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EP216 – Apple Banned Us, Lifestyle Dating Ghosting, 55 Wild Kinks & Nevada Brothel Union Drama
After 11 years on Apple Podcasts, we’ve suddenly been removed from the US Apple directory and we’re still trying to figure out why
We also share a real update on shooting our shot in the lifestyle after sending 13 messages to potential matches on SDC. We break down the results (including ghosting statistics), and debate whether people actually owe a “no thank you” response on dating sites
Plus, a kink guessing game based on Cosmopolitan’s list of 55 kinks, and a fascinating story out of Nevada where workers at a legal brothel are attempting to unionize over controversial contract terms involving likeness and content rights
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In this episode, we dive into a lifestyle topic that sparks massive debate: playroom etiquette and the “grey areas” that aren’t written in the rules.
We share a real experience from Fata Morgana (Netherlands) where another couple began having sex very close to us (around 20cm) in a small open playroom. No rules were broken, nobody touched anyone… but the vibe shifted fast, mainly due to proximity and intense watching.
That led to the real question:
When something is technically allowed, can it still be socially tone-deaf?
We also share highlights from the Reddit discussion (yes, some people roasted us), unpack the difference between rules vs social awareness, and give practical advice for navigating open play spaces when everyone’s boundaries are different.
Plus: Cate’s upcoming Bliss Cruise hotwife adventure, and our latest attempt at making new local lifestyle friends (with very Dutch planning timelines).
In This Episode- Playroom etiquette vs “grey area” social awareness
- Parallel play, proximity, and when it feels invasive
- Why eye contact can change the dynamic fast
- Reddit reactions: “technically allowed but socially tone-deaf” vs “open room means accept it”
- Newbie advice: you can’t control others, only your response
- Cate’s Bliss Cruise plans with Mallory (two hotwives on the loose)
- Unicorn/hotwife dynamics + messages on the Bliss app
- Seasickness tips wanted + the drink package debate
- Finding new swinger friends: Cate sent 13 local messages and is tracking replies
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Wanderlust Swingers – A Swinger Podcast & Lifestyle Stories
EP214 – Swinger Cruises: Inside Bliss Cruise with CEO Russell Stephens
In this episode, we’re joined by Russell Stephens, CEO and part owner of Bliss Cruise, the world’s largest and most influential lifestyle cruise brand, for an unfiltered conversation about the past, present, and future of Bliss Cruise.
Russell shares how Bliss Cruise was acquired, why the ownership structure changed, and how decisions are actually made behind the scenes. We talk candidly about community concerns, guest privacy, pricing, drink packages, sponsorships, and the realities of working with major cruise lines while protecting a sex-positive lifestyle experience.
Join Cate on Bliss Cruise – April 2026
Cate will be sailing on the April 2026 Bliss Cruise, including the beach parties in Jamaica and Cozumel.
Book here to join Cate and receive exclusive cashback:
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- $750 cashback for international guests
- $300 cashback for North American guests
We also dive deep into what most guests never see, the logistics, planning, staffing, and production required to transform a “vanilla” cruise ship into a full-scale lifestyle event with thousands of guests.
If you’ve ever wondered:
- Who actually owns Bliss Cruise and how decisions are made
- How a cruise ship is converted into a swinger cruise in under 24 hours
- Why drink packages cost what they do
- What happened with cameras, videography, and privacy concerns
- How Bliss balances legacy guests with modernizing the experience
- Whether West Coast Bliss cruises are ever coming
- What goes into playrooms, music programming, and themed cruises
In This Episode
- Why Bliss Cruise was acquired and what changed with new ownership
- Russell’s personal history in the lifestyle and why that matters
- How guest feedback and surveys directly shape future cruises
- Privacy, consent, videography, and lessons learned
- Drink packages, pricing realities, and why sneaking alcohol hurts the community
- Sponsorship decisions and why some partnerships won’t happen again
- Behind-the-scenes logistics: staffing, playrooms, AV, decor, and scheduling
- How Royal Caribbean crews actually feel about Bliss sailings
- What makes Bliss Cruise different from resorts, clubs, and land-based events
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Join us at a Swingers Event:
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Wanderlust Swingers Website:
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Patreon – Event photos, behind-the-scenes & extra content:
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EP213 – Sexual Wellness, Performance Anxiety & Pleasure Products for Better Sex in the Swinger Lifestyle (Promescent CEO)
Sex toys, delay sprays, arousal gels, performance anxiety, libido, orgasms, and why using sexual wellness products does not mean you’re “bad in bed.”
In this episode, we’re joined by Jeff Abraham, CEO of Promescent, one of the world’s most trusted sexual wellness brands, to talk about the real science, real psychology, and real-world use of pleasure products — especially in the swinger and non-monogamous lifestyle.
