Photos show inside Britain's biggest swingers festival as thousands set to attend this weekend
When we ask our colleagues how their weekend was on Monday, presumably there won't be many who admit to going to Britain's biggest swinging festival.
Although the long-held tradition of keeping your bedroom secrets to yourself has been thrown out of the window in recent years, you'd probably land yourself a meeting with HR if you mention the sexual seclude that thousands of Brits are expected to attend this weekend.
After hundreds of years of sticking with the same partner, apart from the odd cheater here or there, we almost seem to be heading back to Ancient Greek times where people are taking multiple lovers, or even trying a bizarre new sex trend which sees husbands watch their wives in bed with another man.
The concept of swinging has always been something that's not really been talked about but with some couples even sharing their beds with others live on TV these days, it seems as if almost anything goes, but there are plenty of strict rules you need to be aware of before signing up to the annual Swingathon party in sleepy Allington this weekend.
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Hardcore swingers have been in attendance since Thursday but plenty are expected to show their faces, and a lot more, when they arrive at the Lincolnshire festival over the next couple of days.
The festival was set up in 2020 by Matthew Cole and he's keen to remove the stigma of talking about sex, while also quashing any negative rumours about the festival and the type of people that attend.
He said: "Contrary to some beliefs, there are no keys in bowls, seedy music, lecherous individuals or a high level of STIs amongst this community.
“In fact, individuals within this community are respectful, conscientious, and more likely to practise safe sex or be regularly tested than the average person you might meet on a night out in a club.
“The team are passionate about normalising the sexual freedom that alternative lifestyles provide and continue to strive against prejudice and adversity to bring the community a safe and inclusive social, play and learning space."
Photos from inside the festival have now been released to give you a clue of what you can expect and don't worry, they're all PG, as attendees will all remain anonymous.
Matt and his wife Stacie are both committed to ensuring the festival remains both safe and credible, with this year's event likely to be the biggest yet as more and more people embrace the concept of sharing is caring.
Matt added: "Swingathon is not a sex party, but rather a gathering of open-minded individuals where friendships and relationships can begin or thrive.
"It aims to bring together a community with an inclusive positive experience, where friendships and relationships begin, rekindle and flourish through the embracement of uniqueness, regardless of the rumour mill.”
Not everyone is keen on the festival however, with one unnamed local saying: "We're becoming known as the swingers capital of England just because of this festival and that's not a title we want.
"It's mostly elderly people and families here so you can imagine them spitting their tea out when they learned we were to be the home of Swingathon.
"It's usually the talk of the village, some say let consenting adults do whatever they want to do, but I know many are not pleased they have chosen here for such activities.
"It's just a bit seedy and sleazy isn't it? Not for me I'm afraid."
Tickets cost £200 for individuals or £250 for couples, if you've got nothing on this weekend. I think I'll stick to watching the football.
Topics: Lifestyle
James Moorhouse