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Nude Reality Show - Dating Naked by VH1
Until now I haven't put much thought into this fresh show other than Yay! I didn't have any great expectations for the amusement value. Like most nudists, I was worried that Dating Naked would use nudity just to attract more audience. Would the show be exploiting nude bodies with the idea that sex sells?
From my vantage point, I can view a lot deeper into the show than a reviewer who never experienced social nudity. Reviewing VH1's Dating Naked without that experience would be like a sports post written by a columnist who hadn't ever played or viewed a sport in his or her life. Having said that, with the growing popularity of naked themed shows, I think it's time for us nudists and naturists to reflect some light onto this new type of nude reality.
For those that may not have viewed Dating Naked, it's actually not set up like its predecessors - the bachelor/ette series but of course, the assumption is the same - a single individual looking for love. As opposed to the bachelor, instead of having a smorgasbord of single people for one individual to pick from, the focus is narrowed down to six participants only (three men / three gals) with the main focus being on one guy's and one girl's quest for love. In my opinion, this format is much better because it allows for a more in depth look across the board at who the participants actually are and what they bring to the dating table.
It's vital that you say the final pick was made at the ending of the episode. To me that makes this show a lot more watchable. You really do not need to see every episode in a row to follow the storyline. With each episode you meet awesome characters and do not need to wait until the end of the season to find out who they pick to continue dating. The observer does not need to write off the series because there'll be a fresh set of folks in the next episode!
Along with a better set up, I was pleasantly surprised by the dFKKmic that the nudity creates. Among the first words of the host (Amy Paffrath) were, will allow you to date in the most honest way feasible before you can bare your spirits, you'll have to bare everything else first. Except for a number of guidelines to put by, choreographed performing was, for the most part, nowhere to be found. The cast is made up by everyday individuals who are actually experiencing social nudity for the very first time.
I could not help but wonder, would Dating Naked really help audiences see a better method to date???

In episode one, the limelight was put on 24-year old Joe from Long Island, NY and 36-year-old Wee Wee from Nashville, TN.
Joe had a broken heart in his past and came expecting to find a fresh way to trust. Wee Wee came fatigued by her long hunt for Mr. Right and willing to try anything to find him.
Wee Wee and Joe after only meeting on the seashore. Photograph: VH1 Nude Reality Show
In a similar style of Discovery Channel's Naked and Afraid, the couples start out their date by walking up to each other bringing their heart and everything in their own arsenal to succeed - except for clothing!
Right off the bat, Joe talks about a very common concern among men thinking about giving nudism a try: getting an erection. Such a non-issue, astonishingly, scares some guys from ever trying nudism. Immediately Joe discovered there was nothing to worry about. The anxiety about getting aroused was an unfounded fear that never happened. The truth is, who cares if it does occur? In the naturist world, normally speaking, we understand we're human and arousal is a component that makes us human. In the setting of social nudism, the consensus is that "if it happens it happens but DON'T be that guy who makes it happen on purpose and DON'T march it around with the aim to attract attention to it! In any case the truth is that it's really not that common and rarely happens anyway. But https://s3.amazonaws.com/ff-naturist/bbw-nudist.html digress and you can read more in this post about nudism and erections.
I think the biggest takeaway from this review should be that a great truth about social nudism remains hidden in this string.
For us nudists, we see it and reap the advantage of assembly without prejudice. Your social class doesn't matter when you are naked it is, in a sense, a great equalizer. https://s3.amazonaws.com/ff-naturist/blondes-on-a-beach.html can be a attorney, trash collector, physician, soldier, construction worker or nurse. It simply doesn't matter and as a result, getting to know people for who they're becomes much simpler!
This fact was revealed in the show by how quick the participants cut to the chase. Both Joe and Wee Wee started talking about their past and how it made them who they are. When you are naked, it becomes a lot easier to wear your heart in your arm (since you don't have sleeves!) and putting yourself out there.
Another interesting facet is the relaxation level individuals have being nude. Every day the contestants meet a brand new person and must get naked before meeting. Every time they undress the shed a bit more of the shame that grew up with and feel just a little more comfortable in their own skin. This is really as true to real life as you can get. Becoming nude for the very first time can be tough but after that panic subsides, it becomes just as ordinary as anything else.
Based on the first episode I'd rate the show as so far, so good. There is a chance it could cultivate a growing interest in nudism and help place tiny gusts of wind into the sails of our boat. https://s3.amazonaws.com/ff-naturist/young-nudists-pics.html 'd not yet say the series is for everyone.
If the series flops, there could be a cross-association with nudism for example Naked Dating = awful and idiotic thought consequently nudism must = poor/stupid thought. But time will tell and after seeing the first episode I am a little less nervous and am actually looking forward to the second.
My closing idea is WHO is going to care about nudism in this wild fast-paced world after seeing this show?
Well if it's you: Hi, we're FKK, and we want to meet you!
This review of the fresh Nude Reality Show by VH1 - Dating Naked - was released by - Young Naturists and Nudists America