bed hoppers - swinging in the UK

Trigger warning: There are some tough themes in this episode including hospitals, operations, trauma and near death descriptions. If any of these impact you, you might want to skip this one. In this episode we cover what's been going on and why this month has perhaps been the toughest we've ever faced. During a routine operation Mrs H goes into anaphylactic shock - we talk about what happened, what it meant for us and how she's doing several weeks on. We take the opportunity to thank family and friends for their help, care and support. Hopefully normal service will resume shortly. Thanks for hopping into our bed.

This episode starts with an update from us, we check in on Mrs H's menopause progress, chat about the Thrifty shades of grey event and touch on some of our recent adventures. Our main feature is an interview with Sam, an energetic single man in his early 40s, who describes himself as bisexual and "ADHD as hell". Sam is navigating the lifestyle after a 16-year vanilla relationship, exploring experiences while seeking companionship. He talks about some of the challenges, his advice for newcomers and how he'd bring up the lifestyle conversation with a new partner. He's a delightful guest with plenty of stories to share. If you want to reach out to Sam, drop us a message at the usual email address. Thanks for hopping into our bed!

In this episode we speak to Jess, who shares her personal journey and insights into the ethically non-monogamous lifestyle. Jess, describing herself as a "9-year-old who has been to a lot of therapy", recounts entering the scene through polyamory after university and later discovering swinging post-lockdown. She identifies as solo poly, preferring to engage in swinging independently, shaped by her own desires and boundaries. Jess emphasises the importance of "doing the work" to unlearn monogamous norms, reframing jealousy, and establishing clear boundaries, particularly not dating monogamous individuals or poly people with negative views on swinging. She covers body image issues and overcoming a hierarchy in the swinging community that sometimes invalidates single participants.Check out this podcast now for a delightful stroll through Jess's experiences and the usual questions! Thanks for hopping into our bed.

In this episode we chat to single fella Gav. He talks about his journey, how he's started exploring his bi side and some of the challenges you might face as a single gentleman exploring the swinging lifestyle. We cover advice for newbies, what Gav would put in the lifestyle bin and if we've ever deleted one of our podcast recordings. It's fun romp through one man's journey from newbie to experienced swinger. Thanks for hopping into our bed! Handy info Look out for Gav on Fabswingers and other sites at gavla7799.

In this episode we talk about our trip to the South of France, visiting the naturist village of Cap d'Agde. This one is a two parter - with more to follow, but we do explore the first half of our week. We talk about about some of the clubs, events and what we got from our Spicy Match trip. From poolside orgies to cold sores - this one covers a lot of ground! Mr H takes time out to reflect on 'if we are good swingers?' and we talk about our style. If you're heading to Cap, this one might come in handy - likewise if you're not sure if events and clubs might be for you! Thanks for hopping into our bed! Handy links Want to come to our Reassembled social event in Birmingham on 6 September? Drop us a line at bedhoppersuk@gmail.com

This episode features a candid conversation with delightful guests Ads and Chantelle, about their experiences in the swinging lifestyle. They discuss how they initially entered the lifestyle through an amateur adult content blog and the subsequent evolution of their relationship, including Chantelle's discovery of her bisexuality and Ads's exploration of his own. The couple shares insights into overcoming challenges, such as ghosting and boundary violations, and emphasise the importance of communication and building a supportive community within the lifestyle. They also touch upon their role in organising social events and offer advice to newcomers, advocating for open-mindedness and dispelling common misconceptions about swinging. You can find Ads and Chantelle on Swinghub at MrMrsWood. Thanks for hopping into our bed!

In this episode we catch up on our solo dating experiences and explore why we've been having some separate play dates over the last few months. We cover what's to come and why we might keep this activity as part of our overall play experience. If you're looking to explore this aspect of Swinging, this one might inspire a conversation or two. And if you're just looking to be entertained, there's nothing better than Mrs H trying to tell a sexy story (we can't back that up). Thanks for hopping into our bed! Handy links Join our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/c/bedhoppersuk

This episode features Rich and Jo, who playfully describe each other before discussing their entry into the swinging lifestyle via online platforms and initial club experiences. A key theme is communication, which they highlight as crucial for navigating their relationship and has positively impacted their "vanilla" life. They also delve into their adult ADHD diagnoses, finding relief in understanding their behaviours, and discuss the potential link between neurodiversity and the lifestyle, including the concept of "risky sexual behaviour". Navigating jealousy and boundaries is explored through personal anecdotes, emphasising that jealousy is normal but manageable within agreed limits. Offering advice to newcomers, they stress having an open mind and recognising the ordinary nature of people in the lifestyle. They playfully critique rigid definitions of labels and the stigma associated with their lifestyle. And their ideal date reflects their relaxed and engaging dynamic. Thanks for listening and for hopping into our bed! Handy links Find out more about Rich and Jo here: https://www.fabswingers.com/profile/tea-and-biscuits Come along to the Manchester Mixer - details here: https://wanderlustswingers.com/london/