Does marriage mean that consent is no longer needed by either side when it comes to bedroom activities?
Many might believe that this is true but in reality, consent is needed no matter what.
A Malaysian woman took to the SecretsMY Twitter page to anonymously question if her husband’s actions should be considered rape, after he had performed sexual acts on her while she was under the influence of heavy medication.
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She wrote, “I wanted to ask. Is it considered rape if we are married? I’m a 29-year-old female, I have psychological problems and have to take medication that causes drowsiness. Usually, I will end up very, how do I say this, drunk-like and I can barely remember things at times.”
“But, the other day, I woke up to shower and realised that I was in pain, the kind of pain that happens only after intercourse due to friction. I confronted my husband and his only answer was that he couldn’t resist and for me to not worry because he pulled out before he finished. I’m still trying to process what happened and I don’t know how I should approach this.”
Many took to the post to point out that what she endured was considered marital rape
Hence, it is very important to note that consent is necessary and very much needed even if you are married. We genuinely hope that the woman gets the help she needs in order to navigate this tricky situation.
What do you think about this? Do feel free to share your thoughts in the comment section.
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