Wanderlust Swingers - A Swinger Podcast & Hotwife Lifestyle Stories

Bliss Cruise Review Part 1: What Really Happens on a Swingers Cruise?

Wanderlust Swingers – A Swinger Podcast & Lifestyle Stories
EP219 – Bliss Cruise Review Part 1: What Really Happens on a Swingers Cruise?
After 11 years in the lifestyle, countless resorts, takeovers, and events around the world, Cate finally checked one item off the swinger bucket list: the Bliss Cruise.
Joined by Mallory, the pair share their honest first impressions of their first-ever swingers cruise experience, from cruise culture surprises and unexpected friendships to hilarious onboard characters, hotwife adventures, and a few moments of complete chaos.
In Part 1, we cover boarding day, the crowd demographics, theme parties, nightlife, the Jamaica and Cozumel beach events, and whether a swingers cruise lives up to the hype.
Plus: a wife offering her husband to us before breakfast, a self-proclaimed meteorologist, a man with superhuman stamina in the next cabin, and the best compliment we've ever received: "You're attractive, but you're weird."
 
Planning a Bliss Cruise? Join us on our hosted Wanderlust Swingers & Libertine Events group sailing aboard the November 2027 Bliss Cruise.
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Useful Links From This Episode
Join us at a Swingers Eventhttps://wanderlustswingers.com/swingers-events/
 
Join SDC – Find swingers near you & explore eventshttps://www.sdc.com/?ref=32122
 
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Hotwife Session Live From Hedonism Resort

Wanderlust Swingers – A Swinger Podcast & Lifestyle StoriesEP218 – Hotwife Session LIVE from Hedonism Resort
What does a live hotwifing conversation at Hedonism II Resort actually sound like?
In this special episode recorded LIVE at Hedonism Resort during Casual Swinger Week, Cate and Mallory host an open group session exploring real lifestyle experiences around hotwifing, safety, fantasy play, and navigating attention from single men 
From conversations about vetting single guys and setting boundaries, to playful audience participation through Two Truths & a Lie, this session captures the energy, curiosity, and honesty that happens when swingers gather together in person to talk openly about desire and connection
 
Links Mentioned
The Ultimate Guide to STi Testing in the swingers lifestyle 
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Useful Links from this Episode
Join us at a Swingers Event https://wanderlustswingers.com/swingers-events/
Join SDC – Find swingers near you & explore events https://www.sdc.com/?ref=32122
 
Support Our Amazing Sponsors
Comprehensive STI testing (USA Only) with STD Hero - Get 10% off use code Libertine - https://mybls.com/Libertine
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Inside Hedonism: Real Swingers Resort Stories, First-Timer Tips & Casual Swinger Week Takeover Interviews

Wanderlust Swingers – A Swinger Podcast & Lifestyle StoriesEP217 – 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.
See BTS photos from the event on our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/SwingingDownunder 
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.
 
New Blogs Mentioned
The Ultimate Guide to STi Testing in the swingers lifestyle 
When Intimacy in Long Term Relationships Declines, what you can do to get out of the RUT
 
Useful Links from this Episode
Join us at a Swingers Event https://wanderlustswingers.com/swingers-events/
Join SDC – Find swingers near you & explore events https://www.sdc.com/?ref=32122
 
Support Our Amazing Sponsors
Comprehensive STI testing (USA Only) with STD HeroGet 10% off use code Libertinehttps://mybls.com/Libertine
Promescent – Sexual Wellness ProductsGet 15% off using code wanderlust26https://www.promescent.com/wanderlust26
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Apple Banned Us, Lifestyle Dating Ghosting, 55 Wild Kinks & Nevada Brothel Union Drama

Wanderlust Swingers – A Swinger Podcast & Lifestyle StoriesEP216 – 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
Rate our dating profile photos on Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/SwingingDownunder
 
Links
Cosmo Kink Listhttps://sex.cosmopolitan.com/pleasure/a24481923/kinks-fetish-list/
Join us at a Swingers Eventhttps://wanderlustswingers.com/swingers-events/
Join SDC – Find swingers near you & explore eventshttps://www.sdc.com/?ref=32122
The Ultimate Guide to STI Testing For Swingershttps://wanderlustswingers.com/swinger-education/swingers-sti-testing/ 
 
