Vibe Bites - Polyamory & Naturist Dating

Gabby and Dan discuss polyamory and naturist dating in this week’s Vibe Bite. 

Includes messages from Gabby and Dan

Transcript

Gabby: 0:25

Dan, let's talk about a topic that makes people squirm. A little nature is dating and polyamory or open relationships,

Dan: 0:35

right? Because a lot of people still hear naturalism and immediately think free love or swinging, but ethical nature is nonsexual. So the question is. Can nature's dating exist in a poly or open relationship context without crossing that line?

Gabby: 0:49

Exactly. And it is a really interesting question because natures and polyamory actually shares some values like honesty, communication, and consent, but they are not the same thing.

Dan: 1:04

First, we should clarify the difference between being poly or open and what people sometimes assume about nature spaces. Polyamory or open relationships are about the agreements between partners, how they structure love and intimacy. Naturism, on the other hand, is about body freedom, community, and ethical non-sexual nudity.

Gabby: 1:24

And when those worlds intersect boundaries really matter. A poly or open couple could absolutely be natures As long as they respect that nature spaces are not sexual spaces. Just because you are comfortable being naked together does not mean the spaces for sex or flirtation,

Dan: 1:44

right? Naturalism doesn't automatically become a backdrop for romantic or sexual exploration. If anything, it can be a test of your relationship ethics.

Gabby: 1:53

I think nature is dating gets a bad rap because people confuse unconventional love with unethical behavior. You can be poly open or exploring unconventional love and still practice naturalism. Ethically, the difference is in tension.

Dan: 2:11

Exactly. For example, aist might bring different partners to a social new event at different times, and that is fine as long as the behavior is respectful and nonsexual. Problems arise when people treat nature spaces like a shortcut to finding casual encounters,

Gabby: 2:26

and that's where the boundaries come in. Ethical natures means no sexual activity in social spaces, period. Your relationship structure doesn't change that consent, respect, and context are everything.

Dan: 2:41

Let's give a real example. Imagine a poly natures couple invites a new partner to a nude beach. They explain the rules, no sexual behavior, respect everyone's face, and understand that naturism is about social nudity, not hookup culture.

Gabby: 2:55

That's a perfect example of practicing both poly ethics and natures ethics. But if that same group showed up and started being handsy, flirtatious in a sexual way or made others uncomfortable, then they are crossing into unethical behavior.

Dan: 3:12

Which is why education is so important. We talk about this all the time. Most conflicts in nature spaces come down to people not understanding the difference between being sex positive and being sexually inappropriate.

Gabby: 3:24

So can nature's dating be poly or open? Absolutely. But it only works when everyone involved understands that nature is itself, is non-sexual, and that boundaries are non-negotiable.

Dan: 3:41

and I would argue that naturism can actually make unconventional love stronger when you can practice respect, honesty, and clear boundaries. In a nature setting, it reinforces those same skills in your relationships.

Gabby: 3:55

We wanna hear from our listeners on this one actually. Have you dated in the Nature's world? Are you poly or open and navigating this space? Send us a message or a voice note with your experience. We might feature your story on an upcoming Vibe Bites,

Dan: 4:14

and that is the natures vibe.

Gabby: 4:16

Bye.