Cairns Sunboys - A nude social group

Something new and fun for men in Cairns

Why not? What is there to be ashamed of? Being nude is great, but it can be rather boring if you have to be alone to be nude. So now there's Cairns Sunboys. Have you ever longed to swim, camp or party naked with friends who enjoy the same? Have you enjoyed the feeling that comes from working or playing nude? And have you ever just wanted to drop all the masks and pretensions that are so often required of us?

Come join the growing number of gay men that have discovered male bonding au naturel! Cairns Sunboys is an independent organization of gay male nudists/naturists. Sunboys promotes and encourages an active interest in social nudism and is open to all gay, bisexual, and gay-friendly men over 18 years of age.

Sunboys acknowledge that sex is natural, but sex is not equated with naturism. Sunboys respects all of its members for their individuality, whether or not they choose to express their sexuality, and shall endeavor to respect individual sensibilities as may be appropriate. We encourage members to do the same. Sunboys is a nudist club with a strict no-sex policy at all functions.

When telling others about going nude, quite often the approach you use to tell somebody you are a nudist (or would like to be) will have a big impact on how they respond. Some techniques work better than others, and will depend upon the people involved.

Address the issue casually. Treat the concept of nudity as a relative non-issue, ie. no big deal. When discussing the topic, treat it nonchalantly as you would a discussion about the weather.

Appeal to their interest. Always appeal to a person's intellect by using concise, logical arguments that support your cause. If the person you are trying to introduce the idea to is into environmentalism, than stress the natural connection between nudism and nature. If the person is into freedom of choice or equal rights, then use arguments that cater to that interest.

Be prepared to answer questions. Most people will typically ask the same basic questions. You should be able to answer most questions somebody would ask.

You should also be able to site positive examples and logical arguments that support the benefits nudist and dispell the common misconceptions. Most of this type of information is available online from various sites. Make a reference to skinny-dipping by either yourself or friends who have gone or would like you to go with them.

SOME Sunboys Tips...

• Non-sexual and clothing-optional.
  
• Take your time, there's no pressure.
  
• Nobody's perfect, and nobody cares.
  
• Erections, while natural, are extremely rare and easily hidden with a towel.
• You only live once, there is no harm in trying.
  

Application Form

Please print clearly and fill in all spaces completely.

Email completed form to Cairns Sunboys

Name ______________________________

Nickname_____________

If couple membership, list other name (but fill out additional form):

Postal address: ____________________________________

_______________________________________________

Phone: _______________________

Best time to call: _______________

E-mail: _________________________________________

Date of birth: _____________________________________

Are you a member of any other nudist / naturist organizations?

Y/N

A Cairns Sunboys Membership Directory is published for the sole use of the members who choose to be listed therein.

Do not list me in the Membership Directory. I understand I WILL NOT receive a directory.

Please list me in the Membership Directory. I understand I will receive a directory when my name is published in it. No one will be listed without their full name and address.

Include my telephone number in the directory.

DO NOT include my telephone number in the directory.

Please check any of the following items that are of interest to you.

A code for these items will appear with your listing in the directory.

CORRESPONDENCE
Correspondence with other Sunboys members from out of Cairns.

HOSPITALITY
Hosting other Sunboys members overnight in my home, provided they have contacted me in advance, either in writing or by phone.

PHOTO EXCHANGE
Exchanging nude photos with other Sunboys members.

VIDEO EXCHANGE
Exchanging nude videos or films of mutual interest, professional of homemade, with other Sunboys members

You may use the space below to include a brief description of yourself, interests, hobbies, or other comments to appear in your directory listing.
(Sunboys reserves the right to edit any listing.)

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

I wish to help organise activities for Sunboys

Y/N

Annual membership rates are $20.

Make cheques payable to Cairns Sunboys

Signature: ___________________________

Date: ____/____/_____

My signature above certifies that I am at least 18 years old.

Instructions for the care and wearing of your Sunboys suit

Maintenance

Your Sunboys suit should be washed as often as possible. Wash under the shower or in the bath, never in the washing machine.

Towel or drip dry, it can be tumble dried, but not in a clothes drier. Do not hang on clothes line - could pull it out of shape.

If desired, rough hairy bits may be shaved, this only to suit personal likes; if unsure you can get somebody to help you.

Wearing of it

Your Sunboys suit should be worn to all Sunboys functions. You can wear it at home whenever you wish, or alternate it with your birthday suit or your see-through pyjamames (top & bottomless).

You can wear it under your normal casual or work clothes which means you are ready for any Sunboys function that may arise.

Wear your suit to the beach (as long as it is a clothes-optional beach).

When doing this take care not to let any of its parts be over-exposed to the sun as this may make it very uncomfortable to wear.

Social Etiquette

When wearing your suit at a dining night, refrain from smiling when the waiter places your napkin on your lap. Take care when leaving the table not to let any parts of your suit to dangle in the food.

Very special care should be taken when using sharp cutlery not to drop any of these implements as they may damage your suit or parts of it.

When attending functions in your suit, take a towel to sit on to protect the furniture from any stains or marks that your suit may make. Breaking of wind on unprotected wooden chairs is not allowed as it can be very noisy and disturbing to others.

Special Note

Do not store your Sunboys suit in the closet - wear it and show it as much as possible and with pride!

Some nudie questions

Do you dislike wearing clothes all of the time?

Do you enjoy skinny dipping?

Do you enjoy nude sunbathing?

