By: Janet Sheridan

In previous cultures, it has not been uncommon to find societies which have advocated having a lifestyle with multiple sexual partners. Either royalty and nobility in many cultures had consorts and concubines. You can find historical acccounts of these activities. Ancient Rome has been notable for its enthusiastic acceptance of orgies and alternative sexual practices, you may say they where the 1st society to practice acceptable swinging activities. Swingers today may embrace these ideals, however the actual practice of swinging in the 20th century began quite differently.

A book written by Terry Gould's : The Lifestyle: A Look at the Erotic Rites of Swingers. Swinging began among U.S. Air Force pilots and their spouses during World War II. In this small community, the mortality rate among pilots was considerably high. Terry Gould reports a close bond between pilots arose. The implication is that the husbands would protect and care for all the wives as their own, both emotionally and sexually, if the husbands were away or lost. These historic accounts are debatable. Since it would have been highly unlikely for servicemen's wives to accompany them on any foreign tours of duty.

Other sources indicate that American Air Force pilots stationed in the Southern California desert were the original participants in post-modern swinging. Though the exact originations are usually agreed upon. The assumption is that swinging began in the American military communities in the 1950s. By the end of the Korean war, these groups spread from the bases to the suburbs. Media outlets picked up on them in 1957 and promptly dubbed the phenomenon 'wife-swapping.'

Wife Swapping is a term that continues to be used by the tabloid press even today but swingers have long since decided that it is both an inaccurate and derogatory description of their activities which denigrates women to the status of a possession that can be swapped at the husband’s will.

In Berkeley, California the first organization, 'Sexual Freedom League', for swingers was created in 1960.

It grew into an organization called the North American Swing Club Association (NASCA) (now NASCA International). It was formed to encourage accurate information about swinging lifestyles across America. A number of swinging organization can be found in almost every countries, with the greatest numbers of registered participants in the United States.

Other countries which have organizations are Canada, sections of Europe such as England, France, Switzerland, Germany, and Japan. In addition a number of clubs are growing in Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. Swinging clubs don’t just offer parties and special events for swingers but also offers group discussions, workshops, and travel information for their members.

There has been subjective scientific research into the swinging lifestyle. A most recent study, based on an Internet questionnaire addressed to visitors of lifestyle-related sites, discovered swingers are far more happier in their relationships than the rest of the population. Over 60% Of swingers said that swinging improved their relationship with their spouses and only 1.7% said it made their relationship less happier.

Half of the respondants rated their relationships very happy prior to becoming swingers. And maintained it had become even happier. Over 90% Of those with less satisfying relationships said swinging improved it. 70% of swingers claimed no issue with controlling jealousy, about a quarter admitted 'I have difficulties controlling jealousy when swinging' to be somewhat true but less than 6% said this was 'Yes, Very Much' true. Swingers also rate themselves happier (59% against 32% very happy) and their lives much more exciting (76% against 54% exciting) than does the rest of the population, by surprisingly large margins. Little differences existed between the responses of men and women, although more males (70%) than females completed the survey.

While the syudy is enlightening. It is of certain limited accuracy of the swinging population as a whole; because of its self-selected sampling technique. It is more than likely that swinging couples who had stronger relationships were motivated to complete the questionnaire. As opposed to others.

However, the pressures that swinging may place on a marriage means that only those with higher than average levels of commitment to their partners are able to remain strong and married while in a Swinging lifestyle.

Couples with jealousy or strife issues caused by swinging won't stay in the swinging lifestyle for too long. So, these couples were less likely to respond. ABC News reporter John Stossel produced an investigative report into the swinging lifestyle. Stossel reported over 4 million people are active swingers, according to his estimates by the Kinsey Institute and other pertinant researchers. He also included Terry Gould's research. Gould concluded that 'couples swing in order to avouid cheating on their partners.' Stossel asked swinging couples whether they worry their spouse will 'find they like someone else better', one male interviewee responded, 'people in the swinging community swing for a reason.

