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Being naked in front of DP/DH

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SnowflakeSmasher86 · 17/02/2025 15:12

Are you comfortable being visibly naked in front of your partner? Would you be ok with the lights on/daylight etc and walk around with nothing on?

Or would you have a towel/underwear/a sheet over you?

i’m not bothered about my wobbly bits on a daily basis, and felt just the same way when I was several stone lighter, so I don’t see it as a body image thing as such, I juat wouldn’t walk around naked in front of him. He thinks this says something fundamental about our relationship.

YABU - I think its normal to feel 100% at ease walking about naked in front of my DP/DH

YANBU - I’d rather keep some things undercover and feel self conscious naked standing up and walking about the bedroom/house.

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RebelStarChild · 17/02/2025 23:44

ThisFluentBiscuit · 17/02/2025 23:21

Some PP has mentioned sleeping naked. I think it's gross. Bits of faeces and drips of urine in your bed. 🤢 Not to mention that the bed must be full of body hair if it's a man sleeping naked. And so, so many skin cells. Wearing pyjamas helps keep the bed cleaner.

You sound fun to share a bed with 🤣

Bleachbum · 17/02/2025 23:30

ThisFluentBiscuit · 17/02/2025 23:21

Some PP has mentioned sleeping naked. I think it's gross. Bits of faeces and drips of urine in your bed. 🤢 Not to mention that the bed must be full of body hair if it's a man sleeping naked. And so, so many skin cells. Wearing pyjamas helps keep the bed cleaner.

Faeces and urine?? Why would they be in the bed? We get into the bed clean and thankfully still have control of my bladder and bowel! Not all men are hairy.

ThisFluentBiscuit · 17/02/2025 23:21

Some PP has mentioned sleeping naked. I think it's gross. Bits of faeces and drips of urine in your bed. 🤢 Not to mention that the bed must be full of body hair if it's a man sleeping naked. And so, so many skin cells. Wearing pyjamas helps keep the bed cleaner.

FrauPaige · 17/02/2025 23:07

sweetpickle2 · 17/02/2025 22:55

You shower twice a day? [misses point]

My bed could moonlight as a food preparation surface

Nlabw · 17/02/2025 23:03

Proseccoagain · 17/02/2025 22:58

My DH and I would happily walk around naked in front of each other for the 50 years we were together right up to a couple of weeks before he died (and only stopped as he was in hospital). We loved seeing each others bodies, often showered together, and slept together naked from day one. I would have thought that was a normal part of married life.

I’d agree with most of it, apart from the sleeping naked. DH sleeps naked, but it’s too cold for me to sleep naked, unless v hot summer. Women in general do get quite cold - I have two adult teen kids - ds sleeps in boxers only but dd sleeps in some sort of pjs that will vary according to weather. I think it’s because men generally feel warmer. DH will sleep naked no matter how cold it is. If it’s really freezing, I’ll sleep in a fleece or dressing gown.

RebelStarChild · 17/02/2025 23:02

I'm in the walk around naked and lights on for sex camp. Sex with the lights always off or low would be far to restrictive and very boring.

I think if you have a good relationship then it's a shame if your partner never gets an opportunity to just look at you and enjoy what you look like naked, men are visual creatures. It's also sad not to be able to enjoy and appreciate your own body.

Plus you can get them to agree to anything if you ask while you're naked and moisturising after a shower 😅

Proseccoagain · 17/02/2025 22:58

My DH and I would happily walk around naked in front of each other for the 50 years we were together right up to a couple of weeks before he died (and only stopped as he was in hospital). We loved seeing each others bodies, often showered together, and slept together naked from day one. I would have thought that was a normal part of married life.

