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The History and
Definations of Swinging
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 you’re 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.
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