Partaking in something as societally unique as nudist dating can be daunting for those new to the scene. It changes the game of dating especially since you can't exactly go out to a public place (unless you are on a nudist resort) to have a romantic “nude” dinner or a casual “nude” drink. This leaves the options limited and most likely forces you get creative for the initial rendezvous, but, always remember to be safe when making these plans. The overall experience can be a rewarding one, however, it can also be intimidating if you have never done it and it can be dangerous if you are unaware of some basic things to look for in order to verify that everyone is on the date for the same reasons-to make meaningful connections and possibly long-lasting friendships.
Here are some safety tips and thoughts to keep in mind to make the most of your experience and still stay safe:
1.Meeting on the internet is a popular practice these days to find others that enjoy the same things that you do and is a great place to find fellow naturists wishing to make connections. However, make sure that if you are at the point that you are ready to meet someone that you have met from the various (legitimate) nudist dating sites, do some digging before the initial meeting. Get a contact phone number and be sure to call the person at least once prior to the date and make sure that they have sent you several distinct photos of themselves, especially their face, so that you know what to expect and to help weed out those with fake profiles.
2.On a first date, keep it public. Don't rush right into going to someone's house simply because of the possible lack of convenient locations to partake in a nude date. Even start things off with a regular date at a coffee shop to meet and get to know each other and move on to a natural date on number two. Or, you could try going to a nudist beach and one that is regularly busy with other people. Don't allow your date to sway you into attending a private spot where you can both feel comfortable with no one around. This is a red flag.
3.Prior to leaving for the meeting, make sure you tell a friend or family member exactly where you are headed. Be sure to have your cellphone fully charged and with you at all times and request that they call you at specific time if you haven't contacted them.
4.As it goes with all blind dates, internet or otherwise, always be suspicious of someone showing up who looks nothing like their picture. Even with excuses such as the person from the profile couldn't make it at the last minute but their brother, sister, cousin, etc. came instead. Run the other way and get out of there! Try to always have an exit plan for this situation or for any other reason, by bringing your own car and along with a decent excuse to have to go.
5.Unfortunately, not everyone respects the beauty that comes from nudist dating and instead is looking for recruits or customers for their webcam and/or sex business. Some requests for nude or revealing photos of you may be made and all of these are things to run from as well. No matter the sweet talking or how sincere they seem, the truth of the matter is they don't respect the practice the same way that you do and should be avoided and told “No.”
Nudist dating is an uncommon but wonderful experience and one that should be embraced by those who choose to. Sadly, though, as with all types of dating, you have to be cautious and stay safe and always have a plan AND a backup plan. However, if the date is going well, be prepared for that, too, and be sure to always have protection available. Happy dating!