Swinging is defined as non-monogamous sexual activity, treated much like any other social activity, which can be experienced as a couple. Couples who engage in swinging activities say that they swing so that they don’t cheat. Swingers mutually agree to have sexual relations with other people with their partners consent. They do not view this activity as cheating. They view swinging as a way to strengthen their relationship with their partner while keeping the relationship exciting. In fact, results from an Internet swingers survey, indicate that swingers tend to be happier in their relationships than those in a monogamous relationship.
Swingers clubs offer swingers a location to meet other couples interested in swinging. Most major cities in North America and Western Europe have at least one swingers club that operates in a permanent location. It is estimated that there are over 3000 swingers clubs world wide. Swingers clubs can be on premise clubs or off premise clubs. On premise swingers clubs allow swinging activities to occur at the club. Most on premise clubs do not serve alcohol but swingers are encouraged to bring their own. Off premise swingers clubs do not permit the swinging activities to occur on site, but the club staff arranges for the activities to occur at nearby locations.
Activities at swingers clubs can vary. Some of the more common activities include exhibitionism, voyeurism, soft swinging, and full swap. Exhibitionists have sex with others while being watched. Voyeurism is when one watches others having sex. Soft swinging or soft swap involves kissing, stroking, or oral sex with a third or fourth person. This can be a threesome, group sex, or swapping partners. A full swap is having penetrative sex with someone other than one’s partner. When most people think of swingers they think of a full swap. While full swapping is common, it is not the activity that swingers engage in most frequently.
Traditionally, swingers clubs are accepting of all ages and body types. In fact, the average age of a swinger is forty-five years old. Some swingers groups are becoming more selective, however. Some private swingers parties are restrictive as to whom they let participate. If one is interested in club swinging for the first time, it would be wise to check into the policies of the club before attending.
Swingers clubs generally fly under the radar. Sites such as swingersclublist.com, sexxymofo.com, and realswingers.com/club can be utilized to find a swingers club just about anywhere in North America. One may be surprised to find out that a swingers club just may be in his or her hometown.