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What is a cuckold?

Cuckolding is a sexual practice that involves one partner in a committed relationship allowing their spouse or long-term partner to engage in sexual activity with someone else. The person being cuckolded is usually referred to as the "cuck," while the person engaging in the extra-pair sexual activity is called the "bull."

More about cuckolding


At its core, cuckolding is less about sex and more about trust and communication. For some couples, it can be a way to explore non-monogamy without abandoning their commitment to each other. It can also provide an opportunity for partners to express their vulnerability, build intimacy, and have deeper conversations about pleasure and sexuality.


While there are some people who choose cuckolding as a form of humiliation or degradation for the cuck, this isn’t always (or even usually) true. In fact, many couples find that engaging in this type of play leads them deeper into trust and connection with each other because they have been honest enough to share such an intimate experience together.


All that being said—cuckolding isn't for everyone! Respect your own boundaries as well as your partner’s; there should never be pressure to engage in any kind of sexual activity if either one of you doesn’t feel comfortable doing so. If cucking sounds intriguing but also totally intimidating? Start slow by exploring fantasies together first through role-playing before diving into anything too intense all at once. A good place to start might be setting up a threesome where both participants get equal attention from the third person involved instead of just having one person completely dominate another. Overall, when done safely and consensually between two trusting partners who are open to exploration and experimentation—cuckold kink can be an incredibly connection-building experience for those involved.

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