Is it possible to be partial nudist?

Yes. The term and idea of "partial nudism" may be cross referenced with "Home Nudist", "Part-time Nudist" or "Resort Nudist" and these refer to persons not openly practicing social nudism on a regular or frequent basis.

Many individuals write blogs and web site articles explaining their comfort with being nude at home, either when they grew up or everyday as part of a routine such as swimming or sunbathing, but also write of no desire to interact with other nudists. This may be considered to be anti-social in some circles, but in societies where individual rights (or "choices") are held in high regards it is perfectly acceptable.

A Home Nudist is someone comfortable with going nude for extended periods of time, other than simply before and after bathing, but who may or may not share this behavior with other family members.

A Part-time Nudist may claim they only go nude when ideal weather conditions exist, or during extremely hot times of the year such as Summer AND only at established skinny-dipping spots, rivers, lakes or ocean beaches.

A Resort Nudist is someone only comfortable with social nudity in settings or surroundings where they are unlikely to encounter anyone they know personally (i.e. relatives, friends, neighbors and co-workers). With the wide availability of photo sharing websites and extensive networks or friends and acquaintances these often include, and the use of "tagging" in photos, the practice of someone being ONLY a Resort Nudist may be on the decline. This is due to the likelihood a picture including them participating in social nudity may turn up unexpectedly in a relative, friend, neighbor or co-worker's search results.

May established nudist clubs, resorts and campgrounds have very STRICT guidelines regarding Photography and even the use of cellphones with camera capabilities. Photography is NOT allowed outside of times clearly designated as hobby or special interest group hours (i.e. yes, there are nudist photography clubs) and cellphones with cameras must be left in visitor's cars. Anyone caught violating these rules is subject to immediate ejection from the club, possible confiscation of the camera (or at least the photographs; if digital then deleting them may not be sufficient) and permanently being banned from visiting the club or resort again. Please check with the club or resort management for specific rules of each.

A full or Full-time Nudist may believe or explain they have little or no concern with regards to being known as a Nudist or having nude photographs of themselves viewed by anyone, anywhere at anytime. Furthermore, the term "Absolute Nudist" has become more frequently used in recent years and this describes someone living, working and playing without clothing everyday, permanently. A Absolute Nudist would therefore tend to be someone living within a clothing-optional or nudist community and these do exist in various countries around the world including the United States or America.

In all cases, the idea of integrative "body acceptance" or an understanding of the ways each of us is physically different in our body types, sizes, shapes and skin colors, is a central philosophy which social nudism tends to support. Nudism should not be misconstrued with other types of social activities STRICTLY intended for adults over the age of eighteen and involving "open" sexuality or erotic behavior.