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Cuckolding fantasies and relationships

Research on the effects of cuckolding fantasies on relationships, including the importance of communication, attachment style, and consent.

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Jan 20, 2026
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How has the reported prevalence of cuckolding changed over time or across countries?

Reported prevalence of cuckolding — whether as historical practice, extra-pair paternity (EPP), or a modern fetish — varies widely across time and place, and the literature shows change largely in vis...

Feb 7, 2026

What studies show about dominance and relationship satisfaction in couples?

Research paints a nuanced picture: is neither uniformly harmful nor uniformly beneficial for relationship satisfaction — effects depend on who is dominant, how dominance is expressed (coercive vs. pre...