It is very common that in a partnership, it is the man that first get interested in naturism. Very often the female part is rather hesitant or reluctant. But don't give up - experience has show that although it from start is the man that is most interested in trying naturism, the woman ends up in being the most convinced naturist.

One of the first things you must ensure is that you actually has asked your partner. Actually many men assumes that their partner is not interested, and therefor they have in fact not really asked their partner to join in in trying naturism.

But if you are sure that your part don't share your actual interest in naturism you are in a situation that many men has experienced before you.

Obviously there is no universal solution as we are all different. But in most cases the girls are reluctant because of the same issues: Missing knowledge about or wrong prejudices about naturism and a personal fear og getting naked in front of strangers.

The missing knowledge and prejudices kan be helped with information. Introduce your partner to serious information about naturism - maybe the two of you shuld visit these pages or other relevant home pages on the net. The danish book "Nøgen naturligvis!" can give lots of information and inspiration (if you understand Danish language). The book "The Complete Guide to Nudism and Naturism" has an entire chapter written especially for reluctant women whose men has gained interest in naturism, and another chapter written "from woman to woman" about personal experienses with naturism. Read more about both books on the page "Bare books".

Many women has a fear of displaying ther naked body in public. This is something they have learned from parents and society while growing up - something about "the nice girl", but also a fear of not being perfect. Through media like TV, newspapers and internet we are continiously presented with attractive nearly nude models with a body that most people can not compete with. It can be really difficult to overcome this fear, but if one gains the courage and takes the plunge, one will be rewarded with a great self-esteem.

Cheri D. Alexander, the founder of the Travelites, a non-landed club in Columbia, has written a very good letter to woman with partners that wants to try naturism. See Cheri's letter here , or a Danish translation here.