PICTURE THIS

Picture this. One evening, a husband and wife lay in their bed contemplating the journey of unity that brought them to this very point. Together this couple has endured the domestic, financial, emotional and spiritual hardships that most couples survive in order to find a sense of connectedness. With their children safely tucked away in bed, kitchen reflecting their mundane and routine chores, they prepare themselves to do it all again the next day. Before rolling away from each other, they glance at each other and smile. They reach out and touch each other gently on the cheek, around the eyes. Slowly they begin their innocent, soothing and familiar ritual of lovemaking. Feeling slightly sassy, the wife decides to take the plunge and share the thoughts and fantasies she has had over the years. Her husband, not surprisingly is willing to engage her, allowing her to meet her needs in the best way he can. She is confused, a tad frightened. After years of asking herself the same questions, she bravely puts them to her best friend, her husband. “Is this okay? Am I normal in my desires and fantasies about an extra set of hands during sex?” Since August 2006, Couples International (C.I.) at 5 Holden Street Woollongabba, has not only affirmed the normalcy behind this incredibly common conversation that couples, deep in their love and safety of their own bedroom, regularly have. Bryan and Leesa, the owners of this club also support and protect the nature of what they stand for; that what couples choose to do within the boundaries of their own relationship is natural as well as normal. Sometimes a woman may desire the touch of another woman. Perhaps the male of the relationship loves nothing more than to see his wife pleasured, whether that is from the touch of another female, man or even both! Maybe they both like the idea of experimenting with different roles…..all girls like to dress up and have a bit of fun. On the other hand, perhaps they just want to watch others and learn more about themselves. C.I. provides a safe haven for couples who are choosing to enliven, intensify and add to their sexual journeys and relationship. Better still, they provide an environment based on respect and trust, free from the intimidation of drunken behavior, sleazy and unwelcome advances, touching or groping. Fifteen years ago, in the midst of their own journey together, Bryan and Leesa decided there needed to be a place where predominately couples can come, have a drink, relax and perhaps have a bit of a dance. Then, (if they wanted to) they could explore their sexuality amongst or with other like-minded consensual couples, they could do so with privacy and safety, without the restraints of the guilt, fear and insecurity that most of us have grown up with in our society. Despite recent reports, C.I. has had a great working relationship with their council, whilst they negotiate their Development Approval, which will formally recognize this establishment, operating legally and without incident since their initial opening, and with the consent of BBC throughout that period. CI has been in the process of town planning since day 1. It took this long for Council to decide what to call us as they have no other clubs etc. of this kind in Brisbane. CI will be the First. There is no bowl of keys at the front door, nor is there wife swapping or compulsory nudity. However, you will discover a strict set of rules, to which all patrons, couples, single ladies and their carefully selected group of wonderful single men must adhere. Bryan and Leesa have even witnessed the evolution of some exciting new romances take shape between their singles patrons. All kinds of magic happens at C.I! We are adults of all ages, who find each other at Couples International for the purpose of safe, clean fun. We laugh a lot, we are self-assured, good communicators and secure in our relationships. We dance and we sing, we watch and we experience. More importantly, if Bryan and Leesa achieve their ultimate goal, then at least one couple will experience an instant, positive and liberating difference in their relationship, leading them both down a path of newfound excitement and intimacy.