Swinging
Swinging
Swinging (pronunciation: /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/), also known as wife swapping or partner swapping, is a non-monogamous behavior, in which both singles and partners in a committed relationship engage in sexual activities with others as a recreational or social activity.
Etymology
The term "swinging" is a recent derivation from the older term "wife swapping", which was used in the late 1950s and early 1960s. The term "swinging" was first used in the context of social, non-monogamous sexual activity in the late 1960s.
Related Terms
- Non-monogamy: The practice of engaging in multiple sexual relationships with the consent of all the people involved.
- Polyamory: The practice of, or desire for, intimate relationships with more than one partner, with the informed consent of all partners involved.
- Open relationship: An intimate relationship that is sexually non-monogamous.
- Casual sex: Sexual activity that takes places outside a romantic relationship and implies an absence of commitment, emotional attachment, or familiarity between sexual partners.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Swinging
- Wikipedia's article - Swinging
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