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We dive deep into premature ejaculation, the arousal gap, performance pressure, female pleasure, and why the best lovers in the world use tools.
We also explore the incredible backstory of Promescent, including clinical trials, urologists, turning down a $30M pharma buyout, and why Jeff was determined to keep these products available next to condoms, not behind a prescription counter.
If you’ve ever wondered:
- Is using a delay spray cheating?
- Is performance anxiety mental or physical?
- Do arousal gels actually work?
- What should be in a swinger’s hoe-on-the-go bag?
- How do you last longer with multiple partners?
In This Episode
- The biggest myths about sexual wellness products and what they really mean
- Why the best lovers in the world use performance and pleasure aids
- The real science behind premature ejaculation (and why it’s mostly physiological)
- The “arousal gap” and why most women need more time than most men
- Performance anxiety vs physical dysfunction — which is more common?
- The true story of turning down a $30M pharma acquisition
- How Promescent went from one product to 20,000+ retail stores (Target, Walgreens, CVS, etc.)
- Spray vs wipes: which works best and when to use each
- How long delay spray lasts and how to reapply in multi-partner scenarios
- What swingers should actually carry in their hoe-on-the-go bag
- Female pleasure, arousal gels, blood flow, and why warming/buzzing gels work
Useful Links from This Episode:
Join us at a Swingers Event:
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EP212 – Hot Takes: The Hotwife Boom – Trend, Evolution or Opportunism? (Bonus Episode)
Hotwife is everywhere right now, searches are rising, events are multiplying, creators are rebranding, and porn studios are showing up in lifestyle spaces looking for “talent.” So is this a genuine shift in the lifestyle… or is porn culture and trend chasing bleeding into swinging?
Our Hottakes bonus episode, we unpack what hotwifing actually is (and isn’t), why the label is suddenly trending, and whether separate play dynamics are becoming more normal at couples events, or if it’s mostly just branding and algorithms.
In this Episode:
Join us in 2026 at a Swingers Event
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EP211 – Club Rejection, MFM Lessons & Lifestyle Drama at a Swingers Club
What happens when you get rejected from a swingers club, have an MFM at home that doesn’t quite land, and then walk into one of the most chaotic club nights you’ve had in 10 years?
In this episode, we kick off 2026 by unpacking getting denied entry to a Belgium club, lessons from a recent MFM, and a wild swingers club night that included a consent violation, staff intervention, and a serious conversation about safety and responsibility in lifestyle spaces.
And wrap up with a quick 2025 recap, 2026 goals, and why “approaching the unapproachable” (and being the ugliest one in the orgy) might be the new vibe.
In this Episode:
Useful Links from this Episode:
Club Eroxx Review (Belgium):
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Join us in 2026 at a Swingers Event
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Wanderlust Swingers Website:
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What really happens inside a swingers hotel takeover?
In this episode, Cate sits down with multiple attendees from our recent Libertine Events takeover to share raw, funny, and deeply honest stories from inside a lifestyle weekend.
You’ll hear from brand-new swingers, long-term lifestyle couples, empty nesters, solo explorers, and couples still finding their dynamic — all discussing their playroom experiences, nerves, sexy wins, confidence breakthroughs, and what they wish they’d known before their first event.
Expect heartfelt conversations, hilarious confessions (including an accidental cock-block and a 12-hand massage), and genuinely useful advice for navigating hotel takeovers with confidence, clarity, and connection.
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EP209 – Londons Hottest Halloween Swingers Party – Le Boudoir Swingers Club London
What really happens inside a Halloween swingers party in central London? In this episode we share our two-night Halloween weekend at Le Boudoir Swingers Club. From Friday’s single-male night to Saturday’s couples-heavy chaos, plus a very hot dungeon “wine cellar” soft swap.
We talk club vibes, playroom etiquette, and the not-so-sexy realities (hello BV) that can kill the mood, along with practical tips for getting more out of your swinger club nights.
In this episode:
- Our Halloween weekend at Le Boudoir Swingers Club London, logistics, location, and first impressions.
- Friday single-male night vs Saturday’s more couples-heavy energy.
- Dungeon play: a sensual, soft-swap session in the catacombs and how we navigated boundaries.
- Why dress down rules and playroom etiquette matter more than most people think.
- Dealing with vibe-killers (like BV and fully clothed spectators) without shaming anyone.
- Swinger success tips: dressing down, mingling beyond your friend group, and following up on missed connections.
