Your Step-by-Step Guide to Hanging a Sex Swing

Last Updated on April 29, 2025

Let’s be real for a second. The fact that you are an adventurous acrobat in the sack doesn’t have to mean you’re just as skilled with your hands in other areas of your life. And that’s perfectly fine, people have different talents, and this is a no-judgment zone.

Everyone looks for something different when browsing online adult stores looking for accessories, toys and exciting new ways to spice up the sex life together. No two couples enjoy the same sex toys and that's what makes the variety so interesting.

No matter if you’ve never installed anything like this before or you’re just brushing up on your knowledge, we’ve got you covered. Our easy-to-follow yet comprehensive guide on how to hang a sex swing in your home has arrived.

How to Safely Install a Sex Swing

When it comes to safe installation, there is no one-fits-all solution. Depending on your space limitations and how permanent the installation has to be, you will find some techniques more useful than others.

Without further ado, let’s uncover all the ways you can safely hang your sex swing so that it provides stable support for kinky couples sex play.

Sex Swing Stand

The first method of installing it doesn’t require that much installation at all. Granted, a sex swing stand is an additional expense, and it takes up a considerable amount of space, but if you live in a rental or you can’t really rely on your ceiling to withstand the weight of the swing and a person in it, going with a sex swing stand is a reasonable alternative.

Usually, there are instructions included with a sex swing stand but if yours didn't come with instructions, don't worry - the whole ordeal is not complicated and doesn’t take too much time.

• Most sex swing stands don’t require extra hardware at all.
• Look for mounting points (most stands have 1,2, or 4 of those), and make sure before the purchase that your swing is compatible with your stand.
• You’ll need around 7 square feet in your room to properly set up the stand and swing.
• Stands are often equipped with extra attachment points for sex bondage accessories and toys, which may be a big selling point for those of you who are really hungry for experimenting in the bedroom.

Ceiling Installation

One of the most popular methods assumes hanging a sex swing from the ceiling. This can be facilitated using a ceiling hook. How to accomplish that task?

For this installation to take place, you’re going to have to drill a hole in your ceiling.

First things first, you need to pick an ideal spot. Most people choose their bedroom for that purpose, but of course, you’re free to select any room you like. Just ensure that there’s enough room for the swing underneath where you want to install the hook.

Collect the needed equipment. You’ll need:

• Ladder
• Drill
• 1/8” drill bit
• Stud finder
• Heavy-duty eye bolt
• Pliers

Instructions:

1. Set up a ladder directly under the spot you want to drill in. Ideally, it’s the spot you picked using a stud finder, but if you don’t have one on hand, you can select the spot by banging your knuckles against the ceiling and locating the most solid spot.
2. This is going to be a joist. You can make sure of that by driving a small brad about an inch deep into it. If you can’t pull it out freely, then you know it’s the right spot.
3. Drill a starter hole (about 2 inches deep) in the middle of the joist.
4. Now it’s time for screwing. Use pliers to help yourself screw the eye bolt into the joist. Go as far as you can.
5. Hang your swing on the eye bolt and test it out. First, give it a lighter tag. Gradually increase the pressure and monitor if the eye bolt moves or is loose.
6. The final stage of tests is getting on a swing and giving it a good go. It’s not the time to be delicate and overly careful, as you probably won’t be in later. It’s better to find any potential problems now.

Important Tips for Secure Mounting

They're can be a lot of weight pulling down on one central hanging point, so here's some important advice to keep in mind when mounting your swing to make sure it's safe & secure:

Tiedown Anchor

Instead of the heavy-duty eye bolt, you may also go with the tiedown anchor, which typically can hold more weight. So, if you’re planning to do some really crazy stunts, or you simply want to have more peace of mind that the swing won’t fall to the ground at any point during play, a tiedown anchor might be a better solution.

The anchor is mounted to the ceiling using two lag bolts instead of one, which offers it better stability. The installation is not that much harder, and both a heavy-duty eye bolt and tiedown anchor can be found in your local Home Depot or online.

Locating the Middle of the Joist

If you want to know you’re drilling in the right spot (the middle of the joist), here’s what you can do. Drill your first initial brad, and if it’s not pulling out in your tests, drill two more about half an inch away from it on either side of the first brad. Try removing them too. If they don’t budge, you have located the right spot.

Chin Up Bar Install

If a stand and ceiling mount are out of the question, there are still plenty of options you can consider. One of which is the chin-up bar. Pretty unassuming, affordable, and easy to install, the chin-up bar can be a great way to discreetly hang a sex swing in your home.

