Swinging has existed for decades in America. It was in the 1950s that it gained media attention and became popular. It was previously known as wife swapping. Swinging involves couples and singles meeting for intimate encounters. Those involved posses an open mindedness when it comes to their sexual freedoms. They have the urge and ability to act out fantasies. Now swinging is referred to as “The Lifestyle”.

Researchers have found swinging occurred as far back as early Roman days. It is well known the Romans loved their orgies!

Wife swapping was introduced in our culture during WWI. Military husbands would attend parties being told that if they were killed in the line of duty friends would care for their wives, including sexually. Key parties then came about. A bowl would be placed in the room and men would put their keys into the bowl. All the women would choose a set of keys and go to bed with the man who owned them.

Since it’s introduction it has been accepted more. Modern swinging is more equal with men and women having an equal role in finding their “friends” and enjoying the experience equally. It has now spread across the world with the introduction of magazines and clubs.

The Internet helped the lifestyle grow beginning in the 80s. With the introduction of anonymity and the ability to meet more people, many joined the lifestyle. Before the Internet, swingers had to rely on magazines and newspapers to find others with the same interests. This was a new avenue for swingers to meet others with the same interests.

The swinging community continues to grow daily. The Internet not only helps couples and individuals find people with the same likes and interests, it helps spread information on the lifestyle. And, with the acceptance of the lifestyle, it will continue to grow.