bed hoppers - swinging in the UK

Trigger warning: There are some tough themes in this episode including hospitals, operations, trauma and near death descriptions. If any of these impact you, you might want to skip this one. In this episode we cover what's been going on and why this month has perhaps been the toughest we've ever faced. During a routine operation Mrs H goes into anaphylactic shock - we talk about what happened, wha...

Welcome to the bed hoppers podcast. In this episode we interview filmmakers Dillon and Urvashi, who discuss their documentary ‘More Than Monogamy’. The film is designed to educate on ethical non-monogamy - and is a fantastic beginners guide to swinging, ENM and more. Dillon and Urvashi talk about some of the trials of getting the film made, why they set out to explore the topic and tell us a littl...

Welcome to the bed hoppers podcast.  In this episode, we revamp the show a little bit and also interview the delightful Bex and Paul from untamed nights. We talk about their journey, how they got started and what it's like running events. They offer some top tips for heading to events and how to make the most of your experience. We cover items for desert islands and have a great natter about all t...

Hello and welcome to episode 222 - the last of season one! In this edition Mrs H poses some questions around performative sexy times. Do you put on a show when you play with someone? Is it performative or are you just being you? We talk about putting on a show and if that's our bag, what we do for solo dates and if we prep more for other people. It's a fun little end to the first season of the bed...

In this episode we recount our visit to Bristol Gardens Health Spa in Brighton. We talk about the venue being a professional naturist spa and its features, including a cafe, steam rooms, and private themed playrooms. We ponder if it’s a hook up place or somewhere to relax and unwind… Take a listen to our review to find out more. We also mark our podcast’s eight-year anniversary. Mr. H reflects on...

Welcome to the latest edition of the bed hoppers podcast. We're back after a few weeks of illness for Mr H. We talk about what we've been up to since Christmas and New Year and take a look at what we've got coming up. Mr H asks Mrs H if we're really swingers - and what all of this stuff means to us. Are we successful, would or should we change things? Is our approach moving along? It's a pretty bi...

In this episode we invite sexy friends Secret Stag and Secret Vixen behind the mic once more and catch up on what they've been up to over the last year. They talk about adventures in hot wifing, a trip to a hotwife takeover event in the states, answer our questions and share some of their sexiest moments. We cover how they're going in their lifestyle journey and look to what 2026 might mean for th...

In this episode we talk about 2025 and explore some of our highs and lows for the year. We talk a little about the future and what the coming year might look like for our adventures. We chat about some forthcoming solo dates and our plans for how they might work. Mr H is getting ready to go to a party - so we talk about boundaries, possible situations and how to keep Mrs H involved. It's a handy o...

Thanks for checking us out! In this delightful episode we follow up on Mrs H's side quest, which we spoke about in the previous podcast. Essentially, she was challenged to film some naughty content and send it to Mr H whilst he was on his solo date. Did she film it? Did she send it? Was it sexy? For the answers to this and more, take a lovely listen to this show! We cover how we're feeling about p...

Ahhhh swingers and posting pictures. Have you ever joined a swinging site and recoiled in horror at some of the pictures posted? Perhaps you feel like you could never compete? Or maybe you constantly share pictures and videos every three and a half minutes? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you are prob'ly human! Congratulations! We talk about all things posting pics and vids. We...

This episode features delightful guests Mr and Ms J - who talk about their journey into the swinging lifestyle. We cover a whole host of things from dealing with anxiety, diving straight into clubs, what they'd throw in the lifestyle bin and what challenges children might bring into their adventures. Mr and Mrs H also have a bit of a chat about getting videos and pictures - it's only the start of...

Welcome to the bed hoppers podcast. In this episode we talk about our last week or two and how it feels like we’re turning a corner. From awesome threesomes to sexy solo dates and steps in the right direction on meds, it has certainly been a delightful period! We bring you up to date on our latest escapades, talk about our solo adventures, recount some sexy moments and celebrate how things are on...

