'Hubby begged me to try swinging for years and now I can't get enough'

EXCLUSIVE: 'Hubby begged me to try swinging for years and now I can't get enough'Ms Amanda was a stay-at-home mum who felt her confidence was holding her back until her husband convinced her to try swinging. Now she can't get enough, as it's transformed her lifeCommentsLifestyleKatie-Ann Gupwell08:08, 18 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesMs Amanda now can't get enough of swinging (Image: Ms Amanda)Contrary to popular belief, swinging is more widespread than many realise, with numerous people eager to experiment and explore partner swapping. One individual well-versed in how these arrangements function is Ms Amanda, an active participant in the swinging scene.‌She recently spoke to Happening Next Door podcast host Nosy Neighbour, sharing her personal journey through ethical non-monogamy and content creation. Throughout the conversation, Ms Amanda discussed her initial introduction to the lifestyle and common assumptions about swingers, while now revealing intimate details about her sex life and how her relationship differs from conventional expectations.‌Initially, Ms Amanda, 54, from Lincoln, in the US, confessed swinging had never previously appealed to her. She said: "My husband was encouraging me for years to try the lifestyle but, in many ways, I lacked some of the confidence to try it.‌"I didn't think anyone would be interested in me. Finally I told my husband, 'if you can find someone that would have sex with me', I would try it. Four days later we had our first hook up and it was hot, and I was hooked."She explained that newcomers to the lifestyle are often astonished to encounter familiar faces from their everyday lives. According to her, there's a genuine possibility of spotting acquaintances from the local area, workplace and even relatives.Swingers represent a small proportion of the population, yet they are far more widespread than most would imagine. Ms Amanda has witnessed this first-hand.‌She added:...