December 2001 Poll

How far do you travel to go to a nudist location? I have never been to one (30) 13% I live at a nudist resort/community/beach (6) 2% I only go to these places while on vacation (11) 5% I travel to many places and not a specific one (14) 6% Local place - 5 minutes walk (0) 0% Local place - 10 minutes walk (0) 0% Local place - 10 to 30 minutes walk (1) 0% Local place - 30 to 60 minutes walk (1) 0% Local place - 5 minutes in a vehicle (0) 0% Local place - 10 minutes in a vehicle (3) 1% Local place - 10 to 30 minutes in a vehicle (16) 7% Local place - 30 to 60 minutes in a vehicle (34) 15% 1 - 2 hours (57) 26% 2 - 3 hours (21) 9% Over 3 hours (25) 11% Number of votes: 219.

November 2001 Poll

How often have you visited a nude resort/club and/or beach in the past YEAR? I have never visited a club/beach as I've never tried nudism. (9) 3% I have never visited a club/beach as there aren't any near me. (12) 4% I have never visited a club/beach as I'm afraid to go. (4) 1% I am a home nudist only. (23) 8% Only once and I didn't like it. (2) 0% 2 - 5 times but only while on vacation. (25) 9% 6 - 10 times but only while on vacation. (7) 2% 11 - 20 times but only while on vacation. (1) 0% Over 20 times but only while on vacation. (2) 0% 2 - 5 times but only near my place of residence. (26) 9% 6 - 10 times but only near my place of residence. (11) 4% 11 - 20 times but only near my place of residence. (4) 1% Over 20 times but only near my place of residence. (5) 1% 2 - 5 times near residence AND while on vacation. (17) 6% 6 - 10 times near residence AND while on vacation. (19) 7% 11 - 20 times near residence AND while on vacation. (12) 4% Over 20 times near residence AND while on vacation. (10) 3% I've been too many times to count. (25) 9% I have only visited one beach and I go often. (11) 4% I have only visited one club and I go often. (12) 4% I haven't had time to go this year. (17) 6% I live and/or work at a nude resort. (5) 1% Other. (12) 4% votes 271.

August 2001 Poll

When you are in a social group setting, how would you introduce nudism into the conversation? Just say that you are a naturist and really enjoy it. (39) 18% Ask if anyone has ever been to a nude resort or beach. (21) 10% Say you went skinnydipping as a child/adult and did others? (13) 6% Admit that you have been to a naturist gathering or resort. (28) 13% Bring up a recent "guy or girl goes naked" news item. (13) 6% Leave and come back naked and see if anyone notices. (3) 1% Show your friends your nudist travel guides or magazines. (0) 0% Leave your nudist travel guides and magazines on a table. (9) 4% Mention the pornography on the net and then move to nudism. (1) 0% State you are going on vacation and mention it has a nude beach (30) 14% Ask if anyone else would feel better without clothes on. (3) 1% Ask if anyone would like to go to a nude beach/resort with you (2) 0% Has anyone seen the Nude Beaches list on the travel channel? (4) 1% Turn your heat to high, wait for people to start disrobing. (1) 0% Say you hate laundry and have decided to become a nudist. (3) 1% Say your dog/cat will not sit in their lap if they are naked (0) 0% Say your kids love nudity, you have decided to do it too (1) 0% State bathing suits are expensive and you are going into nudism (1) 0% My significant other prefers I don't discuss it with others (9) 4% I would convince someone else to bring it up. (3) 1% I would never bring it up in conversation. (21) 10% Other (3) 1% Votes: 208.

July 2001 Poll

How much of a nudist/naturist are you? or How far out of the closet are you? I am totally paranoid and give naturists a difficult time (1) 0% I don't go nude and don't even acknowledge the subject (0) 0% I don't go nude but am happy to discuss the subject with anyone (3) 1% I am trying to be a nudist but can not get the nerve up to try (18) 7% I am afraid to do anonymous message board postings (0) 0% No one in real life knows that I skinny dip (15) 6% I don't use my real name at the beach or on anything naturist (4) 1% I don't have the time for nudism this year (2) 0% My family knows but not my friends (18) 7% Most of my friends know but not my family (46) 18% Both my family and friends know (46) 18% My nudism consists of surfing nude websites (8) 3% If asked, in a tourist town. I would tell why I'm in town. (9) 3% If not asked, in a tourist town. I would tell why I'm in town. (1) 0% I use my real name when posting on the net/writing an article (13) 5% I don't care if everyone in the world knows but not my mother (19) 7% Would be happy to be interviewed /named in worldwide publicity (15) 6% I have a naturist website that I advertise freely (7) 2% Write articles for naturist sites/magazines using my real name (5) 2% Am an organizational leader/supporter and my name is published (8) 3% Other, and I will explain on the New To Naturism message board (6) 2% Total: 244 votes.

