Relationships
An expert breaks down the source of the Mormon MomTok drama.
What Are Swingers?
As Rosen explains, swingers can take all different forms.
How Does Swinging Work?
Like other relationship styles under the non-monogamy umbrella, swinging can be done in a variety of ways.
There is a very wide spectrum of swinger dynamics that couples can engage in, says Rosen.
Some folks start with or only engage in soft swinging, which essentially means anything except penis-vagina penetration.
For many couples, one major incentive to swinging is the way that it increases the attraction between partners.
Any form of non-monogamy definitely takes work and lots of communication.
To limit hurt feelings and possible devastation to the relationship, Rosen stresses that flexibility is required.
As you test out the lifestyle, she notes its important torespect shifting boundaries.
These communication skills often extend far beyond the bedroom, she explains.
Couples who navigate swinging tend to find that conversations about difficult topics like money, children, etc.
tend to get a little bit easier.
Of course, that requires time and patience.
What Does The Upside Down Pineapple Mean?
For many swingers, their lifestyle choice isnt something they choose to put on public display.
Theres actually a subtle symbolic option for that.
Pineapples have symbolicallyrepresented hospitality, friendship, and generosityfor centuries.
Commonly used in places like hotels, the fruit creates a warm and welcoming vibe.
When a pineapple symbol is flipped upside down, it represents a different kind of invitation.
The swinger community usesupside-down pineapplesto indicate that theyre open to sharing, aka swinging with their partner.
There are some really great apps for finding like-minded couples.Feeldis one of my favorites, she shares.
Lifestyle groups on Reddit are another option.
Take it slow, communicate plenty, and remember that youre always in it together.
