FabSwingers.com forum: Topless on UK beaches

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

One for the girls we know what the guys will say ..do you think its ok to go topless on the beach here in the uk x

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By *otmyrealname99Man
over a year ago

Manchester

You already know about us guys' preference for full length Victorian style swimwear on UK beaches then?

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By *lipandSlide777Couple
over a year ago

Bideford

Morning.

Yes I do, but we tend to put ourselves out the way a little bit, especially if there is alot of children around.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

I choose the location carefully. We find a fairly secluded section of beach and try to be a bit discreet. It doesn't matter where we go someone*always* decides to plonk their family of five children next to us, regardless of how many other empty sections of beach there are, then glare at me.

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By *illloganMan
over a year ago

Essex

Free the nipple!

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By *iltsTSgirlTV/TS
over a year ago

Chichester

I got asked to cover up my boobs at beach before as was told women must not be topless. I asked the official can men be topless of which was told well obviously they can.

I said great then as I am actually a man

so will just be embracing my male usage right then . Was quite funny the guy didn’t know what to do so walked off . My friends and me thought it was amusing .

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By *herryblossom_BJWoman
over a year ago

Oxfordshire/Hampshire

"One for the girls we know what the guys will say ..do you think its ok to go topless on the beach here in the uk x "

I wouldn't if families are there as not everyone thinks liberally

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By *ingly_minx1Woman
over a year ago

Lincoln

"I got asked to cover up my boobs at beach before as was told women must not be topless. I asked the official can men be topless of which was told well obviously they can.

I said great then as I am actually a man

so will just be embracing my male usage right then . Was quite funny the guy didn’t know what to do so walked off . My friends and me thought it was amusing . "

Stunning and brave

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By *iltsTSgirlTV/TS
over a year ago

Chichester

"I got asked to cover up my boobs at beach before as was told women must not be topless. I asked the official can men be topless of which was told well obviously they can.

I said great then as I am actually a man

so will just be embracing my male usage right then . Was quite funny the guy didn’t know what to do so walked off . My friends and me thought it was amusing .

Stunning and brave

I just thought it was amusing to mess with the officials head .

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By *herryblossom_BJWoman
over a year ago

Oxfordshire/Hampshire

Just go to a nudist beach. Problem solved. Then you're not offending anyone

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By *iltsTSgirlTV/TS
over a year ago

Chichester

Think it depends where you are tbh. Time of day How far away from the general drones you sit

People tend to follow patterns and congregate in a mass I observe here. If you walk 5min further up there is no one within easy viewing unless you are whipping out binoculars or camera closeups

Big difference between boobs and nudity and judging by half the bikinis women wear these days under age 30. It’s questionable if they can really be called clothing or covering at best of times

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Think it depends where you are tbh. Time of day How far away from the general drones you sit

People tend to follow patterns and congregate in a mass I observe here. If you walk 5min further up there is no one within easy viewing unless you are whipping out binoculars or camera closeups

Big difference between boobs and nudity and judging by half the bikinis women wear these days under age 30. It’s questionable if they can really be called clothing or covering at best of times "

Yeah I agree with this. I don't think it's appropriate on certain beaches where all the kids are making sandcastles but a little away from the main crowd is fine

Gem x

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By *heorgasmaddictMan
over a year ago

Liverpool

"... judging by half the bikinis women wear these days under age 30. It’s questionable if they can really be called clothing or covering at best of times "

Absolutely. I'm no prude but I've been amazed this summer by some of the barely-there swimsuits on display! Tiny thongs and teeny bikinis seem to be becoming the norm.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"One for the girls we know what the guys will say ..do you think its ok to go topless on the beach here in the uk x "

Yeah why not

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I wouldnt if there was kids about ..but seen as most of us go abroad and do it even with kids there ,but you still dont see much topless in the uk x

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By *ickingdelightMan
over a year ago

Cotswolds

Seems strange how in Europe it’s normal for women to be topless sunbathing and no one batters and eye yet in UK it’s almost scandalous! Haha

Yet weirdly the family that have young children and tut at the topless female then proceed to strip their very young child to run around/in sea naked. Which in my opinion is out of order!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I choose the location carefully. We find a fairly secluded section of beach and try to be a bit discreet. It doesn't matter where we go someone*always* decides to plonk their family of five children next to us, regardless of how many other empty sections of beach there are, then glare at me.

