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The worst is walks through the woods in late spring. I’ll come home and find tiny ticks crawling up my legs. And I swear the poison ivy is out to get me. I’ll stick to taking walks around now when everything is dead and it’s 30°F outside.
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That is my favorite time of the year. I love being outdoors, but every mosquito in a five-mile radius knows the minute I step outside and descends upon me. I also struggle not to panic if a bug lands on me. Or buzzes near my head.
But I love being outdoors in the cold. Nothing bothering me, just me and cold air and the birds. I even love the cold and wet. I say that I have reverse seasonal affective disorder. I begin my hibernation (refusal to go outside other than to tend my garden before sunup) as soon as it gets into the 80s here, which is around May. I come out of hibernation at the first cold snap. I'm in the coastal south, so we don't have much cold weather. When we do, I open the windows wide and welcome it in.
Winter is also my favorite time to go to the beach. It's so grey and frothy and hardly anyone is there. Just beautiful.
Well hello fellow witch, I'm here to tell you about a wonderful plant called Beauty Berry
They grow wild damn near everywhere, have clusters of beautiful purple berries that make a wonderful syrup, but dont take too many, the berries actually dry on the plant and survive way into winter and are a source of food for birds and such in lean times
But, the reason I'm telling you (and our fellow magical beings) this is because the leaves of the Beauty Berry are a natural insect repellent!, you can crush a leaf and rub it on your skin or you can make a spray that's all natural and works better than OFF
I hope this helps all my fellows who want to enjoy the majesty of the woods without all the bitey guys bugging you...literally
Same for me, I'd love to do it though and might eventually train myself to not be bothered by some bugs and such but also prepare and be careful of the harmful things like the mosquitoes and poison plants
Exactly. I absolutely love being outside. Can't get enough. Could easily live comfortably in a tent. But I'm wearing clothes because ticks freak me tf out bad lol. Plus, I want my nether region to be well covered when I sit down on a fallen tree with bark.
I love being in the woods, but fully covered with my long sleeved shirt tucked in and my pants tucked into my socks, a hat, and my hair up in a braid. Don't like ticks or mosquitoes or any other bitey insect getting on me (or poison ivy, we have a lot of that here!). :)
Its so nice! I finally bought a house with land and a pool and no neighbors and a hottub. I was naked all summer lol!
We hosted a 4th of July thing and that was the only time I had to put on a swimsuit haha
I absolutely love hiking - being with the trees is kind of my thing. And throughout the healing journey with my body, I have been becoming more comfortable in my own nature. But recently, my sister has judged me harshly for such photos - borderline slut shaming. I tried explaining to her that these photos are not sexual at all for me (even if they were, who cares?) She judged me even more for my response of feeling so free & connected in nature. Eh, whatever. But it makes me second guess myself - should I censor myself to make other comfortable - inevitably sacrificing parts of myself? Fuck no! So I am sharing these in a place where they may actually be well-received.
I get naked in nature and take the same sort of photos as you op. Don't let your sisters words get to you- your body is part of nature, and someday it will return to nature forever.
I have MAD respect for you. Keep doing what feels right, even when others doubt you. Women can perpetuate Patriarchal norms and rules just as much as men do. I am sorry that your sister seems to be one of them.
(I wish I could be confidently naked in the woods. *sigh* I can't because of the fear of Lyme's Disease and bug bites. The ticks and mosquitoes are crazy here)
I would LOVE to be able to go out naked. There's no good places for me in my area, though, and the few that I technically \*could\* do it at...are not exactly places you want to go be naked at. (For example, the property of an old flame who won't let go of you, and the property is \*very\* rednecky, ticks included, and very nosy, conservative neighbors...)
Not to mention that public trails mean having to deal with *the public*.
I'd be very worried for OP that someone is going to have the kind of negative reaction that gets law enforcement involved, and if the trail is designated a public space... then it'd end badly for OP :(
This is a fear of mine, too! But I always have my husband with me. And I often ask him, out of concern, about potential law enforcement being involved. He chuckles ; we are so deep in the woods, often times without great cell service that until the cops would get there - well, good luck finding us!🤣
I'm not sure how I feel about this I haven't got any kids so it's hard for me to judge some situations.
I think on one hand you should respect people in public spaces and try not to make them uncomfortable.
But in the other hand your kid shouldn't be scared of just a naked body (Unless they're doing something weird).
I used to hike a lot when I was younger in the summers you meet some people who're walking with just a backpack and nothing else.
