Beyond the Cards

Your first playdate with a new couple can be exciting and a little nerve-wracking. This guide walks you through preparation, planning, and setting expectations to make the night fun, safe, and unforgettable for everyone involved.

Polyamory, open relationships, and swinging are often lumped together, but each offers a different flavor of consensual non-monogamy. Polyamory is about multiple loving relationships, open relationships focus on flexibility within a primary partnership, and swinging emphasizes shared sexual exploration. Here’s how to tell the difference—and find the path that fits you best.

Attending your first swinging event can feel exciting—and a little nerve-wracking. Breaking the ice with new people is often harder than what happens later behind closed doors! These 10+ conversation starters will help you spark fun, flirty, and meaningful conversations, whether you’re at a swinger club, hotel takeover, or lifestyle resort.