For what it's worth -
Several folk more experienced than I am have already added great advice on this topic, but I thought I'd add something - there's many genuine guys come on this forum but with not much idea of how to start.
Firstly, Swinging is probably nothing like you expect it to be. In some ways it's easier to get into as a couple (go thru the checklist posted elsewhere - it's helpful for guys too) but it's not impossible for a guy on his own.
Depending where you live, there are lots of clubs, most of which will admit single guys, and going along to a club let's you learn at a gentle pace (and also see how much there is to learn!)
What you don't want to be is one of those chaps with his dick in his hand going 'who wants to fuck?' The chances of you succeeding with this approach are minimal (unless perhaps you are Brad Pitt). Sometimes these folk are referred to (a tad unkindly) as 'goons' or 'zombies'.
Swinging is a social scene. It's about getting to know people. So how do you do that? One way, when confronted with a lot of very attractive ladies, is to put sex right to the back of your mind. They are still people! If you can talk to strangers easily, that helps (if you can't, try improving your skills, it may pay off!) Take an interest in her as a person, and if she is with a partner, take the same interest in him as well. A general compliment to start off with works well (make it genuine!) followed by some lighthearted humour (it doesn't have to involve sexual innuendos at this stage!)
How do you make a compliment? Take notice of the person. Everyone in the world has some wonderful feature, and if something that you've noticed is something a hundred others haven't, even better. Make the eye contact and hold it for just a second longer than necessary (no longer than that, or you may look too clingy and off-putting!)
If you are getting good responses from the lady, whether verbally (particularly more than one-syllable words!) or lingering looks and encouraging body language, then start making contact with her partner. Try and view the situation from his point of view - show him you find him interesting, find out where he's coming from, what he likes and doesn't like, get him to like you rather than see you as muscling in. You need to let your defences down a bit (harder for guys than ladies) - let him know the things (non-sexual, at least to start with) that you find important - and be honest. Find some common ground.
After you've interacted a bit with both people they may probably have a private chat themselves to see if they want to take it further. Be prepared for both options, yes and no. If the answer is no, there may be a hundred and one reasons and it's not your business, but don't take it personally - just give out the same friendly vibes that you've been doing all along. You may not find people who want to swing on that occasion but you will have made contact - at least there's someone you can say "hi" to!
When you do get the invitation to go further, remember you are the guest and it's their rules (or at least this is probably the common scenario). You have two guys trying to please a lady and the other guy has more experience and knowledge with his lady than you do, so take the lead from him if you can (at other times the lady may orchestrate things - remember, the ladies are generally in charge!) If you are part of a set up that takes her to seventh heaven maybe she will want to do the same for you (or maybe she won't - if you are only interested in this for yourself you should maybe try speeddating or singles bars instead).
At the end of the encounter remember the couple that you've just had a fantastic time with have their own life - you have just made good friends (hopefully) but they may want time to themselves now. They may want to swap phone numbers but they may well not - meeting up again unexpectedly in the club or through the swinging network has that nice no-strings-attached feel that many people treasure. If they were looking for something more long term they probably will have made that clear (and even if they have, don’t assume it will be you).
Swinging can be an exhilarating emotional roller coaster and a very safe one. I've learnt a lot about myself emotionally, and grown a lot as a result of it (I like to think!). The next main thing is I've met some truly wonderful people through swinging, people who have become special friends, or people who have just inspired me and made me remember how wonderful human beings are. The sexual adventures are about third on the list - amazing and liberating as they have been, I wouldn't swap them for the warmth and love of the great people I've met, or for the lessons I've learnt about myself. I think I’ve learnt to be more sensitive to other people emotionally (guys as well as ladies), more tolerant of different ideas, more open to new ideas (emotionally and physically), more caring, and more respectful of differences and where others are coming from.
When you swing through private meets you don’t have the club situation that keeps everyone clear about what’s generally acceptable. Personally I think it’s harder to understand if you haven’t been clubbing. It was harder to get my head round before I went to a club. I love talking to people, and my partner is gorgeous, so that’s a head start for me – but I find online forums much harder! But the advantage of Swinging Heaven is that there is an online community here, people who have been there, done that, and can guide newbies. It just means opening up to a shared mentality that a majority swingers have about certain things, getting yourself onboard, seeing how we see it, and having the courage to practice it (the first step is always hard!)
If I’ve got it wrong anywhere, I hope some of the more experienced swingers will correct me or point it out. Apart from that, take it easy, learn slowly and realise that swinging is a whole new world.
Be safe, remember no means no, and now enjoy meeting all those wonderful people out there . . . x x x
Chris :rose: