach in San Diego
is world famous for nude sun worshipping. And, of course, here in Miami,
we have Haulover Beach.
One of the misconceptions about nudity is that every human body is
beautiful (Right). The key to inoffensive nude sunbathing is to do just
that - sunbathe. Do not play volleyball in the buff. No grilling or
barbecuing. Even if your Playgirl's Mr. January, do not perform an oil
and air filter change on your auto while naked. An watch the jogging -
you could poke somebody's eye out.
Nude beachgoers often have their social cliques and routines. They picnic
and fraternize, and they love to mingle. Zoiks. These people who sashay
up and down the beach wearing nothing but a smile and a spare tire are the
same folks you find in the receiving line at a wedding wielding a business
card and a can of Binaca.
When I venture to Haulover, I stick close to my blanket or hit the water.
I don’t wander about. It’s like you want to work the room, but there’s
no place to put your hands and no appropriate place to hang your Walkman.
(Plus, you feel like you’ve gone to a party and everyone’s wearing the
same thing.) Personally, I happen to like being naked. It’s never
bothered me. I often get home from work, disrobe, and sit naked on my
couch eating cereal. (Did I just cross the line of too much information?)
Some people are uncomfortable naked. I’m not. What I do have a problem
with, however, is being ugly and naked. Statistics show that the number
of people who enjoy nude sunbathing is proportionate to those who should
put something on. Like a tarp. Or one of those tents that they use when
they’re debugging a house. That one of the reasons why I prefer the
sanctity of my blanket. I can feign sleep (or death, if necessary) should
some naked old man approach me and start to discuss today’s undertow as he
squats liberally in front of me.
Sunscreen: I’d be remiss if I didn’t stress the importance of proper
protection. Those regions that rarely see the light of day are the first
to succumb to the sun’s deadly rays. Hence, watch your behind, or your
buns will be toast. As for – how do I say this politely – garnishing your
weenie, yes, your little buddy needs sunblock, but remember, you’re in
public. There a fine line between safety and pleasure when applying
lotion to Mr. Happy. I’ve seen guys go at it like they’re greasing a fire
pole. So take it easy. Don't make things hard on yourself.
When it comes to accessories, there are certain things you should and
should not bring to a nude beach. Telescopes and binoculars are definite
no-nos. You may think of this as a ball game, but I’m sure the Red Sox
would beg to differ. Likewise with a camcorder – carrying a video camera
at a nude beach is the pervert’s equivalent of driving by a schoolyard
with a van full of candy. As for ready, avoid books with titles like
Justice of the Piece. Stick to Field and Stream, Reader’s Digest or the
Gideon Bible. Sunglasses are a must. If you’re gonna ogle, at least do
it behind your Maui Jims.
As for your random beach bump-ins, there are obvious encounters. Besides
bodies that you’d rather not see naked, piercings are immensely popular.
Popular, I surmise, because they’re in places that wouldn’t necessarily
be exposed at Publix (unless you shop at the new one by the bay). I’ve
seen nipples that look like parachute rip cords.
And below the belt, I’ve seen piercings that made me recoil. (Come to
think of it, I’ve seen coils down there, too.) And little napkin rings.
And something called a Prince Albert. I’ve seen less metal at a gun
show. And shaving. Hmmmm. Apparently trimming the hedges has become all
the rage. Some folks go for the close cropping; others like it smooth. I
haven’t seen topiary this creative since I was at the Botanical Gardens.
Nude sunbathing can be a kick, an exciting way to liven up an otherwise
dull day at the beach. For the ladies, it means being able to wear a
sundress without worrying about unsightly strap lines. For the guys, it
means there’s no need to adjust the boys: it’s a wind sock now. For all
of us it means an escape, a break from our daily worries and cares, a
moment’s freedom where less is so much more – except when it comes to that
sunscreen.
Also, the word voyeur can define someone who receives enjoyment from witnessing other people's suffering or misfortune; see schadenfreude.
Young woman watches secretly while two male actors make love. Silk painting; China, Qing Dynasty.Contents
1 Characteristics
2 Criminalization
3 Voyeurism in fiction
4 See also
5 Sexual criminals
6 External links
Characteristics
Voyeuristic practices may take a number of forms but their characteristic feature is that the voyeur does not directly interact with the object of their voyeurism (often unaware that they are being observed), instead observing the act from a distance by peeping through an opening or using aids such as binoculars, mirrors, cameras (including camera phones and video cameras), etc. Commonly, male voyeurs use their cars to view both adult women and young girls. This stimulus sometimes becomes part of a masturbation fantasy during or after the observation.
Some voyeurs derive sexual pleasure from looking up skirts or trousers, known as an upskirt. This can be accomplished by camera or simply by a chance viewing when a person sits down. Some voyeurs also derive pleasure by looking down shirts and viewing breasts, particularly when a person is bending over. This is commonly referred to as a downblouse.
When done openly, voyeurism may be tolerated or even appreciated, especially if the person(s) viewed is/are exhibitionist. However, non-consensual voyeurism is considered an invasion of privacy.
Criminalization
In some cultures, voyeurism is considered to be deviant and even a sex crime. In the United Kingdom, non-consensual voyeurism became a criminal offence on May 1, 2004, under s67 Sexual Offences Act 2003. However, some societies tolerate it depending upon the circumstances (e.g., adolescent "Peeping Toms" and the UK dogging craze). The stereotypical voyeur is male, although many women also enjoy being voyeurs. In R v Turner (2006) All ER (D) 95 (Jan) the defendant was the manager of a sports centre who recorded footage of four women taking showers. There was no indication that the footage had been shown to anyone else or distributed in any way. The defendant pleaded guilty at the first opportunity and asked that another offence be taken into consideration. He expressed remorse. The Court of Appeal confirmed a sentence of nine months imprisonment to reflect the seriousness of the defendant's abuse of trust and the traumatic effect on the victims.
Some institutions, such as gyms and schools, have banned camera phones because of the privacy issues they raise in areas like changerooms. Saudi Arabia banned the sale of camera phones nationwide for a period, but reallowed their sale in 2004. South Korea requires that all camera phones sold in the country make a clearly audible sound whenever a picture is taken.
Voyeurism in fiction
Voyeurism is something of a clichéd plot device in cinematic fiction, for instance in Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window. Other examples include Fame and Porky's. Voyeurism is also shown for a brief period in other films, such as Amelie, American pie and Cocoon.
Another treatment, albeit tongue-in-cheek, occurs in Final Destination 3.
A serious psychological treatment of the topic in cinema was done in Peeping Tom.
The anime Colorful is devoted almost entirely to the paraphilia.
Ecouterism is a variant of voyeurism that involves listening rather than seeing.