Nudist/Naturist Orientation

Nudist/Naturist Orientation

Ever wonder how we get our nudist/naturist orientation?

At least for me, it is an orientation like a sexual orientation--my nudism (and the accompanying aversion to clothes) been ingrained and natural within me since I was a young kid. I know that some learn their interest in nudism, or discover the freedom of nudity. I know from many others that I have talked with, nudism is as innate to them as their eye color or likes/dislikes of food.

So for those of us that it is just a natural part of us, how does it come about? I know that I was raised to believe that the human body is beautiful and amazing, but that message also came with a clear message of modesty, and nudity wasn't very common in my house. Yet at about age 11, I made a clear determination that I hated clothes. I'd be naked every chance I got. I'd go play in the woods and stash my clothes under a log to romp and play gleefully naked. At 11, I didn't know there was any such thing as nudists, naturists, or others who enjoyed a free lifestyle like that.

So what brings that about? I'd be interested in hearing how others came into nudism or naturism. How old were you when it first started? Were you introduced to it by someone? Had you seen others enjoying life nude? If you are reading this, share with me!!