I'm not a nudist, and no exhibitionist either, but I don't see it as embarrassing when I'm seen naked in an environment where it's natural to be nude, for example while swimming in the lake. 🏊🏾♂️
I'm so old i remember when "exhibitionism" mean you wanted to noticed, such as showing off by singing, acting out, whatever, not just showing off nude.
I once kind of thought that a nudist was a little bit exhibitionist, a little bit voyeur, in addition to wanting to be nude. However, I now think an exhibitionist wouldn't necessarily be satisfied at nudist events as they'd be just another nude in the crowd.
I am a nudist that neither gets a thrill of being seen nude or seeing naked people. I simply enjoy the air/sun water on my skin without the restraints of clothes. If there is a group of people in the nude then I will join them unless they are trying to put on a show. Count me out when that happens.
I am neither nudist nor exhibitionist. I am okay with nudism. I would actually find a world where nudity is common enough that it is not considered sexual in nature. That would inherently steal some of the thunder out of the exhibitionist crowd though, as simply being seen would no longer have a thrill to it.
@ViciDraco It’s interesting to think of a world where nudity isn’t associated with sexuality. I think humans could evolve to this but would take an incredibly long time.