Gran, 52, credits sex with strangers with improving her marriage and now even arranges secret THREESOMES for her husband
A GRAN of five who enjoys swinging with her husband has praised sex with strangers for helping spice up her marriage.
Jackie and John Melfi – both 52 – engage in sex with other people (both men and women), go to swingers events together and even treat each other to surprise threesomes.
The pair – both from Texas, USA – want to debunk the myths around swinging.
Jackie, who has six children from previous marriages and five grandkids, finds "the swinging lifestyle" has given her freedom to explore her sexuality in a non-judgmental environment, which has made her marriage even stronger.
Jackie has also found open love to be incredibly empowering.
She said: “Most of the time, when you say you’re into swinging, people think your relationship is lacking honesty, or there is some deception involved.
“But it’s great for my and John’s trust and communication. I believe it’s to thank for the success of our relationship.
“It keeps me young. Being introduced to the lifestyle encouraged me to say yes and try new things in life. I’ve learned to let go and I’m no longer concerned about what people will say.
“Being encouraged to be openly sexual as a woman has blown my mind. Exploring and having positive reinforcement and affirmation from my partner is great too.”
While the couple usually meet the men and women they swing with at events, they sometimes treat each other to a surprise threesome.
Through the site, the couple have coached and counselled thousands of curious people who are deciding if swinging is right for them.
They help others by sharing their personal experiences and knowledge.
John explains: “When you imagine the typical swinger, it’s the 70s image of swapping keys and wife-swapping but it’s much more than that.
“In my clubs, a lot of people come just to watch, to be watched or to soak up the sexual atmosphere. Swingers are really varied people, you don’t just have to swap partners to be one.”
Earlier this month we brought you the story of another sex-loving British couple who revealed what saucy swinging parties are really like, and news of a new cruise for swingers which promises naughty nautical nights.