Tagged: Community

How media representation of consensual non-monogamy has evolved from early cable TV coverage to today's nuanced, community-led storytelling.

An evergreen guide to major lifestyle conventions — workshops, themed parties, vendor expos, community events, and how Swing.com helps you prepare ahead.

An evergreen guide to lifestyle conventions and large community gatherings: what they are, who they serve, and the canonical events the community points to.

Why do couples swing in 2026? Five evidence-backed reasons drawn from Swing.com community insights and current research on consensual non-monogamy.

Cosplay-themed swinger parties are among the most memorable lifestyle events when done with care. A practical guide to comfort, opt-in signaling, and consent.

Themed and cosplay lifestyle parties are among the most memorable events in the scene. Here is what makes them work and how to find or host one worth going to.

A kink-positive, zero-pathologization guide to fetish and BDSM in the lifestyle — SSC, RACK, and the difference between fetish, kink, and preference, with NCSF.

Bisexuality is common in the lifestyle, but bi men and women experience it differently. NCSF findings, the bi treatment gap, and what real inclusion looks like.

The 1996 Doug Liman film Swingers is a cult classic about cocktail-culture dating, not about the lifestyle. What people searching that title are usually after.

California's lifestyle community spans the Bay Area, Los Angeles, San Diego, and beyond. Here is a practical framework for connecting across the state.

An orientation to the lifestyle landscape in Sacramento and Northern California for new arrivals: where to find current event info and what the scene has now.

Consensual non-monogamy did not begin in the 20th century; it has a long history across cultures. A look at what is documented and what is often misattributed.