Documentary on swinging.

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Registered: 11-04-1999
Documentary on swinging.
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Thu, 12-22-2005 - 11:26pm

The topics of swinging, 3-somes, etc., have been brought up on this board. I just finished watching a documentary called "Sex With Strangers" that looks at the swinging scene. It follows the activities of two couples and a FFM relationship, examining the successes and dangers of the lifestyle. It's not all positive, nor is it all negative, but presents something to think about for those contemplating such activities. I was able to rent it from Netflix. Might be worth a look.

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Registered: 01-16-2005
Fri, 12-23-2005 - 5:00am
I would be careful about viewing documentaries on the 'scene' / 'lifestyle'. No matter how 'objective' they try to be, documentaries are done from a point of view of the editor and in an effort to sell the documentary, the author / editor tends to focus on those items which will sell the video (e.g. sexual scenes, seedier, and any type of conflict). From what you are describing where the documentary covers a ffm realtionship, I wonder if this documentary has confused polyamourous / open relationship with swinging. As there is a big difference between an open relationship and a relationship that includes swinging. For anyone considering trying swinging I would not rely solely on a documentary as the final word but as a piece in the puzzle in an effort to decide if swinging is for you.
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Fri, 12-23-2005 - 9:47am
Very well put, Smurfberry.