Are there a bunch of swingers living in Steiner Ranch?

This rumor has been rampant in Austin for years. We’ll explore what the swinging lifestyle is, how it began, some of the misconceptions about it and ultimately whether there’s any evidence for the rumors about Steiner Ranch.
Reported by Elizabeth McQueen

[@MelanieMorris]

Thanks Elizabeth McQueen for your amazing research and report on this subject! I have always wondered about this rumor on Swingers at Steiner Ranch! ❤😂

[@staceyallbritton902]

I’ve been to that swinger’s convention in New Orleans. That was an experience I don’t think I’d do again but the more you know!

[@GrantSR]

I grew up in a classic suburb in "Some Other City," back in the late 60s and the 70s. There was a very tight-knit circle of neighbors who got together and played card games multiple nights per week. Mostly at my house. They would always play well into the night, long past when us kids went to bed.
One day I saw my mom put a book called Open Marriage back on the bookshelf. I had never noticed it before, and I read a LOT. So, I asked her, "What's open marriage?" She said, "Oh, it's just a marriage where you are open and honest with each other." And that was that. She's lucky that sounded boring to me.
So, yeah. I'm pretty sure my parents were not just swingers, but the ring leaders for the whole neighborhood.
My mom always bought a pineapple for Christmastime. "Just to have some fresh fruit." Though, I never saw it upside down.
Y'all should know that there are multiple polyamorous groups in Austin. Hell, just Google them. The polyamory symbol is a parrot... Because "Poly," duh. They used to meet at the Central Market once a month. Not for hookups. Just for camaraderie. Like any other activity that people participate in.
The closing remarks are definitely true: We all need a lot more relationships that are a lot more close and intimate-ish. Get together with your friends at your homes and play cards or board games. You don't even need to f*ck each other. But it certainly wouldn't kill you either.

[@staceyallbritton902]

Those poly people at Central Market are some of my friends. ☺️

[@GrantSR]

@@staceyallbritton902 They were all great and kind people. I enjoyed knowing them, even though I expected nothing but friendship. Sometimes, just knowing that good people share your views helps you feel not so alone. If I was planning on staying in Austin longer, I would start going to the meetings again. Just for the comfort of being around good people.