Rules
At Perth Nude Friends, we like to keep things fairly relaxed, and base our conduct on respect and common sense, rather than an exhaustive list of rules. However, we do need to lay a few important ground rules, to ensure a safe, welcoming, and fun environment for everyone.
No bullying, harassment or discrimination
This includes, but is not limited to, any negative or sexual comments about someone’s appearance, sexual orientation, race or gender identity, unwanted sexual advances or otherwise creepy behaviour.
Respect group members privacy
Not everyone is out as a nudist to their friends/family/work, so please don’t divulge a person’s membership to people outside of the group without their permission. This includes taking and sharing photos of other group members. Taking and sharing photos from our events is only permitted with the express permission of everyone in the photo
No sexual behaviour at group events or in the discord chat
This includes soliciting sexual activity, or suggesting that sexual activity take place at a group event.
Note: We do sometimes get people joining the group who clearly haven't read or understood this rule, so please mention in your application that you understand that sexual activity is not a part of social nudism.
Participate
We are not an online chat group. Our group is about in-person social interactions, with the discord chat room merely being a tool to organise and keep in touch between events. We understand that people are busy and can't make it to all events, but if you can never make it to anything, perhaps we aren't the right group for you. To ensure everyone knows what's expected, we give people a year before removing them for not participating. We have around 15 events per year, so there's plenty of opportunity for anyone who's serious about wanting to participate.
FAQ
What is the process for joining
After reading this page, click on the "Apply to Join" link and follow the instructions to email us your application. Once we have read your application, we will give you instructions to take a face photo for verification. Once you have done that we will provide you with an invite link to our discord server where we keep in touch and organise our events.
How much does it cost?
We don't charge money to join the group. Some events have a fee to cover the cost of food, venue hire etc. We keep this as affordable as possible.
Are any of Perth Nude Friends events sexual?
No. This is a non-sexual group, and anyone behaving in an overtly sexual manner will be removed.
Is this a gay men's only group?
Our group is open to anyone to join, and we welcome people of any gender or sexual orientation with open arms. Our membership does tend to be mostly (but not exclusively) gay men, but as long as you're cool with us, we're cool with you.
What is the age makeup of the group?
We're a fairly young group by nudist standards. We have a fairly even spread of ages, and everyone gets along just fine, young and old. We don't impose any restrictions on who can join, other than requiring members to be 18 or older.
What if I become sexually aroused?
We recognise that while nudism isn't about sex, some people who are still getting used to social nudity may experience involuntary reactions. You won’t be shamed or punished for things outside of your control, but you will be expected to behave respectfully and not sexualise it.
Do I have to live in Perth to join?
This is a local group designed around participation, not an online group. You don't have to live in Perth, but you do have to be in Perth regularly enough to participate. If you're just visiting Perth and want to come to one of our events, send us a message.
I’m interested in nudism, but I’m shy and/or have body image issues. Is Perth Nude Friends right for me?
Yes, you will be made welcome here. We have members of all shapes and sizes, and plenty who are shy or introverted. In fact, you'll probably find that the shared vulnerability of everyone being naked breaks the ice, and you'll feel more confident and accepted than in a clothed setting.
What is Discord?
Discord is an app/website that we use to organise our events and keep in touch. It's much more convenient than using email or phone, as we can all chat together at the same time. It's free and easy to set up an account if you don't have one already. You will need Discord to be a part of the group.