Sensualips -> RE: Swinging parties and you. (3/16/2006 4:30:14 PM)
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During my Transitional Slut phase I attended quite a few swinger events. While I do not go frequently these days, I am open to it and likely will attend again in the future. The first few events I went to were private bar parties with an option to take it elsewhere at the end of the night. I enjoyed the atmosphere (and attention!) but did not play the first few times, despite invitations. I just took it all in. My expereince was there was a large variety of people - from those looking for instant romps to those trying to establish longer term and deeper relationships to couples that rarely played at all but enjoyed the voyeuristic rev up to their own sex life. I like the themed parties as well because it gives me an excuse to dress up. If I attend with a "that might be a kick" type person, I will take them to a bar party to satisfy their curiosity. I have had a great time with some vanilla friends at those type of events, although I was always a little on guard as I am semi-out. But when I was in the mood to just relax, I had a favorite hotel party would road trip up to in Kansas City. I made many friendly acquaintances there and even two or three friends. It is a skanky little hotel, but the appeal comes from the fact an entire building is designated for the event every other Saturday. The club staff provides security and the dance/party is held in the basement with the third floor designated as the after party with a few rooms set up as public play rooms. This allowed for a anything-goes type atmosphere. It is well organized and well run IMO. There are things about particular groups or the overall culture that I do not like. One is the excessive drinking that often occurs. I don't drink myself but have no problem with someone enjoying themselves or getting tipsy. However, there is a point where it becomes unattractive. You can often find a couple screaming or crying in the parking lot or motel hallway, and almost always one or both of them is drunk. It intensifies any negative issues that may be present in a polysexual relationship. I have seen an alarming amount of completely unprotected sex. Like any subculture, there are cliques and drama and you have to work hard not to be sucked in. Any time you are adding a third or a couple to an exisiting couple, there are things to be careful with. I agree with MsIncognito about the good match. There is a regular house party that goes on that matches me well and I had a fantastic time the few times I went. It took a few months to find my spot though. Like Tross, the drive is just annoying enough to be prohibative and as I got more involved with wiitwd time became more of an issue. I have not had the same experiences feeling like a less-important or unwelcome third in a sexual situation. If anything I might catch myself worrying that too much attention is being paid to me and one of the primary couple may feel left out. Feline, I am sorry you were hurt by what happened. If you feeling that way with couples you have been involved with, I would just move on and find a couple or group that is more compatible. Still, there is sometimes this weird mindset of people feeling obligated to play because it is available. In order to be "polite" they play when they are not really into it, or make some transparent excuse. (There was a time when I caught myself giving courtesy blow jobs and had to reevaluate my motives and reasons for being involved.) I would much rather have someone decline play than do it half heartedly as the results are always lackluster. I would never be angry or upset that someone chose not to play (or to stop play) with me and would hope the same understanding would be given to me. I think a person needs to feel pretty okay with themselves to be comfortable in a swinger situation as any insecurities will be magnified. You WILL be rejected at some point and it WILL be based on your appearance...or personality. I am not sure which is worse! :) Rejection is inevitable so if you get upset over things like that, it makes for unpleasant experiences.
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