Category: Swinger Education
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The Ultimate Guide to STI Testing for Swingers (2026)
Most people in the swingers lifestyle are more proactive about sexual health than the general population. But many are still testing for the wrong things. This guide is designed to be the most complete and honest resource available on STI testing for swingers. Whether you’re brand new or highly experienced, you’ll learn: What tests active Read more
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What is a Hotel Takeover? The Ultimate Lifestyle & Swinger Guide
A hotel takeover is one of the most popular ways people in the swinger and lifestyle community combine travel, parties, connection, and sexual freedom into one immersive experience. But what does a hotel takeover actually mean?How does it work?And how is it different from a swingers club, resort, or regular party? Let’s break it down Read more
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November Oral Gonorrhea Spike in Swingers – Should we be worried?
Every month, STD Hero compiles actual STI testing results from swinger-focused labs across the U.S. Normally, the numbers shift slightly from month to month and that’s about it. But November 2025 produced a big jump, specifically for oral gonorrhea, so I wanted to dig into it properly and share some insight This isn’t about fear Read more
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The Ultimate Swingers Lifestyle Lingo Guide
A complete A–Z swingers lifestyle glossary from Wanderlust Swingers Podcast. Learn swinging terminology, ENM language, acronyms, etiquette and modern lifestyle definitions. Read more
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Are Dirty Vanillas a Swingers Lifestyle Epidemic?!
Dirty Vanilla Swingers: If you’ve walked into a “swingers event” lately and thought:“Why is the dance floor heaving, the lingerie incredible, the music banging… and the playrooms empty?” This one’s for you. We’ve just dropped Podcast EP208: “Are Dirty Vanillas a Swingers Lifestyle Epidemic? (Sexy Parties vs Swinger Parties)” – and this companion guide digs Read more
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Trich – The Trouble-Maker STI Your Play Network Shouldn’t Ignore
Trichomoniasis (Trich) in Swingers & ENM Communities: Symptoms, Testing & Prevention If you hang out in the world of swinging, ethical non-monogamy, or play parties, you’ve probably heard us talking about M Gen lately. She’s sneaky, quiet, and kind of a diva. Now it’s time to meet her purple, drama-loving cousin: Trich. What Is Trich, Read more
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How Not to Get Laid at Swingers Events (and how to fix it)
If you’ve ever left a lifestyle event with a sore throat from talking…and nothing else, this post is for you. We’ve just dropped Podcast EP207: “How Not to Get Laid at Swingers Events (aka: are you too social-sexual for your own good?)”. This companion guide goes deeper with actionable scripts, timing cues, partner tactics, and Read more
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M. Genitalium: The Emerging STI for Swingers & ENM Folks to Watch
It’s stealthy, rising fast, and often overlooked. Here’s why you should care and how to protect yourself Author: Cate with Dr. William T. Budd, PhD Heard of M. Genitalium? Most people haven’t, but this stealthy STI is quietly becoming one of the most important to know about, especially for swingers and non-monogamous (ENM) communities. It’s Read more
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New Sexual Wellness and Testing Partner: STD Hero
STD Hero Joins Libertine Events & Wanderlust Swingers Podcast as Official Sexual Health Partner for 2025 We are proud to announce STD Hero as the official sexual health sponsor for the remainder of 2025, marking a powerful new partnership dedicated to empowering the lifestyle community with accessible, affordable, and reliable sexual health testing. With 1 in Read more
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International Swingers Day — Visibility, Understanding, and How to Support the Lifestyle
Every year on August 13, International Swingers Day highlights the importance of community, consent, and empowerment in the swinging lifestyle, a form of consensual non-monogamy (CNM). This post breaks down what swinging is, why raising awareness matters, how to support the movement, what resources to explore, and how to step in, if and when you’re Read more