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Bondage gear, half naked couples in hot tubs and bucket loads of condoms: Woman reveals what REALLY goes on inside a swinger’s sex club

Dr Nikki Goldstein, a sexologist from Australia, has gained access to this notoriously private and anonymous erotic world

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A woman has lifted the lid on what really happens inside a swinger’s sex club.

Dr Nikki Goldstein, a sexologist from Australia, has gained access to this notoriously private and anonymous erotic world – and it’s not all a scene from Fifty Shades of Grey.

 A sexologist has gained access to this notoriously private and anonymous erotic world (Picture posed by model)
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A sexologist has gained access to this notoriously private and anonymous erotic world (Picture posed by model)Credit: Getty Images

Most of these kinky parties are open to the general public – either for couples or single females looking to fulfil a sexual fantasy – but tracking down the location can be a challenge.

“They are hidden and off the beaten track,” revealed Dr Nikki to .

“Many of these places from the outside would seem to be just normal apartments, town houses or factories and you might not even know if one was next door to you.”

 There are bucket loads of condoms at the party - but their use is not enforced
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There are bucket loads of condoms at the party - but their use is not enforcedCredit: Getty Images

Upon entering the club, partygoers stow their clothes and belongings away in a locker before the fun can begin.

“Nearby there might be a hot tub or spa where you can meet some couples you want to ‘mingle’ with,” said Dr Nikki.

“There are also common areas where you can hang out and chat with others and areas such as dance, bondage and ‘play’ rooms where the real action takes place.”

 Couples can flirt and get to know one another in a hot tub (Picture posed by models)
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Couples can flirt and get to know one another in a hot tub (Picture posed by models)Credit: Getty Images

The rooms are full of mattresses and swings, while others look like hotel suites with beds and showers.

Dr Nikki warned that the mood isn’t immediately one of seduction and people can be passed around “like a piece of meat”.

“There are of course some scenes which can be sexy and entertaining but I am often disheartened on how sex no longer seems to be special at these clubs and is viewed as just another thing to do on a Saturday night,” she added.

The club is full of people with “all personality types”, according to Dr Nikki, including “experienced swingers”, men with big egos who use the parties as “an excuse to bed more women” and partners who go along with their spouses “out of fear” they might get cheated on.

 Booze and drugs help people lose their inhibitions before partaking in the sex acts
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Booze and drugs help people lose their inhibitions before partaking in the sex actsCredit: Getty Images

Dr Nikki added: “There are the exhibitionists and those wanting to have their sexual desirability validated by the multitude of wondering hands and advances.

“There are also just the people that really want to play and engage in sexy fun.”

Dr Nikki said there is a heavy booze and drug culture associated with these parties as people look for easy ways to lose their inhibitions.

 People are passed around like "pieces of meat", according to Dr Nikki (Picture posed by models)
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People are passed around like "pieces of meat", according to Dr Nikki (Picture posed by models)Credit: Getty Images

Condoms, lubricant and wet wipes “line the walls” but the use of contraceptives is not enforced.

“There are many couples for whom this lifestyle has worked and is still working for them,” said Dr Nikki.

But she warned: “These clubs are not for everyone and I only hope people can work that out before they enter the doors and play.”

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