BookishType · 17/02/2025 22:56

BountifulPantry · 17/02/2025 22:31

Maybe this is to do with your upbringing. All 3 of us (2 brothers and me) used to sit on the loo and chat to mum when she was in the bath 😂😂😂 I don’t know what age my brothers stopped this … probs teens? However, I still do this 🤣

I have 2 adult sons and they still do this!

sweetpickle2 · 17/02/2025 22:55

FrauPaige · 17/02/2025 22:14

I walk around after the shower twice a day - it always seems to stop my husband in his tracks or has him finding a reason to come and talk to me. I am the same size and shape as when I met him 25 years ago, and it's just something I've never stopped doing.

He also walks around naked post shower - which I enjoy. He played rugby at school so has no concerns about being naked around non-family members too.

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You shower twice a day? [misses point]

Midnightlove · 17/02/2025 22:54

I'm not bothered at all.. however I dont tend to walk around naked, it's just between the bathroom and getting changed etc

newkettleandtoaster · 17/02/2025 22:50

I don't. But I'm probably quite repressed in a lot of ways.

Would feel too vulnerable, which I just wouldn't like.

Probably too old to change now.

ItGhoul · 17/02/2025 22:45

Abracadabra12345 · 17/02/2025 16:52

@SnowflakeSmasher86
Its not pitch black, but I’d rather a low level lamplight. I will usually leave my knickers on, get into bed and they come off when I’m ready. Afterwards I’ll ask him to grab my towel or wait until he’s in the bathroom to get up. If i get up first I’d sit on the side of the bed and put pants and t shirt on, not stride across the room butt naked. I’m not like “close your eyes I’m getting up!” I just try and be a bit modest.

I've been like that my whole marriage- I'm late 60s now - which is why my husband thinks I have a great body and legs. 😆. I think a bit of mystery works too, and I don't want to flaunt my wobbly bits thanks very much

You do you and don't be bullied into doing anything which makes you feel uncomfortable/ by anyone, including on this forum. I bet there are loads who are like you.

If men wanted ‘mystery’ in the bedroom, they wouldn’t watch porn.

I guarantee you that if there’s one thing that any normal man wants to see in the bedroom, it’s as much of their partner’s body as possible.

Literally no man has ever said ‘I really wish my partner was more inhibited about her body in bed’.

If you’re self-conscious, then of course that’s up to you and you’re entitled to hide your body if you want to and I’m sure your partner is understanding about that. But I don’t believe ‘a bit of mystery works’ when it comes to sex. At all.

amusedbush · 17/02/2025 22:34

I’m not a Naked Person. I get dressed as quickly as possible after showering, and I sleep in a big t-shirt, knickers and socks. I feel really uncomfortable being naked, even when I’m alone.

I’ve always had body issues though; I was very overweight from childhood until about a year ago (I’m in my mid 30s). I’ve lost 140lbs and my body looks like a burst couch. I’m even more self-conscious now that every inch of me looks like a wrung out dishrag.

BountifulPantry · 17/02/2025 22:31

Maybe this is to do with your upbringing. All 3 of us (2 brothers and me) used to sit on the loo and chat to mum when she was in the bath 😂😂😂 I don’t know what age my brothers stopped this … probs teens? However, I still do this 🤣

ItGhoul · 17/02/2025 22:22

Praying4Peace · 17/02/2025 20:14

FYI, I grew up with sisters and don't feel comfortable walking around naked or letting my partner see me naked!

I’m more than happy for my DP to see me naked but I’ve never seen my sister naked and I doubt she’s seen me naked since I was about five, so I don’t think there’s a connection.

Evaka · 17/02/2025 22:18

I can't imagine not frolicking naked in front of my partner. For us it's one of the benefits of being in a safe and happy relationship. I've introduced him to nude swimming and saunas on holiday too.

But no judgment if that's not for you and you shouldn't feel pressure to get nekked unless you like how it feels.

Icanflyhigh · 17/02/2025 22:16

AGoodDayToDie · 17/02/2025 15:31

not a chance!

he has never even seen my stomach, i hate it, it is covered at all times, we have been together since 1987

What???????

Batshit madness and totally made up!😂😂

UndermyShoeJoe · 17/02/2025 22:15

If he ever once called me fat that would be the last time he saw me naked. In bed. I’m the shower. At all. Because my love would have died for him.

