Newbie Guide: The Pre-Club Talk & Prep
OK, now that we know what a lifestyle club is all about from Part 1 of our Newbie Lifestyle Club Guide, let’s talk about what to talk about before going to one. Here are some important topics to discuss.
Goals & Expectations
What are you hoping to gain out of the experience? And, if you’re going with your partner, how can the two of you work together in creating a memorable evening? Is it exploring a fantasy you’ve always wanted? Is it finding a third person to play with? Is it simply just going in and soaking up the environment? You get to set those goals and achieve them.
At the same time, don’t have expectations that it will necessarily happen or be too focused on making it happen. When there’s too much pressure to fulfill your goals, it can lead to disappointment, not enjoying the moment, not being present with your partner, and more. Sometimes tackling our fear of something is expectation enough. Just focus on having a wonderful evening.
So, set your goals, but don’t let being insistent on them get in the way of having fun.
Boundaries
What are you and your partner comfortable experiencing? What are your hard noes and hard yeses? Is the first visit strictly an observation night? What about dancing? Only with each other? Playrooms? Off-limits? Acceptable? What are the play boundaries? Is introducing a single into play an option? Is kissing ok? Oral sex? Intercourse? You want to talk about it now so that it doesn’t become an “oops” moment later.
Talk about what you’re ok with and prepared to handle. Often times, boundaries are subconsciously created from fear and jealousy. Example: I can have sex with someone else, but you can’t. That boundary may stem from jealousy and fear of loss. Now you might not want to go into a deep conversation about that before going to a club, but it’s something to note and keep in mind because those emotions may surface at the club. Just be aware that these emotions exist, and they can be triggered by breaking an unforeseen boundary, so do your best to talk about as many boundaries you can think of before going to the club.
Discuss each partner’s boundaries and know what each person thinks they’re willing to do. I say “think” because boundaries can sometimes change and evolve when you’re in the club (more on that later). Regardless, it’s important to know what you each currently feel comfortable with because you are still two individuals with different perceptions. Whatever those boundaries are, respect, and support them.
Also, remember to respect other people’s boundaries. Understand what’s OK for them because other patrons will have varying degrees of boundaries in their lifestyle journey. Just because their rules are different from yours doesn’t mean one is right and one is wrong.
Scenarios & Logistics
Saying No
Remember that refusing to play is OK. However, it’s also a good idea to discuss how to handle saying no, which can be as simple as “no, thank you” or “no thanks, not tonight.”
It may feel uncomfortable at first to say no (and that’s where your partner can support you), but it’s important that you don’t give in to pressure to have sex ever with anyone. You don’t have to “take one for the team” or do anything sexual with anyone you don’t want to. Just because you are visiting a swingers club does not mean you have to engage in sex... EVER!
That means being supportive if one partner becomes too uncomfortable. Have a plan in place so you can be on the same page. Remember, you’re venturing on something new together, and it’s not something you need to figure out alone. Show love for each other. So if one person becomes uncomfortable in the scenario at the club, have a safe word — a random word that can be used to notify your partner that you want to stop.
The Full Newbie Lifestyle Club Guide
There are four parts to our Newbie Lifestyle Club Guide here on SDC. Click here for the introduction. You can find the rest of the links below:
1. What a Lifestyle Club Is — & Isn't
2. The Pre-Club Talk & Prep (you're here)
3. Lifestyle Club Etiquette
4. You're at the Club. Now What?
By taking these steps in this guide, you can have an incredible first time (or anytime) experience at a lifestyle club that will keep you cumming back for more! (I couldn’t resist!)
Happy swinging!
Love,
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