Oct. 1, 2025

One Bad Swinging Experience: How to Bounce Back in the Lifestyle

One Bad Swinging Experience: How to Bounce Back in the Lifestyle

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One Bad Swinging Experience: How to Bounce Back in the Lifestyle

Ever had one night in the lifestyle that just sucked? You know the kind—we’re talking the vibe is off, someone doesn’t rise to the occasion (literally), or you walk away thinking, “Maybe swinging just isn’t for me.” Trust us, you’re not alone. One bad swinging experience can feel like a deal-breaker, but the truth is…it doesn’t have to be.

In this episode of Beyond Monogamy with Adam & Pris, we dove headfirst into what happens when a single flop makes you want to hang up your pineapple and retreat back into vanilla land. Spoiler alert: some of our BEST memories came after the rough nights, because we learned what to avoid and what to look for the next time.


Why the First Experience Matters (But Doesn’t Define You)

First impressions stick. In fact, psychology studies show that humans are hard-wired to give more weight to negative experiences than positive ones. That means your first bad swinging night can feel ten times heavier than it really is.

Pris shared openly that her “bad experiences” almost always tied back to unfulfilled sexual action—moments where things didn’t click physically. Meanwhile, Adam admitted he’s the guy who hands out 67 chances before calling it quits. And honestly? That balance between cautious and hopeful is what keeps our lifestyle journey healthy.


Communication Is the Real Foreplay

Here’s the sexy truth: almost every “bad” night we’ve had boiled down to a lack of communication. Not being upfront about ED struggles. Not reading the room. Not asking for consent the right way.

The fix? Talk. To your partner. To your play partners. To yourselves after the fact. Swinging isn’t just about sex—it’s about honesty, chemistry, and creating a safe space where everyone’s vibe matters.

And yeah, sometimes it means saying, “Hey, our vibes aren’t matching right now.” That may not sound sexy in the moment, but trust us—it prevents way bigger messes later.


Don’t Let One Night Kill Your Lifestyle

Think of swinging like Yelp reviews: you can read a hundred five-stars, but that one bad one sticks in your head. The lifestyle is no different. But here’s the kicker—your next unforgettable night might be waiting right after the flop.

So instead of letting one bad experience define the lifestyle for you, reframe it as a learning curve. Try smaller, more intimate settings. Build connections outside the club scene. Reset your expectations. And for the love of pineapples—don’t judge yourself or your relationship on a single night.


Beyond Monogamy Takeaway

One bad swinging experience doesn’t mean you’re broken, or the lifestyle isn’t for you. It just means that particular night wasn’t your vibe. We’ve been there, we’ve messed up, we’ve laughed about it—and we’re still here, thriving, sexy, and telling the tales.

And as Pris puts it best: “Sometimes the best nights come right after the bad ones.”


Join the Conversation

We want to hear YOUR stories. Ever had a night that almost scared you off swinging? How did you bounce back? Drop us a comment, DM us on socials, or share your own “oops” moment with us—we’re building this community together.


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Remember: Bad nights don’t break you—they teach you. And the lifestyle is always better with a little laughter, a lot of honesty, and maybe a cocktail or two. Cheers, sexy people!