Sex Swings

Before sex swings became a thing, body swings were only used for recreation. It was invented in the 5th Century B.C. and was shown in numerous ancient vase paintings by Greek artists. However, swings started being used as bondage equipment when featured in Marquis De Sade’s erotic and controversial novels. If you’re not familiar with Marquis De Sade, he is a French nobleman, philosopher, and writer that’s considered to be the one who introduced the concept of BDSM. He wrote ‎Justine and The 120 Days of Sodom, discussing BDSM-related themes in both novels. Aside from Marquis De Sade, the popularity of shibari and suspension play has also played a role in the birth of sex swings.

Eventually, sex swings have gradually become a bondage staple for experienced BDSM kinksters. More variations have also come out in the market— conventional sex swing, door sex swing, sex slings, spinning sex swing, body sex swing, etc. Some are made for suspension play, while others were made as an “assistant” for standing sex positions.

Before you start purchasing sex swings, make sure you’ve familiarized yourself with the different types of a sex swing. This will ensure that what you’ve got matches up with your preferences, purpose, and skill level.

The first type is the conventional sex swing. It typically has stirrups (foot support), a medium-sized seat, and two main straps that support the swing. As for the installation, this type is usually attached to the ceiling or on either side of a hallway. You can also use a sex swing stand for this one.

The next type is a door sex swing. This is great for beginners since it’s simple to install and only requires a door as its stand. However, it provides a limited range of motion and works best as an assistant for standing sex positions.

Another common type is a sex sling. It’s designed similar to a hammock, with a large seat to support the entire body. There’s also a spinning sex swing, on which you can spin 360-degrees in either direction.

The care and maintenance of your sex swing depend on the material of the toy. For sex swings made with cotton canvas, you can either hand wash it or put it in a washing machine (using a laundry bag; gentlest cycle only). On the other hand, sex swings made with coated neoprene should be cleaned by hanging it in the shower, spraying it down, and then let it air dry. As for sex swings made with leather, wipe it with a damp soapy towel or a special leather cleaner. Let it air dry; never expose it to direct sunlight.

Keep in mind that sex swings have paddings and are usually made with thick straps, so it will take a long time to dry. Some models may take hours, while other sex swings may take days. With that, we suggest squeezing out as much water as you to speed up the process. Once the sex swing is all dried up, we suggest storing it in a satin pouch/bag to minimize dust and dirt exposure.