Being naked with friends

The best part about staying at a ryokan is onsen hot springs —hell, the best part about living in Japan in general is onsen. It takes some time to grow accustomed to onsen etiquette, as they are public baths rather than just hot swimming pools, which means—you guessed it—full frontal nudity. Alcohol passed freely between us that night; I sipped from more than a dozen different bottles and cans thrust in front of me for a taste. Outside of the main building, Kuroyu had medium-sized separated baths, and one smaller, mixed bath. Many of our group found their way to the mixed bath after dinner. Getting naked among those of your own gender is one thing, but getting naked among those of a different gender is entirely another.

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I walk through knowing that my body, and all of our bodies, are just as they should be. The trip involved saunas, relaxation, and critically, nudity. Four of my friends were going, and they wanted to welcome me to the naked club.

It makes sense. So what has getting naked in nature with friends taught me? Unlike the latter, it's usually full of older couples and families, giving it a really friendly atmosphere. And so, just an hour after meeting one another, Guy and I stood completely naked next to one another applying sunscreen like good Australians.