Watch the Le Boudoir YouTube Club Tour
https://youtu.be/2aRB5d64lPg?si=mtw9QtXS8k4m02x7
Useful Links from this Episode
Libertine Events – Lifestyle takeovers & events: https://libertineevents.com/
Patreon – See the Dress Down Lingerie Cate wore: https://www.patreon.com/SwingingDownunder
Wanderlust Swingers Website: https://wanderlustswingers.com/
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EP208 – Are Dirty Vanillas a Swingers Lifestyle Epidemic? (Sexy Parties vs Swinger Parties)
Bonus Episode: HotTakes with Wanderlust Swingers
Are “dirty vanillas” ruining swinger parties… or are we just old and grumpy?
In this HotTakes bonus episode, we unpack the rise of sexy parties vs swinger parties — couples who love the lingerie, lights, drugs and dance floor, but have zero intention of swapping or playing. From empty playrooms at Dutch “takeovers” to US events that feel more MDMA than moaning, we ask: is this evolution, dilution, or just a different lane of fun?
We wrap by asking the big question: are dirty vanillas a lifestyle epidemic… or is this just what evolution looks like in a more fluid, less-stigmatized, sex-positive world?
Check out the matching blog post for this episode, answering all your questions about Dirty Vanillas https://wanderlustswingers.com/swinger-education/dirty-vanilla-swingers/
Coming Up Next
EP209 - Halloween weekend in London, MFMs, costumes, and chaos: stories from the playroom and beyond.
Useful Links from this Episode
Libertine Events – 2026 takeovers (Miami, Scottsdale, France): https://libertineevents.com/
Patreon – BTS outfits, bonus audio & polls: https://www.patreon.com/SwingingDownunder
Wanderlust Swingers Website: https://wanderlustswingers.com/
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EP207 – How to Not Get Laid at Swingers Events (aka: are you “social-sexual”ing your way out of play?)
Ever left a lifestyle party with a sore throat from talking…and nothing else? In this episode we unpack why being a charismatic, chatty social butterfly can accidentally cock-block your own fun. Social sexual vs. DTF energy, how mixed signals stall momentum, and the exact moves to shift from talk to touch, without being creepy. Yes, there are wombat and platypus facts. No, we’re not sorry.
EP208 – Sex Parties vs. Sexy Parties & the Dirty Vanilla Epidemic: how to read formats, avoid “no playroom” traps, and set expectations.
Useful Links from this Episode
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EP206 – Cap d’Agde & Recent Swingers Parties
Is Cap d’Agde still the planet’s wildest swingers playground… or did we just hit it on extra-chaotic mode? In this on-the-road episode (recorded from a very “upgraded” Las Vegas suite), we recap our second 2025 run at Cap d’Agde — from Babylone poolside antics to a Le Glamour Beach foam party so packed you could crowd-surf — plus two very different European events: Flamigo Events in Belgium and the SDC 25th Anniversary World Party in the Netherlands.
We talk wins, fails, costs, dress codes, and why playrooms (or the lack of them) can make or break your night. Cate also shares a real-life health check-in on managing recurring UTIs in the lifestyle and the impact on travel, play, and partnership.
What You’ll Hear in This EpisodeCap d’Agde, Round Two: language barriers, daytime soloing while your partner works, poolside flirtation, and making the most of peak-season crowds
Babylone Pool Party: why it still tops our list for “sex-charged pool vibes” (and how to navigate it as a couple)
Foam Party at Le Glamour Beach: shoulder-to-shoulder mayhem, VIP bed sticker shock, and strategies when you can’t secure a cabana
Flamigo Events (Belgium): great DJs, pricey drinks, token systems, and why “sexy party” ≠ “swingers party” if there’s nowhere to play
SDC World Party (Netherlands): last-minute municipal restrictions, and how to salvage a night out
Costs & Value: what we actually spent vs. what we got (tickets, hotels, water, and those sneaky cup fees)
Safety & Autonomy: why Cate feels safer at lifestyle events than at normal clubs — and how to set boundaries when attending with friends or a single guy
Travel Planning for Lifestyle Events: don’t over-commit for unproven parties, read past reviews, and always have a Plan B (after-parties, club backups, pre-arranged connections)
Verify the format (swingers club vs. sexy dance party) before you book suites and tailor outfits.
Have a backup plan: pre-message on dating sites, line up an after-party, or keep a reputable club in your pocket
Mind the logistics: token drink systems, locker processes, heat/AC, and dress-down rules can heavily affect your night.
Health in the lifestyle: proactive UTI management, pacing your play, and honest partner communication.
Trip length matters: 4 days vs. 6 days at Cap d’Agde — what actually feels good for different personalities.
EP207 – How Not to Get Laid at Lifestyle Events (aka: are you “social swinging” your way out of play?).
Useful Links from this EpisodeLibertine Events – U.S. & EU Takeovers (Miami, Scottsdale and France in 2026)
Patreon – BTS photos, outfits & bonus audio
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