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Letting it all hang out...

5/6/2016

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I have always been curious about nudist beaches...
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Why do people do it? What does it feel like to have the breeze cool areas not usually on public display? Would I forget the wobbly bits and accept my body for what it is? We were born naked so would I feel comfortable being around others who were embracing that?

​A five minute walk down the beach from where we were sunbathing in Negril, Jamaica, was a Couples nudist beach and so the temptation to go was too strong…

Nudist Beach - Negril, Jamaica
The sign showing no Photography on the Nude Beach - Negril, Jamaica
One day I said we should try it out! In the name of research, Simon agreed… he had heard the story that a man’s private parts wouldn't burn in the sun so decided it was worth a shot! Anything for science…
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Once the decision was made I thought nothing more of it but Sy clearly felt differently. Every now and then he would say “I’m going to be naked in public” or “I’m going to rock out with my c**k out!”. Typical Sy.
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​When we arrived at the beach we decided the best attitude to have was that we did this all the time …. (in the privacy of our own home that is) – no point in being shy, coy or making a big deal about removing our bathers; everyone else was clearly liberated (although it was very obvious from our glowing white parts that this was definitely our first time). So we swapped our bathing suits for our birthday suits!

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We applied sun lotion... all over… instead of having to work around items of clothing (which in itself was a bonus!) … then sunbathed as if it were a normal day at the beach.  On this occasion, the sun was much hotter and more intense than what we were used to and there was very little sea breeze.  We realised the reason for the extra heat was because this particular area of the beach was enclosed by trees and that made it a sun trap. There was only one thing to cool us down – to head into the sea!  
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We walked with our heads high into the ocean trying not to make eye contact with anyone and once we were in, we enjoyed not just the refreshing coolness of the water, but also the fact we were covered up! I have to admit, this type of skinny dipping was very liberating! Usually it was something you did on a summer holiday by moonlight following a night drinking with your friends, yet here we were in the middle of the day in bright sunshine showing off parts that are usually reserved for the shower or bedroom!

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It was whilst we were in the safety of the sea we couldn’t help but “observe” others around us.  What we found most surprising was the fact that body hair in the “nether” regions didn’t seem very popular!  I thought (maybe naively) that naturists are “at one” with nature and that being naked meant you were as nature intended, but I was wrong – the majority of people were completely shaven – men and women! Hardly a hair to be seen on a “foo-foo“ or anything that dangled.

Speaking of naivety, Simon was always under the impression that only athletic body types would be on display applying the “if you got it, flaunt it” rule but he was also wrong… the people on this beach were from every generation (including your grandparents!) and were proud of whatever shape and size they were.

What we also noticed was there was a high amount of social interaction. Everyone was very friendly, couples would talk to one another on the sun loungers, strangers would chat openly in the sea or standing at the bar, there were even two gentlemen throwing a rugby ball to one another.  We struck up a simple conversation with an American gentleman whilst bobbing in the sea.  This felt relatively natural... although at times it did cross our minds that actually, we were still completely naked!
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What was very evident was how wonderful it is how people were accepting one another simply for who they were and not for anything materialistic – now that was very refreshing!  After a while we realised that any nervous feelings we may have had or if it ever crossed our minds about perverts or judgemental people, it was all completely unfounded! Everyone had a zero care-factor and no-one looked twice at us or anyone else!

​Is a nudist beach about perversion or flaunting? No, it’s about FREEDOM!.
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After a couple of hours, I felt I needed to up the ante, it was time to order a drink from the bar! Yes! I was going to walk from one side of the beach to the other, feeling free and proud and order a beer and a pina colada! 

So our final few moments were spent drinking a refreshing cold drink whilst listening to the singing birds and feeling about as free as one.
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We learnt two things from our nudist adventure, the first was that we actually prefer having a conversation with other people when they are wearing clothes and secondly, I don’t like the feeling of a sun burnt bottom!!
41 Comments
Candy link
6/6/2016 02:01:08 pm

You had me cracking up. I can just hear my husband response. Now you can mark that off the bucket list.

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FeetDoTravel
6/6/2016 02:52:56 pm

Lol yes thanks for your comment Candy but you are right, this is one off the bucket list! Got to keep that list "fresh" with ideas and this was definitly an interesting one lol.

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Theresa B. link
6/6/2016 02:27:09 pm

Great story! I've always wondered what it is like and when I was in Europe all I ever got out of people was "it's no big deal" so I thought well that doesn't tell me much. I would be game to do this, but honestly I think my husband would be the hold out. LOL

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FeetDoTravel
8/6/2016 12:11:51 pm

It's a curious subject matter isn't it - and in a way "it's no big deal" but as you can tell from our thought process before, during and after, it may be a slightly bigger deal than we first realise! I say go for it - you never know until you try something lol

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Jenn link
6/6/2016 03:18:57 pm

This cracks me up! We must have missed this beach when we were in Negril!! Great post!

