The swinging '60s! Fascinating video reveals the TRUTH about the world's most infamous retirement community The Villages – as elderly residents lift the lid on stories of seedy swinger parties, black market Viagra and rampant STDs

A fascinating video has exposed the retirement community that has become synonymous with rampant swinging and excessive sexual promiscuity.

Popular YouTube creator Peter Santanello recently visited The Villages in Florida, considered the largest 55+ community in the world.

It houses more than 145,000 residents “from all different backgrounds” on a sprawling site previously embroiled in accusations of drunken debauchery, including a thriving swingers scene and a black market for Viagra.

But many have now defended the community with 'frustrated' homeowners trying to dispel the 'prejudice'.

From the start, Peter set out his intentions to address widespread stereotypes about The Villages, which exceeds the size of Manhattan and spans five zip codes.

Heather, his guide for the day, said: 'It's not what you think and it's frustrating. People just have a preconceived idea of ​​what The Villages is about… People just assume there's something really negative going on here, but there isn't.”

She continued, “We're not all swingers. Not all of us have an STD.'

Instead, Heather, who moved to the community from Indiana three years ago, was eager to express the positives of the adult space.

The 57-year-old explained: 'It is very, very safe here. There is no crime.”

The community relies on local law enforcement, but has its own emergency medical services and even a hospital.

While discussing other benefits of the complex, Heather said that the houses are much more affordable – the cheapest are around €200,000 – with a homeowners' association of less than €300 per month.

That fee includes unlimited access to activities taking place at the various on-site recreation centers – from crafts and board games to yoga and dance.

Heather claims, “They do dilutions all the time.”

She explained that the community, which has its own app to keep track of the busy events schedule, exists within its own 'bubble', as she revealed: 'You really don't have to leave, but some people do.'

The resident later added: 'You don't really want that much, it's all there. It's all in The Villages.'

Peter described the setup as a 'Hollywood movie set' before comparing it to The Truman Show – in which the main character is unaware that his life is part of a huge TV set.

There is a whole host of amenities readily available to residents, including approximately 60 golf courses, banks, law firms and supermarkets – to name but a few.

Residents use golf carts, which cost about $12,000 to purchase, as their standard mode of transportation, and there are even garages specifically for refilling them.

Regarding the sense of community, Heather said: 'We love driveway parties. There will be food trucks. They have a live band. They really go for it.'

She said: 'It gets a lot of bad press. A lot of people think we're all hardcore conservatives or Trumpers — and we're not.

“I mean, there are several people living here. All layers of the population.'

The Villages, which also has its own radio station, continues to grow and is now looking to invest in a multi-generational community.

Currently, Heather revealed: young children are not allowed and even if grandchildren come to visit, “they can stay for a maximum of 30 days at a time.”

In her closing remarks, she said she was “quite pleased” and added: “Everyone who is down here is young at heart.”

Elsewhere, another resident was also quick to defend The Villages, explaining: “I hear criticism. People say, “You guys are hedonistic.” Most people here have worked all their lives and you are now relaxing. That's all it is.

“You're just relaxing and enjoying life.”

'A lot of volunteer work is done here. A ton of it. People still give back, but you just try to relax.”

Peter concluded his tour by revealing that his opinion of The Villages had changed, explaining: 'That was a lot of fun today.

“I enjoyed it and it definitely opened my eyes a little bit because I didn't think it would be so positive, such great energy.

'There's a happy atmosphere here, and I think it's a good choice for people. Like safety, community, entertainment, happiness, and I definitely see the pull here.”

The Villages was previously thrust into the spotlight when allegations emerged of its sinister underbelly before social media was set ablaze by users claiming to have cracked a colour-coded loofah system used by older swingers to indicate their sexual preferences.