Never tried the clothing optional experience? Curious but intimidated by the idea of being naked in public. Wonder what’s it’s like? Don’t worry, you’ve got lots of company. To provide some help we’ve put together a few articles and some reference sources for you to look over. Everyone has their “first time experience” and we all survived.
Men and women both face the same uncertainties as they approach their first experience with being nude in public and in front of strangers but their concerns are different. Men, generally, just need to take the first step. Get their clothes off and step out into the world. It’s a bit simpler for them. For women, the issue is a bit more complex so most of the material we’re putting on this page is directed at women. It is also important to be aware that Turtle Lake Resort strives to maintain an equitable and fair balance between the number of men and women at the Resort.
The AANR Web Site (American Association for Nude Recreation) has some excellent information concerning your “first visit”.
Follow this direct link: http://www.aanr.com/your-first-visit
While you’re on the AANR Web Site you may want to have a look at all of the other information available.
Sonya's Story
A young single woman came to Turtle Lake Resort for her first experience with social nudity. This is how she described her experience at Turtle Lake Resort.
Clothing Optional By Sonya Petrakovitz
When I first told some of my friends and family that I would be spending the weekend at a nudist resort, most just seemed to roll their eyes and assume that I wasn’t serious. Why would a 24 year old college student want to go to a nudist resort? Aren’t they just for weird old people?
Of course the short answer is no. During my three days at Turtle Lake Clothing Optional Resort, I spent a lot of time both reflecting on myself, and getting to know some of the people who regularly spend time at nudist resorts.
Joei's Story
Nearing the end of the film Zorba the Greek, Zorba dances by himself. His arms are spread out and his hands are open toward heaven. He shouts, “everybody needs a little madness.” Well that’s my story and I’m sticking to it. I had just spent five days camping at a Good Sam Rally in Centreville, Michigan. Although the staff members were most welcoming, the participants warm and friendly and there were plenty of activities and lots of entertainment the rally seemed endless. The temperature soared to over 95 degrees every day with a humidity index that pushed the temperature to above 105 before noon.
From our Staff
Turtle Lake Resort is a clothing-optional resort. Women who visit the resort often have questions regarding social nudism, and feel more comfortable asking another woman about certain sensitive issues. Women usually find that self-acceptance and body acceptance come quickly. They realize that nudists are all builds and not a 10 as most people imagine. Acceptance of oneself leads to acceptance of others. You will find the freedom you experience is a wonderful stress reducer.
First time women visitors can be assured that no one will pressure them to remove their clothes. The only nudity required is when using the pool, hot tub, or lagoon. Any single woman, who visits the resort for the first time, receives a complimentary pass for a free visit when mentioning this letter. You will receive a guided tour of the resort and all your questions will be answered at this time.
However, feel free to call us at (517) 741-7004 if you would like to personally discuss your concerns about social nudism.
Naturally,
Turtle Lake Resort