With the rapid rise in modern online and casual dating in the past decade or so, many people are turning to new and exciting lifestyles when it comes to their sexual experiences, including non-monogamy. One form of non-monogamy growing more popular is “swinging.” People who engage in the swinger lifestyle engage in sexual activities with other couples or sometimes single people outside of their primary relationship.
Swinger Lifestyle 101 – The Basics
You may have heard of swinging before, but what does the swinger lifestyle actually look like? The experts at Swing Social are here to break down the basics, including what swinging is and how it works!
- Swinging is a form of ethical non-monogamy where people who are married or otherwise in a committed relationship engage in sexual activity with others – typically other couples.
- Swinging typically happens in a social environment! Either at swinger parties or events, sometimes in homes, at hotels/resorts, or even on cruise ships.
- Swinger events can be either private or involve same-room sex where all parties’ sexual encounters are in the same space. Either way, all the people involved discuss and consent to what works best to keep their relationships lively, healthy, and on the same page. This also includes talking about boundaries, limits, and what everyone is comfortable with! Like all relationships, communication is essential.
- People try swinging for a variety of reasons. Some want to liven up their sex life with their current partner; some people are looking for sexual experiences outside of what their current partner provides; others just want to expand their sexual circle! Whatever the reason, this relationship structure provides a safe space for swingers to explore and experiment with their sexuality.
Swinging can differ from open relationships or polyamory. Typically swingers are looking only for casual sexual relationships outside of their primary relationship, whereas those in open relationships and polyamorous couples might focus on building other romantic or emotional relationships, either with or without the involvement of their primary partner.
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If you and your partner are interested in swinging, it can feel difficult to know where to start. That’s where Swing Social comes in! Made by swingers for swingers, Swing Social is an online dating site that helps you and your partner find other local swingers in your area, as well as events and parties.
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