Naughty in Nawlins is a week-long swinger convention in New Orleans during the summer. It does cost a good bit of money for the conference plus the mandatory hotel stay which doesn’t include the money you’ll spend on drinks & meals. If you are like most attendees you’ll want to make sure you do get a decent return on this big-ticket swinger vacation.
There is a swinger parade down Bourbon Street (if you aren’t camera shy). There are competing parties each day, a variety of seminars, speed dating, live demonstrations, and adult entertainment. As well as multiple playrooms with different themes. It can be very overwhelming for newer swingers. To help you maximize your enjoyment and to gain the most value from it here are some tips…
New to Swinging?
If you are new to swinging, we suggest trying a local swinger party before attending Naughty in Nawlins (aka NIN). Why? Well, entering the lifestyle can be very stressful. Taking a smaller step in your own local backyard can make it less stressful. After your single night of experimenting with swinging, you can reconnect in the comfort of your own home. Starting locally tends to work better for most couples than jumping into a massive week-long swinger event with only a small hotel room for privacy.
For some new swingers (especially in rural areas) there isn’t a local swinger club to test drive the swinging lifestyle. If that is your situation, it’s totally OK to be a rookie at Naughty in Nawlins or another of the many hotel takeovers. There will be plenty of friendly helpers & educational workshops for you. Be smart and set low expectations. Simply because you spent a lot of money attending Naughty in Nawlins doesn’t mean you will be ready for swinging and rushing into something beyond you or your partner’s comfort level isn’t wise. Schedule extra time for private re-connection away from the swinging crowds and remembering that swinging is just a bonus to your already great relationship. For more helpful tips read Swingers’ Little Helper a free 300-page guide to swinging.
Who Attends?
This is more than swingers. There are also many polyamory people, kink fans, & curious people interested who simply enjoy a welcoming sex positive atmosphere. The biggest percentage of people are in their late 40s to 70s. Yes, there are plenty of senior swingers at this event thanks to Viagra. It attracts swinging couples from all over the USA, Canada & beyond. Swingers of all cultures and body sizes attend NIN. It is a very welcoming community where you can embrace your inner sexuality no matter your weight or shape.
Single people are limited and need to be manually approved. This event is mostly focused on being a couples event.
You don’t need to be naked or do anything sexual. You do need to be respectful & strictly follow the consent rules. NIN does a good job posting signs explaining how consent works & posting security around the venues to make attendees feel safe and comfortable.
How to Save Money?
Let’s be honest Naughty in Nawlins is an expensive swinger vacation. When you add up your non-refundable registration fee (about $800/couple), your hotel room ($230/night), maybe airfare ($400/each), your meals & drinks ($300/day) it could cost well over $4,000. Thankfully there are many ways to make this trip much more affordable so you can enjoy yourself without busting your budget.
Complimentary registration – Naughty in Nawlins offers an ambassador program aka you work as a volunteer & earn a free conference pass. You do need to apply and ambassador slots are limited. The work ranges from staffing the check-in desk, setting up the playrooms & moving stuff around.
Free Airfare – You can use airline points to book a free flight. If you don’t have enough airline points, check out the credit card point offers. Different credit cards offer point bonuses when you open a new card. Check out the Points Guy website to see if it makes sense for you.
Stretch Your Food/Drink Budget – New Orleans can be very expensive when it comes to food & drinks. A Bourbon Street restaurant can easily cost over $200 for a couple going out to dinner. You don’t have to eat in restaurants for all your meals. Pack some breakfast bars or instant oatmeal to make in your room for breakfast. You can grab some take out pizza, po boy sandwiches, or burgers for your other meals. You can also save money at the bar by making drinks in your hotel room instead of buying the $15 drinks in the conference ballroom. New Orleans allows open containers of alcohol in public so enjoy yourself.
Consider Swinger Alternatives – Let’s be honest, Naughty in Nawlins is very pricey. If you are simply looking for a swinger vacation, there are alternatives that can save you big money. The all-inclusive swinger resorts offer discounted rates throughout the year, which can be much cheaper than NIN. The swinger cruises cost about the same as NIN but offer more and attract bigger crowds. There are also other hotel takeovers you can consider.
What to Pack?
Pack your usual summer clothes because New Orleans is hot & humid. Visit the Naughty in Nawlins website to see what party themes they have (they’re updated each year) and pack special outfits for them. You’ll want a good pair of walking shoes as you go up & down Bourbon Street, flip flops for the pool, and maybe sexy high heels for the parties. Feel free to be as sexy as you like. It’s a very liberating experience, so enjoy it as much as feels comfortable to you. If you want an uber detailed packing list check out the packing list for Desire Resort we created.
