Dr. Ziggy, (Edward M. Fernandes, Ph.D.), is a retired Associate Professor of Psychology at Barton College, a Social Psychologist and Sexologist, and a leading researcher in the field of alternative lifestyles. Most of his research focuses on Swinging and Open Marriages. He has conducted some groundbreaking studies and has written extensively on the subject. Further, he consults, and conducts workshops and seminars with swinging communities and organizations; and he writes for several blogs and online magazines on the subject of swinging. He is currently working on a book titled, “Swinging Playground: The Evolution of Consensual Non-Monogamy in America”.

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SWINGING THROUGH THE AGES

June  2, 2023

Is consensual non-monogamy a lifestyle that you find perplexing? Are you confused about the terminology and the nuances of various styles of sexual expression that include other people and other couples?

Join us with Dr Edward Fernandes, aka Dr Ziggy, researcher and expert on Ethical Non-Monogamy, as we tackle the history and evolution of swinging, open relationships and polyamory. The differences and similarities of the various alternative sexual lifestyles are as intriguing as the reasons why people have consensual extra-marital sex and relationships, according to the research.

SEXY SWINGERS

January 12, 2017

Happy New Year to all our sexy friends! Let’s kick off the new year with a resolution to have more and better sex. Does that sound exciting to you? Now is a great time to start fresh with an open mind, and a new sexy attitude, so you too can spice-up your daily routine and live happy, healthy, and horny. Did you ever wonder why swingers swing? Then join us and Dr. Ziggy, Sexologist and a leading researcher on Swinging and Open Marriages, to get the inside scoop and bust some myths.