For those who are new to it - swinging (also known as "the lifestyle") is recreational social sex (often referred to as "playing") usually involving couples meeting other couples for sex. Most parties are based on 2 or more couples, but often couples may play with one or more selected singles for variety or to fulfil a specific sexual need (such as bisex or double penetration).

Swingers in general are couples with above average standing in education, income and quality of life. They tend to be concentrated in the 30s, 40s and 50s, but we have met many active swingers who are older or younger.