A podcast about naturism for naturists (nudism and nudists to some people) While we obviously cover issues related to nudity, naturism is about much more than being naked so we cover topics related to self-esteem, body-image, body-acceptance, and living in a more natural way. The podcast is produced by Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park in Ontario, Canada.
https://www.naturistlivingshow.com/
episode 17: Women and naturism
Of the two genders, women get the most pressure from society to meet to unrealistic expectations of physical beauty. That is one of the reason that women benefit most from being a naturist but it is also why they have the hardest time trying naturism. For a woman, the idea of being nude in a social setting is fraught with fears related to a lifetime of sexual objectification and subconscious attacks on their self-esteem.
In this episode, we explore how women in naturism overcame some of these barriers and what they get out of living a naturist life. We also review strategies for convincing someone to try naturism.
To summarize the strategies presented:
- Review your own motivation
- Be open and confident about naturism
- Be sympathetic and understanding
- Try a therapeutic approach
- Be patient
- Be very careful of the first experience & praise gently
Links to items mentioned in the show:
- CBC (Outfront has been canceled and the show “What not to wear” is no longer available.)
- University of Western Ontario Women’s Studies
- Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA)
- Stina Sieg
- Gymnophobia – Expisode XIV
- Why Clothing-Optional doesn’t work – Episode VIII