Don’t forget to pack your swinger play bag with things like condoms, lube, mints, etc. Also, pack some decorations and entertainment for your hotel room like mini portable lights & a Bluetooth speaker. Many attendees like to totally transform their room for sexy entertaining. This includes swapping out the lamp bulbs for red light bulbs, placing baskets of condoms/lube/massage oils next to each bed, creating a mini cocktail bar set-up including a spread of snacks & tasty treats (hot sex can build an appetite), electric flameless candles around the room. Be creative and make the space as sexy as you like. For more tips check out our swinger hotel takeover tips
Where to Buy Supplies?
There is a CVS & a Walgreens shop across the street from the main hotel. Both sell beer, liquor, drinks & packaged food as well as many other things like Mardi Gras beads & masks. There is also a real grocery store about six blocks away from the hotel where you can pick up even more supplies in case you want to save some money or if you’re too hungover to leave your bed. We strongly suggest you pick up some recovery supplies like water & Gatorade. New Orleans can be a bit too much party for some people.
Attendee Tips
Don’t feel like you have to do everything. The NIN schedule has many options for you like parties, seminars, demonstrations, speed dating, and more. Just remember it is all optional. You are there to have fun together, so be present in the moment. Enjoy the time with your special someone and follow the pace that is right for the two of you. If you are tired, take it easy and enjoy the option to nap or to stay in your room for a good night’s rest. Rest breaks can help you both be happier and make the most of the activities that you do choose to attend.
Be extra careful. Nothing in life is perfect and that includes this event. It is a large event and that means there will be some bad apples attending. Most attendees are good people, but the bad apples can turn your experience into a nightmare. Don’t blindly trust new connections. Not all bad apples are malicious. Some of them are inexperienced newbies who don’t understand consent or how to properly behave and can be a real nightmare. Plus, New Orleans has plenty of crime around Bourbon Street, with so many drunk tourists making for easy targets. Be smart and keep your guard up at this event.
Be extra friendly. Many of the swingers attending can be naturally a little shy and maybe you are a shy swinger yourself. Waving hello and smiling to people can help jump-start so many memorable connections. As you explore New Orleans, keep an eye out for the Naughty in Nawlins badges & neck lanyards to spot fellow attendees. Cafe Du Monde always has a few swingers enjoying those delicious beignets.
Keep an open mind. Naughty in Nawlins offers many opportunities that might not be available back home. Don’t assume everyone is a swinger. If you are curious about something like BDSM or group play or whatever, this lifestyle conference is your chance. Attend the seminars, watch the demonstrations, and check out the different themed playrooms.
Network before it starts. There are many private KIK, MeWe, Facebook, and other swinger social groups of people planning to attend Naughty in Nawlins. These private message groups provide a great chance to start building friendly connections before you even show up. To find these groups check out the forum section on your local swinger dating site.
Pace yourself. New Orleans allows drinking in public so there is plenty of day drinking, night drinking, and oh yeah the very physical sex romps. Be smart and make sure to have plenty of non-alcoholic drinks. Get some good sleep even if you have to skip something in order to grab a nap. Take care of your body so it can perform better for you. The awesomeness keeps getting better each day, so pace yourself.
Colette’s is optional. Colette’s is the local swinger club and it’s a really nice club but when Naughty in Nawlin is in town and has all of their great playrooms, there isn’t much reason to head over to Collette’s. You can save it for the next time you visit New Orleans and Naughty in Nawlins isn’t in town.
Get ready for a food lover’s paradise. New Orleans is heaven for foodies. Naughty in Nawlins attendees love to eat! There are awesome casual foods like the beignets & awesome restaurants. If you love amazing food experiences, make sure to make your reservations in advance and add in a few extra seats so you can bring along some of your new swinger friends with you.
Pay up or be let down. Security can be strict at certain events so don’t expect to be able to slip in without an official badge. If you want to connect with the NIN swingers you will need to pay for the badge so you can get into the fun stuff. The NIN swingers are very unlikely to skip out of the amazing entertainment and playrooms to go back to your vanilla hotel.
Consider bringing contact information. You are probably going to make new swinger friends from the USA, Canada, and farther. It is very hard to remember contact information when meeting so many new people (especially while drinking & partying). Many couples like to print up business cards with their swinger contact information to make it easier for their new friends to stay in touch.