Frequently Asked Questions about Friends
How do we become Friends members?
It's easy to become a member of Friends if you
are A) a couple or single female and B) have an open-minded view of
human sexuality. You may call the club at (512)251-1199 for membership
prices and directions to the club. Because we do not cater to single
males, the lady MUST be present (when you call) and be able to speak
with a Friends representative before we can give directions to the club.
We do this for YOUR security and privacy, to make sure everyone is aware
of what's going on and to prevent "hangers-on" in the parking lot, etc.
Why do we have to be members to come to the club?
We require membership to keep our legal status
as a private club, which allows us to provide a place where both women
and men can "dress down" to a g-string (if they are so inclined) and
also assures privacy for all the members.
What if we don't want to "swap" just yet (if
ever) but are interested in enjoying the sexually uninhibited
environment of the club?
No problem! At Friends, your body is always
under YOUR control and the other patrons understand and respect that.
Friends is a place to meet other folks in a "no-pressure" environment. If you are invited to a party (i.e,
after-hours) and you don't wish to attend/participate, a simple "no
thank you" will always suffice.
What does "off-premise" club mean? Or "on-premise"?
That's easy! Put very simply (and perhaps,
bluntly), "Off-premise" means that sexual acts are not permitted
on the club premises. "On-premise" means (obviously) just the opposite.
What kind of people go to Friends?
This is a tough question to answer because this
type of lifestyle is common to a large demographic cross-section of
people. On the average, there are a large number of professional types
of people that constitute our membership. But for the most part, it's people
like yourself, who live and work around others, whom you would never suspect
that are "in the lifestyle." It may surprise you if
you know how many of your friends and neighbors are involved in swinging.
Some of the most common similarities between our members are a love of
people, making new friends, a VERY strong and secure loving relationship,
combined with a love of life and a desire to live it to it's fullest!
What is the average age of the crowd?
The strongest age demographics of the
membership are couples from their late twenties to their mid forties,
but there are many couples of every age from 21 through the "senior
years." With our membership being as large as it is, on any given night
there's a good chance you'll find some folks you can relate to at the
club.
What goes on in the club?
FUN!!...well that's the short answer. Dancing,
socializing, having a good time making new friends - much the same as a
regular nightclub. The biggest difference, other than the attitude of
the customers, is the overtly sexy dress of the patrons (lots of
lingerie). WOW! it's hot in here...
Do the ladies have to dress sexily to
attend?
Not at all. You are merely "permitted" to,
because this is a private club. There are many ladies that do dress
provocatively, and many that don't, so either way, dress to suit your
comfort level. All we ask is that you not be surprised (or offended) by this
playful behavior and liberal dress code.
9. What kind of music do you play?
This is another tough one....the short answer?
Everything. Being a DJ in this club is a very difficult job (please
appreciate their efforts) because, as opposed to most nightclubs (i.e,
rock bars, dance clubs, country-n-western clubs, etc) ONE type of music is
not the common interest of ALL the patrons. We play "hits" of all
types of music, but it's predominately Top-40 Dance with some rock
(60's, 70's, 80's, and 90's), R&B, and country thrown in during the
night, and the DJ's will also take specific song requests from the
crowd. If you have a certain song that you would like to hear feel free
to ask them to play it. Do keep in mind, however, that not all the
patrons have the same musical taste as you, and the DJ's will be doing
their best to please everyone, so if you don't like a song being played,
as the saying goes about Texas weather, "wait a minute and it will
change". No matter what we're playing, there will always be a lot of
sexy bump-n-grind beats for you to dance to. This is a club where people
are socializing that you might never have envisioned anywhere else. Our
clientele consists of every walk of life from cowboys to attorneys, from
construction workers to bankers (and a few we've promised we wouldn't
mention!)...and we have never had a "major disturbance" of any kind!
Humor -
What NOT to say to DJ's
What is NASCA?
NASCA stands for "North American Swing Club
Association." It is an association that is based out of Buena Park, CA.,
whose main function is to promote this type of lifestyle and the clubs that
cater to it. Their homepage is located at
www.nasca.com .
Why do so many clubs such as Friends
prohibit single, unescorted males from becoming members?
Because, this type of lifestyle is typically
practiced by consenting couples. If we permitted single men to attend
regularly, we would not be any different from any other "generic" nightclub.
Some couples do, occasionally, enjoy the company of single males and it is
for this reason that we restrict admittance to our club ONLY to single males
that are invited guests of member couples in good standing. In addition,
we have very specific guidelines that the single men must adhere to while
accompanied by a couple. We will gladly elaborate on this at your request.
How do we meet others once we are in the club?
While an open attitude about sexual behavior is
a major reason for the club's existance, most couples in the club are
primarily interested in making new friends, not just sexual partners. Always
remember that the word "hello" means just that - not "let's
party." Try to make new friends, and most likely everything else you are
looking for will happen. By the same token, actively mingling with other
couples is encouraged; we understand that some people are more naturally
outgoing than others, but if you are interested in meeting people, the
best way to do it is to take the initiative to go up and say "hi!" The
same open communication that allowed you as a couple to be able to participate
in this lifestyle should be used when talking with other couples. Communication
between all parties is the single most important factor for enjoyment of this
lifestyle. Just because you are blown away with the great looking person you
just met does not mean your significant other will be equally impressed with
his/her partner. In other words, don't assume, just ask.
Who should not come to Friends?
Generally speaking, if you are a couple who is
secure (very important) in your relationship and are looking for a
little extra spice in your bedroom, then you will probably enjoy the
club. On the other hand, if your relationship is on the rocks and you
are looking for a way to salvage it, try counseling rather than a swing
club. Although we certainly like all the business we can get, we would
rather see your relationship last. Swinging is recreational more than
therapeutic.
What do we do next?
Give us a call when you are in or coming to
Austin, Texas, or contact NASCA for the location of the swing club
nearest you. We look forward to meeting you or answering any and all of
your questions about the greatest lifestyle ever!
Still have more questions?
Call 512-251-1199
or email
info@austinfriends.com
We look forward to hearing from you soon......
the staff at Friends