• Select the right chin-up bar. Measure your door frame before making the purchase. Choose a bar that can hold a sufficient amount of weight. Most bars you can find can support 200 - 250 pounds.
• When installing a bar, don’t forget to attach 2 threaded eye hooks to it so you can later attach your swing to the bar. These hooks should go in the place of the bolts used for mounting. This will ensure better flexibility.

Important Tip:You may have some issues with attaching a single screw swing to a chin-up bar. It’s doable in some cases, but generally speaking, this type of installment works better with 2 screw swings.

Door To Door Install

Another install you could try is the door-to-door installment. The door swing typically works in a hallway, as you need two doors facing each other.

• Acquire two door mounts. You can find them in stores like Home Depot or online. Make sure the doors are sturdy enough to support the total weight.
• Attach the door mounts to the sex swing.
• Now, attach both mounts to their respective doors. Simply take each one and slide it behind the door, closing them.
• Lastly, ensure they are secured and your doors are closed.

Wall To Wall Install

A very similar idea is behind the wall-to-wall sex swing install. Again, you’ll need to find a spot with two walls facing each other, preferably with 4 feet of space between them (unsurprisingly, a hallway is the most popular choice).

• Select two spots, one on each wall, to attach the tie-down plates. To choose the right spots, follow the instructions from the ceiling installation listed previously.
• Use studs to install the plates opposite each other.
• Attach the hooks of your swing to the tie-down plates.

Important Tip: You don’t need to dismantle the tie-down plates each time you’re done using the swing. The beauty of this solution is that these plates are easy to hide behind some cool art or photographs, and no one needs to know their true purpose.

Wall To Door Install

As you can probably tell, this method is just a combination of the two previously mentioned ones. Basically, you need to follow the instructions for both door and wall installation, attaching a door mount to the door and a tie-down plate to the wall opposite it.

It’s easy peasy and solves the problem of not having two walls or two doors facing each other to facilitate the set up.

Beam Mounts Installation

Lastly, beam mount installation is a method only some of you will be able to try, particularly those who own a house with beams in it. If that’s your case, listen closely and thank us later.

• Purchase beam mounts. These are special straps that you can hang over your beam, and they will support the weight of a grown adult.
• Hang the beam mounts over your beam and attach your swing to them.
• Try it out and see if it is stable enough for you. If you did it right, there shouldn’t be any issues.

As you can see, this method is very easy, quick and doesn’t require any drilling, which is a huge plus.

Important Tip

Beam mounts can be used outdoors, however it’s crucial to ensure that the construction you want to use for sex swing set up is stable and strong enough. If you’re using a tree branch, thoroughly examine it first. To be on the safe side, choose a branch of considerable thickness. You may also consider some outside constructions, like gazebos, etc.

Choosing the Right Location

Many people say the devil is in the details, and we agree. When you’re choosing the right spot, it’s crucial to take a few factors into account.

First of all, privacy. Remember, it’s not only about you. You may not find it uncomfortable to have random bypassers or your roommates see you in action, but they may feel differently. Pirate spots have lots of benefits, one of which is that they make hiding the swing much easier.

If you prefer having a swing set up or mounted in the living room or any other common area, make sure to invest in window curtains, especially if you live close to busy streets or neighborhoods.

Also, take into consideration your and your partner/partners' convenience. You should pick a spot that can accommodate a sex swing but also leaves enough room for movement. After all, this is the whole point of this toy. It’s better to have more room than you need than to be cramped next to a wall and compromising on your pleasure.

Inspecting Your Setup

The best thing you can do for yourself and your guests is to test the swing before any play begins. Don’t be afraid to really give it a go. Remember - the swing should support you with no problems whatsoever. If that’s not the case, it means you should fix the set up before anyone gets hurt.

If you’re pretty sure you won’t be able to install the swing safely, it’s better to ask for help. You can hire a professional or reach out to someone in your life who’s a little bit more handy than you.

Final Thoughts

That’s how we reach the end of this guide. Hopefully, you found tons of great insights and tips on how to safely set it up and don’t lose your head in the process.

Overall, mounting a sex swing is nothing too complicated and can be achieved in so many ways, some of which don’t require any drilling. All you need is a little bit of patience, a nice, safe spot and fifteen minutes to enjoy all our sexiest fantasies while floating in the air.