South Carolina, known for its conservative politics, surprisingly ranks high in swinger lifestyle interest.
A recent study analyzing Google Trends data over 12 months found that the state has a significant number of searches related to swinging. South Carolina ranks eighth in the nation, with 481 monthly searches per 100,000 people. This places it just below North Carolina, which has 498 searches per 100,000.
The study tracked search terms like “swing lifestyle,” “wife swapping,” and “sex parties.” Pennsylvania leads the list with 660 searches per 100,000 people, followed by New York and Delaware. Despite its conservative reputation, South Carolina’s high search volume suggests a notable curiosity or participation in the swinger lifestyle.
The top 15 states by monthly search volume for swinger-related terms per 100,000 people are:
- Pennsylvania: 660
- New York: 590
- Delaware: 537
- Michigan: 526
- New Jersey: 512
- Virginia: 501
- North Carolina: 498
- South Carolina: 481
- Nevada: 460
- Ohio: 459
- Maryland: 458
- Florida: 453
- Rhode Island: 453
- Connecticut: 439