Lucky there is a nudist beach local

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By *tarburst babydollMan
over a year ago

Dingwall

In my mind there is no difference between a guy or a woman being topless. Will always go topless on the beach but try to stay away from the main crowd

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I got asked to cover up my boobs at beach before as was told women must not be topless. I asked the official can men be topless of which was told well obviously they can.

I said great then as I am actually a man

so will just be embracing my male usage right then . Was quite funny the guy didn’t know what to do so walked off . My friends and me thought it was amusing . "

Haha that’s amazing

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"Just go to a nudist beach. Problem solved. Then you're not offending anyone"

Well exactly.. Not everybody wants to see it. Bit of mindfulness avoids conflict

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By *nicornExplorersCouple
over a year ago

north east

Probably not in the UK, just generally all the nice beaches that are comfortable to lay and tan, doing so in the appropriate weather tends to draw crowds to the beach.

Europe not so bad as they tend to be bigger more well suited beaches

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By *.D.I.D.A.SMan
over a year ago

London/Essex... ish... Romford to be exact

What about going bottomless? Donald duck style

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By *hePerkyPumpkinTV/TS
over a year ago

Bristol

I'm pretty sure it's legal and you're well within your rights to go topless at the beach. I think the only time it's considered a violation of the law is when it's being done knowingly to cause hurt and distress, akin to an act of public indecency

I only know this as I've a friends whose Gf is usually topless at the beach, she feels breasts are over sexualised and it should be normal for women to be topless as it is for men.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Just go to a nudist beach. Problem solved. Then you're not offending anyone

Well exactly.. Not everybody wants to see it. Bit of mindfulness avoids conflict"

So do you keep a t shirt on when on the beach ?

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"Just go to a nudist beach. Problem solved. Then you're not offending anyone

Well exactly.. Not everybody wants to see it. Bit of mindfulness avoids conflict

So do you keep a t shirt on when on the beach ? "

Sometimes. What's that got to do with anything?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

So what your saying its ok for you but not for women ?...

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'm pretty sure it's legal and you're well within your rights to go topless at the beach. I think the only time it's considered a violation of the law is when it's being done knowingly to cause hurt and distress, akin to an act of public indecency

I only know this as I've a friends whose Gf is usually topless at the beach, she feels breasts are over sexualised and it should be normal for women to be topless as it is for men. "

Must agree x

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"So what your saying its ok for you but not for women ?... "

I say just don't cause offence. If it caused offence me taking my top off... I wouldn't do it. Try it in more Conservative countries and see. Its a public space so be aware of Context and surroundings and behave accordingly. Not really such a problem is it?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Lol...so what your saying we have to go to guys on the beach and say " do you mind im getting very upset at the sight of you with your top off"

I dont find guys with there tops ofd upsetting,

I think its more of a case of if guys just act normal around seeing a woman topless then his partner wouldnt get the hump ...

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"So what your saying its ok for you but not for women ?... "

The thing is in the UK it isn't always acceptable. We can't control what other people think

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

alot of countries allow women to be topless it should be the norm on beaches if it was the norm then the kids wont blink a eyelid like when they are on holiday abroad

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By *batMan
over a year ago

Alicante, Spain. (Sometimes in Wales)

I'm curious about the volume of posters who think it's important to keep boobs covered up if there are kids around. I'm pretty sure kids aren't offended by boobs!

It's difficult to go against the norm, but the more women who go topless on the beach (if they want to) the more it's normalised.

Sadly, boobs have been over sexualised in the UK for a looooong time! On the whole I think there are some overly prurient attitudes to the human body in the UK.

Gbat

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By *entDomMan
over a year ago

Paddock Wood, Kent

Even abroad it's not that common anymore. It used to be unusual to see people sunbathing with a top on

Wouldn't it be nice just to be free so women could go top less if they wished.