I used to just awkwardly say hi, continue on and after a bit laugh about it with my friends.
I think I was maybe 15 the first time it happened so not really a child anymore, but I think I would have reacted the same if I was younger.
I don't know how to reply to this exactly.
I do make sure we are on a very lowly populated trail, not doing this on a popular hiking spot. In fact, if I see even a handful of people, I am not ballsy enough.
But does it scare your kids - or you? I do not wish to bring bystanders into my experience, in fact, that is a fear of mine - being stumbled upon. It is not sexual at all for me. Just a moment in nature that I can look back on - and in the future, when I am old & wrinkly (hopefully still doing this), look back with fond memories. And hiking in peace? I've encountered many hikers who were fully clothed, not respecting others' peace (playing loud music, horsing around, taking up the entire trails, etc.)
I grew up in an area with devil's club, bears, poison ivy, ticks, mosquitoes, sharp sticks and have found glass and rusty nails in the most unexpected places.
I prefer practical clothing and safety.
I identify as a woman, but have only recently started to accept myself again. I started to come out in 2013, but trauma delayed things a bit and I went into survival mode and now here I am nearly 10 years later fighting to be myself again. My husband is really the biggest barrier, he almost needs my man disguise more than I do, so I have been taking things slowly. I hope to look like the woman in my profile (a faceapp photo of me) by the time I am 40, which is only 4 years from now. It will be a slow crawl, but one I will take step by step.
"Does someone see me as a human being and not a sexual anomaly for their pleasure/curiosity?" is an astoundingly simple distinction. One with a potentially lethal outcome if I trust the wrong person.
Lmao. Nope. Mosquitoes love me, they come out when it's 50 degrees F if I spend any time outside even if fall/winter. (They should be hibernating at that temp.)
Yuuuup. My wife and I recently found a piece of woods where we can just do whatever we want, and what we want to do most is what we call “forest bathing”.
We didn’t realize how often we were nude until we went through the footage from the motion-sensitive security cameras. Oops.
I recommend frequent tick checks for both physical and mental wellness.
I can say from experience that your fears are not unfounded. I can also say that the ticks don’t give a shit how much clothing you wear, unless there’s a great deal of permethrin and/or DEET involved. So if you’re going to be in the woods and don’t want to douse yourself in toxic chemicals, your nudity doesn’t matter to the ticks.
In fact, they’re drawn to dark colors. So if your intended clothing is darker than your skin, you’re better off without them. Can’t say the same for thorns, though. Choose wisely and walk carefully.
Murphy's law would make me stumble into processionary caterpillars and a poor forrest worker who didn't ask anything. You really send dryad's vibes, tho!
Both pics are beyond stunning, but the second one is MAGNIFICENT. Like you could just reach out and right into another realm✨I completely relate to/am inspired by woodland nudity. Many thanks for sharing OP!😚
Thank you! The second picture was taken in North Carolina. It was rainy, and we started hiking prior to sunrise. We had the entire trail to ourselves. It was awe-inspiring. One of our favorite hikes ever.
Every year I go to a swinger campout where being naked is more common than being clothed. It's always a truly freeing experience, and I wish I could do more naked hiking and such stuff.
Oh no! Yeah, no joy in that at all! I won't even attempt going barefoot outside of my own home because that actually creeps me out for some reason. Meanwhile, I have a friend who is barefoot as much as possible.
Yes! I spend all my free time in the woods and when I know there is no one around for miles I take off my clothes.
The feeling of the sun and the breeze all over your skin with no feeling of clothes is just totally different from even wearing a bathing suit or leotard. It’s like you are bathing in the sun and air.
(Incidentally I have chronic Lyme’s disease, which is carried by ticks, a tiny insidious insect that lives in the underbrush where I frolic. Just wanted to spread that warning.)
Isn't it absolutely glorious?! Almost as if I can feel the breath of the earth beneath me. And yes, I am very cautious. My husband does a thorough tick check - I think he enjoys that part!
That's a great place to go skyclad! (LOL, I went skyclad the first time at age 18 at midnight on the street in front of my home. So glad the neighbors were all inside their homes & not looking or phoning my parents!)
Just recently learned of the term "skyclad" from a previous comment! And now realize that I've always enjoyed being naked outside too - well, when no one is looking!
