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.
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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.
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No taking and/or sharing photos of someone without their permission
We do allow photography, because we see the value of sharing photos as a way of promoting naturism to the wider public. But we have to respect that some people have legitimate concerns about nude photos being taken and shared, so always get consent, both for taking and sharing photos.
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.
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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. We are not in the business of regulating relationships that exist or develop between our members, as long as it's consensual and takes place outside of the group.
Note: We do sometimes get people joining the group who clearly haven't read or understood this rule, so when you do your application, please specifically mention that you understand that we are a non-sexual group under "If you've read the rules you'll know what to put here."
Don’t be a lurker
We understand that people are busy and can’t always participate. We’ll always get in touch if it seems like you’ve fallen out of the group to see if you’re still interested, rather than simply kicking you out. But we do try to maintain a group of people who actually interact and participate, so we will remove inactive members where necessary.
Organisers of an event may impose additional rules for that event
As long as they don’t conflict with the above rules.
FAQ
Why go nude with friends?
There are so many reasons. Acceptance of yourself and others, stronger friendship bonds, reduced social inhibitions, connection to nature, the wonderful physical sensation, the pure joy of it. A better question would be, why should you have to wear clothes with friends?
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.
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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. We are not puritans. We are a sex positive group, and you won't be made to feel like your sexuality is a subject of shame or taboo, but our group is for people to experience nudism in a non-sexual environment.
Is this a men's only group?
Our group is open to anyone to join. We don't choose what gender we're born as, so it is incompatible with our philosophy of inclusion to reject anyone because of their gender. The reality is that there are a lot more male nudists than female nudists in Perth. Several other groups/clubs impose quotas, which means there are a lot of male nudists who come to us where they won't feel rejected. We would love to welcome more diversity into our group, and will do our best to make you feel safe and welcome, whatever gender you identify as.
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What is the age makeup of the group?
We find that 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.
Can you attend a Perth Nude Friends event without being a member?
Members can bring their family/friends as guests, although this will have to be arranged with the event organiser beforehand.
What if I become sexually aroused?
We recognise that while sexual arousal isn’t the purpose for our group, some people who are still getting used to social nudity may experience involuntary reactions due to ingrained cultural conditioning associating nudity with sex. You won’t be shamed or punished, as long as it's accidental, and you behave respectfully. The best thing to do is to ignore it and it'll soon go away.
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 visiting Perth, we can give you a temporary visitors membership.
Is nudity compulsory at events?
No, there are times when clothing makes sense, often for personal reasons. It is not our place to police our members' state of dress. It is up to individuals to make these decisions for themselves. However, if you aren’t actually interested in social nudity, please don’t join the group.
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. We are a group where everyone can feel comfortable.
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. Participation in the Discord chat room isn't required to be part of the group, but you will need Discord to register for events.