A woman who worked on a cruise with 2,000 nude passengers shared how she advised individuals dealing with arousal.
Earlier this year, there was widespread discussion about nude cruises, with numerous passengers sharing their experiences of being surrounded by nudity.
These cruises are designed to be non-sexual, but what happens if someone gets unintentionally aroused?
While participating in one of these cruises might seem like the best way to understand them, many who have worked onboard have shared insights into the experience.
One passenger who participated in a nude cruise last year shared their experience on Reddit, providing a glimpse into the unique nature of these voyages.
In addition, Kat Whitmire, a cruise organizer for Bare Necessities, has also discussed the realities of these cruises.
Whitmire, speaking with Business Insider, detailed that one of the onboard rules is that men must avoid becoming overly excited.
She shared her recommendation for men who find themselves in such a predicament.
Whitmire suggested: “We say that if they start to feel things around moving down there, jump in cold water, or think about baseball.”
This insight aligns with what a male cruise passenger mentioned on Reddit when asked if accidental erections were discouraged.
The passenger noted that such occurrences are rare, explaining: “This cruise is very non-sexual, so a man would want to hide it somehow. Non-nudists think about this a lot more than nudists do.”
Perhaps “baseball” serves as the cruise’s equivalent of the Roman Empire distraction technique.
The anti-arousal guideline is just one of several rules Bare Necessities enforces; another requires passengers to ask permission before taking photos with others in them.
Additionally, there is a requirement for clothing in the formal dining room.
Whitmire explains that the dress code is ‘no nips, no bits and no butts’ in the dining area, primarily for safety reasons, as staff carry trays of hot food.
Before becoming an organizer for Bare Necessities, Whitmire and her husband initially worked as models on their first cruise, thanks to an invitation from a photographer friend.
They continued to return as staff over the years, until Whitmire became a sales associate in 2010 and then a full-time employee.