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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Swinging Couples in New York City (and How to Find Them)
Peek inside New York City’s discreet social world for adventurous couples.
Your Words Are Arrows: How One Sentence Can Damage Trust
Your words are arrows. Once they leave your mouth, you don’t get to call them back.
Benefits for the Mono Partner in a Mono/ENM Relationship
When people imagine Ethical Non-Monogamy, they often assume it only benefits the partner who is “open.” But that’s a narrow and incomplete view.
How to Find Swinger Couples in the Midwest
Swingers in the Midwest are friendly and adventurous — here’s how to find them online and in person!
How to Create an Amazing Swingers Dating Profile
The quiet power behind dating profiles in the swinging lifestyle.
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.
How to Flirt in the Swinging Lifestyle (Without Being Awkward)
Diving into the art of flirtation in a world that thrives on presence, discretion, and desire.
From Mild to Wild: Caliente’s Spicy Lifestyle
The bare truth about one of the world’s hottest clothing-optional destinations.
How to Start a Conversation with Other Swingers
What to say (and what to avoid saying) in the swinging lifestyle.
The Swinging Lifestyle in New York City
A look at New York City’s swinging scene from beyond the velvet ropes and private doors.
Premature Ejaculation in the Swinging Lifestyle
How to deal with pressure and timing in erotic play spaces.
Erectile Dysfunction in The Swinging Lifestyle
Navigating desire, pressure, and play with confidence in swinging spaces.
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.
Swinger Red Flags: What Swinging Couples & Singles Should Know
Know the warning signs in swinging to keep your experiences smooth and sexy.
Single Men in The Lifestyle: How to Get Chosen as a Third
A polished look at how single men can elevate their presence and become unforgettable thirds in the swinging lifestyle.
Single Guys in The Lifestyle: 10 Tips to Boost Your Value
Single men in the swinging lifestyle can elevate their value by following the rhythm driven by couples.
The Art of Sexy Consent in the Swinging Lifestyle
A closer look at the skills that make it easy and sexy to ask for consent.
Talk Before You Touch: Communication that Makes Play Hotter
In the lifestyle, communication isn’t just about words; it’s about connection, trust, and keeping everyone on the same page.
What if One Partner Wants to Be a Swinger But the Other Doesn’t?
How do you handle it when your partner doesn’t want an open relationship, but you do?
10 Popular Swinger Terms You Should Know
Master the terms that shape modern adult nightlife and swinger dating.
Performance Anxiety in The Swinging Lifestyle: How Men Can Cope
How can men manage pressure and deepen pleasure in the swinging lifestyle? Read on!
Inside the Swinging Lifestyle: Q&A with That Other Lifestyle
How to navigate the swinging lifestyle, with a focus on consent, etiquette, community, and real-world dynamics beyond the bedroom.