{"id":19587,"date":"2025-07-06T23:55:19","date_gmt":"2025-07-06T23:55:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=19587"},"modified":"2025-07-06T23:55:19","modified_gmt":"2025-07-06T23:55:19","slug":"former-cruise-ship-worker-shares-the-secret-adult-meaning-behind-wearing-a-black-ring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=19587","title":{"rendered":"Former Cruise Ship Worker Shares The Secret Adult Meaning Behind Wearing A Black Ring"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"start_gallery\">This piece of jewellery might just be part of someone&#8217;s outfit \u2013 or it could be hinting at something a bit more personal&#8230;<\/p><div class=\"qoqvx69f60e8220e5a\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% 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choice in jewellery could actually carry a deeper, more adult-related meaning.<\/p>\n<p>In recent years, there\u2019s been a rise in special cruises tailored for the swinging crowd, often referred to as &#8216;spicy cruises&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>This kind of vacation has gained popularity among people in the swinging and polyamorous communities.<\/p>\n<p>While it\u2019s not something everyone talks about openly, those involved in the lifestyle have found ways to share it.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<section class=\"ad_outer_main\">\n<div class=\"ad_outer_sw\">\n<div class=\"ad_outer_sub\">\n<div class=\"ad_outer\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6899463337741277\" data-ad-slot=\"8072439164\" data-adsbygoogle-status=\"done\" data-ad-status=\"unfilled\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_2_host\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"aswift_2\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Advertisement\" 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at their preferences without saying a word.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s one of those things that only makes sense if you&#8217;re in the know.<\/p>\n<h2>Hidden adult meanings behind certain symbols on cruises explained<\/h2>\n<p>Most people already know that pineapples \u2013 especially upside-down ones \u2013 can carry certain meanings when it comes to swinging.<\/p>\n<p>But there are other symbols too, and not everyone knows what to look out for.<\/p>\n<p>To shed some light on these lesser-known signs, Lucy Southerton, who worked on cruise ships for a decade, has shared what she learned during her time at sea.<\/p>\n<p>She now makes videos about her experiences on YouTube.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article_image_wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.tbdcdn.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/30\/108301-thatviralfeed.com-large-605147.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"atd_pages\">\n<article class=\"atd\">In one of her videos, Lucy went over a few different signs that are often linked to swingers.<\/p>\n<p>One of them is surprisingly subtle \u2013 a small accessory that most wouldn\u2019t think twice about.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<section class=\"ad_outer_main\">\n<div class=\"ad_outer_sw\">\n<div class=\"ad_outer_sub\">\n<div class=\"ad_outer\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6899463337741277\" data-ad-slot=\"5005075082\" data-adsbygoogle-status=\"done\" data-ad-status=\"unfilled\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_4_host\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"aswift_4\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Advertisement\" 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src=\"https:\/\/static.tbdcdn.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/30\/108301-thatviralfeed.com-large-605148.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"atd_pages\">\n<article class=\"atd\">Lucy isn\u2019t the only one who\u2019s brought up the possible meaning behind wearing a black ring. The idea has been talked about in various Reddit threads and even on the polyamory-focused podcast,\u00a0<em>Life on the Swingset<\/em>, where the black ring on the right hand is often linked to non-monogamous relationships.