She started swinging for her husband. It left her traumatised

Published 16 June 2026 · europe

Ruth says she reluctantly joined a swinging website after she was persuaded by her husband. It escalated, and she says she had sex with strangers

Ruth says she reluctantly joined a swinging website after she was persuaded by her husband. It escalated, and she says she had sex with strangers more than 100 times through the website.

For eight months, the BBC has been investigating swinging in the UK, including the role of the FabSwingers website, which Ruth says “facilitated the abuse”. FabSwingers

told the BBC it ran its website in adherence with the regulator Ofcom’s requirements. Details of organisations offering information about or support after sexual abuse or

with feelings of despair are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline Listen to the full podcast 'Swingers' here For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news

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