Random Strange Rules And Little-Known Etiquette For Nudist Colonies (12 items)

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  (#10) Don't Use Arousal As An Excuse To Approach Other Nudists

  Don't push up on other people for certain...activities, whether you are aroused or not. If you are aroused, per the prior suggestion, put it away/cover up. Naturalists seek safe environments to escape the unnecessary pressure placed on people by mainstream media. Moreover, many nudist colonies seek to be as family-friendly as possible. Flaunting your arousal around contravenes that ideal. 
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  (#7) Make Sure You're Actually At A Nudist Colony

  Nudists mistaking regular beaches for nude beaches happens more than you might think. So remember, before you ditch your clothes, make sure you check the signs, and maybe even ask a few people if you're in the right spot. It never hurts to be cautious. 
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  (#11) Please Walk Along The Shoreline

  According to the American Association of Nude Recreation (AANR), if you're going to traipse along the beach you should avoid doing it near other people. "Not only is it more refreshing, but you avoid kicking sand up at the people you pass." Which is the polite way of saying, "it's impossible to get sand out of our unmentionable crevices so please stop kicking sand."

  AANR also mentions respecting the local wildlife, which ties into the rule about not messing with alligators. 
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  (#1) No Lingerie, Underwear, Or Suggestive Attire

  An article on etiquette from The Well Written Woman warns against prospective visitors to nudist colonies wearing anything too revealing. According to the ethos of the naturalism movement, the point of hanging out naked lies in casting off the chains of societal "rules" to relax. 

  Remember, you're headed to a nudist colony, not a strip club. 
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  (#4) Being Naked Doesn't Mean Getting It On

  This seems kinda obvious, but it's important to keep in mind. In a nude environment, maybe you'll meet someone you like. You're both letting it all hang out, you've had a few cocktails, you're feeling frisky. There isn't a stitch of clothing in sight. Sounds like the ideal situation to get lucky, right?

  WRONG.

  According to this Huffington Post piece about the myth-vs-reality of nudist colony life, "It may seem hard to believe, what with all the naked people running around, but nudist resorts are not sexually charged environments. Any type of overt sexual behavior is actually a big no-no."
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  (#3) Do Not Feed The Alligators

  So, this was an unexpected rule. If you're visiting a nudist colony that's anywhere near a wild animal reserve (or any other places with apex predators or cheeky buggers like chimpanzees), it's probably a good idea to avoid all creatures that would happily snap off your parts. 

  Cypress Cove, a nudist resort and spa in swampy Florida, strongly recommends against feeding the alligators. Mainly because they're alligators, and, naked or not, they are dangerous. 

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