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
Avoid the Pitfalls and Make Your Threesome Fantasy a Reality
There are things you need to discuss to make sure your first threesome experience is utterly mind-blowing and not a dramatic blow out. You want to turn that fantasy threesome into a titillating reality!
Playmate Protocols: Being So Good You Get Invited Back!
You won't find the rules for being a good playmate written in any etiquette book. Our swing lifestyle expert shares her ten tips to being such a good playmate you get invited back and bragged about.
Dealing with Emotions!
When you’re planning your first swinging experience you could be filled with excitement and anticipation of fantasies being fulfilled. Our swing lifestyle expert discusses how to deal with some of the negatives so you can relax and have a blast!
What Happens when Friends become Playmates!
There is a grey area that becomes evident when friends become playmates. All of a sudden the rules of engagement change. Our swing lifestyle expert gives her advice to steer you back to the fun and frivolity!
Help! Our Swinging Secret is Out!
Some people aren’t concerned if friends, family and colleagues discover their swing lifestyle secret. For others, it’s their biggest fear. Our swing lifestyle expert offers advice for those who find themselves in this situation.
Let's have a threesome!
A threesome may seem like a word everyone knows the definition of but do you really? There are various flavours of threesome and what you think a threesome entails versus what I think it entails could be two completely different things.
Are you Swinging for the Right Reasons?
Couples join the swinging scene for different reasons but there are some motivations that are constructive as well as some which can be destructive. Why do you want to join the swinging playground?
Social Media Strategies for Swingers
The era of social media is great for connecting and sharing with friends and family. But if you're a swinger that loves to share it can also be a recipe for disaster if you don't have a strategy for keeping a few things private.
Swingers are a Girl’s Best Friend!
Ladies, don't limit yourself to hooking up with single guys? Single women are very much in demand in the swing lifestyle so perhaps think about checking out the swinging scene because swingers are a girl's best friend.
3 Insecurities every Swinger Experiences!
What if you’re overweight? What if you can’t or don’t orgasm on the night? What if you can’t get it up? These concerns are a reality for many in the swinging scene so how do you deal with it!