FrauPaige · 17/02/2025 22:14

I walk around after the shower twice a day - it always seems to stop my husband in his tracks or has him finding a reason to come and talk to me. I am the same size and shape as when I met him 25 years ago, and it's just something I've never stopped doing.

He also walks around naked post shower - which I enjoy. He played rugby at school so has no concerns about being naked around non-family members too.

Bleachbum · 17/02/2025 22:08

NotAlwaysasitSeems · 17/02/2025 22:00

I have never been able to do that, I'd be worried that there would be some rare emergency in the middle of the night, and I'd be scrambling for clothes, or attempting to climb out of a window butt naked.😂
Now I have young dcs who are old enough to remember what they see so it's a no go for that as well, as don't want them scarred for life. I also like to wear a stretchy bed bra, I think it helps support and I feel more comfortable in it.

This has reminded me. When me and my DH were younger we had an emergency where he nearly died in the middle of the night during his sleep (he has a condition). I called an ambulance but when they got there I couldn’t leave him, even for a second to open the door and the operative on the phone said don’t worry, police are with them and will force entry. In storms a couple of police officers and 4 ambulance crew and I’m naked knelt on the floor next to the bed with my DH unconscious, also naked on top of the bed!

Even after that, we still both sleep naked.

NotAlwaysasitSeems · 17/02/2025 22:00

TheMauveBeaker · 17/02/2025 20:07

Married for 26 years, late 50s. I’ve always been happy being naked around DH, walking or otherwise 😂. We sleep naked too, can’t be doing with night wear.

I have never been able to do that, I'd be worried that there would be some rare emergency in the middle of the night, and I'd be scrambling for clothes, or attempting to climb out of a window butt naked.😂
Now I have young dcs who are old enough to remember what they see so it's a no go for that as well, as don't want them scarred for life. I also like to wear a stretchy bed bra, I think it helps support and I feel more comfortable in it.

Changingname1988 · 17/02/2025 21:56

I’m fine with a partner seeing me naked, but I’m definitely not walking around naked. It’s so cold, I’d freeze my bits off! Also I’m definitely not fine with my neighbours / passers-by seeing me in my birthday suit as I stroll past my windows…

Question for those who say they are “always naked” do you have really warm houses and keep the curtains closed?!

Bleachbum · 17/02/2025 21:55

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My kids have never cared about seeing either me or my DH naked. I didn’t care about seeing my parents naked either. It’s just bodies. They are quite confident kids and always let us know if they’re not happy about something.

But as a family we recognise that not everyone is as relaxed about it as we are. My kids have some friends whose families are the same and others who are quite the opposite.

Onlyvisiting · 17/02/2025 21:55

SnowflakeSmasher86 · 17/02/2025 16:58

Well I did think that bit was horrendous. That particular gem came about in an argument which culminated in him saying “well just have a fucking heart attack then, see if I care” and I dumped him on the spot.

But he immediately apologised and we talked about it all, and his point is that even before all that I MUST have been self conscious about my weight because of not wanting to be visibly naked with him, so his words are not the reason I’m sensitive about him mentioning it. He says its can’t be a taboo subject etc and that it makes it worse if he has to be worried about saying the wrong thing all the time. And when I say that in 10 years my ex managed to never say “the wrong thing” because he just didn’t talk about my size, he’ll say I must be lying.

i just don’t understand why its so hard not to make a big deal of it. FWIW I’m size 18 and put full length pics on my dating profile saying “don’t swipe right until you’ve seen my full length photos, I’m plus size, I like cake” etc so its not even like he’s known me any different.

He sounds like a judgemental dick who is going to slowly grind you down.
Honestly- is life with him really better than being single? He just seems like he is low level awful most the time.

discdiscsnap · 17/02/2025 21:53

We both walk around naked, we have had up and down weight over the years but neither of us are self conscious.

We don't poo, fart or burp in front of each other though!!