Besides Naturist Clubs, How Do I Meet Local Nudists?

At FKK, we hear this question fairly frequently. Get Your Nude Fitness On people! isn't astonishing. There are nudists spread out all over the U.S., and not everyone has a bare beach or naturist resort or club nearby. Even if they do, some can not afford to join their local nudist club or don't have the transportation to get there.
So, how else does one meet other local naturist individuals or nude-friendly groups?
We've some thoughts to share for joining with fellow naturists both online and off line.
Assembly Naturists Offline
Examples of alternative nudie environments:
- Swimming holes or places in nature that have a convention of skinny dipping, for example ponds, rivers and lakes in national parks or woods. The site swimmingholes.org has a comprehensive list of swimming holes all over the nation (though we do not understand how often it gets updated). It has both textile and naked regions, so try to find the ones especially noted to have a skinny dipping tradition. Keep in mind that the folks who frequent these locations don't necessarily call themselves naturists. Since these areas are usually free and open to the public, they attract all types of individuals. But if other folks are there skinny dipping, you clearly have a shared interest!
- If you are into yoga, then have a look at your local naked yoga courses. Many times bare yoga instructors will host courses in a local studio and never at a nearby naturist club. These classes can form a community when the same individuals return week after week.
- Unclothed spas. These kinds of locations are likely the least conducive to meeting people. Don't Get Conned By "Naturist Dating" Websites are generally gender-segregated and a lot of people are only there to relax and unwind never to make friends. But if the vibe is right, it can still be a place to meet likeminded folks.
Just how to meet nudists & make nudie buddies
- Local naked-friendly occasions, for example the World Naked Bike Ride, unclothed runs / parades like in San Francisco, local Burning Man events, etc. These are not naturist events, but they do attract nudies and individuals who are open to naturist activities.
How you can meet naturist folks there: I know it can be intimidating to approach strangers, even if you're both naked and enjoying the exact same tasks. It appears to be especially challenging for single men, who are, unfortunately, most often imagine before they even say a word.
So if you are unsure or not keen on chatting up strangers, the first thing I'd say is to, if possible, bring a buddy. Being with a friend can make the experience more relaxing and enjoyable. It may give you more confidence as well as give you more legitimacy in terms of how others see you. (Hate to say it, but if you are a man, a woman will likely be more open to speaking to you if you are accompanied by a female friend.)
If you don't have a friend to follow you to a nudie spot, (because duh, that is why you are going there to begin with), attempt looking for an excuse to start a dialog with others you can ask someone to take your image (without getting others in the backdrop of course), or see if they are a regular there and ask them a few questions about the region. If dialogue is strained or they clearly want to be left alone, it's better to politely end the conversation and move on.
Meeting Local Naturist Folks and Nudist Groups Online:
You may also try meeting locals through naturist social networks and forums. Most of these sites are rudimentary and badly designed. That said, they're still free and used by nudists all around the globe.
Some nudist online social networks / forums to try:
Truenudists.com You will, undeniably, have to weed through and block a bunch of creeps who are there for the wrong motives. But if you've got the patience, there are good folks on there.
The Naktiv Nook - www.naktiv.net This is among the newer social networks for nudists, but it appears to do nicely, as they say they have now reached 4,000 members. This network has a strange policy against boring selfies, but it is otherwise one to research.
This network was created in France. I have never used it, but haven't any reason to consider it is not legitimate.

NudistClubhouse.com - same type as truenudists.com.
Naturist Corner - www.naturist-corner.net (forum)
Nudist Websites to avert: nudist relationship scam sites.
Other on-line networks and groups where it is possible to meet local nudists through:
Despite Facebook's draconian censorship policies against nudity, you'll find many naturist groups on there. We now have a primary FKK group of over 6,000 people (and growing quickly!) from all over the world.
We also have secret local groups for individuals in the Tri State area (NY, NJ, PA) and for upstate New York, in addition to a secret group just for women. Contact us if you'd like to join one of the secret groups.
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Last but not least, you can meet others by creating your own group online and offline. FKK is no longer opening new chapters, but we do help, support and encourage other legitimate young naturist groups and new groups generally.
Meetup.com is a good website to start with. (It's otherwise free to use for non-coordinators.) It may be wise to have a free, clothed meet-up at a nearby cafe as a preliminary meeting. This would create a less intimidating environment for prospective newbies and would additionally assist you to screen individuals for nude events.
You may also create a Facebook group and promote it in other nudist / naturist Facebook groups.
FB has distinct privacy options for groups:
The advantages of a closed group are that individuals can locate it in Facebook searches and you are able to share it by linking to it. The disadvantage is that you'll need certainly to work harder to screen random people who request to join.
It can not be found in searches, and it does not show up on anyone's profile / timeline. This is preferred by those that do not want their FB friends to understand they are in the group. The only method you're able to add new individuals to it's by becoming Facebook friends with them first.
You always have the option to focus on a closed group so as to promote it and later on alter it to secret. Or you'll be able to create a public page for the group and make that the point of contact.
Craigslist.org is also another site for meeting folks, whether you're posting to meet like minded buddies, or for encouraging your group. It has its bad eggs like any website, but it is totally possible to meet the right people, also.
So that is our guide! What did we leave out, readers? What's your expertise in striving to meet like-minded locals outside of clubs / resorts?
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