I think there should be designated ares where public nudity is allowed, some parks and the like. But 100%, no, but only because of the sanitation issues.

If you live by yourself, you can do what you want. If you live in the society of others, then you need to pay attention to what bothers them, or you won't be accepted or happy. And, when nude, bring a towel to sit on.....

The US is populated by a bunch of prudes. Why not, and I go to events (clothed or nude) to meet people that may have common interests. If sex is part of that then great!

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I am a nudist if I can say, and I have visited nudist beach. However, after living in US for two years, I want to think that public nudism and other life styles we choose, waters down the true meaning of human bondage and relationships. That's why there's just sex every where, with no human affection. Let our nudism stay in the closet, what are you marketing that people don't know about? I never lived in a nudist family, I have self esteem. If someone doesn't have self-esteem, it's a clear indication of how parents---by spoon feeding the growing children, do spoil them. That's why I see many younger adults seeking mentors. I say, that's trash.

I don't care if anyone wants to be nude it shouldn't matter. Unless they are at risk of injury or harm. I wish this was possible but even in places that allow nudity in certain spaces it's not allowed in the general public.

Public nudity should be legal. However, it would need to be regulated, by aN undress code. Beaches, recreational areas, residential areas, bars,etc. would be permissive areas. Still restricted from most workplace and school settings with the exception gymnasiums and workout rooms. Some places could option in such as an all nude restaurant, shopping mall or dance hall. Driving a car would still require footwear. Hazardous areas such commercial kitchens, auto repair shops and boiler rooms would not allow nudity for safety reasons. In many states nudity is not restricted except for exposure of genital areas. Common sense seems to work well in such states.

For hygiene purposes, like having public benches, a loincloth should be the minimum for public outings. If someone has diarrhea, will you trust them to not leave their gutwrenching germs on the seat you are about to use? Let's keep public health in mind. I personally don't let my cheeks spread anywhere but over a toilet

Your answer was to a lady that as a teen through 20s and most 30s I was ALWAYS tanned. I loved the look. Then a couple things happened. My teen daughter got sun poison. We almost never were without our tans. It took about $1000 from a dermatologist and lots of worry about her condition. It took a while to heal. Recently, I went through 3 operations for skin cancer. One finger had a large squamous cell carcinoma tumor. After that healed they copletely checked my naked body. They found 2 more basil cell carcinoma on my back. They were removed and 6 months cancer free with yearly check ups now.Your idea seems to work for you, but as you can see, my life was and is differerent. I prefer a pale non wrinkled complexion.I get complements on how young I look. The sun does not provide that. I saw a lady who was a sun worshipper. When I met her she was beautiful. Years later we met, her face was like one wrinkly mass of leather. Her looks were gone. I was glad I quit. Life is free. It is what you want to make of it. You want a tan, my blessings and go for it. if you think nudity is fine, by all means, but few people I know would I have any desire to run around naked with and they don't either. But hey, it you like it and want to, I uphold your right to go naked. Some secrets with me are sacred.

As long as you give them designated spots. Set up ground rules, you WILL meet here, and here. Not go off and wander down the main street or through a school. Because I know people would think "why not?" - there's always at least one. I fail to see any real problems with it. I don't think we all need to ditch the clothes and go walking around. Just make sure the beaches and buildings are marked, and people are in line and knowing what they're getting into if they walk in. I guess in theory it would be fine.

I was just going to say there are many places to go for nudity. Wouldn't be difficult if all in your own house did. I will uphold my comments of cancer. In the mid eighties, My teen daughter and I were tanned always. Eventually she got a serious dose of sun poisoning. After much worry and some extravagant dermatology bills. She was well and it sacred me enough, no more sun form. People remark on my pale creamy healthy complexion. I was at the store and met a former sun lady we sunned with.She was beautiful back then, but now her face was full of wrinkles and deep cave type lines through her skin. It looked like weathered leather and not skin. I just went through a huge skin cancer in a finger. I went through the removal of 2 spots on my back. I have to go once a year now and get skin checks. So while I think sun tans are attractive, I am happy with my pale creamy with only a few wrinkles. Thanks for telling me all your courses and degrees. You seem very well qualified to make many valid. I am intested in socialogy too.

