dr.fuzzenstein wrote: » Exactly. And anyone who thinks it's in any way sexual should spend 5 minutes watching the over 75's beach volleyball match. Any thoughts like that will be well cured by then.
Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: » I headed over to the guy and told him that wearing a towel in the sauna was weird and was making the other users feel uncomfortable. He muttered an apology in a strong Munster accent and skuttled out of their very quickly, glasping the towel around his midsection as he did so. Bizarre behaviour.
Princess Consuela Bananahammock wrote: » Something that's alwats amused me: "its full of old ugly people" and "id have an erection all the time" in the same argument...
johnnyskeleton wrote: » Commenting on other peoples attire in a sauna is bizzare behaviour. Especially since it was clear you were inviting him into a freaky deaky Deutsche sex party when he just wanted 5 mins to sweat it out after his swim.
naughtysmurf wrote: » Older people tend to have more free time & the older you get maybe you're more comfortable in your own skin & give less of a sh1t what others thinkl
Westernyelp wrote: » . To be ashamed of a particular part of your body and not the rest is the bizarre thing.
katemarch wrote: To be honest: once you have swum in the nude even once, for ever after swimming with clothing on will feel like a bizarre intrusion. I frequently swim in the natural, in Ireland, every chance I get. Yes, there's a place at Dalkey; In fact there is a beach in every county which is used by local naturists, you just need to ask around discreetly. Lakes, too: there's often a naturist location. Inland, the canals are the place, in summer - remote and private, and lovely clean warm water. [you might need to station a sentry, but I've never had a problem] -- it is important not to be conspicuous or shock passers-by, or you may attract unwanted attention; from cops, or the prudish, or creepy voyeurs: so keep it all nice and quiet, ok? It isn't officially legal, but as long as you make no fuss, there's no bother Textile gongoozlers are the menace of naturism. No, its not all gay males and its not about sex: it is just so glorious to feel the fesh air and sunshine on your skin, and the water rippling past. Everyone should do it.
armaghlad wrote: » Where do we stand on streakers?
Wibbs wrote: » Personally I'd not be a fan. Fair enough if someone wants to go nudist. Work away, but just not around me, ta very much.
Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: » It's on a slight tangent but what is it with Irish people and using a sauna? In continental Northern Europe the sauna is part and parcel of a holistic view of health and well-being. It's sociable as well. It's also an activity that is carried out in the nude. Not so for Patrick and Petula Prude from Ireland. A towel wrapped around the waist like there's something to hide. I was at a conference last year with 3 colleagues of mine. We were using the sauna in the health suite of the hotel we were staying in and catching up on what we thought of the speeches, discussions and breakout groups during the 1st day of the gathering. In walks this peevish looking man with a large towel wrapped around him. He shuffles off into a corner; his eyes giving us the occasional fleeting glimpse. You could tell that he was probably from Ireland or the UK. Chicken legs, hairy back, beer belly, towel wrapped around his waist like a deviant. The whole thing made my colleague, Stefani, feel very uncomfortable and she used a wonderful German saying to indicate that she thought he was 'interfering' with himself. Why else would he wear a towel in a sauna? I headed over to the guy and told him that wearing a towel in the sauna was weird and was making the other users feel uncomfortable. He muttered an apology in a strong Munster accent and skuttled out of their very quickly, glasping the towel around his midsection as he did so. Bizarre behaviour.
dr.fuzzenstein wrote: » If you walk into a German sauna with a towel you will be challenged. It would be the equivalent of walking around naked in the gym in Ireland.
armaghlad wrote: » Will you be judged on the nudist beach if you wear Crocs?
maudgonner wrote: » You'll be judged everywhere if you wear Crocs.
Princess Consuela Bananahammock wrote: » I assume you meant swimwear? Towels are compulsory (you do know they sit on hot wooden benches, right?!).
dr.fuzzenstein wrote: » Sorry, meant wearing one, as in wrapped around you. But OK, maybe more swimwear, yes. Don't go in there wearing a banana hammock or budgie smuggler.
JupiterKid wrote: » It's exclusively for gay men. Plenty of resorts are. I suppose many gay guys feel more comfortable there. Hanging out with other gay men and checking out each other's bodies. A lot of the lads who hang out at the pool end up back in each others rooms later for you know what.
JupiterKid wrote: » I'm very heartened and pleased by the responses on this thread. Apparently quite a few Boardsies have enjoyed nudist activities and have an open mind. I was expecting a lot more prudish, judgemental, negative responses. Nude swimming is the only way IMO!:)
Princess Consuela Bananahammock wrote: » Oh they're fine with it wrapped around. Makes no difference really. It;s the swimwear the'll object too.
timthumbni wrote: » Nude swimming in Ireland .... Aye right you are OP. Pull the other one, it's got bells on. No problem in particular with nudity. Not on a family beach obviously thought doubt my kids would be too worried.
