How did swinging start?

Few people know this, but swinging as a fad in America actually began in the 1950s with Air Force officers in California swapping wives. Once, swingers were generally 35+, but that’s changing. Today’s 20- and 30-somethings are marrying later and are taking their liberated dating habits into marriage.

Is swinging ever a good idea?

“Swinging can add excitement to a couple’s relationship when they have a solid foundation of trust and connection,” Dr. Nelson says. “Being with other people in a nonexclusive sexual experience can heighten the attraction to one another.

How do I start swinging and swapping?

Her advice to those considering swinging: “If you want to start experimenting with swinging and swapping, you need to take a look at your sexual values and belief system. Compare it to the way your partner perceives things, and before you proceed, have an honest discussion.

Is swinging in a relationship a good idea?

The environment between the two of you should be communicative and receptive, with no one feeling pressured to do something they don’t want to do. Swinging is great if you want to spice up your sex life or find a new sexual experience that you can share with your partner.

What happened to swinging in the 1970s?

By the mid-1970s, however, swinging was in decline in America, much of the novelty of it gone for even its most enthusiastic participants. As with its close cousin, open marriages, couples were finding that having sex with other people was affecting their relationships despite the no-emotional- attachment rule.

What are the different types of swinging parties?

There are all types of options according to your budget, from simple swinging neighborhood parties to more expensive ones like swinging cruises. If you’re new to this whole thing, be clear about the things that scare you and what you’d like your partner to do or not to.