Q&A for How to Skinny Dip

The occasional look is probably going to happen, but try not to stare or ogle at anyone.

No, but you would want to avoid extreme temperatures, especially for long periods of time. You should choose a temperature that is most comfortable for you. If the water is too hot or too cold, then you should get out.

If she's your friend, it's very unlikely she'll be judging you and even more unlikely that she'd say something negative. Honestly, she'll probably be just as worried about you judging her.

If your friends do take pictures, try to get them to delete them. If they don't, then ask them not to put your photos on social media but to keep the images private. That way, if they breach your request, you may have a legal avenue to have the photos removed, should it come to that. It would be best to have a no camera/photo taking/videoing rule before you all decide to skinny dip.

As long as you and your friends are fairly mature, it shouldn't make much of a difference in how you look at one another in the future. Everyone has bodies, private parts, etc., there's really nothing to feel weird about.

Someone your age who you trust and can just have fun with.

Kindly ask or suggest that the two of you go skinny dipping, but don't pressure her if she doesn't want to do it.

It all depends on what level your relationship is at with that person. Take it slowly and don't rush into anything.

It's natural to get an erection if you're not exposed to nudity a whole lot, but if you get one try to think about something else to calm down. If you leave the water and have one, just wrap yourself with a towel until it goes away.

You can do it with whoever you want, as long as everyone treats each other with respect.

Don't go skinny dipping in flood waters, they are often contaminated.

Most countries have laws regulating nudity in public. Public swimming locations such as seas and lakes may also have imposed restrictions on when swimming is allowed - both naked and with a suit. For example, no swimming at night or no swimming without a lifeguard present. If you skinny dip in a private pool or lake where you are not the owner or do not have permission from the owner, you may also be violating trespassing laws. So swimming naked can indeed be against the law, if not for the swimming, then at least for being naked in public. If you own the private pool or lake, or have permission from the owner, there are no laws against it.

If you and your partner are both comfortable with it, go for it.

Whenever you're mature enough. This doesn't mean when you're 15 and think you're mature.

It's not basically different from being naked together in the locker room and showers after a sports event. Look at it more as a fun adventure, less as a sexual thing. It's just good fun. If you want to do it, make a good plan and tell your friends how excited you are. If anyone wants to join you, there you go.

You can do anything you would do while normally swimming! Here are some suggestions: read the New Testament to friends, eat a chili-cheese dog (but don't swim right after because you might get a tummy ache), give yourself a funky tan by selectively spreading on sunscreen!

If it's a cop, say you're sorry and that you just wanted to try something crazy, but you will never do it again. If it's not a cop, act like you're ashamed. Run and put your clothes on as quickly as possible. Getting caught can be a big part of the fun.

Make sure to go skinny dipping with one or more friends, don't do it alone. You need to be a reasonably good swimmer, as the whole idea is to swim unsupervised. Learning about self defense is always a good idea. If you do go skinny dipping alone and are faced with a stranger who invades your personal space, speak up, use your self defense techniques if you can, run away, and call for help. Run away first, then get dressed.

This is cheating. If both your partners are okay with the fact that you are having sex outside of your relationships, then sure. If not, you are hurting them - even if they do not yet know about it. Finally, if you are in a relationship but feel love for someone else, you might have to reconsider who you want to be with.

Yes. Having sex in the water does not expose you to more risks than simply swimming in the water. However, consider that water washes away some of the natural lubricants our bodies produce. Finally, having intercourse in water where you can't touch the bottom or the edge can be a physical challenge, though it is far from impossible. Don't go too far into the water, as sex can exhaust your body and you still need to swim back to shore afterwards. And remember to use a condom.

You can't. It is a guarantee that you will be caught and even worse, they'll have a potentially embarrassing video of you. While at the hotel, you sleep and walk around in your room with/without clothes as you please.

Maybe she feels awkward because you saw her naked, or maybe her parents found out and she got in trouble. Try asking her, or just give her a little space. She'll most likely get over it and/or tell you what happened.

No, skinny dipping doesn't require condoms, as it's just swimming without clothes. If you have sex while you're skinny dipping, then you should wear one.

No, unless you're at your house in your own pool.

It is never okay for anyone to touch you anywhere without your permission. If anything happens that you are not comfortable with, clearly say so, end the physical contact, and move away. Skinny dipping and sex are two different things, though one may lead to the other. Look for clues in verbal communication and body language, make sure you have the same expectations, and use flirting techniques to find out what the others are feeling as well as to let them know what you are or are not comfortable with.

Then you get out of the water and use the bathroom.

You can go skinny dipping at any age, as long as you are a reasonably good swimmer.

Make sure it’s not water with a lot of debris, dirt, and animals before deciding to skinny dip.

Anybody can go skinny dipping, as long as you are a reasonably good swimmer. However, children should never swim unsupervised.

Don't go in the water. You can still have fun without taking a dip.