The Naked Body:

[Sharkull]

The human body is natural and beautiful (...well, maybe not all are beautiful... :P ). It is also a fact that certain body parts are sexual, and viewing them can bring sex to mind. There is nothing wrong with that. There is nothing shameful in that. Without the human sex drive, we would have withered into extinction a long time ago. Sex is natural.

 

With that being said, most social situations pretty much necessitate a certain amount of decorum. Nudity and provocative clothing is not appropriate in certain situations... where exposure can be distracting (eg. businesses, markets, family entertainment venues...). I'm not saying that adults should not feel free to expose themselves ever... just not when it is inappropriate. Each culture / society must be able to set these standards of what is appropriate, with anyone who objects being free to find somewhere else to live... somewhere that shares their standards.

 

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Sex sells, we all know that. I for one am sick and tired with seeing overly sexualized / exploitive images everywhere (music videos, marketing material of every sort...). Where did creative thoughtful marketing go? Where did the quality music (not needing a sexed-up image) go? That needs to stop IMHO. Sex is being marginalized, becoming a commodity for sale. It should be a deeply personal and meaningful experience... not cheap and disposable.

*sigh*

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[IndorilTheGreat]

The human body is natural and beautiful (...well, maybe not all are beautiful... :P ). It is also a fact that certain body parts are sexual, and viewing them can bring sex to mind. There is nothing wrong with that. There is nothing shameful in that. Without the human sex drive, we would have withered into extinction a long time ago. Sex is natural.

 

With that being said, most social situations pretty much necessitate a certain amount of decorum. Nudity and provocative clothing is not appropriate in certain situations... where exposure can be distracting (eg. businesses, markets, family entertainment venues...). I'm not saying that adults should not feel free to expose themselves ever... just not when it is inappropriate. Each culture / society must be able to set these standards of what is appropriate, with anyone who objects being free to find somewhere else to live... somewhere that shares their standards.

 

[aside]

Sex sells, we all know that. I for one am sick and tired with seeing overly sexualized / exploitive images everywhere (music videos, marketing material of every sort...). Where did creative thoughtful marketing go? Where did the quality music (not needing a sexed-up image) go? That needs to stop IMHO. Sex is being marginalized, becoming a commodity for sale. It should be a deeply personal and meaningful experience... not cheap and disposable.

*sigh*

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Wow. :huh:

 

You just summed up my ideas. :mellow:

 

I'll have to agree with you on the fact that skimpy clothing is unnescessary, and (to me at least) a little bit of clothing can be more sensual than none at all.

 

I mean seriously, think about it: I don't know of anyone (myself included) who can become aroused by seeing a naked (nude) body without some fantasizing, or if that person is in a suggestive position.

[Carah]

I love nude, and I love naked even more. You don't have to have a perfact body just a healthy one. If it's just the hubby and myself home, we love hanging around naked, and it's a waste of time if he has clothes on, because I'll rip them off him. :wink:

[stephanie]

I didn't read all the posts in the topic, but let me give a female point of view.

 

I agree that nudity is natural and in the right setting, I see nothing wrong with it at all. In other settings (and when children are present) I think people should cover up.

 

I'm a 'country' girl. I live and work on a farm. I see things that most folks never see, and do things that most folks never do. Some of those are being able to swim in my pond with no clothes, sunbathe nude and not need to worry about people seeing me. To me, nudity is as natural as the sun coming up in the morning. Actually, my mom always had trouble keeping clothes on me, so I have been nude for most of my life.

 

In my part of the world tho, most folks frown on nudity, skimpy clothes, and public display of 'cetain body parts', so I do what all Southern Redneck girls do .. I'm always a lady in public. I might wear as little as I can get away with on a hot summer day, but in private .. well .. that's a whole different topic! Lol.

 

fyi: in the south being nude is for swimming and sunbathing and maybe art, and being 'nekkid' is strictly for sex. All the good ole boys know the difference. (and they know how to act appropriately)

 

:)

[Lisnpuppy]

Being a country girl myself I also know the difference between naked and nekked.

 

And nekked is WAY more fun!

:)

[doomjockey]

Well, the poll options seem a bit extreme. I don't believe in a shameful nude body, but I'm far from exhibitionist. There will be no celebrating when clothes come off except perhaps internally, after a good date. Otherwise, nudity has its time and place like work and play. Also, I sometimes find it hard to believe anyone still adheres to antiquated, Victorian-esque rules of engagement when you can type "potato" into Google and get a picture of bare boob.

[Chesto]

...google ' potato ' ... not the Dan Quayle spelling, I take it.

 

The whole concept of ' nudity ' is a cultural one. In so-called primitive societies nude is usually the default position, except for those articles of outer wear that are needed for protection. Never go running through the thorn bushes without a good penis gourd, I always say.

 

We learn all of our social aversions through cultural conditioning. What ever the culture. Nudity just happens to be one of the public aversions that we in the west have been conditioned to. It could just as easily have been a conditioned aversion to the public consumption of cheese, and with as much logic.

 

Oddly enough, all of the 'naughty' videos, etc., spoken of earlier, are probably having a desensitizing effect on all of us. Nudity aint such a big deal, now , as it used to be when I were nobbut a lad. And amen to that. Though it would still be a healthy thing if the whole nudity issue was detached from constant sexuality. All of our bits have multifunctions, afterall. Not just sexual ones. The so-called primitives aint quite so primitive, in that respect, when compared with our culture.

[stephanie]

All of our bits have multifunctions, afterall.

 

Not quite true for us females .. my 'bits' are used for making babies (or practicing to make babies). Unlike a male, I have a separate place to pee from. But we females don't need a 'penis guard', so I can run thru the brambles 'nekkid' and just get thorns in my b*** ..

 

edit:

OMG! did you read that? What am I saying?

Is it really true that a girl can run faster with her skirt pulled up than a guy can run with his pants down?

:wallbash:

[buddah]

Moved by request of OP.

 

Buddah

[Marcus Wolfe]

Ah, the eternal debate.

 

One part of me's all "Yeah, NAKED CHICKS!"

 

Another part of me's all "Ew, no, naked guys!'

 

And still a third part of me says "Dude, where would you hide your boner?"

 

 

I found this site today, and I believe it will take this debate to a whole new level.

 

EDIT by LHammonds - I removed the link. Let's not cross the line anymore OK?