...walking around at home is a great way to start...with the winter coming you can be warm and comfortable at surprisingly low temperatures.
That's very true. I just spent all today up to mid afternoon naked in the house and without the heating on.
............ do you have to be a confident person to do this. I am not confident at all.
Be yourself. Take your time. Naturism is recreational not obligatory.
Each of these things are much more important than being confident.
Enjoy the adventure.
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I don't think you need confidence, but to just "do it"? Some have found that doing simple and private things is a good first start, sleeping nude, or lounging around in the house. Then try going nude in a "same sex" environment is a good way to start your "out of the home experience" (for example gong to a health club and changing and showering in a locker room) just to experience being nude around others.
When I've talked to "first timers" into trying it, I tell them they have nothing to worry about. Naturists are the most friendly group of people in the world and always look out for each other.
If you're going to a beach/pool or hot tub, swimming without a suit is the best feeling, you don't have to worry about sand getting into places or your suit riding you...it's so much more enjoyable. I hope this helps you.