Open
Swinging and polyamory are two types of open relationships, but there are so many more ways to explore being open! Whether you call it Ethical Non-Monogamy (ENM) or Consensual Non-Monogamy (CNM), being in an open relationship can present different challenges for all the partners involved. Discover how to go from monogamy to an open relationship, how to talk to your partner about swinging and open relationships, what the swinging lifestyle and open lifestyles are really like, and much more. Whether you're a newbie to open relationships or a veteran ethical non-monogamist, you'll find resources to guide you.
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Swinger Etiquette: The Unwritten Rules of the Swinging Lifestyle
How to master swinger etiquette, from consent to discretion, to keep being invited back.
Nico Pierce
What Is Hotwife Training? (And How to Do It)
Hotwife training is how couples move from fantasy to a real hotwife dynamic. Learn each partner's role, how to start and the pitfalls to avoid.
Talking to Your Partner Before Your First Event
The conversation that actually matters happens before you walk in the door, not during it.
Choosing Your First Lifestyle Destination
Not every destination that looks exciting online turns out to be the right place for your first trip. Here's how to actually pick one.
Boundaries vs. Borders: Why Most People Confuse the Two
Most of us set borders when we mean boundaries. Discover the simple shift that helps you feel safe without trying to control your partner.
How to Vet a New Partner in ENM Before You're Emotionally In
New Relationship Energy quietly edits what you overlook. Ask the real questions early, while your head is clear enough for the answers to matter.
From Mild to Wild: Caliente’s Spicy Lifestyle
The bare truth about one of the world’s hottest clothing-optional destinations.
How Can Single Men Meet Hotwifing Couples?
Advice to help single men attract the right hotwifing couples and thrive in the open, swinging, and hotwifing lifestyle.
Threesomes, Foursomes, and Moresomes!
Adam and Pris of Beyond Monogamy share how they navigate group play, from MFM favorites to orgies where getting naked never means you owe anyone.
Awkward Moments and How We Survived Them
Carnelian and Saphyre of Frisky Neighbors share their funniest lifestyle mishaps, from missed afterparties to curious pets, and how laughter kept them going.
The Intersection of Swinging & Polyamory
Adam & Pris of Beyond Monogamy open up about their journey from swinging to polyamory and why speaking up matters more than keeping the peace.
The Checkmate Manhattan Experience: Beyond The Velvet Ropes
One lucky couple gives their firsthand account of a night at one of New York City’s most exclusive swingers’ clubs that was so amazing, they sought a repeat performance the following night.
Is Swinging Exclusive to Couples?
If someone wants to be a swinger but isn't in a couple, can they still swing?
What We Didn’t Know About The Lifestyle
Frisky Neighbors Saphyre and Carnelian share the surprises of their early lifestyle days, from endless costume themes to learning swinging isn't polyamory.
What If You’re Not Into Them?
Sitting at dinner and feeling no spark? Lauren Hayes of SwingingCoach shares how to say no with kindness and confidence, and why expectation kills desire.
Drama in the Lifestyle
Adam and Pris of Beyond Monogamy get real about lifestyle drama and why honesty and genuine friendship should always come before play.
Setting Boundaries, Not Borders
Discover why speaking up the first time matters and how saying no can strengthen your relationship without building walls around it.
SDC: How to Find Friends & Connect
Just like with any social network or online community, it's exciting to have and make new friends on SDC.
The Intersection of Exhibitionism and Anxiety
Can a self-described anxious poodle thrive as a club exhibitionist? Adam and Pris reveal how anxiety and showing off can share the same stage.
The Sexual Longevity Protocol
Eve of PLEASEME explains why great sex for decades starts with healthy blood flow, and how simple daily habits can keep your desire and pleasure thriving.
Just Sex Talk EP 115 | Risque Lifestyle Parties
Heath and Renee from Risque Lifestyle Parties join the show and share their experiences in the lifestyle
Is Polyamory or Swinging Just Cheating With Extra Steps?
Cheating is defined by what's hidden; ENM by what's agreed. Here's why the difference isn't semantics, and how to answer the question with grace.