From the Altar to the Internet: Married Men and their Online Sexual Behavior

Abstract

The Internet has drastically changed the ways in which individuals interact sexually. Although research on online sexual behaviors has increased, there remains a lack of inquiry into the behaviors of married men. In this article, results from an online investigation with 508 heterosexually-married male participants are presented. In particular, sample sociodemographics are provided, types of online sexual behaviors are discussed, the relationship between marital satisfaction and number of extramarital sexual partners is explored, and patterns of self-disclosure to wife are reviewed. Suggestions for future research are provided.