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
Vanilla Etiquette
Is it OK to openly flirt with playmates in public when you’re out with vanilla friends? This article explores acceptable behaviour when you're out with your non-swinging or non-kinky friends.
Party! Party! Party! Where to start?
There are swingers events ranging from very classy and no play, to down and dirty. If you’re new to the swinging party scene then this article is a terrific guide to finding out which parties are right for you.
Debunking the "Keys in a Bowl" Swinging Myth!
If you're not 100% sure what swinging is, what kind of people are involved in the lifestyle or you’ve heard some weird stories of what goes on or what they are really into, you should read this article.
How to Filter for Perfect Playmates
When you first create a profile on an adult dating site it can be overwhelming to work out how to find your ideal playmates. So here is a process for filtering and finding the buried treasure in the sea of horny members!
How to Entice your Partner to Explore Swinging!
Often it’s one person that discovers swinging and wants to try it, but broaching the subject and getting their partner on board can be a difficult conversation to initiate.
How do you Know if You're Ready to Swing?
How do you know it’s time to strip off naked and join in the swinging fun? There are a few signs that stand out as essential ingredients to ensure the success of your vanilla-to-swinger transition.
What would I tell my 25-year-old self about swinging!
If I could go back in time and sit down with newbie me, here are some of the things I’d say to her and if you’re new to this, I am saying this to you too
Should you trick your wife into going to a Swingers Club
When it comes to sex and tricking someone into doing something it can go horribly wrong. I know you want permission to take what you think will be the short cut to your wildest fantasies but Hell No!
Create a Profile that gets Attention
With thousands of profiles out there you want to attract the attention of the sexy playmates you want to get naked with. So what makes profiles stand out and how do you filter for your ideal playmates?
What if Swinging Was the Norm?
So what if swinging was the norm in our society? What differences would there be? What would there be more or less of? A playful article, a little cheeky but thought provoking too.
