Why We Wear A Black Ring On Our Right Hand?

A: In an effort to help us all discretely identify others in the swinging lifestyle, we suggest wearing a black ring on the right hand whenever you’re open to meeting others in the lifestyle. If you agree, please post this to your profile and we can quickly spread the word that the black ring on the right hand signifies a member of the swinger community.

Q: How Does The Black Ring Work?

A: Wear your black ring on your right hand if you are out and open to meet other swingers. If someone wearing a black ring on their right hand approaches you, start a conversation with them. “I see you’re wearing a black ring on your right hand. Maybe we are in the same club.”

Q: Does It Matter What Finger I Wear My Black Ring?

A: Wear your black ring on any finger but the middle one. The ring finger is the natural place for the black ring, but thumb rings are cool too. A black ring worn on the middle finger of the right hand is an infrequently used symbol of asexuality. Please avoid wearing your ring on this finger as a courtesy to that community. 

Q: Do I Have To Wear My Black Ring All The Time?

A:Yes. To show you are part of the swinging community.

Q: What If Someone Without A Black Ring Approaches Me And Asks Me What The Ring Means?

A: Tell them anything you would like. “Oh nothing. Nice, isn’t it?”

Q: Does Wearing The Black Ring Mean We’re Full Swap Swap/Soft Swap/Bi-Male/Bi-Female, Etc.?

A: No. It just means you are a swinger. It’s a way to start a conversation. If you’re not compatible, at least you met a kindred spirit.

Q: Does Wearing The Black Ring Mean You Are Asexual?

A: Some in the asexual community wear black rings on their middle fingers as a symbol of asexual pride. Although, it is unlikely that asexual people will be at the same social events as swingers, if this is still a cause of concern, wear your black ring on any other finger of your right hand.

Q: Does Wearing The Black Ring Mean You Are Polyamorous?

A: Not necessarily. It means you are a swinger. You may also happen to be polyamorous, but the black ring is not meant to be a symbol for polyamory.

Q: I Don’t Want Anyone To Know I’m A Swinger. What Do I Do?

A: Simple. Don’t wear the ring.

Q: Is There A Particular Ring I Should Get?

A: No. As long as it’s black, it counts.