Wanderlust Swingers – A Swinger Podcast & Lifestyle Stories EP217 – Inside Hedonism: Real Swingers Resort Stories, First-Timer Tips & Casual Swinger Week Takeover Interviews

What really happens during a week at Hedonism II Resort?

In this episode, Cate shares a full recap of 7 nights at Hedonism during Casual Swinger Week, featuring four real interviews with guests from across the lifestyle, couples, women, returning attendees, and second-time visitors navigating confidence, connection, play spaces, and first-timer nerves at one of the world’s most iconic swingers resorts.

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From nude pool parties and playroom firsts to breakfast-table friendships and group-play breakthroughs, this episode explores what actually happens on a lifestyle resort takeover week and what guests wish they’d known before arriving.

Whether you're curious about Hedonism, planning your first swingers resort trip, or wondering what takeover weeks feel like compared to regular resort stays, this episode gives you real stories from inside the experience.

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Wanderlust Swingers – A Swinger Podcast & Lifestyle Stories 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).

- 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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