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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What to Expect at a Swingers Resort as a First-Timer, From Rules to Etiquette
A newbie’s guide to swingers resorts: what the days look like, the consent and ground rules, why you don't have to play, and more.
Nico Pierce
What Is a Swinger Hotel Takeover? What to Expect From a Lifestyle Weekend
A swinger hotel takeover turns a whole hotel into a private lifestyle weekend. Learn how vetting, room blocks, etiquette and checkout work.
Elevated Intimacy
Tantra coach Justin Gottlieb draws on 20 years in the lifestyle to share tips that help your next sex party feel safer and far more connected.
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.
How Do Hotwife Couples Vet Potential Playmates?
Secrets of successful hotwifing couples and their playmate vetting practices.
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.
Swinger Etiquette: The Unwritten Rules of the Swinging Lifestyle
How to master swinger etiquette, from consent to discretion, to keep being invited back.
The Sexual Longevity Protocol: Blood Flow
Sexual health educator Eve Hall explains why healthy circulation fuels arousal and sensitivity for every body, plus how to keep it flowing at any age.
From Mild to Wild: Caliente’s Spicy Lifestyle
The bare truth about one of the world’s hottest clothing-optional destinations.
How to Go from Swinging Online to Real-Life Swinger Encounters
Bridging the gap between fantasy and face-to-face connection.
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.
Talking to Your Partner Before Your First Event
The conversation that actually matters happens before you walk in the door, not during it.
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.
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.