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FeetDoTravel
8/6/2016 12:12:34 pm

To be fair, Negril is 7 miles long and this beach is tucked neatly away at the end of Bloody Bay :-)

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Katharina link
7/6/2016 06:00:16 am

Wow. You are so courageous. My first thought reading your post was I could never do that. Then I remembered that I have been naked in front of strangers in the sauna and in an Onsen in Japan. So maybe I could. You're absolutely right it's about freedom. Love that you drunk Pina colada in your birthday suite! Very funny post

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FeetDoTravel
8/6/2016 12:14:38 pm

Thanks Katharina, we are often naked in front of others in swimming pool or gym changing rooms so this is just an extension of that - I think you could do it! But just do it I say - make the decision and commit to it :-) And yes, drinking a pina colada in my birthday suit made me feel "part of the team" lol.

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Voyager link
7/6/2016 06:19:28 am

This was indeed a 'revealing', experience. I can understand the emotions that you would have gone through, alternating between freedom and discomfort. But a unique experience nevertheless.

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FeetDoTravel
8/6/2016 12:16:34 pm

Lol yes this was a "revealing" account of our holiday and definitely unique! But, the opportunity was there, it was scorching hot, so we embraced this one chance we were given. Makes an interesting story to tell :-)

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Lauren link
13/6/2016 05:40:51 pm

Lol this is great!! My fiance and I are going to Jamaica for our honeymoon, we might have to try this out.:) A little nude beach never hurt anybody!

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FeetDoTravel
14/6/2016 06:38:26 am

Lol you are right, a little nude beach is harmless, and if you are going as a couple, you can support each other :-) I think checking this out on your honeymoon would be the perfect time to visit!! Please do let us know if you do, it would be interesting to know how you felt.

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Jadie link
14/6/2016 06:47:02 am

This is great! I don't think I could get my husband to do this, even in the name of science. So the question is... do you think you'll ever do that again?!?

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FeetDoTravel
14/6/2016 07:42:16 am

Hmmmm good question Jadie! Now that I have done it and know what it's about, I wouldn't seek one out but maybe if one was on a stretch of beach and was convenient I may compare it to this one! Although, unsure if my hubby would care to do this again lol

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Sophia link
15/6/2016 01:19:37 am

That is brave, I could never do that.

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FeetDoTravel
16/6/2016 09:15:28 am

The circumstances were right for us Sophia, what can I say :-) It helped that it was an absolutely scorching hot day lol

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Stephanie Griggs link
17/6/2016 02:08:19 pm

lol...love your experience, Blog. Never done the full nudist beach only topless but no one else was around. lol...so i don't think it counts. You get a two thumbs up! - 1AdventureTraveler

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FeetDoTravel
17/6/2016 06:31:55 pm

Thanks for the double thumbs up Stephanie, it's good to push yourself outside your comfort zone sometimes and we felt we did that on this occasion :-)

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Katie Momo link
17/6/2016 02:41:40 pm

This ACTUALLY made me laugh out loud! Sounds like Sy enjoyed "rocking out." I'm the kind of person who burns just THINKING about the sun... I would probably be burned in some sensitive areas. Love all the pictures of signs... No gawking! Haha! Thanks for the laugh, always appreciated!

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FeetDoTravel
17/6/2016 06:36:34 pm

Lol glad you enjoyed it Katie, it was a rather amusing experience all round and we had a laugh about it as well. We wished we could take some tasteful photos of the beach and the area but it was totally banned (for obvious reasons lol) so yep, just the signs :-)

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Anna Schlaht link
18/6/2016 01:18:05 am

Oh wow, Angie! You and your husband are incredibly brave. I don't think I'd be able to go to a nude beach no matter how much I wanted to. It's not seeing other people that's the issue, it's just that I've been very modest my whole life.

On the other hand, I love your style and sense of humor about it, and I'm so glad you both had fun! If I ever get to the point where I can let go and hang my insecurities out to dry, I'll be sure to let you know! Haha. :D How fun.

Thanks for sharing!

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FeetDoTravel
21/6/2016 11:09:12 am

Thanks Anna :-) Sometimes though, it's all about being "in the moment" - it was a scorching hot day, we had just renewed our wedding vows so it was like a 2nd honeymoon - live and live and all that - you may surprise yourself one day :-) if you are in that situation, you will hopefully see that you have no need for insecurities :-) Please do let me know!

