Frequently Asked Questions

OMEN is a social fellowship of interesting men (all ages and sizes) who “have a good attitude and open heart,” ... and have nothing to hide.

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You made a good start just by opening this web site.

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For starters, on our HomePage, please click on the blue-highlighted link "Create new account."  

With apologies, we are in the process of trying to go paperless in the near future.   Until then, ... please have patience, and also follow the directions for membership under AboutUs (download & fill out the OMEN application-and-waiver form).   The form and dues may be submitted at the next regular monthly potluck that you attend.  Meanwhile, you may use the website to learn more about OMEN and our events.  

Go to HomePage ... look below "Username" & "Password" ... click on blue-highlighted link "Request new password".  You will automatically receive an email response permitting you to choose (or change) your own personal password.

Yes, of course.  Regardless of whether you live "textile-free 24/7" or are newly exploring a "naked-curiosity," ... all men with a “playful and engaging spirit” are invited and welcome.

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The members are.  But steering & social committee volunteers are the ones who actually arrange events, coordinate hosts, answer email & questions, collect dues, pay expenses, maintain our web site, ... etc.

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If you have looked on the ABOUT US page and read our Guidelines, and still cannot find the answers you need, ... please email your question directly:  Contact@omenpdx.org.

OMEN routinely sponsors events that typically include a potluck (for 20 or more men), ... in a private residence and open to all members, ... on the second Saturday of the month (or at the host's convenience).

But OMEN also encourages members to use the website "Forum" to avail themselves of opportunities that are not group-sponsored, ... to arrange or participate in naked "special interest" activities (e.g. games, sports, videos, etc.), ... and to partake in “clothing-optional” activities (e.g. "naked" bike rides, pool or bar nights, beaches, etc.).

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They “socialize.”  OMEN events provide lively camaraderie, bright conversation, good food, ... with interesting, fun, gay-&-naked friends.  (Compare that to some dull, straight, textile-covered events where lonely guys swill beer, scratch denim-confined nuts, and yell at an inanimate TV.)

Social naturism and nudity within private spaces and designated public areas is not only healthy, ... it’s legal and lawful in the state of Oregon.

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The Golden Rule requires everyone to be responsible and respectful.  Appropriate behavior is determined by “common sense & common courtesy.”

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Yes.  Behaviors that are illegal or endanger individual members or the group (disturbing the peace, illicit drugs, public obscenity, etc.) are forbidden and may automatically result in forfeiture of membership.

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Yes, … please.  The website makes it easy to reply (or even change a reply), ... and RSVPs provide statistics to help plan future events.

Hosting a monthly OMEN event provides the opportunity to share one's home and get better acquainted with fellow members.  Assistance with planning, preparation, & clean-up will be provided by committee volunteers.  Furthermore, aside from a gratuity to help defray associated expenses, ... the host of the monthly potluck (for 20 ​or more on the 2nd Saturday if possible) will have his dues for the following year waived.

Attend a couple meetings, get to know some of our members, ... and then complete an application.

[Please open ABOUT US and download a OMEN Membership form.]

Members may find a list of names with email addresses by opening the MEMBER INFO tab and clicking on "Current Members." Click on the envelope iconnext to their name, and you can send them an email through the website.

[Each member signed an “application & waiver” granting permission to make contact information available, and promising to maintain confidentiality.]

Everything about OMEN and membership is confidential & respected (as agreed on applications, waivers, Guidelines).  Aside from names and phone numbers, no personal information (street address, emergency contact, etc.) is available to other members.  Failure to respect privacy and confidentiality may suffice for immediate forfeiture of membership.

OMEN is only as good as its members' involvement.  There are many ways to contribute: - attend events and meet other members, - offer to host an event, - contact the social committee and volunteer to help with events & activities.

[Please open ABOUT US and read our Guidelines.]

Please open MEMBER INFO, ... the names and email addresses of committee members are listed.

Sorry, ... all members signed an Agreement promising not to "engage in or facilitate any form of solicitation (commercial or otherwise)."  Initiating contact with the membership for any purpose of profit may result in forfeiture of membership.

[Please open ABOUT US and click on OMEN Membership form.]

The FORUM has bulletin boards to post notices and communicate shared interests:  "carpool" to coordinate transportation; "marketplace" to buy, sell, & rent; etc.  It will evolve according to members' interests and needs.

Your penis swells and your whole crotch feels warm and tingly.

Behave the same way you did when it happened at school; … enjoy the sensation, but try not to show off or scare others.

Forget OMEN, … take the #12 bus to STEAM Portland. 

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Log in to your account and go to the user page at http://omenpdx.org/user/. Click on the "Edit" tab to edit your information and then click "Save".

The Golden Rule, “a playful and engaging spirit”, “a good attitude" and "an open heart" not only applies to OMEN events, it also extends to the forums on our website. Messages that are abusive in nature or contain personal attacks will not be tolerated, and those messages will be deleted.

Members who violate this policy are subject to the following course of action:

• First Offense: Warning.
• Second Offense: Loss of forum access.
• Third Offense: Revocation of OMEN PDX membership.

If you've lost or forgotten your password click on the "Request new password" link located inside the login box on the homepage, and the website will help you out.