Nudist Jeff

When I first became a nudist, I was a bit wary of “unofficial” nude beaches. With no legal protection or signage to notify other beach users, and warnings on the internet about the need for discretion, I was afraid of getting into trouble with the law or other beach users. It’s a big part of why I took so long to try it, as both nude beaches within driving distance of my home were unofficial. As I became more confident as a nudist, these worries faded, but it’s important not to forget the value of legal protection in making newcomers feel safe to try something that can already be quite scary in itself. Last year we had our shire council elections, so I did what any politically active nudist in my situation would do, and contacted the candidates to suggest that signage be installed at our local clothing optional beach, to give nudists legal protection. I received positive responses in principle, but they pointed out that the beach is within Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and A