A key party is a type of swinger's activity where individuals or couples go to a party and male guests drop their keys into a bowl or a bag upon arrival at the party. Later in the evening, the female guests randomly select keys and pair up with the key owner for the rest of the party or night.
The concept supposedly originates from the 1970s among suburban communities in the United States during the so-called "sexual revolution." However, the actual prevalence of this type of party during that era is a subject of debate. Some believe key parties were merely an urban legend or myth perpetuated by popular culture, media, and film, such as the 1997 movie "The Ice Storm" directed by Ang Lee, which prominently features a key party.
Regardless, a key party can be seen as a form of social sexual activity that involves consensual swapping of partners for sexual exploration. It's crucial to stress, however, that all participatory activities in this nature are conducted consensually and with explicitly communicated boundaries.
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