Stop the presses: swinging is back in style

We need to talk about swinging. Yes, swinging. You know, where couples swap partners to share the bed in the same space. Personally, I can't even think about seeing my boyfriend with another woman, but according to experts, the summer of 2023 is really going to be the new ‘Summer of Love’ and not just a little bit. Swinging is completely back from being gone.

There are many different ways to swing. For example, you can participate in same-room swinging. Here, you share intimate moments with your partner in the presence of other couples, but you remain active only with your own partner. This can be a way to experience the excitement of others without actually swapping partners.

Another form of swinging is soft-swinging. In this form, a couple chooses another partner with whom they can engage in intimate acts, except for penetration. This allows couples to explore their sexual boundaries without a full partner swap. For those who are more adventurous, there is the option of a full swap. This means that couples completely swap partners, including penetration. It is the most intense form of swinging and requires a high degree of trust and openness within your relationship.

Swinging is nothing new. The trend of ’key parties‘ already emerged in the 1960s. During these gatherings, swinging couples would come together and throw their car keys into a bowl. Then, each woman would draw a set of car keys from the bowl, and she would spend the night with the owner of those keys. This sounds like pure introvert hell for me, but to each their own.

Although the concept of ‘key parties’ has now become extinct along with the Paisley print, swinging is more alive than ever in modern times. People are once again exploring the possibilities of openness and sexual freedom within their relationships. For example, there are certain campsites in the country where you can indicate that you are open to a night of partner swapping by placing an upside-down pineapple in front of your tent (this is true), and especially in the Randstad, many parties are held where couples get the chance to push their sexual boundaries.

Curious? Throughout the country, there are swinger clubs and events to be found, but if you find that a step too far, you can always gather information from various online platforms and communities. There are even travel and vacation destinations for swingers that provide an environment where couples can relax, enjoy luxury facilities, and connect with other couples. In the wonderful world of swinging, there is something for everyone.