Cuckolding/Terminology/Meaning

Cuckold (novel). For the film, see Cuckold (film).

A cuckold is the husband of an adulterous wife (or partner for unmarried companions); the wife of an adulterous husband is a cuckquean. In biology, a cuckold is a male who unwittingly invests parental effort in juveniles who are not genetically his offspring.^[1] A husband who is aware of and tolerates his wife's infidelity is sometimes called a wittol or wittold.^[2] The slang term bull refers to the dominant man who has relations with the cuckold's partner.

Cuckolding: A Modern Definition

In modern terms, "cuckolding" describes a sexual dynamic where one partner enjoys watching their significant other engage in sexual activity with another person. This can involve a man watching his wife or girlfriend with another man, or a woman watching her husband or boyfriend with another woman. Unlike the traditional meaning implying infidelity and unawareness, in this context, all parties are aware and consenting participants. It's a consensual exploration of sexual boundaries and a fetish for those involved.