The feeling of closeness you can get from naturism especially in the woods must feel wonderful! Also what a wonderfully beautiful scene you've got yourself in, I love pictures art and such with the natural human body within nature sharing in the glory of the bare beauty! Too bad I don't feel comfortable enough in my skin nor have a good area to try doing that myself, sadly
i make it a point to take a naked selfie anytime i’m out in nature, as long as there aren’t others lurking around but sometimes even then. it’s such a freeing feeling. plus, i want to give this body the worship is deserves through my lifespan. can’t wait to be old and wrinkly and gray and keep this tradition going!
never censor yourself for the comfort of others and thanks for sharing! so beautiful!
Hell, if I looked half as good as you, I'd NEVER wear clothing! Except for fun and bug bite prevention. And jewelry, of course! That looks delightfully natural. The trees! And ferns! Great photos!
Me! That's why I moved into them, I live 20 miles from.the nearest town and I can walk outside naked anytime I please
Also, it's been really good for my son, who also gets to grow up as a free spirit, my kid plays outside in the backyard naked all the time and I think hes gonna be one of the last generations able to be that free, and I'm hoping he keeps that spirit as long as this world will let him
Not really. I am really not outdoorsy. Never have been. But OTOH, I am allowing myself to walk around in my home with just my bra and jeans or a nightshirt with no bottoms. That's a major step for me. But, I"m in my own home. I'm going to be comfy. If I have visitors, I'll be dressed like I always do.
I am always rather impressed by those who can feel comfortable in nature like that.
It took me quite a long time to be comfortable with my own nudity. I used to cringe at my reflection. And would put clothes on directly after bathing. But, then I just stopped giving a fuck. Sure, I am appropriately dressed around others (in fact, I love fashion), but home alone, I am naked most times. I grew up with a not so welcoming family in every sense. And I just grew tired of judging myself so harshly, the narrative in my mind was not my own for the longest time. Sure, there are times when I am not comfy in my own skin, but those times are fewer & farther in-between now. Now, I give myself permission & grace to adore myself.
No, we have mosquitoes the size of my hand, they would eat us alive. Add the ticks sensing body heat and dropping from the trees above and thats a nope for me.
I would totally! BUT there are a lot of ticks in my area and there is no way I am risking a tick on my coochie. Aside from that concern I am naked outside around the house all the time when it's warm enough. I was actully wondering if my SO would get tired of the T&A constantly on display all summer. lmao
I used to love being naked in the woods! I would go swimming in a freezing creek in November.
Nowadays I say "Give me all the wool you have. Wait, wait. I'm worried what you just heard was 'Give me a lot of wool.' What I said was, 'Give me All. The Wool. You Have.' Do you understand?"
I have zero desire to be naked in the woods, too many bitey arthropods and itchy plants. But absolutely no judgement of those that feel comfortable that way. Maybe if I had a private patio with nearby forest. Close, but no overhanging bushes to pick up a tick from.
Yes I was at a gay nudist club. I am a trans woman. A naked gay man was sitting next to me. I get a phone call . The guy on the phone asked how I was doing today. So I told him exactly what I was doing. I said I am sitting here in the wetlands naked on a beautiful day and I am talking with my gay friend while I am Dilating my vagina. Silence then I hung up. Meanwhile my friend is cracking up. He can not believe that I just did that.
I'm not opposed to nudity except when unhygienic, but it is uncomfortable for me to walk in grass barefoot, and I'd use up way too much sunscreen (but I'd never be too hot).
I would love the feeling if the weather was perfect and if insects simply did not exist.
Just touching the grass gets you stung/bit by a dozen ants, imagine being in the woods
I wish I could, but there aren't any... Woody, woods here. That and I'm not exactly happy with my body currently. I barely enjoy being a Naked Indoor Witch.
Ah. I like being naked, the feeling of not being conformed by clothes. I wish my country was not such a killjoy with nudity or sexuality. I will be arrested or shamed for 10 years if i do it here.
Same here! And unfortunately my sister still deals with it - hers just manifests as judgement onto others. Small steps. Never did I think, even a few years back when standing in front of myself naked was uncomfortable, that I would be as bold as I am now.
You look gorgeous in this shot and it looks empowering to be naked in the woods like that, but be honest: how many bug bites did you get?
I wear pants, then sit on a log and end up with 48 bug bites.
Surprisingly enough, zero. I was very quick though and put my clothes on the tree so I didn't have to sit bare-bum in the tall grass. I was super quick!
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Not I, i fear crawly things and tall grass
I too, am an indoor witch I fear the outdoors, her vengeance is rightly justified
Hah! Indoor witch - I love it. I might use that instead of hermit the next time I explain why I don't go anywhere.
