Dear Miss Emily:

My wife and I are 46 years old. I want to experience nudist recreation. Nudity doesn't have to mean sex. How do I ask her about visiting a nudist resort or beach?

----------------------Miss Emily's advice----------------

I don't think there's any way around this topic other than a frank discussion about your interest in it -- and perhaps some information on hand to share, stating that there's nothing odd about it, nor sexual, but rather the shedding of inhibitions, and taboos society places on us. I think that's your best approach. She may not be on board, but a solid marriage should be able to absorb this kind of request without it creating a fissure. Good luck.