Nudist or naturist beaches could be clearly identified and then parents could avoid them if they wished

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's not always acceptable,

My mum used to go topless every time she could including the front garden

People would take the piss

Even 4/5 years after.. not being very happy poked about Nudity especially by those less intelligent and more into perverted Say-so, Discomfort

"Know who we're going on holiday with" mate

Gettin' there

Wanna get some holiday snaps

Natural breasted women do appeal but how much & What about the life journey that comes with it

Small court & No-one gives the pleasure back or they hide wanking at you in the daytime

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"Lol...so what your saying we have to go to guys on the beach and say " do you mind im getting very upset at the sight of you with your top off"

I dont find guys with there tops ofd upsetting,

I think its more of a case of if guys just act normal around seeing a woman topless then his partner wouldnt get the hump ..."

That's just childish. But if you're OK needlessly causing offence that's good for you. I'd rather not.

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By *icolerobbieCouple
over a year ago

walsall

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sorry bloke replying but I'mm sure the more common it was the less notice would be taken. Abroad you might be the odd one out not to be topless.

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By *icolerobbieCouple
over a year ago

walsall

I go topless on uk and European beaches. Never once had a negative reaction from anyone and if they did have a problem it’s theirs to have not mine.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes it is acceptable to go topless I would say in any location where men are topless, just because some view more/less flesh as sexual is on them - there was a time you couldn’t show your ankles incase some prude got their back up! Embrace your body and if people want to demonise you it says more about them as person than you! And the people saying to protect children is silly - breast is best and you can only say this if you attend mommy n baby groups and shield your child’s eyes from other moms feeding their babies. Children should learn that sexualising a neutral body part is not acceptable

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By *illloganMan
over a year ago

Essex

I'm actually a leg man, not a tits man... So do as you please ladies, I'm already satisfied on a beach

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By *icolerobbieCouple
over a year ago

walsall

"Yes it is acceptable to go topless I would say in any location where men are topless, just because some view more/less flesh as sexual is on them - there was a time you couldn’t show your ankles incase some prude got their back up! Embrace your body and if people want to demonise you it says more about them as person than you! And the people saying to protect children is silly - breast is best and you can only say this if you attend mommy n baby groups and shield your child’s eyes from other moms feeding their babies. Children should learn that sexualising a neutral body part is not acceptable"

The ones who are put out are probably the same usual members of the anti breast feeding league.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Lol...so what your saying we have to go to guys on the beach and say " do you mind im getting very upset at the sight of you with your top off"

I dont find guys with there tops ofd upsetting,

I think its more of a case of if guys just act normal around seeing a woman topless then his partner wouldnt get the hump ...

That's just childish. But if you're OK needlessly causing offence that's good for you. I'd rather not. "

You're actually coming across very hypocritical! One rule for you and the rest of men but another rule for women. Not acceptable

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By *asterandGenieCouple
over a year ago

Norfolk

Sure why not you can walk down the high street naked if you so wish and the only people with the problem is everyone else

No law against it in the uk

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"Lol...so what your saying we have to go to guys on the beach and say " do you mind im getting very upset at the sight of you with your top off"

I dont find guys with there tops ofd upsetting,

I think its more of a case of if guys just act normal around seeing a woman topless then his partner wouldnt get the hump ...

That's just childish. But if you're OK needlessly causing offence that's good for you. I'd rather not.

You're actually coming across very hypocritical! One rule for you and the rest of men but another rule for women. Not acceptable "

Read what I wrote rather than what you think I wrote. I didn't write it's different for men or women. Read the situation and don't cause offence. Which happily is probably most beaches and situations. Sometimes it won't be.

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By *ixenandStag69Couple
over a year ago

Derbyshire

Always, just got back from 2 weeks Perranporth, always put a cpl of windbreaks up so young children can't see but everyone who walks past seem to enjoy the view, even the beach officer regularly walked past for a look smiled any carried on, never had any issues in the last 5 year's we've been going there x

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By *elsh_naturist_coupleCouple
over a year ago

Newport

I'd go top less on a beach no problem, and do. Take my 10 uear old and we all strip off without issue. Try to go somewhere quiet but that's our preference anyway as can't stand noisy beaches really. But in answer to your question, yes topless should be fine regardless of if there's kids around. Kids don't care!