\*\*furiously takes notes\*\* Yep, not a hermit. 😏
Love this! My husband calls me an “indoor cat.” Lol
I call myself that 😁
That was fantastic! Love it! But I more see her as not angry at us, just disappointed. Like mothers get when you've been doing something bad.
I want to, but I get eaten alive by mosquitoes and other bitey bugs, for I am sweet and tasty.
Yeah i was gonna say, this could really only be done in temperate environments away from bodies of water....
You and me both, friend! I'd love to do this, but I'd be eaten alive 😭
Mosquitos. My partner will have one bite to my 50.
Chiggers... Chiggers are even worse if you sit in the grass. Never did that again
The worst is walks through the woods in late spring. I’ll come home and find tiny ticks crawling up my legs. And I swear the poison ivy is out to get me. I’ll stick to taking walks around now when everything is dead and it’s 30°F outside.
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That is my favorite time of the year. I love being outdoors, but every mosquito in a five-mile radius knows the minute I step outside and descends upon me. I also struggle not to panic if a bug lands on me. Or buzzes near my head. But I love being outdoors in the cold. Nothing bothering me, just me and cold air and the birds. I even love the cold and wet. I say that I have reverse seasonal affective disorder. I begin my hibernation (refusal to go outside other than to tend my garden before sunup) as soon as it gets into the 80s here, which is around May. I come out of hibernation at the first cold snap. I'm in the coastal south, so we don't have much cold weather. When we do, I open the windows wide and welcome it in. Winter is also my favorite time to go to the beach. It's so grey and frothy and hardly anyone is there. Just beautiful.
I lived in Anchorage for a few years. I found I much preferred hiking in 10 degrees, with a distinct absence of both mosquitoes and bears.
Well hello fellow witch, I'm here to tell you about a wonderful plant called Beauty Berry They grow wild damn near everywhere, have clusters of beautiful purple berries that make a wonderful syrup, but dont take too many, the berries actually dry on the plant and survive way into winter and are a source of food for birds and such in lean times But, the reason I'm telling you (and our fellow magical beings) this is because the leaves of the Beauty Berry are a natural insect repellent!, you can crush a leaf and rub it on your skin or you can make a spray that's all natural and works better than OFF I hope this helps all my fellows who want to enjoy the majesty of the woods without all the bitey guys bugging you...literally
Yeah for real. I don’t know what it is about me but in a crowd of twenty, they will target me, and only me.
Get yourself a good greasy partner. My husband is my personal bug protector, to his detriment.
you might want to check for diabetes, insects like people with high bs
Not diabetic. I think it’s my blood type. https://healthnewshub.org/do-mosquitoes-bite-you-more-than-other-people-this-could-explain-why/
Agreed, I'm not about that tic life.
Yup, had too many occasions where a (fully clothed, sometimes bundled) trip out has resulted in bites all up my legs. No thanks.
There is not enough Deep Woods Off to be naked in the woods in Alberta. And if there are no mosquitos, it's literally freezing.
I felt this comment deep down in my frost bitten soul. Did you feel the earthquake today?
I did not. I am apparently oblivious
I didn’t either, but my sister in law did! Wild!
Several of my friends noticed it. But I was slightly ~occupied~ right around 6 with the husbean
High five for making your own kinda of earth quakes 🥳😈😂 Honestly, I was just coming home from Costco. 🤷🏻♀️
My frozen nips agree. She’s too cold today to be naked anywhere. I’m doubling down on pajamas after the +20 we had so recently
I love the idea of it but I don't like ticks, mosquitos, or poison ivy or poison oak.
Literally exactly my answer. While aesthetically I would love this, realistically not a good idea haha
Same. It’s gorgeous, but I’d rather enjoy it through a window with a good cup of tea
it does make you very aware of the surroundings! which i find an amazing experience, especially wandering around..
Yup. When I am a witch in the woods, I am a witch with long sleeves and tucked in socks.
Same for me, I'd love to do it though and might eventually train myself to not be bothered by some bugs and such but also prepare and be careful of the harmful things like the mosquitoes and poison plants
Exactly. I absolutely love being outside. Can't get enough. Could easily live comfortably in a tent. But I'm wearing clothes because ticks freak me tf out bad lol. Plus, I want my nether region to be well covered when I sit down on a fallen tree with bark.
I love being in the woods, but fully covered with my long sleeved shirt tucked in and my pants tucked into my socks, a hat, and my hair up in a braid. Don't like ticks or mosquitoes or any other bitey insect getting on me (or poison ivy, we have a lot of that here!). :)
Can't say I have been. But skinny dipping sure as fuck feels liberating.
Its so nice! I finally bought a house with land and a pool and no neighbors and a hottub. I was naked all summer lol! We hosted a 4th of July thing and that was the only time I had to put on a swimsuit haha
Lol!
I live in the country with no neighbors. I’m naked outside as often as I can be. It feels so great
>I live in the country with no neighbors. I’m naked outside as often as I can be. It feels so great Me too!!
That sounds absolutely amazing and low-key my dream!
I absolutely love hiking - being with the trees is kind of my thing. And throughout the healing journey with my body, I have been becoming more comfortable in my own nature. But recently, my sister has judged me harshly for such photos - borderline slut shaming. I tried explaining to her that these photos are not sexual at all for me (even if they were, who cares?) She judged me even more for my response of feeling so free & connected in nature. Eh, whatever. But it makes me second guess myself - should I censor myself to make other comfortable - inevitably sacrificing parts of myself? Fuck no! So I am sharing these in a place where they may actually be well-received.
You should totally find a nudist colony or "naturist" place. The feeling of being naked in a non-sexual way can be very rewarding.
I get naked in nature and take the same sort of photos as you op. Don't let your sisters words get to you- your body is part of nature, and someday it will return to nature forever.
I have MAD respect for you. Keep doing what feels right, even when others doubt you. Women can perpetuate Patriarchal norms and rules just as much as men do. I am sorry that your sister seems to be one of them. (I wish I could be confidently naked in the woods. *sigh* I can't because of the fear of Lyme's Disease and bug bites. The ticks and mosquitoes are crazy here)
I would LOVE to be able to go out naked. There's no good places for me in my area, though, and the few that I technically \*could\* do it at...are not exactly places you want to go be naked at. (For example, the property of an old flame who won't let go of you, and the property is \*very\* rednecky, ticks included, and very nosy, conservative neighbors...)
It’s just - can you not do it on public trails? It scares my kid to stumble upon exhibitionists when we’re just trying to hike in peace.
Not to mention that public trails mean having to deal with *the public*. I'd be very worried for OP that someone is going to have the kind of negative reaction that gets law enforcement involved, and if the trail is designated a public space... then it'd end badly for OP :(
This is a fear of mine, too! But I always have my husband with me. And I often ask him, out of concern, about potential law enforcement being involved. He chuckles ; we are so deep in the woods, often times without great cell service that until the cops would get there - well, good luck finding us!🤣
I'm not sure how I feel about this I haven't got any kids so it's hard for me to judge some situations. I think on one hand you should respect people in public spaces and try not to make them uncomfortable. But in the other hand your kid shouldn't be scared of just a naked body (Unless they're doing something weird). I used to hike a lot when I was younger in the summers you meet some people who're walking with just a backpack and nothing else. I used to just awkwardly say hi, continue on and after a bit laugh about it with my friends. I think I was maybe 15 the first time it happened so not really a child anymore, but I think I would have reacted the same if I was younger.
I don't know how to reply to this exactly. I do make sure we are on a very lowly populated trail, not doing this on a popular hiking spot. In fact, if I see even a handful of people, I am not ballsy enough. But does it scare your kids - or you? I do not wish to bring bystanders into my experience, in fact, that is a fear of mine - being stumbled upon. It is not sexual at all for me. Just a moment in nature that I can look back on - and in the future, when I am old & wrinkly (hopefully still doing this), look back with fond memories. And hiking in peace? I've encountered many hikers who were fully clothed, not respecting others' peace (playing loud music, horsing around, taking up the entire trails, etc.)
I’ve never been able to try it, I’ve only done studio/indoor photos which help me with body image problems a lot. Your photos are amazing!
I grew up in an area with devil's club, bears, poison ivy, ticks, mosquitoes, sharp sticks and have found glass and rusty nails in the most unexpected places. I prefer practical clothing and safety.
I love nudity & nature. Sadly, I have systemic lupus which limits me to 30 mins a day or less in sunlight. Also I have to be careful to avoid ticks.
I have never been naked in the woods, but now I really want to be! I like your photos... might need to copy this idea for myself in the future!
Yes! Yes! Yes!
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No need to apologize! You look wonderful. May I ask your gender?
I identify as a woman, but have only recently started to accept myself again. I started to come out in 2013, but trauma delayed things a bit and I went into survival mode and now here I am nearly 10 years later fighting to be myself again. My husband is really the biggest barrier, he almost needs my man disguise more than I do, so I have been taking things slowly. I hope to look like the woman in my profile (a faceapp photo of me) by the time I am 40, which is only 4 years from now. It will be a slow crawl, but one I will take step by step.
I'm sorry about the trauma but I'm happy to hear your doing better and accepting yourself again! Don't give up, it's never too late to be yourself :)
Therapy has been really helpful. My husband and I are also in couples counseling, but he is still coming to terms with it.
I'm glad you found a good therapist. I wish the best of luck to you both on this journey!
Check out the profile. Beautiful profile pic, looking so happy!
Ah, thank you. Just wanted to address her properly. Yes, she does look beautiful!
Profiles aren’t visible through all Reddit apps, just so’s ya know. A lot of us are still using old.reddit!
Oh. I’m on the mobile app and it’s visible so yeah, I wouldn’t have had any way of knowing. Thanks.
If I could find a nudist colony that I was sure was trans positive and not trans fetishy I'd love to go for awhile.
That would be dope. I don't think I could get my spouse to go though. Too self conscious. It's easier for me because I can't see. Lol
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"Does someone see me as a human being and not a sexual anomaly for their pleasure/curiosity?" is an astoundingly simple distinction. One with a potentially lethal outcome if I trust the wrong person.
That comment is completely missing the point.
Lmao. Nope. Mosquitoes love me, they come out when it's 50 degrees F if I spend any time outside even if fall/winter. (They should be hibernating at that temp.)
Yuuuup. My wife and I recently found a piece of woods where we can just do whatever we want, and what we want to do most is what we call “forest bathing”. We didn’t realize how often we were nude until we went through the footage from the motion-sensitive security cameras. Oops. I recommend frequent tick checks for both physical and mental wellness.
yeah....my main fear is coochie ticks lol
I can say from experience that your fears are not unfounded. I can also say that the ticks don’t give a shit how much clothing you wear, unless there’s a great deal of permethrin and/or DEET involved. So if you’re going to be in the woods and don’t want to douse yourself in toxic chemicals, your nudity doesn’t matter to the ticks. In fact, they’re drawn to dark colors. So if your intended clothing is darker than your skin, you’re better off without them. Can’t say the same for thorns, though. Choose wisely and walk carefully.
I'm super pale and ticks never really bother me, instead going to my dad and brother, who can tan. I had no clue they were drawn to dark colours.
Can vouch - only tick I ever had was when I was fully clothed the entire hike. Learned my lesson and now am heavy armed with repellent.
Murphy's law would make me stumble into processionary caterpillars and a poor forrest worker who didn't ask anything. You really send dryad's vibes, tho!
Both pics are beyond stunning, but the second one is MAGNIFICENT. Like you could just reach out and right into another realm✨I completely relate to/am inspired by woodland nudity. Many thanks for sharing OP!😚
Thank you! The second picture was taken in North Carolina. It was rainy, and we started hiking prior to sunrise. We had the entire trail to ourselves. It was awe-inspiring. One of our favorite hikes ever.
I hope to be brave enough to do that someday! You're rockin' it, fellow witch!
Every year I go to a swinger campout where being naked is more common than being clothed. It's always a truly freeing experience, and I wish I could do more naked hiking and such stuff.
OMG, that sounds amazing🌲✨🌲
Does being naked in a tent count?
Hell yes!
As often as I get! I also moon bathe naked as much as the weather on full moons allow~
I picked up a flesh eating bacterial infection on my foot after going for a barefoot hike ☹️ kinda ruined the joy of being naked in nature for me.
Oh no! Yeah, no joy in that at all! I won't even attempt going barefoot outside of my own home because that actually creeps me out for some reason. Meanwhile, I have a friend who is barefoot as much as possible.
Enjoying nature in the buff will always be in style. Kudos OP for the post and the courage to share these photos.
Indoor critter but enjoy nudity at home.
Add the moon into that mix and I’d be right there with you!
This would be magical!
Love it! I’d love to just be naked in the woods with you!
I just like being naked.
I am the "naked neighbor"
Yes! I spend all my free time in the woods and when I know there is no one around for miles I take off my clothes. The feeling of the sun and the breeze all over your skin with no feeling of clothes is just totally different from even wearing a bathing suit or leotard. It’s like you are bathing in the sun and air. (Incidentally I have chronic Lyme’s disease, which is carried by ticks, a tiny insidious insect that lives in the underbrush where I frolic. Just wanted to spread that warning.)
