Category: Culture & Trends
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Gem and Daz: How a UK Couple is Taking Swinging Mainstream
They may not appear as the couple that lives next door to you. But they’re probably a whole lot more interesting. Gem and Daz are the latest couple to begin promoting their open relationship on social media. And since then, they’ve gained quite the following. And rightfully so. The couple stands confident. Their content dazzles…
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Breaking Barriers for Gay and Trans Connections in the UK
The UK open relationship community isn’t just thriving – it’s growing and, dare we say, evolving. For gay and trans individuals, this vibrant lifestyle has opened up a new frontier, offering both opportunities and challenges. Interestingly, the open relationship scene, with its emphasis on open-mindedness and exploration, shares common ground with the struggles faced by…
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Carnival Cruises Ban Upside Down Pineapples: An Open Relationship Symbol Overboard
Carnival Cruise Line has banned (and maybe unbanned) upside pineapples, a notorious open relationship symbol, stirring debate across the open relationship lifestyle community. Pending the real story, it’s is making major waves across the polygamy community that often appreciates cruise lines as a place to congregate and connect. Charles LaceCharles Lace is a distinguished UK-based…
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Surprising Swing States: Unveiling America’s Top 10 Swinger Hotspots
Nope, we aren’t talking about the same swing states that America’s embattled politicians are vying to win. These are a little different. Many American states were taken aback when a recent report revealed they ranked among the top 10 for swinging. While London has long been recognized as a premier swinger destination, the United States…
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4 Ways the UK Can Modernise Laws to Support Polyamorous and Swingers’ Communities
We love the UK’s vast swinger community. Its supportive of gay and trans polyamorous endeavors, it’s vibrant, it’s sticky as in connective and inclusive. But it’s certainly not perfect, as anyone in our community will attest. The UK’s legal framework still lags behind when it comes to recognising and protecting diverse relationship styles, leaving swingers…
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How Social Media is Empowering Open Relationships
In today’s hyper-connected world, the influence of social media is undeniable. It has revolutionised many aspects of our lives, including how we approach dating and relationships. While platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok offer exciting new ways to connect, they also bring about unique challenges and complexities to modern relationships. Let’s delve into how social…
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Hollywood’s Open Secrets: Celebrities in Non-Monogamous Relationships
The world of swinging and open relationships is growing in popularity, with one driving factor being celebrities who are either openly in these non-monogamy structures or allegedly are. Let’s be honest, celebrity culture drives a lot of influence, particularly in the Western world. Numerous celebrities are notable for their modern dating endeavours. Here are a…
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The Future of Open Relationships: Top 5 Trends to Watch in Dating
As modern dating and what we fondly call “group fun” around here continue to evolve, some dating structures once deemed “unconventional” are becoming increasingly mainstream. Such open-mindedness is truly refreshing to witness. A variety of new trends are emerging across the dating landscape. Let’s delve into the key trends that are redefining the modern dating…
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How Different Generations Navigate Non-Monogamy
Open relationship allow partners to agree to engage in romantic or sexual activiites with others outside of what is known as their “primary partner.” And while for many years this relationship style was largely condemned by the mainstream, recent years have shown that more people are adapting to this style of modern dating for a…
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5 Unexpected Benefits of Exploring the Swinger Lifestyle Together
We’ve entered a new world where dating is evolving into a more modern experience. No longer are couples chained to traditional plays that, while may work for many, don’t work for all. The swinger lifestyle is an often misunderstood modern dating experience that’s typically misrepresented in mainstream media. Instead, consenting adults who dabble, or dive…
