I’ve always been drawn to the idea of being naked, and especially, being humiliated because of my nudity. But it wasn’t always a turn-on. For a long time, it felt like walking through fire.
When I was younger, I used to have those classic anxiety dreams… suddenly finding myself naked in a room full of people, or in the middle of the street, feeling completely exposed, helpless, ashamed. Back then, nudity felt like the worst kind of vulnerability. It was terrifying.
And then came the military draft. In Italy, we had what we called the “three days,” a full medical screening to assess our fitness for service. We were told to shower, put our shoes and socks back on, and wait for the tests. At some point, depending on the order of your exams, you’d be told to go back and put your underwear in the locker too. I was among the first they told, so while most of the others were still in briefs, I was already standing there completely naked. Just me and a couple of other guys. The difference was sharp, and so was the attention. I could feel it. My pulse was racing. I tried to stay cool, but deep down I was burning.
And then came the moment that really stayed with me. I had some medical paperwork from the U.S., and they sent me across the base to a special office. No time to get dressed. I had to walk through the entire compound naked, asking directions from uniformed staff who made no effort to hide their smirks. A few joked. Nothing heavy, just enough to sting. And I remember this strange mix of shame and adrenaline, like I was floating outside my body. It was suffocating… but also electrifying.
Something shifted in me that day.
Later, as I got older, got into sports, got used to locker rooms, I began hearing compliments. About my build, about my size. And little by little, I started seeing myself differently. The shame didn’t disappear, but it changed shape. Now, when I’m naked in situations where I shouldn’t be, the embarrassment still hits me… but it turns me on. It feeds something. My body reacts to that discomfort. The humiliation isn’t crushing anymore. It arouses me.
That’s what makes ENM so powerful for me. It brings back the fear, but lets me transform it. It’s still fire. But now, I know how to walk through it… and sometimes, it feels like I’m glowing from the inside out.