Sex is on everyone's mind at swinging convention (Reuters)

[norml]

Sex is on everyone's mind at swinging convention

Sat Jul 22, 2006 12:28pm ET

LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Vera Rhodes has come a long way from her conservative upbringing in Pennsylvania's Amish community.

There she was a virgin until she married at age 30. Now, she is an enthusiastic 54-year-old member of the millions-strong "swinging" community who speaks openly of her encounters with multiple sexual partners.

"Last night it was really special," said Rhodes, who is divorced and makes a living giving massages in the Midwestern state of Iowa. "There was a couple from Mexico, a couple from Virginia and a couple from Ireland, from Australia."

"I like to participate in life as much as possible," she said with a broad smile.

Rhodes was among some 3,000 people gathered on Saturday at the Stardust Hotel in Las Vegas for the annual Lifestyles conference, a five-day, $700-per-couple event that offers a mix of seminars, socializing and sex.


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[norml]

1. I'd say this is proof of my lack of Lounge popularity.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=105&topic_id=5402114&mesg_id=5402114

It would be in flames, had one of the regulars posted it.

At least it's getting a few responses in Editorials & Other Articles, where it was moved from LBN.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=103x223798

[Blue-Jay]

4. It's not you. The story just really isn't that interesting.

[norml]

6. But it mentions sex.

SEX!

[undeterred]

2. all I can think about is the public health aspect of this

I don't think I'd be able to enjoy it.

[norml]

5. Great! I get serious responses in the Lounge, and silly responses in

Editorials & Other Articles.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=103x223798

:shrug:

[radwriter0555]

3. I just never considered sex to be a social or sporting activity.

It's just a little more personal than that for me.