June 2001 Poll

Which statement of social behavior best describes you in nude settings? Overwhelmingly social to the point of being obnoxious (2) 0% Social butterfly who befriends as many others as I can (12) 4% I initiate most new social friendships (21) 8% I go out of my way to greet new people (30) 11% Let others make most introductions, am friendly to those who do (114) 43% If someone wants to socialize it is up to them to start (9) 3% I speak only when spoken to (7) 2% I only socialize with a select few or my significant other (8) 3% I prefer solitude and have no interest in meeting others (1) 0% I am polite when meeting someone but do no more to socialize (8) 3% I rarely socialize at all but would like to (16) 6% Make no attempt, do not think anyone would want to befriend me (0) 0% I don't like other people and do not socialize (2) 0% I do not like to socialize and prefer to be left alone (1) 0% I do not like to socialize but sit near others (2) 0% I do not like to socialize and sit away from others (1) 0% I never socialize and peer at others from the bushes (0) 0% I am a home nudist and do not go nude outside my home (20) 7% I am not a nudist (3) 1% Other, and I will explain on the New To Naturism message board (4) 1% Total: 261 votes.

May 2001 Poll

Prior to becoming a socially nude naturist, what held you back? Fear that my family, friends, or co-workers would find out. (43) 13% Fear that I would get an erection. (42) 13% Fear that I would get hassled by others. (3) 0% Fear of arrest. (8) 2% Fear of germs. (0) 0% Fear that my body was not perfect enough to show. (23) 7% Fear that my picture might be taken and appear in wrong places. (2) 0% Fear that it would take over my life. (0) 0% Fear that my partner would think I was a pervert, (9) 2% Fear that this was some sort of cult with weird rituals. (2) 0% Fear of radical anti-nudist organizations. (0) 0% My partner did not want me to do it. (13) 4% I thought only large males were naturists. (4) 1% I thought it was reserved for "the beautiful people". (6) 1% It was against my religious beliefs. (3) 0% I didn't know there was a place near my residence. (16) 5% I didn’t know the lifestyle existed. (10) 3% Didn't know anyone in lifestyle and didn't want to go by myself (17) 5% Knew lifestyle existed, but had no understanding of it. (18) 5% I knew about it, understood it, but had no opportunity. (31) 9% I thought it was all about sex and wasn’t interested. (0) 0% I was born, and raised, socially nude, and have never stopped. (9) 2% I have not been socially nude, but would like to. (21) 6% I have not been socially nude and am still considering. (6) 1% I haven’t done it, am not going to, never, ever, not ever. (0) 0% Most of the above. (10) 3% None of your business. (4) 1% Other, and I will explain on the New To Naturism message board. (12) 3% Total: 312 votes.

April 2001 Poll

What are the minimum weather conditions for you to start going nude outside where you live? I am a polar bear and will go nude in any weather. (17) 5% I am tough and go nude in 0 degree weather. (7) 2% I will undress briefly at a few degrees above the freezing mark (16) 5% I run to my mailbox and back in any weather. (9) 2% On my apartment balcony all year long. (1) 0% 55 F (10C) and in a sheltered place. (8) 2% 55 F (10C) calm and sunny. (29) 9% 60F (15C) but I cover myself every time a cloud passes. (7) 2% 60F (15C) anywhere. (28) 9% 70F (20C) and sunny only. (58) 18% 70F (20C) rain, cloudy or sunny. (45) 14% 80F (25C) sun or clouds. (39) 12% 90F (30C). (3) 0% Only after May 30 regardless of the weather. (3) 0% Only in late June regardless of the weather. (0) 0% The weather here is consistently nice and we can always go nude (15) 4% Weather here sucks, it is always too cold to go outdoors nude (4) 1% There are too many insects here to go nude outside in spring (2) 0% Only going to and from my hot tub. (3) 0% Only when there is a hot springs at the end of the trip. (1) 0% I never go naked outdoors. (7) 2% Other. (6) 1% Total: 308 votes. Back to my homepage

