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Two former swingers were forced to give up their hobby after they were sent death threats by cruel trolls - who said they "look like mother and son".
Elvis Sharps, 43, and his partner Tracy Doncaster, 55, from Chandler's Ford, Hampshire, used to be swingers. However, they've now given up their spicy hobby after they were abused by online trolls, who also barraged them with online threats. The couple started swinging 12 years ago - but now they are advising others to avoid the sexual activity.
They claim they were subjected to a flood of nasty comments, including being called "fat" - and were even told they "look like mother and son". Now, they're calling for the closure of websites and clubs that promote the sexual activity. Elvis shared with the Southern Daily Echo that he and his partner began swinging to bring "more excitement" to their relationship and to "make friends".
Mr Sharps explained: "We got a lot of abuse from the first time we did it, with people calling us fat, saying we look like mother and son. People were judging us by our looks. We met one couple about three times, but they turned against us for no reason. We stopped swinging in January 2023 because things got so bad."
Elvis Sharps, 43, and his partner Tracy Doncaster, 55, from Chandler's Ford, Hampshire, used to be swingers (Tracy Doncaster/Facebook)Tracy has since warned the swinging scene is "not as pretty" as one might think. She regrets getting involved and advises others to stay away, especially if they are "plus size". The couple are now calling for swinging websites to be shut down, saying that these sites don't check who's signing up and that means anyone can join. Elvis also warned of "strange people" who use them.
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The pair say there are not enough security checks, meaning people of any age can join. Speaking of the dangers, Elvis continued: “We want to warn people of the dangers of swinging and dogging – the drama, the drugs, it all happens. There’s a whole other side to swinging and dogging; we have been abused and singled out."
Elvis and Tracy now say they're over the moon now they've stopped swinging - and are even getting ready to tie the knot. Elvis said: "We are stronger in our relationship and we are planning on getting married.”
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