There has been a growing trend in the US among married couples exploring a unique fetish.
A dominatrix informed UNILAD about the significance of having a ‘safe space’ for individuals to discuss and delve into their fantasies. This kind of environment is crucial as it provides an ‘outlet,’ preventing these fantasies from manifesting in unintended ways, and may even contribute to personal growth.
Sadly, many kinks, fetishes, and fantasies are still not openly discussed, and one particular fetish, despite its rising popularity, remains somewhat ‘complicated’ to understand.
According to BedBible.com, there is a specific fetish or fantasy that is ‘gaining more and more popularity’ among US couples.
The website claims that ‘around 6.25 million US couples’ are engaging in this fetish, including ‘four million married couples.’ Furthermore, searches related to this kink on adult film sites have ‘increased by 57 percent in the last three years’.
Nonetheless, a more ‘sex-positive environment’ is needed to effectively navigate this fetish and understand its ‘complexities’ and implications for ‘human sexuality’.
So, what is this growing fetish?
The fetish is known as cuckolding.
“The term ‘cuckold’ or ‘cuckoldry’ historically referred to a man whose wife has been unfaithful to him, implying that he is aware of the infidelity and possibly even complicit in it.” BedBible.com explains.
“In modern usage, the term is often associated with sexual fetishes involving the cuckold fantasy, in which a man derives pleasure from his partner engaging in sexual activity with someone else while he watches or otherwise participates.”
An anonymous Reddit user made a post on r/CuckoldPsychology to explore this fetish further.
The user posed the question: “What does the cuckholding trend say about society?”
One user responded: “Nothing. It is not a trend. Cuckoldry as a sexual practice is very familiar in classical and medieval sources. We’re talking about a fairly universal sexual thrill.”
This sparked more comments and discussions.
Another since-deleted user commented: “Interesting post. I think you hit on a lot of good thoughts. Like most things it’s complicated, but all those factors probably contribute. I know for me personally it absolutely is about seeing my wife as a liberated sexual being that can do what ever she wants with whoever she wants with my complete support and encouragement.”
“I love that. So wholesome and so hot to me. I just love women like that, it makes me so happy to see,” another added.
A third user concluded: “I think overall it shows that monogamy is not the sole option.”
If you are considering cuckolding, it’s crucial to take your time with the idea and not rush into it—conduct thorough research.
It’s also essential to ensure that your partner is genuinely interested in trying it out as well. Maintain open communication with your partner and establish clear boundaries with everyone involved.
And keep in mind that consulting a sexpert or therapist can be beneficial.