Getting in the "Swing" of Things

Are you and your partner considering swinging or swapping? After getting lot's of questions from you all about sex and exploration I decided to post a bit of information that should help you make a better, more informed decision regarding your life, love and genitals.

Swinging or partner swapping is a non-monogamous behavior, in which singles or partners in a committed relationship engage in sexual activities with others as a recreational or social activity. Swinging can take place in a number of contexts, ranging from spontaneous sexual activity at informal gatherings of friends to planned regular social meetings to hooking up with like-minded people at a swingers' club. It can also involve Internet-based swinger social networking services online.

The phenomenon of swinging, or at least its wider discussion and practice, is regarded by some as arising from the upsurge in sexual activity during the sexual revolution of the 1960s, made possible by the invention of the contraceptive pill and the emergence of treatments for many of the STI's that were known at that time.

The older term wife swapping, once considered to be equivalent to "swinging", is now criticized as being androcentric where the husband is presumed to be in control of the sexual activities of a couple and also does not accurately describe the full range of sexual activities in which singles or couples may take part.

What we know in today's society as swinging began in the early 1950’s in the wealthier suburbs of America . During that time the only ways to meet other swingers was through personal ads in the newspapers.

It wasn't until the 1960’s in Berkeley, California that the first organization, “Sexual Freedom League”, for swingers was opened. Ultimately, an umbrella organization called North American Swing Club Association (NASCA) was formed to give encourage accurate information about swinging lifestyles all across America.

Today, swinging is fast becoming an accepted lifestyle. Many individuals and couples who are interested in entering such lifestyle can go to the internet, clubs, or many of the organizations that specializes in this type of sexual expression. These days swingers are not just restricted to clubs to met swingers, but private swinging with friends and other met through personal ads in swinging publications are becoming more and more popular.

A number of swinging organization can be found in almost every countries, with the greatest numbers of registered participants in the United States.

Other popular countries 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.

If you and your lover are considering sexual exploration and swinging is a part of your discussion here are a few decent places to get started and learn a bit more!

-more swinging info coming soon!