A "lifestyle club" and "associations" play significant roles in fostering a sense of community, providing a social space, and facilitating connections among individuals or couples who are interested in consensual non-monogamous activities, commonly known as the swinger lifestyle.

The terms "sex club," "lifestyle club," and "swingers club" are sometimes used interchangeably, but they can have distinct meanings depending on the context. Here are general explanations for each term: