The Ins and Outs of Swinger Gatherings
A breakdown of the 3 most common types of get-togethers

The Lifestyle is full of so many different types of people that there really is something for every couple. There are couples that only swing at resorts, couples that prefer the perfect foursome over drinks and dinners, and then there are the “party goers.” The party crowd tend to use local swinger events as a way to meet, mingle and hookup with other couples in the LS.
The three main kinds of parties include: Meet & Greets, Hotel Takeovers and House Parties. Mostly, these are done an a somewhat local level. Some couples will have to travel some distance to attend one of these events if they live in a more rural location. Each of the three is quite different than the others, and with that, there are certain rules/protocols that swingers should abide by. Let’s break them down, shall we?
Meet & Greets
Do you remember those boy/girl parties you used to go to in middle school? Take that and apply it to the swinging world. Usually these events are invite only and hosted at a couple’s house. Mr. Black and I have held a few of our own at our house! Basically the host couple reaches out to several pairs that they feel might hit it off or they are friends with, and invite them to their house or to another space to do just that: meet and greet.
Some light snacks, BYOB and maybe some cool music is all you really need to kickstart a good M&G. These are considered the smallest of the swinging social circles. There usually isn’t any play involved, as things are usually very PG and the whole point is to meet other couples that you may want to link up with at a different time. Meet and greets are also nice because they can provide a chance to meet other LS couples to talk to, even if you just end up being pants on friends.
Additionally, these small social gatherings are a good way to get your feet wet in the event sector of the lifestyle. Usually they are very low-pressure and almost everyone is friendly. Most couples go to meet and greets with the intent of simply being around other swingers. Showing up with an open mind is key! Simply being invited to one is another couples way of trying to include you in the local swinging community.
Inside Tip: Bring the host a small gift- a bottle of wine, some candy or a snack to share. People that host meet and greets remember this and will be more apt to invite you in the future. Also, don’t talk to others before going. Just go and see what happens naturally. Forced chemistry goes against the theory of a meet and greet. Be friends and put yourself and out there, you will be rewarded.
House Parties
Imagine a house full of swingers that are not only DTF, but looking to dance, drink and let loose. Enter: House parties. These are also usually hosted by a local couple at their home. Occasionally, a house is rented by a few couples who then invite even more swingers for a grand ole’ evening.
One very big difference between a meet and greet and a house party is sex. More often than not, some kind of sexual activity is happening at a house party. The host couple will set up semi-private and private play rooms somewhere in the house so that attendees can connect, flirt and well, fuck. This can be done on beds, furniture, air mattresses or in outside spaces.
Sometimes there are fees associated with house parties. It is not uncommon to pay a cover charge to attend, as this will provide the host couple with a stash to provide couples with cleaning fees, condoms, lube and other things such as snacks and mixers. Other host couples don’t ask that you pay an entrance fee, but do ask that you respect their home and bring your own supplies.
House parties can also be held under an umbrella group. SwingLifeStyle and Kasidie can point you in the right direction if you are looking to attend a house party!
Inside Tip: There is not a pressure to play at a house party. If there is, you should leave immediately. That said, be prepared to see some adult activities. While the M&G’s were somewhat PG, a house party bumps right up to R. Again, be graceful to the host. Make sure you shake their hand and thank them for hosting, this will get you invited again.
Hotel Takeovers
These sexy, eventful and fast moving parties are not for the faint of heart. Hotel takeovers can be held on any number of scales, from “floor parties” to entire resort takeovers. LS groups often are the ones that throw these, working with the hotel owners to block off an entire floor of a hotel or the entire building for swingers only. Either way, the key is privacy. Vanilla people are not welcome!
Usually the group that is hosting the hotel takeover, will sell tickets to the event then ask couples to each book and pay for their own rooms. Most of the time, swinging couples are placed within the same hallway for rendezvous ease. A banquet room or ballroom is often rented, with a DJ, games and tables for mingling. Bigger hotel takeovers will have themed rooms as well. For example, a BDSM room, where couples can try out some kinky play, products and demonstrations. The party planners will often bring in folks that specialize in certain kinks to please everyone in the crowd.
Hotel takeovers can be really, really fun or really, really boring. What it all boils down to is the crowd in attendance, the planning/hosting ability of the group throwing it and your own mindset. If you go into a hotel takeover not knowing anyone, there is a good chance you might end up spending the night alone in your room. It pays to reach out to others attending if this is the case.
Inside Tip: Dress the theme! Hotel takeovers often have a party theme and many couples get right into it! If there’s not a theme, go for sexy! Most couples going to the hotel takeover are looking to have a good time. Nobody is going to give you a hard time if your ass or tits are out a bit.
Whenever you feel like you are both ready to jump into the social swinging scene, just have a little chat about it all ahead of time. Make sure that you are both on the same page with everything. Discuss possibilities about what you will do if a play opportunity presents itself at one of the events (hotel takeover or house party). Think of questions you want to ask other couples when you introduce yourselves- this will be important when trying to gage chemistry and potential sexy friendships. Bottom line, have fun! Don’t be closed off when attending any of the events; doing say may cause you some awesome LS friendships. When in doubt, lean on the host couple for guidance. They are there to help out and will more often than not be happy to show you around!





