What a cuckquean is
In a cuckquean relationship, a woman's partner has sex with another person, sometimes while she watches and sometimes with her hearing about it later. For some it is a strong fantasy; for others it is simply something they are happy to allow.
The word is the female equivalent of cuckold, the man who enjoys his partner being with someone else.
How it differs from other terms
A hotwife is a woman who has sex with others with her partner's blessing, so the roles are reversed. A unicorn is a third person who joins a couple. Cuckqueaning may involve feelings of jealousy, humiliation or pride, and those feelings are often part of the appeal.
In swinging, both partners usually play with others; in cuckquean play, usually only one does.
Why people enjoy it
Some enjoy the thrill of jealousy, some find it arousing to see their partner desired, and for some it is part of a dominant and submissive dynamic. Others enjoy watching, which overlaps with voyeurism.
There is no single reason, and it is common to enjoy it as a fantasy without acting on it.
Exploring it safely
Talk a lot first: what is allowed, who with, where, and what happens if either of you wants to stop. Start with fantasy talk before any real meeting, and check in afterwards.
Use condoms with any third person and get tested regularly. Many couples meet people through swinging websites and apps or at swinger clubs, where the rules are clear.
Your questions, answered
What does cuckquean mean?
A woman who enjoys, or agrees to, her partner having sex with someone else.
What is the difference between a cuckquean and a cuckold?
A cuckquean is a woman whose partner sleeps with others; a cuckold is a man whose partner does.
Is a cuckquean the same as a hotwife?
No. A hotwife is the woman who sleeps with others; a cuckquean is the woman whose partner does.