A woman interviewee asserted, they don't swing to go out and find a new wife;' while It makes women more confident -- they are the ones in charge.' Stossel then interviewed 12 marriage counselors regarding lifestyle. According to Stossel, 'not a single one of them said don't do it'. Though some indicated 'getting sexual thrills outside of marriage can threaten a marriage'. The swingers whom Stossel interviewed claimed that 'their marriages are stronger because they don't have affairs and they don't lie to one another.

About the Author

Hi, I am Janet, I have been been actively involved in the swinging lifestyle for 4 years. I am 30 and currently single and looking. I write frequently about swingers' topics and belong to this great website called SLS. This is where I meet my new friends and play with many. www.SwingLifeStyle.com

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Swingers Clubs Etiquette

There are no formal rules at swingers clubs but basic manners can take you a long way and make you more popular with other swingers. If you are a member of a swinger club, it can be online or not, then you will naturally get invited to swingers parties. Swingers' parties are a happening where swinging couples and selected singles meet for an evening of free sex. This can take place at a private residence or at an actual swingers club. The important thing to remember when you are going to a swingers party is that you are the guest and should behave like the guest. Couples have been kicked out of swingers clubs for misbehaving at swingers parties. What to do at a swingers party It's always important to greet your host and hostess when you arrive at a swingers party and to thank them afterwards. If they like you then the chances of them inviting you to other parties are really good. Word of mouth is also huge in the swinger community and you will get a reputation as a likeable swinger at your swingers club. Be polite to the other members of the swinger club. If they invite you for a threesome or a gang-bang that you don't want to partake in then just gently say no thanks. Don't insult them and never try to force yourself on other members who don't want you. No always means no at a swingers club. If you are in a situation where you are telling another member no and they don't want to back off then go tell your hostess. It is their responsibility to keep all the swingers club member inline and make sure that everyone is having fun. If you want to find swingers clubs then visit TheAdultHub.com.

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Has it ever occurred to you that there might be somewhere just around the corner from you that is being used to hold swinger parties? Unlike more mainstream activities, you are not going to see big notice boards in flashing neon lights, advertising premises as a ‘Swinger Club’. Even in Holland and Germany where society is generally much more tolerant of such activities, venues are usually a bit hidden away and rarely located in the limelight. In Britain, most swinger parties occur in private houses, sometimes with a network of swingers taking it in turns to party at one another’s homes. The networks usually operate within a club such as Club-Aphrodite.com, with hosting members inviting other members to their parties. The types of houses used can range from small flats and terrace houses to large country mansions. In reality, it is unusual for small properties situated in built up areas to be used. There are two obvious reasons for this. Firstly, any kind of party in houses in built up areas are likely to be noticed by neighbours. Although swinger parties are unlikely to be really noisy, bass beating affairs, the sounds of people talking and laughing are easily heard through neighbouring walls. Worse still are the sort of noises that an active bedroom might produce, especially where headboards bang against walls or noisy orgasms occur. Secondly, small properties do not have the kind of facilities or sufficient rooms to please discerning party seekers. Nor are they large enough to house enough guests to make for a successful party. Detached houses with enough space around them to avoid neighbourhood interest are much more commonly used as party venues and these can host regular and very successful parties. It is perfectly possible that you would be unaware of a secluded, detached house in your area is being used to host monthly swinger parties. The guests would arrive quietly, over a period of time and it is most unlikely that their dress or appearance would indicate the nature of their visit. It would be even less likely that anyone would be aware of swinger parties going on at very large houses. The ‘country mansion’ type of venue is not only too secluded to be discovered but their owners are likely to be the sort of people who operate within an exclusive network of similar social backgrounds, making it most unlikely that news of party activities will ever leak out. Nevertheless, there have been occasions when houses of this nature have been exposed by the tabloid press for holding regular swinger parties. However, since the E.U. invasion of privacy laws have been enacted, journalists have to think twice before making stories from secret infiltrations into swinger parties. As well as private houses, swinger parties occur in ‘Club Type’ premises, rented apartment suites and hotels. They are also sometimes found in naturist clubs and spas. Regardless of the type of facility there is a good chance that a swinger party venue exists near to where you live without you being aware of it. The best way to find out is to join one of the larger swinger clubs, like Club-Aphrodite.com who list venues all over the U.K.