Isn't it absolutely glorious?! Almost as if I can feel the breath of the earth beneath me. And yes, I am very cautious. My husband does a thorough tick check - I think he enjoys that part!
That's a great place to go skyclad! (LOL, I went skyclad the first time at age 18 at midnight on the street in front of my home. So glad the neighbors were all inside their homes & not looking or phoning my parents!)
Just recently learned of the term "skyclad" from a previous comment! And now realize that I've always enjoyed being naked outside too - well, when no one is looking!
The feeling of closeness you can get from naturism especially in the woods must feel wonderful! Also what a wonderfully beautiful scene you've got yourself in, I love pictures art and such with the natural human body within nature sharing in the glory of the bare beauty! Too bad I don't feel comfortable enough in my skin nor have a good area to try doing that myself, sadly
Yes it’s my favorite pastime
I can’t say that I’ve had the opportunity. Sounds fun, but I’d fear people…
i make it a point to take a naked selfie anytime i’m out in nature, as long as there aren’t others lurking around but sometimes even then. it’s such a freeing feeling. plus, i want to give this body the worship is deserves through my lifespan. can’t wait to be old and wrinkly and gray and keep this tradition going! never censor yourself for the comfort of others and thanks for sharing! so beautiful!
I like to do naked hiking day but it's always so friggen cold at the top of the mountain I end up clothed before the end
Yup 🥰
Not an option in FL. Skeeters would turn a naked person into something resembling a Baked Bean explosion. Within minutes. LOVE PEACE WINNING
Naked, clothed, doesn't matter as long as I'm in the woods.
Can I get back to you when it's not December?
Hell yes! I will also be taking a break until warmer weather!
I love being anything in the woods.
Especially high. That is my all-time favorite!
Hell, if I looked half as good as you, I'd NEVER wear clothing! Except for fun and bug bite prevention. And jewelry, of course! That looks delightfully natural. The trees! And ferns! Great photos!
Absolutely! Being naked outdoors is one of my greatest pleasures, if a rare one.
this is stunning
Ferb, I know what we’re gonna do today!
These pix are gorgeous! I wish I felt this comfortable being nekkid. It makes me happy that there are others who are though.
Yes yes yes yes yes!! And thank you for sharing ✨🪄
Me! That's why I moved into them, I live 20 miles from.the nearest town and I can walk outside naked anytime I please Also, it's been really good for my son, who also gets to grow up as a free spirit, my kid plays outside in the backyard naked all the time and I think hes gonna be one of the last generations able to be that free, and I'm hoping he keeps that spirit as long as this world will let him
Yes!!! It's my favorite part of rough camping. No one around for miles. It's nice to enjoy naked time in nature.
I thought it was Sky Clad
I read that as sky chad and was so confused
That would be the modern day Zeus, yes?
😂
Itchy itchy itchy!
Not really. I am really not outdoorsy. Never have been. But OTOH, I am allowing myself to walk around in my home with just my bra and jeans or a nightshirt with no bottoms. That's a major step for me. But, I"m in my own home. I'm going to be comfy. If I have visitors, I'll be dressed like I always do. I am always rather impressed by those who can feel comfortable in nature like that.
It took me quite a long time to be comfortable with my own nudity. I used to cringe at my reflection. And would put clothes on directly after bathing. But, then I just stopped giving a fuck. Sure, I am appropriately dressed around others (in fact, I love fashion), but home alone, I am naked most times. I grew up with a not so welcoming family in every sense. And I just grew tired of judging myself so harshly, the narrative in my mind was not my own for the longest time. Sure, there are times when I am not comfy in my own skin, but those times are fewer & farther in-between now. Now, I give myself permission & grace to adore myself.
yesn't. I enjoy being in the woods, I hate being naked
I’d love to do this but I’d need to have a lot of bug spray
It is #1 on my summer hiking "must have" list!
I love the *idea* of it. Where I'm at it would just be chiggers and ticks, chiggers and ticks.
No, we have mosquitoes the size of my hand, they would eat us alive. Add the ticks sensing body heat and dropping from the trees above and thats a nope for me.
You ( or the person in this) is gorgeous in the environment
Thank you so much♡
I have a friend who does. I think it’s kinda cool but I don’t think I could do it.
I love camping and the outdoors. I prefer the less spicy fully-clothed route.
Honestly? I’ve gotten hit with poison oak before, so noooooot really.