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

I was watching a video last night of a woman asking another woman to cover up (she was wearing a bikini) because her husband was looking at her

It's not kids who are the problem with women going topless it's other adults

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By *uffhandymanMan
over a year ago

selby/peterborough

I’d love to find some nudist locations, been looking for a long time.

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By *icolerobbieCouple
over a year ago

walsall

"I was watching a video last night of a woman asking another woman to cover up (she was wearing a bikini) because her husband was looking at her

It's not kids who are the problem with women going topless it's other adults"

That’s priceless.

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By *romagefraisWoman
over a year ago

Sunderland

Don't think it should be an issue, even around kids.

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By *ickingdelightMan
over a year ago

Cotswolds

Although not got into the topic of is it actually ‘healthy’ in fairness that goes to us men too that go topless but more with women there is a stigma that topless sunbathing for women can increase breast cancer.

No real definitive prove either for or against but something to consider, or sunburnt nipples!

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By *iltsTSgirlTV/TS
over a year ago

Chichester

"I got asked to cover up my boobs at beach before as was told women must not be topless. I asked the official can men be topless of which was told well obviously they can.

I said great then as I am actually a man

so will just be embracing my male usage right then . Was quite funny the guy didn’t know what to do so walked off . My friends and me thought it was amusing .

Haha that’s amazing "

Thankfully as a trans woman I have an awesome sense of humour with it all and enjoy pointing out lunacy logic of things at times

this beach guy was one of those times and it was entertaining to see the reaction/ confusion

Didn’t even get a chance to start illuminating him on the legal aspect to correct him about uk nudity / semi nudity laws

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By *ufia SnowbunnyTV/TS
over a year ago

Hastings

I much prefer to be topless on the beach

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By *irty-pairCouple
over a year ago

Essex

We prefer to go to nudist beaches. Going topless ceases to become an issue!

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By *entDomMan
over a year ago

Paddock Wood, Kent

I think we have caused our own problems. My mother always taught me that there was nothing to be ashamed of with regards to our bodies. I always saw her topless or naked. Today we hide our bodies. Mainly because of what 'other people' might think. Society tells you what to do and it should be personal choice

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By *eedsmale36Man
over a year ago

Leeds

"I was watching a video last night of a woman asking another woman to cover up (she was wearing a bikini) because her husband was looking at her

It's not kids who are the problem with women going topless it's other adults"

In her defence it was on the number 9 bus from Dudley to Wolverhampton in February !

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By *unmatt888Man
over a year ago

Duns

I don’t see why the presence of children should matter. If you’re getting your tits out for sexual reasons then that should only be happening in an area where EVERYONE is consenting to that sort of thing; otherwise I’m assuming that the toplessness is non-sexual. If it isn’t sexual, what does it matter if children are there?

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By *RANDMRSJAECouple
over a year ago

chester

"One for the girls we know what the guys will say ..do you think its ok to go topless on the beach here in the uk x "

Yes to sunbathe but I wouldn’t walk around topless

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By *ee1967Man
over a year ago

watford

My wife loves to get her huge boobs out..but sometimes she gets alot of bad looks,, mostly from women.

We have a villa in florida..

Agaisnt the law

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By *heorgasmaddictMan
over a year ago

Liverpool

"I think we have caused our own problems. My mother always taught me that there was nothing to be ashamed of with regards to our bodies. I always saw her topless or naked. Today we hide our bodies. Mainly because of what 'other people' might think. Society tells you what to do and it should be personal choice"

Yep correct, but then on the other hand we've got music videos etc with barely-dressed women spouting all sorts of sexual references all aimed at a younger audience.

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By *ireIce2019Couple
over a year ago

Brighton

Other countries it’s no hassle to go topless but uk I get looks of disapproving looks. I don’t care about their delicate sensibilities really so carry on.