<\/p>\n<p>That said, Lucy also pointed out that not everyone wearing a black ring is part of the swinging or polyamorous scene. Sometimes, someone might just like the way the ring looks or find it fits their right hand best.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article_embed_wrapper\">\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ez_80XrfajY?si=j0k-r5cWFWvEkFCW\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>&#8220;But that&#8217;s a little bit more inconspicuous because can you imagine if you went up to someone and you&#8217;re like, &#8216;Hey, I can see that black ring on your right hand&#8217; and they are like, &#8216;Yeah, it&#8217;s just a black ring&#8217;.&#8221;<\/em>\u00a0she said.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<section class=\"ad_outer_main\">\n<div class=\"ad_outer_sw\">\n<div class=\"ad_outer_sub\">\n<div class=\"ad_outer\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6899463337741277\" data-ad-slot=\"1065830078\" data-adsbygoogle-status=\"done\" data-ad-status=\"unfilled\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_6_host\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"aswift_6\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Advertisement\" src=\"https:\/\/googleads.g.doubleclick.net\/pagead\/ads?gdpr=0&amp;us_privacy=1---&amp;gpp_sid=-1&amp;client=ca-pub-6899463337741277&amp;output=html&amp;h=280&amp;slotname=1065830078&amp;adk=3028390511&amp;adf=773131048&amp;pi=t.ma~as.1065830078&amp;w=830&amp;abgtt=6&amp;fwrn=4&amp;fwrnh=100&amp;lmt=1751846044&amp;rafmt=1&amp;format=830x280&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thatviralfeed.com%2F&amp;fwr=0&amp;fwrattr=true&amp;rpe=1&amp;resp_fmts=3&amp;wgl=1&amp;uach=WyJXaW5kb3dzIiwiMTkuMC4wIiwieDg2IiwiIiwiMTM4LjAuNzIwNC45NyIsbnVsbCwwLG51bGwsIjY0IixbWyJOb3QpQTtCcmFuZCIsIjguMC4wLjAiXSxbIkNocm9taXVtIiwiMTM4LjAuNzIwNC45NyJdLFsiR29vZ2xlIENocm9tZSIsIjEzOC4wLjcyMDQuOTciXV0sMF0.&amp;dt=1751846010519&amp;bpp=1&amp;bdt=1229&amp;idt=115&amp;shv=r20250630&amp;mjsv=m202507010101&amp;ptt=9&amp;saldr=aa&amp;abxe=1&amp;cookie=ID%3D8609ad01204e10db%3AT%3D1750557582%3ART%3D1751846010%3AS%3DALNI_MZexvhZONPStOhbnT1THiYer74jOw&amp;gpic=UID%3D0000115609e555fb%3AT%3D1750557582%3ART%3D1751846010%3AS%3DALNI_MbIfZvOjbM7njqUchCRUf0fKb_eHA&amp;eo_id_str=ID%3D9da9c4cb73dd527e%3AT%3D1750210276%3ART%3D1751846010%3AS%3DAA-AfjbPix_EeihzyUUMpoL807qV&amp;prev_fmts=0x0%2C830x280%2C830x280%2C830x280%2C830x280%2C330x250%2C830x280&amp;nras=1&amp;correlator=2594402858458&amp;frm=20&amp;pv=1&amp;u_tz=120&amp;u_his=3&amp;u_h=1080&amp;u_w=1920&amp;u_ah=1032&amp;u_aw=1920&amp;u_cd=24&amp;u_sd=1&amp;dmc=8&amp;adx=353&amp;ady=5596&amp;biw=1905&amp;bih=945&amp;scr_x=0&amp;scr_y=1821&amp;eid=95353386%2C95362656%2C95365226%2C95365235%2C95365461%2C95365113%2C95359266%2C95365120%2C95365798&amp;oid=2&amp;pvsid=5173578434406244&amp;tmod=86094670&amp;uas=3&amp;nvt=1&amp;ref=https%3A%2F%2Fl.facebook.com%2F&amp;fc=1920&amp;brdim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0%2C1920%2C0%2C1920%2C1032%2C1920%2C945&amp;vis=1&amp;rsz=%7C%7CeEbr%7C&amp;abl=CS&amp;pfx=0&amp;fu=128&amp;bc=31&amp;bz=1&amp;td=1&amp;tdf=2&amp;psd=W251bGwsbnVsbCxudWxsLDNd&amp;nt=1&amp;ifi=7&amp;uci=a!7&amp;btvi=6&amp;fsb=1&amp;dtd=33616\" name=\"aswift_6\" width=\"830\" height=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-google-container-id=\"a!7\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-query-id=\"COObp4m3qY4DFUBIHQkdFIQrLA\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/ins><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"atd_pages\">\n<article class=\"atd\">It\u2019s important to note that wearing a black ring doesn\u2019t always carry the same meaning. For example, black rings worn on the middle finger are actually recognized as a symbol of asexuality (as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.edu\/lgbtq\/symbols-ace-spectrum\">referenced by<\/a>\u00a0Kent State). So assuming someone\u2019s wearing one to indicate swinging could lead to misunderstandings.<\/p>\n<p>However, if someone\u2019s wearing a black ring along with a shirt covered in pineapples, and their partner is holding a pink flamingo \u2013 well, that combination might be more than just coincidence. 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