Would it surprise you to learn that gay men and women are welcomed at most nudist resorts?

I have been a nudist since I was 18 and have been a member of AANR.

I am also gay and have been since I realized what it was when I was about 13 or 14.

I was introduced to social nudism when I was 18 by my (then) boyfriend who I met over summer break before my freshman year of college. We both moved in to work over summer break and met and hit it off. He told me straight off that he was a nudist which I thoght was pretty cool. I had skinny dipped with friends in high school and he explained how it wasn't any different really. He told me his entire family, including his grandparents were nudists and that he had been raised that way.

The first time he took me home to meet his family was about 3 weeks later. I decided "when in Rome" and with him, got undressed when we arrived. I was so surprised when he introduced me as his boyfriend and how accepting his entire family was of me and of us. I was also surprised at how natural it felt to be nude and how nobody leered at anyone. His brother and sister were, along with him, the least judgemental people I have ever met. His Mom and Dad had no visible stress and everyone got along so well.

Jonathan and I moved into the same dorm room shortly after that weekend and lived as nudists in our dorm. We did not wear clothes in our room under any circumstances. Other people knew that we were nudists and nicknamed us "The nude dudes" but they were all cool with it. We both were considered good friends and good listeners to those who knew us and we were accepted. Both of us worked as models for the fine art department and it was a totally amazing, positive experience.

I have found being a nudist to be one of the best experiences of my life. It feels good to be sure, to have the sun and breeze on your body and to enjoy nature, naturally - but the warmth and friendly acceptance of others is beyond compare. Nobody cares about how perfect your body is or isn't - you are accepted and welcomed imperfect as we all are. Frankly I think the rest of society could take a lesson or two in the happiness and positive acceptance found in an AANR resort and the people there.

What difference does it make?

There is no reason why they shouldn't be allowed.

I don't understand if you are saying that gays or lesbians should not be allowed because there are children present. Which means that you are profiling ONLY gays and lesbians as pedophiles.

Why should straight men and women be allowed when children are present? There are more cases in which straights have abused children than gays. How many female school teachers have had affairs with students, or even had children by their students recently?

Why ? People don't have the word 'GAY' written on their face lol I mean if it's a nudist resort, then it's for everybody... And btw, gay people aren't more perverted than anyone else, so family resorts or not... And btw, I don't think kids are allowed in nudist resorts...

It's no surprise, as the whole point of nudism is acceptance for people as they are. I'm not gay, but I've always found it to be refreshing how open gay people can be there.

Not surprising at all for me. I live in Florida and have been to 3 of them here.

The only place I know of that doesn't welcome Gays is Hedonism in Jamaica. Lesbians are tolerated, but apparently any form of openly gay activity will get you kicked out.

Not fair, but whatcha gonna do....

Are you asking because this offends you or is this rhetorical?

So, what's the point of the question?

No it wouldn't surprise me.

Hmm . . . why would that be a surprise?