I was just going to say there are many places to go for nudity. Wouldn't be difficult if all in your own house did. There are the Hedonism Clubs are an anything goes. I will uphold my comments of cancer. In the mid eighties, My teen daughter and I were tanned always. Eventually she got a serious dose of sun poisoning. After much worry and some extravagant dermatology bills. She was well and it sacred me enough, no more sun form. People remark on my pale creamy healthy complexion. I was at the store and met a former sun lady we sunned with.She was beautiful back then, but now her face was full of wrinkles and deep cave type lines through her skin. It looked like weathered leather and not skin. I just went through a huge skin cancer in a finger. I went through the removal of 2 spots on my back. I have to go once a year now and get skin checks. So while I think sun tans are attractive, I am happy with my pale creamy with only a few wrinkles. Thanks for telling me all your courses and degrees. You seem very well qualified to make many valid. I am interested in sociology too.I think

Me: not going nude. Other people, don't really care one way or the other.

Honestly, I don't even care if people are having sex in public. LOL.

Neither one is going to be me however! Pretty sure that an audience would really kill my mood.

Public nudity is already legal. At least I have been to nude beaches...

Nudity is legal in USA since 1932....I mean, nudity in places designated to its practice. Now, public nudity in general needs a highly educated population no tolead to all kinds of problems.

Google "Cap d'Adge" Is a nudist village. I would love to go.

When I was young I thought 'why not'. But in reality I don't want naked people sitting where I sit, or anywhere near me when I eat. It is unsanitary.
If people want to go nude at the beach, on the beach, I would not care. But I do not want to see old people naked, I am 71 yrs old. I am in decent shape, but I don't think anyone would want to see me nude if they could help it.
Young healthy good looking people are not so hard to look at nude. But I don't know anyone my age that I would care to see nude in public. Just seeing someone my age in a bathing suit can be bad enough.
I agree that if womem want to go topless like men that is only right. There is no sanitary issues with that. But bottomless in most circumstances is not good on several levels. On the beach is one thing elsewhere is a totally different issue.

I want to ad that if at sometime everyone accepted nudity, with sanitary precautions in place, then if someone chose clothes in a place with all nudes they would be the ones sneered at.
If all were nude there would be a lot more for others to poke fun at and shame others. Humans will not reach an evolved state, as some here think they have, for many more generations, if ever. Besides, humans like to look their best and dress up sometimes. And only a 1/4 of the population at best will ever look good nude. The rest of us will want some sort of clothing depending on the weather and circumstances. Sports in the nude would be hazardous and unsanitary in many cases. if you like freedom for your genitals just wear a big light weight sack dress or toga. Then there is the problem of skin cancer which affects more people than ever before in history, especially along the West coast.
I like the example some mentioned of areas where you are caught in a crush of people, like subways and concerts, etc. Even with people dressed there have been women raped on crowded subways. Imagine how much easier for such an action if everyone was nude. An erection in public might get you arrested for assault in such a crowed place. And that is something many men can not control.
Many problems with total legalization of nudity. I am for limited legalization for certain areas or venues. But it would have to be looked at by a panel and all aspects reviewed for sanitary, health, and safety problems before permission granted. It is not a simple thing in a modern society, even once the morality issues are put aside.

I don't want to see everyone naked somethings should be left to the imagination

I say go for it. The human body is not disgusting and evryone has one. There is really no reason not to go nude. Rapes occur with and without clothiing on the victims.

I think it is fine to be nude in public.....just be sure to use sunscreen.

Aside from the health and safety concerns (skin cancer being high on the list) I wonder were nudists with a cancelled carry permit would put their gun. LOL

Once I went to a nude diner...in Manhattan.

All within reason. More clothing optional Beaches, Yes. Stop criminalizing a womens breasts as indecent. If it doesn't apply to fat hairy men with big breast then it shouldn't apply to women.

Only with lot and lots of education. We'd have to educate adults more so than children... likely be a never ending education (especially me)... maybe in the next world, when we populate another warmer, liveable planet, with beaches, lots of beaches and sunscreen.
No, none, zero religion allowed... ever... under the threat of crucifixion.

The Scottish author Sir Compton Mackenzie campaigned for women to be allowed to be topless back in the 1920s. Mind you he lived in the Hebrides where its pretty cold for most of the year. While Th this would be acceptable in public open spaces I think restaurants, cinemas, theaters and public transport would not be suitable for nudity.