Candaulism is a consensual practice in which someone becomes aroused by sharing their partner sexually or by watching their partner be intimate with another person. It sits between voyeurism and cuckolding, but often with a stronger emphasis on the shared partner being desired by others.
People drawn to candaulism frequently describe getting off on the mix of pride, exhibitionism, and compersion involved in seeing a partner admired or pursued. It often plays out as a fantasy shared between two long-term partners, sometimes discussed for years before anything real happens.
Worth knowing: Because it involves multiple people and real emotional stakes, candaulism works best when everyone involved sets clear boundaries, communicates before and after, and treats aftercare as a regular part of the practice.
Also called: cuckolding, hotwifing, wife sharing, stag and vixen, compersion, voyeurism
