Nudist Beach Etiquette

A Guide to Nudist Beach Behavior

If you've never been to a nudist beach before, here are a few guidelines:

• Gawking is impolite. If you want to go to the nudist beach for a thrill, do everyone a favor and buy a magazine instead.

• Ask for people's consent before taking their photograph nude.

• If you're sunbathing nude in a secluded area, leave a bathing suit on a rock to let others know they are approaching an unclothed person. If you're uncomfortable having your suit out of reach, bring a spare.

• On a wide open beach, position yourself in the open so you can see people coming and put something on before they get there if you need to.

• Get dressed before you leave the nudist beach.

• Be friendly, but respect others' rights to privacy.

• Avoid sexual activity. It's illegal and offensive.

• Advances of an unwelcome or unwanted nature are not acceptable anywhere, and especially at a nudist beach.

• Be Prepared. Sometimes, the nudist beach doesn't have any amenities. Bring water, food, towel, sunscreen and anything else you need.

• Keep the nudist beach clean. If you carried it in, carry it back out.

• Know what the law is.

Have you ever visited a nude beach?

• Yes - and I took my clothes off
• Yes - but I only watched
• No - but I'm thinking about it
• No - never!

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