First Parties

Every Rope & Candy guide on first parties. All topics

First Swingers Party: Tips from People Who Remember Theirs

First swingers party coming up? Practical tips from people who remember theirs: agree a plan, arrive early, go slow and know you can leave at any time.

House Party or Club: Which Suits a First Night?

Swingers house party vs club: how a big venue and a small private night differ in crowd, pace, rules and privacy, and which one suits a first night better.

Nervous About Your First Party? Here Is What Helps

Nervous about your first swingers party? That is normal. Here is what actually helps: a clear plan, a small private night, a signal and the freedom to leave.

What Happens at a Play Party?

What is a play party? A private evening where adults socialise and, only if they choose, play, under clear house rules on consent, privacy and respect.

9 Reasons a Private Party Belongs on Your Bucket List

Nine honest reasons a private party among friends is worth trying once: less shame, more honesty, better sex at home and a circle of people who get it.

Help! I’m New to the Scene! It’s My First Sex Party!

Your first sex party is coming up and your stomach is in knots. Here is what to wear, what to say, what to skip and how to leave happy.

New to the Scene? Here’s How It Works

Never been to a sex party? Here is how a night in the Rope & Candy circle works, from the first coffee to the morning after, step by step.

What to Expect at a Private Party

Your first night among friends in the Rope & Candy circle: how you get there, how the evening feels, and the few rules everyone keeps.