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The History and
Definitions of Swinging which is couples only
The history of the word "swinging" is that it
was previously called wife swapping but "wife swappers"
needed an easier name to describe the activity. As "wife
swapping" gained popularity and media attention in
the 1950's, the activity was changed to "swinging"
and more recently "The Lifestyle"
So by saying your a single swinger your saying you are a
single wife swapper...which doesn't make a lot of sense.
Swinging
has its roots from U.S. Air Force fighter pilots during
World War II. These men were wealthy enough to move their
wives close to base, and the fact that their fatality rate
was the highest of any branch of service led to an unusual
social milieu in which non-monogamy between these pilots'
wives and other pilots became acceptable. These arrangements
persisted near Air Force bases throughout World War II and
into the Korean War.
By the time the Korean War ended, these groups had spread
from the bases to the nearby suburbs. The media picked up
on them in 1957 and promptly dubbed the phenomenon ``wife-swapping.''
Supposedly there were also "key clubs" where husbands
reportedly tossed their house keys into a pile in the center
of the room where they were drawn at random by the wives.
The owner of a selected key was the sexual partner for the
evening.
Swinging has always been about couples - Every national
swing convention in the U.S., and as far as I know of in
the world, is couples only. Today marriage is less important
so non-married "couples" have been generally accepted
but some swingers prefer only to participate with married
couples.
There are zillions of very good reasons why couples prefer
couples. There are some single men that participate especially
since clubs often have certain nights open to single men
which raises lots of money since single men want so badly
to participate. Those are the nights most "swingers"
avoid, except for a few that do enjoy single men.
Sadly very few single women ever participate so the problem
is zillions of single men wannabe's and very little demand.
Some single guys do fine but they are the exception in the
lifestyle. Since many women are Bi there is also a demand
for single Bi women to participate, but technically whether
man or women a single, is really not a "swinger"
they just are allowed to participate with "swingers"
(couples previously known as "wife swappers").
Another view further back in history of "Swinging"
The
term "swinging" was first used by a Minister,
who told his congregation there were weird people who were
swinging back and forth from bed to bed, in the same manner
as monkeys. He seemed to think they were doing something
new but he was wrong! Even in Jesus' time it was common
and acceptable behavior for the wealthy to have many wives,
concubines and slaves for their sexual pleasure. Several
women rulers availed themselves of their power also, by
keeping male slaves and consorts to satisfy their sexual
needs and desires. What was considered new and weird in
our present unenlightened sexually- controlled society has
been considered normal and acceptable conduct by even early
Christians as well as many other religions, cultures and
civilizations in history.
Africa, Iran Egypt, China and Japan were among many countries
that have lived a "swinging" lifestyle for centuries.
In France, during Queen Marie's time; wild orgies were the
norm, until she lost her head for being a taker instead
of a giver!
In more recent history, many world leaders -- even those
of the religious community have openly or secretly enjoyed
their sexuality while trying to deny others the same rights
and opportunities.
Ben Franklin was known to be a nudist, while enjoying his
sexuality by "swinging". In today's moral mud-slinging
climate, this brilliant statesman would not be allowed to
hold a political office. The moral majority today would
have hung him out to dry, just as they did Gary Hart! Today,
people are only considered worthy of public office if they
can almost be considered for sainthood! In many cases it's
just that they have been sneaky or secretive enough to keep
their swinging natures from being known. (Adapted from "What
Is The Swinging Lifestyle?" By Shirley Sez, S.&R.
Productions).
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