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Josh Fuller
21/6/2016 07:57:11 am

Haha, a foo foo - had my crying with laughter! I ain't got the confidence for a nudist beach - naaa!

Fair play to you though!

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FeetDoTravel
21/6/2016 11:10:24 am

Someone as confident as you not going onto a nudist beach? You do surprise me Josh :-) One day .... when the time and circumstances are right ... you may just change your mind and if not, well you can always laugh about our experience :-) x

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rakel link
28/6/2016 10:45:34 pm

I could never do that! What an experience!

Rakel ♥ www.alovelystyle.com

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FeetDoTravel
10/10/2016 05:49:31 pm

Yes it definitely was an experience, and we both felt very brave :-)

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Sam link
7/10/2016 11:24:53 am

Wow!! What a great post! Made me lol! We have been on many beaches where many ladies go top less... never a nudist beach! I am so self conscious of my very very white bits. I never dare to get them out! Maybe one day I will now after reading this post!
:)

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FeetDoTravel
9/10/2016 11:29:23 am

Yes those white bits do make us feel very self-conscious don't they, but it was liberating in a strange way for that short period of time, it felt good to throw caution to the wind and be a bit daring lol. Hope you feel brave one day :-)

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Lisa link
8/10/2016 01:37:02 pm

This is too funny Angie & Sy. You are definitely more brave than me, no way I couldn't do it but you know us Americans...maybe a little more prudish on matters like this!

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FeetDoTravel
9/10/2016 11:32:21 am

You would be surprised Lisa that nearly the entire beach were Americans :-) They were "regulars" and were looking at going to another resort where they didn't have to put clothes on to eat at lunchtime! That would be a step too far for me though lol

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Garth link
9/10/2016 05:19:54 pm

Wow you two are brave, especially going to the bar! This reminds me of when we found ourselves accidentally next to a nudist beach, so I know what you mean about not knowing where to look! All I can say is brilliant story, and maybe we'll give it a go one day! the freedom does sound good!

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FeetDoTravel
10/10/2016 05:44:39 pm

I have to confess, it was me who went to the bar Garth, I felt I needed to push the boundaries a little more lol, I was feeling brave! Maybe one day when you are in the mood, you may also throw caution to the wind and have a feeling of freedom -)

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David link
10/10/2016 07:44:22 am

Haha, good on you for trying something different. Nudist beaches aren't all that common in Australia but I've been surprised how frequent they are in Europe. To each their own right! Sunburn would definitely worry me, it even does when I'm clothed.

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FeetDoTravel
10/10/2016 05:46:02 pm

Nudist beaches aren't all that common in the UK either David, hmmm, I wonder why ... maybe the cold weather has something to do with it :-)

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Kelly Turpin link
10/10/2016 09:00:02 am

Ha ha ha hilarious! I been to a couple of nudist beaches but not one with a bar and I really don't think I could handle talking to anyone (apart from my partner) while naked! It is nice to be unclad and unencumbered though isn't it!

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FeetDoTravel
10/10/2016 05:47:30 pm

Welllll, technically, we didn't strike up the conversation, but hey ho, look people in the eye and carry on I say :-) I'm thinking I should have got a drink from the bar before I started sunbathing though for a bit more dutch courage :-)

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Barry link
12/10/2016 05:45:53 am

Yeah I agree you have to be careful as the ol' bottom can get caught out and burnt easily, especially when travelling to sunny places. I did see one a nudist beach while walking around in Sydney once but it was fairly empty except for a couple of older chaps. It was a 12c winters day so they certainly had some balls!

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FeetDoTravel
14/10/2016 11:58:39 am

I had to laugh at your comment Barry, I have no idea if that was a play on words or not but that's certainly how I intend to read it! Brilliant :-)

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Travel Lexx link
12/10/2016 04:12:15 pm

Wow, an interesting experience to say the least! I am not sure I'd be that brave! I need to work on my legs a bit more before I get totally naked (noone wants to see skinny legs on a nudist beach). I'll see how I get on at the onsen in Japan :)

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FeetDoTravel
14/10/2016 11:59:38 am

Are you telling me you skip leg day? All those days at the gym? Shame on you lol. I'm sure you will have time to remedy that before you get to Japan ... so get onto the leg press and squats!!

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Anna link
9/12/2016 02:33:54 pm

hahahahah Sy's comments cracked me up. And oh my, I don't think I can be all nude in public in broad daylight (topless, maybe) and just be so casually chatting to other people. Being in the sea is fine, but probably not just waking around on the sand!

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