Seniors

Senior nudists are like other seniors, but without clothes. At least some of the time. The rest of the time they wear clothes, just like everyone else. Which means you may know a few without realizing it. Think about that for a minute or two.

Few nudists, or naturists as they sometimes are called, practice their activity on a full-time basis. Much as they might like to, it really is not a very practical lifestyle. Everyday things, like having a job in the clothed world, tend to interfere. That and shopping, dining out and hundreds of other activities.

So the naked life is restricted to a few select locations, usually during certain times. The two most-common nudist places are beaches and clubs.

Beaches that are nude beaches or clothing-optional beaches are much fewer in number than regular beaches. However, there are quite a few of them around the world. Most are for both sexes.

They tend to be more remote than other beaches, and you are not going to drive by one open to public view. Privacy is desired and gawkers are not.

If you go to one intending to stay for a while, be sure to take everything you want with you. You are not going to be able to buy or rent it there.

Other facilities are known as nudist clubs, nudist resorts or nudist camps. These are privately-owned and are members-only places. If you know a member you may be able to attend as a guest. These organizations make their own rules and if you go to one you will be expected to comply. If you do not, you will be out the door in a short time.

The clubs promote group activities, with an emphasis on the outdoor life. Expect to spend some time around a swimming pool. Volleyball, hiking and biking are common recreational activities.

If you mention nudists to most people, a vision of senior nudists is not what comes to mind. However, seniors have become the largest segment of the nudist population. As the people practicing nudity have aged, the younger replacements have been few. For whatever reason, they do not seem to be as interested in pursuing this activity.

If you are interested, there are several organizations to help get you started, whatever your age. All of the ones I list below have their own websites.

The American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR) publishes The North American Guide to Nude Recreation, which has some 240 pages. It lists places and includes tips for first-time visitors. It will help you take your first nakation.

The Naturist Society (TNS) has members in the United States and Canada. It produces the quarterly Nude & Natural magazine and has a naturist network.

Trade Association for Nude Recreation (TANR) (get it?) is a network of clubs, resorts, parks, campgrounds, cruises, travel agencies, publishers and other affiliated enterprises who agree that nude is natural. There is a free online newsletter subscription.

ClothesFree International features ClothesFree TV with nudes in the news. No, you won’t get it from your local cable provider. You can view the shows at their website or on your phone. Pick your favorite nudecaster.

Senior nudists and others can subscribe to Naturally magazine and Going Natural magazine.