When a man marries an adulteress, he is considered a cuckold. In the olden days, he was often mocked by his community and was not allowed to have sex with his wife. Today, the term has taken on a different meaning. In some communities, it’s still a crime, but it is now used as a pejorative term. Men who are not willing to have sex with their wives are considered ‘weak and stupid’.

The term cuckolding first appeared in an early satirical poem around 1250. It’s derived from the bird that lays its eggs in other nests. In modern society, cuckolding is an act that encourages partners to have multiple lovers. Male cuckolds will often demand that their partners recount the details of their affairs to their partners, and may even ask to sneak into their private lives to catch them in the act.

Cuckolding is also commonly referred to as ‘adultery’. This term originated in medieval England, but is more common in contemporary American culture. While a cuckold is a woman who has sexual affairs with another man, it also refers to a man who is a ‘cuckold’. The term has become a popular insult among far-right movements and Men’s Rights Activists.