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Skinny dipping is the colloquial term for nude swimming. It can be more relaxing and therapeutic let the water run through your skin without the extra baggage of clothing. It's also fun to skinny dip with a close group of friends at a pool party or in a private lake -- safely, of course.
Steps
- Remember that public nudity is illegal, and you could get into trouble with the police for skinny dipping. Do your homework and check local laws/regulations for nudity before you engage in skinny dipping. In the US, you should choose a private or secluded area to do this because many states and municipalities enforce dress codes and discourage public nudity.[1]
- If you are with a group of people, casually suggest the idea to see if any of them are also up for trying it. You may want to initially pose the suggestion as a question -- e.g., have you ever wondered what it's like to skinny dip? -- to avoid coming off as a pervert or creep. This definitely depends on the type of people that you are with, so use your judgment and common sense.
- Be self-confident about your physique. You won't feel comfortable getting naked if you're extremely critical or self-conscious of the way that you look. Either exercise regularly to get fit or if you already are, say positive things about yourself and restrict the negative thoughts. No one is perfect, so learn to appreciate the body that you have.
- If any friends are hesitant about joining you, try to get them to feel confident about their bodies too. Self-consciousness is one of the biggest mental barriers to a desire for skinny dipping.
- Wait for the right moment. If you run to the pool, strip, and jump in while everyone is getting food, it won't be nearly as much fun. Wait until other activities subside and the party becomes comfortable before beginning bathe nude.
- If it's a big party with music and dancing, you might choose to wait until a slow song comes on, then grab someone you are fond of and go skinny dipping.
- However, if everybody's practicing their cannonballs, and you're up on the diving board, and you take your suit off at that moment, you'll make a bigger "skinny-dipping entrance."
- When you are ready, strip off your clothes/bathing suit and jump in the pool! Be enthusiastic, confident and spontaneous as you undress.
- In the water, splash around, do the breaststroke, and enjoy the cool water against your curves. If you are in a group and have at least 3 people with you, chances are, more will follow. If not, enjoy yourself and don't act embarrassed that you are in the minority! Show the others what they're missing out on.
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Tips
- Know local laws for skinny dipping and nudity, especially if traveling abroad.[2]
- Feel free to look at other skinny dippers and to admire their physique, unless they are clearly uncomfortable about the whole activity.[3] However, do not leer or stare -- that's rude.
- A good strategy for one-on-one skinny dipping is the "I'll take off mine if you take off yours" attitude. Never fails. Most of all just have fun!
Warnings
- Public nudity is illegal in some places. This is best performed at a private swimming pool to avoid getting ticketed.
- Make sure the place is appropriate. Always keep your pool party out of the vision of young children. Skinny dipping when minors are present could get you arrested.[4]
- Be careful and tactful when suggesting skinny dipping as a group activity; you could come off as perverted.
Sources and Citations
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