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Playroom Etiquette, Grey Areas & A Hotwife Onboard the Bliss Cruise

Wanderlust Swingers – A Swinger Podcast & Lifestyle Stories
EP215 – Playroom Etiquette, Grey Areas & A Hotwife Onboard the Bliss Cruise
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).
In This Episode
- 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
Join Cate on Bliss Cruise – April 2026
Cate will be sailing on the April 2026 Bliss Cruise, including the beach parties in Jamaica and Cozumel.
Book here to join Cate and receive exclusive cashback: https://wanderlustswingers.com/bliss-cruise-april-2026/
- $750 cashback for international guests
- $300 cashback for North American guests
Useful Links
Join us at a Swingers Event:https://wanderlustswingers.com/swingers-events/
Wanderlust Swingers Website:https://wanderlustswingers.com/
Patreon – Event photos, behind-the-scenes & extra content:https://www.patreon.com/SwingingDownunder
Join SDC – Find swingers near you & explore events:https://www.sdc.com/?ref=32122
Sponsors
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Swinger Cruises - Inside Bliss Cruise with CEO Russell Stephens

Wanderlust Swingers – A Swinger Podcast & Lifestyle Stories
EP214 – Swinger Cruises: Inside Bliss Cruise with CEO Russell Stephens
In this episode, we’re joined by Russell Stephens, CEO and part owner of Bliss Cruise, the world’s largest and most influential lifestyle cruise brand, for an unfiltered conversation about the past, present, and future of Bliss Cruise.
Russell shares how Bliss Cruise was acquired, why the ownership structure changed, and how decisions are actually made behind the scenes. We talk candidly about community concerns, guest privacy, pricing, drink packages, sponsorships, and the realities of working with major cruise lines while protecting a sex-positive lifestyle experience.
 
Join Cate on Bliss Cruise – April 2026
Cate will be sailing on the April 2026 Bliss Cruise, including the beach parties in Jamaica and Cozumel.
Book here to join Cate and receive exclusive cashback:https://wanderlustswingers.com/bliss-cruise-april-2026/
- $750 cashback for international guests
- $300 cashback for North American guests
 
We also dive deep into what most guests never see, the logistics, planning, staffing, and production required to transform a “vanilla” cruise ship into a full-scale lifestyle event with thousands of guests.
If you’ve ever wondered:
- Who actually owns Bliss Cruise and how decisions are made
- How a cruise ship is converted into a swinger cruise in under 24 hours
- Why drink packages cost what they do
- What happened with cameras, videography, and privacy concerns
- How Bliss balances legacy guests with modernizing the experience
- Whether West Coast Bliss cruises are ever coming
- What goes into playrooms, music programming, and themed cruises
 
In This Episode
- Why Bliss Cruise was acquired and what changed with new ownership
- Russell’s personal history in the lifestyle and why that matters
- How guest feedback and surveys directly shape future cruises
- Privacy, consent, videography, and lessons learned
- Drink packages, pricing realities, and why sneaking alcohol hurts the community
- Sponsorship decisions and why some partnerships won’t happen again
- Behind-the-scenes logistics: staffing, playrooms, AV, decor, and scheduling
- How Royal Caribbean crews actually feel about Bliss sailings
- What makes Bliss Cruise different from resorts, clubs, and land-based events
 
 
Useful Links 
Join us at a Swingers Event:https://wanderlustswingers.com/swingers-events/
Wanderlust Swingers Website:https://wanderlustswingers.com/
Patreon – Event photos, behind-the-scenes & extra content:https://www.patreon.com/SwingingDownunder
Join SDC – Find swingers near you & explore events:https://www.sdc.com/?ref=32122
 
Sponsors
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Sexual Wellness, Performance Anxiety & Pleasure Products for Better Sex in the Swinger Lifestyle (Promescent CEO)

Wanderlust Swingers – A Swinger Podcast & Lifestyle Stories
EP213 – Sexual Wellness, Performance Anxiety & Pleasure Products for Better Sex in the Swinger Lifestyle (Promescent CEO)
Sex toys, delay sprays, arousal gels, performance anxiety, libido, orgasms, and why using sexual wellness products does not mean you’re “bad in bed.”
In this episode, we’re joined by Jeff Abraham, CEO of Promescent, one of the world’s most trusted sexual wellness brands, to talk about the real science, real psychology, and real-world use of pleasure products — especially in the swinger and non-monogamous lifestyle.
 
