Multiamory: Rethinking Modern Relationships 553 - What Can Swingers and Polyamorists Learn From Each Other? With Mr. and Mrs. Jones of the We Gotta Thing Podcast
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Oct 28, 2025 Join Mr. and Mrs. Jones, co-hosts of the We Gotta Thing podcast and experienced social swingers, as they unpack the intricacies of non-monogamy. They discuss the stigma around the term 'swinger' and how it's evolving. Delving into the emotional complexities of swinging versus polyamory, they highlight the importance of community and consent. Listeners will learn about New Relationship Energy and practical strategies for navigating it, as well as the positive impact non-monogamous practices can have on primary relationships.
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Labels Shape Perception And Discovery
- The label "swinger" carries stigma, so many prefer "the lifestyle" to describe consensual non-monogamy.
- Mr. Jones says labels help people find communities but definitions are evolving.
Name Clear Sexual Boundaries
- Use terms like "soft swap" to create clear sexual boundaries (no penis-vagina sex) and "hard swap" for full swapping.
- Try "parallel play" to stay near others while keeping intimate guardrails in place.
Non-Monogamy Isn't A Linear Ladder
- Swinging is not necessarily hierarchical; people don't always "graduate" from one level to another.
- Mr. Jones notes approach depends on couple, context, connection, and boundaries.
