DEFINING THE LINES: A SWINGER`S DICTIONARY

Swinging: Also referred to as 'The Lifestyle', swinging is a non-monogamous behavior in which singles or partners in a committed relationship engage in sexual activity with others as a recreational or social activity. Cheating: Marital infidelity without your partner's knowledge or consent. Open relationship: A term to describe a relationship arrangement in which both parties in a couple are permitted to engage with other individuals, with or without the knowledge of their primary partner. 'The Rules': For swingers, 'The Rules' are guidelines and principles agreed on by couples to participate in the lifestyle. Swinging scale: The range of acceptable swinging activities as determined by a couple and/or an individual. Full Swap: Full swinging experience - no holds barred. Full Swap, Same Room: Full swinging experience, but both partners must remain in the same room throughout. Soft Swap: A limited swinging experience where the line is typically drawn short of sexual intercourse. Vanilla: Term used to describe people who do not participate in the lifestyle. Unicorn: Term described to describe a single female - also referred to as the 'mythical creature' - who engages in sexual activity with another couple. There is no known male equivalent. Cruise Director: Term used to describe the individual who is in charge of the action at a swinging event. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2386376/The-secret-life-swingers-New-reality-reveals-REALLY-goes-average-couples-swap-sexual-partners.html#ixzz3KfrXaURu Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook