Swinging is a recreational activity for adults. Usualy participated in by married couples or people in strong relationships. Most commonly couples will meet with other couples and swap partners, alternativley a couple will meet up with another individual for a threesome or take part in a swing party.

"Swinging is an engagement in sexual activity with someone other than one's spouse/primary partner, with the full knowledge and consent of that person."

Swinging is considered a lifestyle by most and has existed since time began, it became very popular during the 'swinging 60s' when free love and hence swinging was the in thing.  There are few 'rules', however there is definitely a swinging etiquette which should be adhered to, to ensure maximum enjoyment for you and those you encounter.

The majority of swinging relationships involve sex but there is a lot more to the scene than that. It is about belonging, building trust and meeting other like minded people. Whether you are meeting with another couple, at a swing club or going to a private party you will usually eat and drink and get to know others before anything of a more sexual nature takes place. 

The lifestyle is a great way to fufil fantasies in a safe and comfortable environment. There are many forms of swinging, you may choose to stay exclusivley with your own partner initially, enjoying the added excitement of the other couples being around. You will find interacting with other couples will enhance the experience even further.

You can soft-swap which involves kissing, cuddling and oral activities with someone other than your partner. Some couples have rules such as no kissing etc.. and this should always be adhered to. Full-swap involves full blown sex, as always it's up to you as to what kind of thing you feel comfortable with and how far you want to go.

Swinging can be a massive confidence boost for you and your partner, not to mention all the fantasies you will undoubtedly end up sharing and the closeness you will fell as you both prepare for the big night!  However if either of you have any doubts or insecurities these should be fully explored before entering into the lifestyle, and any feeling of jealousy or relationship problems should be fully resolved. Swinging will not fix a broken relationship but it will strengthen a strong one.

What is dogging?

Dogging is a term used to describe the activity of engaging in sexual acts in a public area, usually a secluded car park.  Often there are more than two participants and observation is encoraged.  People can meet randomly or as is increasingly common via the internet.