Who Is HONM For?
Hang Out Naked Midlands (HONM) is primarily aimed at those in the Gay/Bi/Trans/Queer communities who identify as male or are non-binary. This does not exclude other men who do not identify with those communities, but who want to explore the positive opportunities of social nakedness/naturism.
What We Do
We aim to offer the opportunity for people to experience the benefits and positive impact that social nakedness offers, through coming together as a group, in a completely non-sexual environment.
Some people already experience this and are confident being naked around others and seek out opportunities to be in a naked/naturist environment. They may not want or need to know much about HONM, its approach, origins, ideas and intentions, they just want to know what's happening and when, and how they can come along and Hang Out Naked in a fun, social space.
For others, their journey may be just beginning, or about to, if they can find somewhere they feel comfortable, safe and welcoming to discover the joy of being amongst other men, in a social-only environment, whilst naked. They may need more explanation, more reassurance, more understanding to answer the question, is Hang Out Naked Midlands for me?
Whatever your experience, we hope you'll join us.
How We Do It
HONM is part of a small number of groups for GBTQ+ men that meet in public places for a completely social/platonic, non-sexual experience, whilst naked; such as at Naked Knights in Bristol, where the quotes below are from.
What is striking has been the positive impact being in such a space has had on people’s:
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ability to relax, have fun, laugh and engage socially
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improved self-esteem, self-confidence and reduction in isolation
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acceptance of themselves and openness with others
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willingness to chat and converse with a much wider range of people than they might usually, along with many other positives.
The elements that bring this about are:
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By everyone being naked - which for some seems counter intuitive "How can it NOT be sexual, if everyone is naked?” it has been asked. Well it just can!
Being naked brings both a vulnerability and an openness, it can ask us to challenge ourselves hugely, we are literally laid bare, but so is everyone else. It’s very equitable and once people relax, begin to hopefully feel more comfortable, they can then listen, share, chat, laugh, have deep/frivolous conversations, be themselves, be valued, be strong!
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The non-sexual nature of the experience - by removing that aspect it 'frees' people up to focus on conversation, chatting, building connections, sharing ideas with people they wouldn’t necessarily do so if it were sex based, or even just a 'normal’ night out in a bar.
It’s been a joyous time meeting and getting to know like-minded people over this last year or so
Peter
Coming to NK has ...boosted my confidence, [I] love my body more and connect with other people
John
It’s like going back to the old days of socialising in a pub and making connections that way instead of apps
Philip
I feel a lot less shame about my body via naturism which NK has helped to facilitate more social...opportunities
Alfie
What is being proposed isn’t revolutionary, the desire for social nakedness/naturism as a concept and the benefits it brings are well known and practiced for millennia.
HONM rejoices in male diversity, celebrates acceptance and fosters friendship and love. Find out how we do this by coming for a drink and a chat in a bar with your bum out.