Why More Couples Are Opening Their Marriages

Marisa Rudder discusses her book on swinging and consensual non-monogamy. About 10% of U.S. married couples have tried swinging, and research shows swinging couples report higher marital satisfaction and lower divorce rates than monogamous couples. The segment explores different swinging styles and customizable boundaries for couples interested in sexual exploration.
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I love this house and our parties. Yes, we are swingers. Yes, my friends and I love wife swapping, husband swapping, or really any kind of partner swapping. Have you ever tried swinging? Everyone here accepts it and agrees to vigorous sexual activity at our parties. Who will be here tonight? Both singles and couples in committed relationships will interact. Is it heavy? Not really. To me, it seems more recreational and just fun. Professors and intellectuals call it non-monogamy, but it's just an open relationship. It allows open-minded individuals and couples to explore new sexual encounters without giving up a perfectly fine primary relationship. Do you want to come to one of our parties? Do you want to see for yourself the realm of boundless pleasure, new connections, and personal evolution available to you? Do you want to embrace the possibilities of consensual non-monogamy and embark on an extraordinary journey with your primary partner? Most of the couples at our parties have read Marisa Rudder's Swinging: The Guide to a Friends with Benefits Lifestyle before embarking on this transformative adventure together. Don't hesitate. Start living what I call a love story without limits. Unlock the power. Ignite the passion. Read Swinging: The Guide to a Friends with Benefits Lifestyle now. Think about it. Why do I have to break up my relationship just because I'm horny and want to have some fun with someone new? Guess what? I am not alone. Approximately 10% of married couples in the United States have participated in swinging and wild parties like the one we will have tonight. For me, swinging has been a positive experience. Many of the couples at tonight's party will have attended before. These couples are very enthusiastic and have strong relationships. Look, I get it. For some couples, monogamy is fine, but for me, it just places undue pressure on me to fulfill all my needs. I enjoy all my partners for different reasons. I explore non-monogamous alternatives and it only seems to enhance my relationships. Contrary to common misconceptions, research indicates that couples in swinging relationships often report higher levels of marital satisfaction compared to their monogamous counterparts. Despite what you may have heard, divorce rates among swinging couples are lower than those among monogamous couples, suggesting that consensual non-monogamy does not inherently undermine relationship stability. Everybody has their own rules and boundaries, and that is cool with me and everyone at the parties. Some couples like soft swinging. That's simply non-penetrative sexual activities outside of the primary relationship. These couples may kiss or perform oral sex with other partners while maintaining boundaries around penetrative sex. Everybody is different about their boundaries and commitments within their relationship, and that is cool with everyone. Some prefer to handle very little, others prefer to handle it all. So how much can you handle? Maybe it's time to go on a journey of self-discovery and find out. What kind of a swinger would you be?










