In this episode of the Bad Girl's Bible podcast, I talk to swinger Cooper S. Beckett from the Life in the Swingset podcast. Cooper explains in detail what swinging is, the steps a couple can take to safely explore it, how it can help your relationship (or hinder it!) and more. Show Highlights 1.25 - how he got into the swinging scene. 4.55 Why monogamy, NOT SWINGING is the right choice for many people. 6.05 - The traditional definition of swinging 6.50 - What polyamory and why it's different. 8.15 - Why swinging and polyamory is definitely not cheating 9.45 - The problem with life's unspoken "social contract." 10.35 - How to start talking to your partner about swinging in a smooth way. 18.10 - Why non-monogamy has improved Cooper's communication skills. 18.35 - How to start your swinging journey with your partner and make sure it's a great experience, and why some couples have a bad first experience. 21.55 - Tips on how to spot and avoid fakers when using swinging sites 23.30 - How to make your first swinger date easy going and successfull. 25.10 - What to do if one partner has reservations. 28.40 - Dealing with jealousy. 33.55 - What to do if swinging doesn't work for you 43.55 - One of the most important benefits of non-monogamy Show Notes Kinsey scale - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinsey_scale Cassidy - https://www.kasidie.com - the swinger site Cooper mentioned on the show More On Cooper If you want to get in touch with Cooper, you can find him online at: http://coopersbeckett.com/ https://twitter.com/coopersbeckett?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/coopersbeckett/ https://www.instagram.com/coopersbeckett/ Cooper's Podcast Podcast website: http://www.lifeontheswingset.com/ Podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/life-on-swingset-swinging/id354627460?mt=2 Cooper's Collection of Swinging Podcasts: swingset.fm Cooper's 1st book http://coopersbeckett.com/books/my-life-on-the-swingset-adventures-in-swinging-polyamory/ Cooper's 2nd book http://coopersbeckett.com/books/a-life-less-monogamous-a-novel-by-cooper-s-beckett/ Special Discount for Listeners Cooper kindly gave me a discount code that you can use to get 10% off anything you purchase on his site, coopersbeckett.com. Just enter the word bible in the offer code section and that 10% discount will be applied to your order.