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Is there rape in marriage?

By JENNIFER KARINA

Marital rape is any unwanted sexual act by a partner without consent. It is obtained by force and threats or intimidation. These sexual acts include forced sexual behaviour with other individuals, and other sexual activities that are considered by the victim as degrading, humiliating, painful and unwanted. Rape is rape regardless of the relationship between the rapist and the victim.  It is a personal and intimate traumatic experience.

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