SEX clubs and private swingers parties could require a licence to operate in East Lothian from next year.
East Lothian Council is seeking local views on whether it should introduce licensing for adult entertainment venues across the county.
And it says that the new rules could impact on people hosting sex parties in their homes, as well as public venues.
Setting out guidelines for what qualifies as a sexual entertainment venue (SEV), the council says that money does not have to change hands for something to be classed as sexual entertainment.