It has been confirmed in the past few weeks that Britain's biggest swinging festival is set to return yet again in 2025.
That's right, the X-rated sex event known as 'Swingathon' will be back next year after this year's event, which took place over four days from 18-21 July, brought in a record number of people.
Hosted in the quiet Lincolnshire village of Allington in the British countryside, over 1,000 people bought tickets to the fourth edition of the festival, which went for around £265 a pop.
Pictures shared on social media revealed how the raunchy event was from the inside, featuring several 18+ activities for attendees.
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Though there were rules in place, such as an equal gender mix and a strict no-phone policy, so people can freely enjoy their swinging lifestyle, people didn't seem to care too much.
The success of Swingathon has brought it back for the fifth time, as the official Instagram account posted an announcement with the caption: "Coming soon..."
Details were 'coming soon', though the dates 17-20 July have already been booked in, as the account also revealed in another post: "25 percent of our glamping tents have sold already book yours now @Swingathon.uk."
A glamping tent on offer at Swingathon consists of two double beds in a five metre bell tent, including mirrors, solar lights, cushions and more in the price.
They even allow you to pick the tent you like most on their official website, which will be decorated with colourful rugs. Fancy.
Fans of swinging, which involves swapping partners with other couples and having sexual experiences with them, will be sure to be on the site to book their space for next year.
But for newcomers or those who are curious, what does the festival actually consist of?
The 2024 edition of Swingathon doubled the previous year's total of attendees, as they expect even more to attend next year's iteration, while locals complained to authorities about 'screaming and moaning' from the campsite at night.
It celebrates fetishes, kinks and supports the LGBTQ+ community, as it is more than just a sex festival.
Some activities on offer at the raunchy event this year included 'play tents', pole dancing, hot tubs, foam parties, mobile dungeons, and even butt-plug bingo.
They describe themselves as an 'adult alternative lifestyle event' instead of a sex festival, as organisers also incorporated a similar festival in FetFest into this years event, though fans will be curious if they will return in 2025.
FetFest brought BDSM and sex toy stalls to the festival, introducing 'private play areas' and yes, they're exactly what you think.
With a whip-throwing area available too, there are also more tame forms of entertainment such as DJs, dancers and comedy acts.
Fans of Naked Attraction will also be pleased to hear that there is a similar competition, while other events such as drag and burlesque acts or 'sensual massages' on the table.
Topics: Festivals, Sex and Relationships, UK News
Joshua Nair