Bio
Rach has been a Relationship Coach and Mentor since 2006 for people who are new, curious or stuck in an open style relationship (swinging through to poly), and a Life Coach from 2003. She is the Author of The Essential Guide for Adventurous Couples (as pseudonym Chantelle Austin), a Speaker and Relationship Trainer.
Rach is regularly sought after by the media to speak about open relationships and swinging internationally. She’s been seen in multiple national magazines such as Grazia and Take 5, she’s been on The Circle, The Project, Can of Worms, The Morning Show, Studio 10, heard on Nova FM, Mix101.1 Fox FM and Joy FM among dozens of international blog talk radio shows, regularly sharing the positive aspects of swinging or open relationships.
She has been married twice, currently to her soul mate; together since December 2000, married since 2003 and in an open style relationship since 2006 (officially) so she has extensive personal experience as well as professional expertise making her a non-judgmental and compassionate relationship professional for all non-monogamous people.
Articles by Chantelle Austin
What if I can’t get it up on the night?
There are times in the swinging scene where men have had trouble getting it up on the night. Our resident swing lifestyle expert offers her advice for men in the swinging scene who experience this.
Playmates as Colleagues
To work or not to work with a playmate; that is the question! Or is it to play or not play with a work mate? Either way, there are some things to consider as it’s not always all hot times and orgasms, although it can be!
Respect & Trust equals more Fun!
In the swinging scene trust is one of the most important factors for each individual and swinger couple. Our swing lifestyle expert explores the ways trust is built in the swinging scene.
Help! My partner wants to stop Swinging!
If one partner wants to stop swinging it’s never an easy situation as we all have different libido cycles and life pressures that contribute to our enthusiasm for swinging. Our swing lifestyle expert explores the best way for dealing with it.
God’s View on Swinging
Religion has a lot to answer for when it comes to the hang-ups people have around sex, sexuality and relationships. But how valid are some of the things people are taught to believe, and is there an alternate view we can consider?
Casual Sex and STIs
Well it’s no secret that if you want to guarantee that you won’t get an STD/STI then don’t have sex! But if you're in the swinging scene or adult dating looking for casual sex partners it's important to know the risks so you can play safe.
Is Swinging a Game, or a Way of Life?
For some couples swinging is just a game they get to play. But if your social calendar and catching up with vanilla friends is scheduled around swinging events then perhaps it's become your way of life.
What if my partner falls for a playmate?
Is your partner falling for someone else more likely to happen in the swinging world? Not necessarily. Remember swingers can “have their cake and eat it too”.
An Honest Look at the Risks of Swinging
How safe is swinging? Are there risks? And when it comes to your relationship, is it safe in the swinging scene?
How do you Satisfy your Swinging Appetite
There are multiple ways to satisfy your swinging appetite and if you haven’t tried private parties, clubs or events, then you should. You just never know what you might be missing!