So what exactly is “swinging”? Swinging is when a couple (either committed or married) meets with other couples with the same interest to exchange partners for sexual relations. While this may seem like a somewhat taboo and risqué concept, swinging has been going on for quite some time, as far back as the Roman Age, and even as more recent as the end of the Korean War in the 1950’s. But with the sexual revolutions that took place in the last few decades of the 20th century, swinging between couples has become defined to a more traditional association.

So how does one find and get into the action? With the internet, it couldn’t be easier to find swinger personals, organizations, meet-up locations in major cities, and even vacation getaways make searching for like-minded playmates nearly limitless. The only limit in the quest to feel good is only bound by how far one wants to go.

The appeal of the swinging sub-culture is based largely on the enjoyment of the sexual activity itself rather than the basic act of sex itself. What keeps the appeal of the activity fresh is largely based on the opportunity of trying something new for oneself, or even the arousal found in the satisfaction of their regular partner.

Swinger personals are usually the easiest way to meet up with playmates and find out where the action is happening around the city. Meet-ups can usually be a monthly event, or entire conventions can be organized. People can choose to meet up and mingle in an on-premise club, or can simply move things to a more selective and intimate off-premise location once ideal partners have been found. Swinger personals can largely be found on the internet, but select publications or advertisements can also inform enthusiasts where the next meet-up will be.

For those interested in experiencing the most decadent aspects of swinging, resort hedonism, which is popular in Jamaica, allows for an even greater range of free-thinking attitudes than just sexual activities. At these resorts, the only real rules to make are defined by what gives a person pleasure, and simply what to do for the moment. The two main resorts in Jamaica, the Hedonism II (opened in 1976) and Hedonism III (opened in 1990) offer an enclosed experience, free to do whatever away from the public eye. There, the resorts offer various amenities such as an endless supply of food and drink, day and evening entertainment, theme parties, comfortable rooms, and even a roommate for the stay if requested. Due to the liberal freedom allowed for nudists and swingers, and because of the various sexual, alcohol, and drug related activities, the Hedonism resorts remain “adults only”.

For many, the sexual revolution is still marching forward just as strongly. Whether it’s the swinger personals found online, an organized meet-up in a club or similar gathering, or even an entire resort where sexual freedom is simply part of daily life. The swinger lifestyle provides an uninhibited view and perhaps more literal definition of the phrase “casual sex”.