March 2001 Poll

Do you pee in the shower? Yes, most of the time. (50) 18% Yes, I don't think about it, I just do it. (54) 20% Yes, I'm too lazy to go beforehand. (5) 1% Yes, but only when it's too cold to sit on the toilet seat. (0) 0% Yes, but not when I am actually showering(it's a bigger target) (0) 0% Yes, when someone else is using the toilet. (2) 0% Yes, when someone else is in the shower with me. (5) 1% Yes, but my other half hates it when I do. (3) 1% Yes, but not in front of the kids. (0) 0% Yes, but not on the kids. (1) 0% Yes, when I'm drunk. (1) 0% Yes, but only when visiting friends. (1) 0% Yes, but only at nudist resorts. (0) 0% Yes. I also pee in lakes and ponds and at beaches. (20) 7% Always, I find the idea liberating. (3) 1% Yes, I pee on my feet as it helps the jellyfish stings. (1) 0% Occasionally when I feel like it. (33) 12% I tried it once but don't do it anymore. (3) 1% I used to do it when I didn't own the shower I was peeing in. (1) 0% I used to but now my other half makes me clean it. (0) 0% Only in public showers, not in my own. (4) 1% Only in my own shower, not in public ones (9) 3% No. The shower is always clogged up. (1) 0% No. I have never even thought about it. (26) 9% No. I only pee in lakes and ponds. (7) 2% No, I like to pee in the sink. (2) 0% Never. I find the idea disgusting. (20) 7% This is not a naturist survey, I wear clothes in the shower. (5) 1% This is a stupid survey question. Surveys should never be fun. (10) 3% Total: 267 votes. Back to my homepage

February 2001 Poll

What would you be willing to do to further or promote the nudist/naturist movement? Wear a shirt with a nudist slogan on it. (19) 8% Use a nudist towel at non-nudist events. (2) 0% Go nude in a demonstration. (10) 4% Go nude at an organized public nudist event like a Nude Fun Run (21) 9% Tell others about nudism. (28) 12% Tell your parents about naturism. (0) 0% Start a nudist group. (9) 3% Write an article or paper about nudism. (4) 1% Do interviews on the radio or TV. (2) 0% Send in letters to congress/politicians. (5) 2% Encourage friends to go to a nudist outing with you. (47) 20% Donate money to a nudist organization. (12) 5% License plate border that has a nudist slogan on it. (5) 2% Put a nudist bumper sticker on your vehicle. (10) 4% Create a nudist website. (7) 3% Wear a ball cap with a nudist slogan on it. (2) 0% Talk to non-nudists on the web/internet and explain naturism. (13) 5% Casually go outdoors in the nude around your place of residence (14) 6% Make pamphlets to distribute in random places. (3) 1% Walk around the office nude. (3) 1% Nothing. I don't care about the nudist movement. (0) 0% Nothing. It already has enough support. (1) 0% Nothing. I don't want to promote it, I like it small. (3) 1% Nothing. Others will do it for me. (1) 0% What is a nudist movement? (0) 0% I don't know. (8) 3% Other (3) 1% Total: 232 votes. Back to my homepage

January 2001 Poll

As a nudist, what do you desire most? Good weather year round. (24) 6% A spouse to share nudist lifestyle with. (113) 30% To own a nudist resort. (5) 1% Wish that parents/friends accepted nudist lifestyle. (8) 2% A nudist town. (4) 1% More nudist beaches and resorts. (19) 5% To live and work at a nudist resort. (15) 4% An indoor pool. (0) 0% To have a nudist family. (21) 5% That society accepted nudity. (56) 15% To travel to all, or a lot, of the nudist beaches and resorts. (8) 2% The legalization of nudity. (39) 10% To personally meet a friend that you met on NetNude. (1) 0% More naturist related TV shows. (3) 0% More singles friendly resorts and events. (11) 2% Privacy from neighbors. (7) 1% More nudist friends my own age. (26) 6% To have a great body. (7) 1% A trailer/place at a nudist resort. (6) 1% Other. (0) 0% Total: 373 votes. Back to my homepage

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