“Swapping” usually refers to some form of partner-sharing, where two couples will engage in either a hard swap (also called a full swap), or a soft swap.

Hard Swap / Full Swap

This refers to the act of fully exchanging partners in the same room, where individuals will most commonly engage in penetrative sex.

Soft Swap

The difference for a soft swap is that activities are much more limited - usually to kissing and touching, and no actual sex.