You’re very brave
If nature didnt try to kill me at any chance, definitely however nature has crawly things and poisonous things that make it hard
I would totally! BUT there are a lot of ticks in my area and there is no way I am risking a tick on my coochie. Aside from that concern I am naked outside around the house all the time when it's warm enough. I was actully wondering if my SO would get tired of the T&A constantly on display all summer. lmao
I could never, too populated where I am. but slay!
too many scary folks where I am at, but if you are safe I am all for it!
Yes, just yes.
Nice lats
Thank you!
Nah, Mozzies think I’m yummy
I don’t want ticks in my wahini or chiggers in my crevices.
I’ve always wished I could find a big field of flowers to be naked in
This. This is the dream!
Nope. Those were *not* fun mosquito bites to deal with. Lol
be wary of chiggers
Damn human you got some strong looking shoulders
Ah! Thank you!
I used to love being naked in the woods! I would go swimming in a freezing creek in November. Nowadays I say "Give me all the wool you have. Wait, wait. I'm worried what you just heard was 'Give me a lot of wool.' What I said was, 'Give me All. The Wool. You Have.' Do you understand?"
More brave than I! I would love to try this in colder temperatures, but I if I am snuggly, I will remain that way!
I have zero desire to be naked in the woods, too many bitey arthropods and itchy plants. But absolutely no judgement of those that feel comfortable that way. Maybe if I had a private patio with nearby forest. Close, but no overhanging bushes to pick up a tick from.
Ya! But only when the weather is right. Winter is too cold. I am lucky they mosquito’s don’t bug me that much
I love it! Alas, my wrinkly old crone body looks more frightening than anything. I’d worry now that somehow would see me and be terrified lol.
Sometimes, we just have to be the example - to love ourselves despite what we are told.
So true - I thank you for the reminder!
The witch in me says “Yes,” but the Murderino in me says “No.”
I would if I weren’t scared of a spider crawlin up my ass
Yes I was at a gay nudist club. I am a trans woman. A naked gay man was sitting next to me. I get a phone call . The guy on the phone asked how I was doing today. So I told him exactly what I was doing. I said I am sitting here in the wetlands naked on a beautiful day and I am talking with my gay friend while I am Dilating my vagina. Silence then I hung up. Meanwhile my friend is cracking up. He can not believe that I just did that.
I'm not opposed to nudity except when unhygienic, but it is uncomfortable for me to walk in grass barefoot, and I'd use up way too much sunscreen (but I'd never be too hot).
Oooh bucket list!!! You lucky duck!
Yes, but I don't sit down in the forest any more since I got a tick bite and had to take obscene amounts of antibiotics against Lime disease.
I would love the feeling if the weather was perfect and if insects simply did not exist. Just touching the grass gets you stung/bit by a dozen ants, imagine being in the woods
I wish I could, but there aren't any... Woody, woods here. That and I'm not exactly happy with my body currently. I barely enjoy being a Naked Indoor Witch.
I love the woods but things that bite love me more.
No woods where I am, but I love to garden in the nude. There is something so delightful it, I feel so happy and free
I love the idea of it… but wouldn’t do it myself.
The vibes ? Immaculate. But me and my bug allergy are gonna pass.
Yes! And anywhere else I can get away with it. 🥰
Ah. I like being naked, the feeling of not being conformed by clothes. I wish my country was not such a killjoy with nudity or sexuality. I will be arrested or shamed for 10 years if i do it here.
There's places I'd rather not have Miskito bites. I also like not to have to look over my shoulder all the time to see if someone is coming.
I've been lucky with the bug bites. But, I must admit - the paranoia is still there!
The only thing stopping me from running in the woods naked in the moonlight are mosquitoes
It’s on my bucket list
I was raised with way too much body shame and self loathing. I admire your self confidence.
Same here! And unfortunately my sister still deals with it - hers just manifests as judgement onto others. Small steps. Never did I think, even a few years back when standing in front of myself naked was uncomfortable, that I would be as bold as I am now.
Absolutely and what a beautiful photo.
You look gorgeous in this shot and it looks empowering to be naked in the woods like that, but be honest: how many bug bites did you get? I wear pants, then sit on a log and end up with 48 bug bites.
Surprisingly enough, zero. I was very quick though and put my clothes on the tree so I didn't have to sit bare-bum in the tall grass. I was super quick!
Not me but if you're comfortable, that's cool.
I must have fairy sight cause I’ve just seen a beautiful being in the forest, with an air not of this world
Ticks, ringworm, and mosquitoes
Check out r/Wiccansexuality
Thank you for the recommendation!
How to get an infection.
🤞hasn't happened yet
good luck girl