Anyone have experience with January trip? What percentage is LS? Would it be overwhelming for a first time couple?
It is very difficult to talk about percentages, because nobody has a label that indicates whether or not they are in the lifestyle and which degree of it. Also, once in Desire, status can change (I know that).
The differences in January, compared to other months (based on our experience in January 2021):
FMF threesomes staying in one room are allowed. We saw only two, one of which we suspected the girls were professionals, the man was weird and never socialized with anyone; the other trio just seemed to be good friends (the three of them really charming, both physically and in their behavior).
PDAs and PDSs are allowed in all areas of the hotel, except restaurants. Certainly some couples take advantage of this feature, but most prefer to do it in the jacuzzi lounge and in the playroom (as in the rest of the year). We find it fun to have sex during the foam party, and some orals on our pool bed and poolside.
Apart from those two details, we did not see any other difference, compared to our immediately previous stay, in November 2020.
Enjoy your first trip to Desire!