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We dive deep into premature ejaculation, the arousal gap, performance pressure, female pleasure, and why the best lovers in the world use tools.
We also explore the incredible backstory of Promescent, including clinical trials, urologists, turning down a $30M pharma buyout, and why Jeff was determined to keep these products available next to condoms, not behind a prescription counter.
If you’ve ever wondered:
- Is using a delay spray cheating?
- Is performance anxiety mental or physical?
- Do arousal gels actually work?
- What should be in a swinger’s hoe-on-the-go bag?
- How do you last longer with multiple partners?
 
In This Episode
- The biggest myths about sexual wellness products and what they really mean
- Why the best lovers in the world use performance and pleasure aids
- The real science behind premature ejaculation (and why it’s mostly physiological)
- The “arousal gap” and why most women need more time than most men
- Performance anxiety vs physical dysfunction — which is more common?
- The true story of turning down a $30M pharma acquisition
- How Promescent went from one product to 20,000+ retail stores (Target, Walgreens, CVS, etc.)
- Spray vs wipes: which works best and when to use each
- How long delay spray lasts and how to reapply in multi-partner scenarios
- What swingers should actually carry in their hoe-on-the-go bag
- Female pleasure, arousal gels, blood flow, and why warming/buzzing gels work
 
Useful Links from This Episode:
Join us at a Swingers Event:https://wanderlustswingers.com/swingers-events/
Wanderlust Swingers Website:https://wanderlustswingers.com/
Patreon – Event photos, behind-the-scenes & extra content:https://www.patreon.com/SwingingDownunder
Join SDC – Find swingers near you & explore events:https://www.sdc.com/?ref=32122
 
Sponsors
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HOTTAKES - The Hotwife Boom, Trend, Evoluation or Opportunism

Wanderlust Swingers – A Swinger Podcast & Hotwife Lifestyle Stories
EP212 – Hot Takes: The Hotwife Boom – Trend, Evolution or Opportunism? (Bonus Episode)
Hotwife is everywhere right now, searches are rising, events are multiplying, creators are rebranding, and porn studios are showing up in lifestyle spaces looking for “talent.” So is this a genuine shift in the lifestyle… or is porn culture and trend chasing bleeding into swinging?
Our Hottakes bonus episode, we unpack what hotwifing actually is (and isn’t), why the label is suddenly trending, and whether separate play dynamics are becoming more normal at couples events, or if it’s mostly just branding and algorithms.
 
In this Episode:
What hotwifing means (and how it’s different from cuckolding and “just separate play”)
Why “hotwife” searches spiked in 2024–2025 (Google Trends nerd moment)
The rise of hotwife-specific events, hall passes, and separate-play meetups
Are we seeing more hotwifing in real life — or just more people using the label?
Porn studios entering lifestyle spaces (including a couples-only cruise sponsor)
Content ownership + why “signing talent releases” can follow you forever
Our 10-year hotwife journey and whether we’re “missing opportunities”
Why hunting hall-pass husbands at couples events makes zero sense (and feels messy)
The big question: authentic evolution… or opportunistic trend
 
Useful Links from this Episode:
Join us in 2026 at a Swingers Eventhttps://wanderlustswingers.com/swingers-events/
Wanderlust Swingers Website:https://wanderlustswingers.com/
Patreon – Event photos, behind-the-scenes & extra content:https://www.patreon.com/SwingingDownunder
Join SDC – Find swingers near you & explore events:https://www.sdc.com/?ref=32122
 
Sponsors
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