If your only experience with gangbangs is from porn or erotic fiction, you might be surprised to learn what real-life gangbangs are like and how much planning goes into a GB event. Here are some things that you might not know.
The better you understand what is and is not involved in this group play can let you figure out if it is a good match for what you want. You also want to know what to expect so that if it is a match for your desires, you can better navigate these situations to make them the most satisfying they can be for you.
Gangbangs are More Common Than You Might Think
Gangbangs are fairly common in the swinging community. Having the sexual attention of multiple men (or women in a reverse gangbang) is a thrilling fantasy and one that many people are more than happy to make a reality. Sometimes, men will arrange and host a gangbang for their wives. Other times, a woman will plan a gangbang for herself, often finding a member of the swinging community to help host and moderate the event.
Some swinging clubs will even host gangbangs for their patrons, assisting in the planning and providing a safe place for the gangbang. Occasionally, a group of people may even decide to have a gangbang at the moment, perhaps at a sex club or swingers’ sex party.
Most Gangbangs are Planned
Unlike the spontaneous scenarios you might see in porn, most gangbangs are carefully planned and scheduled. It just makes sense. The participants need to be screened and vetted to ensure they will be a good match. Then the host has to make sure that everyone is available and ready to have sex at the same time. A place needs to be prepared to handle the event.
All of that and more takes planning and coordination. Because of that, most gangbangs are planned out ahead of time.
Participants are Carefully Chosen
The male participants, also called bangers, are chosen with care. Usually, the central participant will take their time screening potential gangbang candidates. They will often spend some time with them beforehand, ensuring they get along well and feel like they can trust the men to respect their wishes and boundaries. They also consider whether they feel any attraction to the men. If you’re not attracted to someone, sex won’t have the same spark, whether it’s regular vanilla sex or group sex. The sexual attraction still matters.
Sometimes the bangers will be chosen using swinger dating websites. They may even ask around at swinger clubs and events to find willing participants. Still, no matter where the men are found, great care is taken to ensure all men fit the needs of the gangbang scenario.
Every Gangbang Has its Own Set of Rules
A gangbang is not a free for all. For a gangbang to work out and be enjoyable to everyone involved, especially the central participant, rules and boundaries need to be established ahead of time. This conversation generally includes details about what the central participant is and isn’t okay with, clarifying the boundaries of each participant, and discussing the roles of individuals. Things to be discussed include who will be penetrating and how, what sexual positions are preferred, and whether there will be any interaction between the bangers.
While talking about boundaries, participants will also chat about their various turn-ons, kinks, fetishes, and favorite sex acts and positions. The more the participants know about each other’s sexual preferences, the better the experience will be overall. While this may seem like a lot of talking for a single sexual scenario, it is generally an enjoyable part of the encounter, giving everyone a chance to get to know each other better. Though it is generally discouraged for people to be drunk during a gangbang, these talks are often done over drinks with a party-like atmosphere.
Consent is the #1 Priority
It’s no secret that the swinging community places a huge emphasis on consent. This is also true for gangbangs. All sexual acts during a gangbang must be consented to. This consent is often given ahead of time, but during the scenario, everyone must be enthusiastically involved as consent can be revoked at any time.
Suppose someone seems uncertain about something or wants to stop. In that case, the other participants pause to accommodate their wishes, whether that means not doing a certain act or simply allowing the participant to leave. Not respecting the consent rules is a fast way to be removed from a gangbang.
Many Gangbangs Have an Overseer
An overseer or moderator is usually included to ensure that things don’t get out of hand and that everyone is comfortable, particularly the person at the center of the gangbang. This may be the central person’s spouse or a neutral party from the swinging community. This person watches but does not participate in sexual activity.
Before getting started, the overseer usually speaks with the central person, getting to know their wants, needs, and expectations. They are especially interested in what the central person’s boundaries are and what they consider deal-breakers. During sexual activity, the overseer ensures that things go the way the central person wants them to and that consent is always prioritized.
Heavy Drinking and Drug Use Isn’t Normally Allowed
Because consent is so important, people are generally discouraged from drinking heavily or using drugs before a gangbang. An intoxicated person cannot truly give their consent, so if any participant appears intoxicated before the gangbang begins, they are excused from the scenario or asked to leave.
Of course, spontaneous intoxicated gangbangs do happen, but they aren’t encouraged in the swinging community. It’s too easy for a situation to get out of hand when one or more gangbang participants is intoxicated. It can be dangerous for everyone involved.
Protection is Almost Always Used
In the swinging lifestyle, safe sex is crucial to a successful event. This means different things to different people, so party planners always have to figure out what their version of safe sex will be ahead of time.
Sometimes this means everyone uses condoms for any penetrative act (even with toys). Other times, the host encourages everyone involved to have an STI test before the event. In some situations, both methods of protection are used.
Gangbangs Bring a Common Fantasy to Life
Despite all the planning, boundaries, rules, and preparation, gangbangs are still a fun way for swingers to indulge in a fantasy many women and men enjoy. The preparation sets the scene for the gangbang, ensuring everyone involved is safe, comfortable, and having a great time.
At the heart of it all, gangbangs are about fantasy and pleasure, allowing someone to enjoy a unique experience that is unlike anything else. Most people who participate in a well-prepared gangbang enjoy themselves, and many choose to repeat the experience.