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Historically, it has not been uncommon to find societies that have advocated having a lifestyle with multiple sexual partners. Furthermore both royalty and nobility in many cultures had consorts and concubines. Ancient Rome has been notable (if not infamous) for its enthusiastic acceptance of orgies and alternative sexual practices. However, though contemporary swingers celebrate those ideals, the actual practice of swinging in the 20th century began differently. According to Terry Gould's The Lifestyle: A Look at the Erotic Rites of Swingers, swinging began among U.S. Air Force pilots and their wives during World War II. In this small community, the mortality rate among pilots was significantly high. Gould reports that a close bond between pilots arose, with the implication that the husbands would protect and care for all the wives as their own, both emotionally and sexually, if the husbands were away or lost. This historical narrative is debatable, however, since it would have been highly unusual for servicemen's wives to accompany them on any foreign tours of duty. Other sources point to American Air Force pilots stationed in the California desert as the original participants in modern swinging. Though the exact beginnings are not agreed upon, it is widely assumed that swinging began amongst American military communities in the 1950s. By the time the Korean War ended, these groups had spread from the bases to the nearby suburbs. The media picked up on them in 1957 and promptly dubbed the phenomenon 'wife-swapping.' It wasn't until the 1960s in Berkeley, California that the first organization, 'Sexual Freedom League', for swingers was opened. Ultimately, an umbrella organization called the North American Swing Club Association (NASCA) (now NASCA International) was formed to encourage accurate information about swinging lifestyles all across America. Some subjective scientific research into swinging has been conducted in the USA since the late 1960s. The most recent study, based on an Internet questionnaire addressed to visitors of lifestyle-related sites, found swingers are happier in their relationships than the norm. 60% Of swingers said that swinging improved their relationship and only 1.7% said it made their relationship less happy. Half of those who rated their relationship very happy before becoming swingers maintained it had become even happier. 90% Of those with less happy relationships said swinging improved them. Almost 70% of swingers claimed no problem with controlling jealousy, around a quarter admitted 'I have difficulty controlling jealousy when swinging' to be somewhat true but only 6% said this was 'Yes, Very Much' true. Swingers rate themselves happier (59% against 32% very happy) and their lives much more exciting (76% against 54% exciting) than does the rest of the population, by surprisingly large margins. There was no difference between the responses of men and women, although more males (70%) than females completed the survey. This study, while enlightening, is of limited accuracy of the swinging population as a whole, due to its self-selected sampling technique. Internet-based sampling procedures create a substantial potential for bias. It is likely that those swinging couples who had stronger relationships were more motivated to complete the questionnaire. Alternatively, the stress that swinging may place on a marriage means that only those with higher than average levels of commitment to their partners are able to remain married whilst swinging. Couples that have jealousy or strife issues caused by swinging will not usually stay in the swinging lifestyle and thus would have been unlikely to respond. ABC News reporter John Stossel produced an investigative report into the lifestyle. Stossel reported that over 4 million people are swingers, according to estimates by the Kinsey Institute and other researchers. He also cited Terry Gould's research, in which Gould concluded that 'couples swing in order to not cheat on their partners.' When Stossel asked swinging couples whether they worry that their spouse will 'find they like someone else better', one male interviewee replied, 'People in the swinging community swing for a reason. They don't swing to go out and find a new wife;' while a woman interviewee asserted, 'it make women more confident -- that they are the ones in charge.' Stossel interviewed 12 marriage counselors about the lifestyle. According to Stossel, 'not one of them said don't do it', though some also said 'getting sexual thrills outside of marriage can threaten a marriage'. Nevertheless, the swingers whom Stossel interviewed claimed that 'their marriages are stronger because they don't have affairs and they don't lie to each other.

Written by Paul C, owner of http://www.playfulswingers.com and a practicing swinger for about 15 years.