Do you enjoy the feeling of the warm sun and the cool water caressing your naked body?

Do you enjoy camping or hiking in the nude?

Do you seek out clothing-optional guest houses when you vacation?

Do you enjoy running around the house au natural?

Do you enjoy sleeping in the nude?

Do you enjoy watching other naked guys?

Do you consider yourself a nudist?

or, Do you just have a natural curiosity about nudity?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then Cairns Sunboys is the group for you. The pleasures of camping, swimming, sunbathing, sports, and the feeling of closeness with nature are greatly increased when done in the nude. The enjoyment of all this is increased when shared with others.

Sunboys is an independent organization for all gay, bi-sexual, or gay-friendly males, over the age of 18, who enjoy the naturist/nudist lifestyle and/or many of the aspects thereof. We maintain encourage ties with the naturist community. Enjoy the naturist lifestyle and the camaraderie of participating in nude recreational and social activities with like-minded friends. Through the network of gay naturist clubs internationally, Sunboys maintain ties with close to 10,000 members in 12 countries.

Sunboys will publish an optional bi-annual membership directory, listing only those members who wish to be listed therein.

Often Asked Questions

Is Nudity Compulsory for Naturists?

Nudity is not compulsory; that is why the term "clothing-optional" exists. Clothing has its purposes - warmth and protection. Many Naturists feel more comfortable wearing some clothing while participating in active sports, but many activities - especially swimming - can be much more comfortable and enjoyable without the confinement of clothing. While many of us prefer to be nude as much as possible, we also accept that appropriate clothing is necessary to protect from sunburn, cold weather or the hazards of rough work. Sunboys realises that clothing is not at all essential to moral living.

Does Social Nudity Excite Sexual Desire?

A body does not automatically become sexual by the mere act of removing one's clothing. Although sex is natural, sex is not equated with naturism. Sexual intent requires deliberate sexual action - choice making behavior - by one who would have sexual interest. Naturists, as a group, have the same sexual responses as everyone else, but they know that the practice of Naturism proves that the naked human body is not intrinsically erotic. Because Naturism satisfies our natural curiosity about the human person of both sexes and all ages, it makes social poise easier rather than more difficult and relaxes social tensions. "But, what if I get an erection?" you ask. IMEN accepts the fact that we are all sexual beings and views an erection as a natural happening, which in and of itself is not necessarily sexual.

Why Join Sunboys?

Whether you enjoy living your life as clothes-free as possible or just enjoy an occasional skinny-dip at either the nude beach or a secluded pool, joining Sunboys opens up the possibilities of a whole new life style. The pleasures of camping, swimming, sunbathing, sports, and the feeling of closeness with nature are greatly increased when done in the nude. The joys of this is all increased when shared with others. Social nudity breaks down self-consciousness and barriers of class, education, religion and race between people. Sunboys is made up of a diverse group of guys representing a wide cross-section of the population.

Why be nude?

Our Answers. Some rather comvincing reasons why you're onto something good

Non-nudists (textiles) often ask; "Why would you take off all your clothes in front of other people and run around naked?" Well, we don't just run around naked, and there are a lot of good reasons we prefer to be nude. The obvious reason that first pops into my mind is "Nude is natural and more comfortable!", but comfort is only one of the many benefits of nudism.

This story is devoted to building a list of the benefits to living the nudist lifestyle. If you know of a good benefit to being nude that we've missed out, then please send it in for inclusion in the next newsletter.

Benefits of Nudism

Swimming Nude is Better: You don't have to fight the waves to keep your swimming suit on. The water feels better against your bare skin than a wet swimming suit. When you get out of the water, a swimming suit stays wet and feels bad. When swimming nude, you won't get sand in your suit.

Fewer Clothing and Laundry Hassles

Nudity reduces laundry costs. Fewer washings reduce wear and fading, which in turn reduce how often you need to buy new clothes. Eating nude considerably reduces the chances of spilled food staining and ruining your garments. Deciding what to wear becomes a trivial decision instead of an often stressful decision.

Traveling for nude recreation cuts down on the amount of luggage that you need to carry. Nude backpacking reduces the amount of gear you need to carry on your back.

Sun Helps Clear Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a non-contagious skin disease that turns skin purple. Dermatologists have a treatment of sitting under a fluorescent light to simulate the sun's ray.

Why simulate?

Go nude!

The sun causes the body to produce dihydrxycholecalciferol. The more sun on the more skin, the better!

Sleeping Nude is Better

By allowing air to travel freely over the entire body, the body is better able to distribute heat. This allows you to actually be warmer in the winter (under blankets of course) and cooler in the summer.

Sunbathing Nude is Better

Sunbathing nude prevents those nasty tan lines and allows the entire body to benefit from the positive effects of the sun.

Being nude can help deter lyme disease.

Lyme disease is carried by the deer-tick. This little bug appears to bite when it lodges itself between clothing and skin. By being nude, they are much more easily brushed off before they can find a place to bite.

Skinny dipping can help reduce rash from sea lice.

Sea lice, or jellyfish larvae stings cause a painful, itchy rash. The sea lice sting when they get trapped between your suit and skin. The obvious conclusion is to reduce your swimwear to reduce the chances of getting stung.

"Some Quote"

"..all those textiles (non-nudes) sure are going to be pissed when they finally get to heaven, and find out the nudists have been there all along"

"Beware of the nude man who offers you the shirt off his back!"

"A nudist has no fear of a pick-pocket."

"He who sleeps in the raw, is in for a nude awakening."