This episode starts with an update from us, we check in on Mrs H's menopause progress, chat about the Thrifty shades of grey event and touch on some of our recent adventures.   Our main feature is an interview with Sam, an energetic single man in his early 40s, who describes himself as bisexual and "ADHD as hell". Sam is navigating the lifestyle after a 16-year vanilla relationship, exploring expe...

We invite two lovely ladies, Bunny and A, to join us for a chat exploring their journey, swinging lifestyle experiences and what they'd throw into room 101. They talk about their new relationship, how it came about and what it means for them and A's partner. We touch on our recent social event, announce a new one and they fire a question or two at us. It's a fabulous interview, digging into new re...

In this episode we speak to Jess, who shares her personal journey and insights into the ethically non-monogamous lifestyle. Jess, describing herself as a "9-year-old who has been to a lot of therapy", recounts entering the scene through polyamory after university and later discovering swinging post-lockdown. She identifies as solo poly, preferring to engage in swinging independently, shaped by her...

In this episode we bring you up to date on what's being going on in our lives. From poorly pets, to great lifestyle success, solo dates, all the way through to HRT - we give you a behind the scenes look at life with the bed hoppers. Find out if Mrs H picked up on some recent sexy hints! We move on to talk about Channel 4's Open House programme. We talk about what worked for us in season three, wha...

In this episode we chat to single fella Gav. He talks about his journey, how he's started exploring his bi side and some of the challenges you might face as a single gentleman exploring the swinging lifestyle. We cover advice for newbies, what Gav would put in the lifestyle bin and if we've ever deleted one of our podcast recordings. It's fun romp through one man's journey from newbie to experienc...

In this episode (part two of two) we talk about our final few days in Cap d'Agde and our experience as part of the Spicy Match and Libertine event. We cover the foam party, Le Glamour and our overall experience in the French naturist village. We pick up where we left off on the question 'are we shit swingers?' and try to figure out what's changed and why. As ever, we'd love your thoughts - so plea...

In this episode we talk about our trip to the South of France, visiting the naturist village of Cap d'Agde.  This one is a two parter - with more to follow, but we do explore the first half of our week. We talk about about some of the clubs, events and what we got from our Spicy Match trip. From poolside orgies to cold sores - this one covers a lot of ground! Mr H takes time out to reflect on 'if...

In this episode we talk about Mrs H's solo adventure in Paris. Was it all Pokemon hunting or was there something a little more naughty? We explore how it all went, how we felt during the trip and talk a little bit about what Mr H got up to whilst Mrs H was away.  Will Mrs H bring him back a croissant, will it be too hot in Paris, will Mr H have changed the theme tune again and what happens when st...

This episode features a candid conversation with delightful guests Ads and Chantelle, about their experiences in the swinging lifestyle. They discuss how they initially entered the lifestyle through an amateur adult content blog and the subsequent evolution of their relationship, including Chantelle's discovery of her bisexuality and Ads's exploration of his own. The couple shares insights into ov...

In this episode we dive into a discussion about rules and boundaries. We talk about how our rules have evolved from when we first started swinging, how they’ve changed and why we’ve changed them. We explore why we have them there in the first place and if we’ve broken any rules along the way. You might find this a useful listen if you’re about to explore ethical non monogamy and swinging - or it m...

In this episode we catch up on our solo dating experiences and explore why we've been having some separate play dates over the last few months. We cover what's to come and why we might keep this activity as part of our overall play experience. If you're looking to explore this aspect of Swinging, this one might inspire a conversation or two. And if you're just looking to be entertained, there's no...

Did you know that data is sexy? Join our episode today and find out about a recent survey we put out about swinging and people's experiences. We make some surprising discoveries about when people started, who brought it up and what people would throw in the swinging lifestyle bin. From age ranges to play-style preferences, we excel at exploring a whole range of data (ha! spreadsheet puns - I wonde...

This episode features Rich and Jo, who playfully describe each other before discussing their entry into the swinging lifestyle via online platforms and initial club experiences. A key theme is communication, which they highlight as crucial for navigating their relationship and has positively impacted their "vanilla" life. They also delve into their adult ADHD diagnoses, finding relief in understan...