We have nudist beach in Brighton but I don’t go there for full tanning because last time was a lot of guys walking past with cameras so that is not happening

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Its quite an interesting topic question this one as the actual law in the UK is it's not an offence to strip off in public, but naturally there are caveats attached to this. It can become an offence if being naked causes distress or alarm to others. Especially if done in the presence of minors.

The irony is UK women seldom sunbathe topless here in the UK but happily do so in such as for example Spain where it is actually illegal to go topless. Its just that the Spanish just never enforce the law so everyone just gets on with it.

If you're in the UK and really want to then just go to a designated nudist beach.

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By *rianmunichMan
over a year ago

Manchester

"Other countries it’s no hassle to go topless but uk I get looks of disapproving looks. I don’t care about their delicate sensibilities really so carry on.

We have nudist beach in Brighton but I don’t go there for full tanning because last time was a lot of guys walking past with cameras so that is not happening "

Been on that very beach also with a random guy wandering round with his camera. He didn't last too long. His camera was ripped from his hands and duly tossed into the sea.

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By *ewhorizonsCouple
over a year ago

Leicestershire

"alot of countries allow women to be topless it should be the norm on beaches if it was the norm then the kids wont blink a eyelid like when they are on holiday abroad"

Agree totally. If guys can be topless why can’t ladies? It’s only a pair of boobs for God’s sake, why would anyone take offense?

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By *helroyCouple
over a year ago

Skegness

I wood not go topless on public beach happy to get nude in dunes well out the way of familys

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By *tarburst babydollMan
over a year ago

Dingwall

"Other countries it’s no hassle to go topless but uk I get looks of disapproving looks. I don’t care about their delicate sensibilities really so carry on.

We have nudist beach in Brighton but I don’t go there for full tanning because last time was a lot of guys walking past with cameras so that is not happening

Been on that very beach also with a random guy wandering round with his camera. He didn't last too long. His camera was ripped from his hands and duly tossed into the sea.

Myself and my pal were on the nudist beach in Brighton about 6 weeks ago and lasted half an hour because of guys pestering us

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By *herryblossom_BJWoman
over a year ago

Oxfordshire/Hampshire

"Other countries it’s no hassle to go topless but uk I get looks of disapproving looks. I don’t care about their delicate sensibilities really so carry on.

We have nudist beach in Brighton but I don’t go there for full tanning because last time was a lot of guys walking past with cameras so that is not happening

Been on that very beach also with a random guy wandering round with his camera. He didn't last too long. His camera was ripped from his hands and duly tossed into the sea.

Myself and my pal were on the nudist beach in Brighton about 6 weeks ago and lasted half an hour because of guys pestering us"

I saw a thread the other day saying the common perception if you're single lady naked on the beach, you're "up for it". The only thing I'm up for on a nudist beach is icecream! I go there to relax and sunbathe but can't as too many perverts come and sit by me staring at me. It's so off putting, I just want to fall asleep but can't. If I wanted action etc I go hanging out in the dunes.

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By *herryblossom_BJWoman
over a year ago

Oxfordshire/Hampshire

"I’d love to find some nudist locations, been looking for a long time. "

Brighton, studland, Cornwall... there's quite afew

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By *batMan
over a year ago

Alicante, Spain. (Sometimes in Wales)

"The irony is UK women seldom sunbathe topless here in the UK but happily do so in such as for example Spain where it is actually illegal to go topless. Its just that the Spanish just never enforce the law so everyone just gets on with it. "

It's not illegal to be nude in Spain,let alone topless. There are many signposted and recognised nudist beaches. They even have a uniformed patrol near the dunes at Maspalomas. The mayor of Vera Playa has encouraged nudity to increase tourism.

There may places with bye laws that stop topless people from leaving the beach and going topless onto the promenade or town, but I'm not aware of any beach that has a law against exposing your chest. For a start, it would be sexual discrimination to allow men but not women.

Gbat

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By *asterandGenieCouple
over a year ago

Norfolk

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