Who Participates in the Lifestyle? Age, Demographics, and More

Age

The lifestyle community spans a wide age range, from couples in their late twenties to couples in their sixties and beyond. The most active demographic tends to be couples in their thirties and forties, but this varies significantly by community and venue.

Many lifestyle participants report that their most rewarding experiences came after they had been in the lifestyle for several years — suggesting that experience and maturity contribute significantly to the quality of lifestyle participation.

Relationship Status

The lifestyle is predominantly couple-oriented, though single women and (to a lesser extent) single men also participate. Most lifestyle venues and events are designed primarily for couples.

Background and Profession

Lifestyle participants come from all professional backgrounds and socioeconomic levels. The community includes teachers, lawyers, healthcare workers, tradespeople, entrepreneurs, and people in virtually every other profession. The lifestyle is not limited to any particular demographic or social class.

Sexual Orientation

The lifestyle community is generally welcoming to people of all sexual orientations. Many lifestyle events and venues explicitly welcome LGBTQ+ participants. The community has become increasingly diverse in this regard over the past decade.

Geography

The lifestyle community exists in virtually every major city and many smaller communities across Canada and around the world. Urban centres tend to have more active communities with more venues and events, but rural and suburban participants are also well-represented online.

The Common Thread

What unites lifestyle participants across all demographics is not a specific background or identity but a shared set of values: openness, honesty, respect for consent, and a willingness to design their relationships according to their own needs rather than conventional expectations.