A question I’m often asked is “how much does it cost to attend a swingers’ party?”
Well, there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to the cost of participating in swingers’ parties because there are so many factors that come into play.
If it’s a private party arranged purely for friends then there isn’t likely to be a fee, as such. “Bring a bottle” is more likely to be the only stipulation (along with condoms, of course). If it’s a private party arranged for a large group of friends requiring the hiring of a venue then the actual cost of the hire will probably be split amongst the participants.
However, when it comes to parties that are arranged by businesses that are in it to make a profit, things can become extremely expensive. Malc and I have been known to pay up to £250 each for tickets to an “exclusive party for young couples who enjoy recreational sex” as they described it.
Was it worth it? For us, no. But that doesn’t mean it wouldn’t be worth it for you. Everything depends on what you’re looking for. That particular party was full of so-called ‘beautiful people’ who were more interested in showing off than satisfying others, and the whole atmosphere was far to decadent for me. I suppose some would say that the whole swinging scene is one of decadence in that the definition of the word is ‘a lifestyle of self-indulgence and moral decay’ but that really isn’t the case. We indulge others just as much as ourselves and exactly what ‘moral decay’ means depends on the opinion of the individual, surely?
So, from the high-end parties to those at the lower price scale, I’ve also attended £50 per couple parties that have been great fun.
What does the money go to? The obvious is the hire of the venue. You don’t find swingers’ parties being held in the ‘party room’ at the local pub or town hall; they’re generally exclusive places that cost quite a bit to hire. Some include food in the ticket price and a champagne breakfast at around 4am to give participants the energy they need to get home with. Condoms, of course, are also provided.
Generally speaking, the cost of the ticket will reflect the kind of venue, food etc that you can expect. The higher the cost, the more exclusive things are likely to be.
Malc and I have found that a party with a ticket price of around £100 – £200 per couple generally gives the right balance of exclusivity and value for money.
I’ve no doubt some of you will still find this expensive but most swingers don’t attend ticketed parties more than perhaps once every other month, and when the cost is split between two, it really isn’t that bad at all.
It’s like anything else. If you want quality, you have to pay for it.
Sadie xxx
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