Marital rape and sexual coercion are serious yet often hidden forms of abuse in intimate relationships. This article explains what consent truly means, why perpetrators frequently avoid accountability, and how sexual coercion fits into domestic and sexual violence. It also highlights military justice protections and trusted resources for victims seeking safety and support.

No one is ever owed sex in a relationship. Consent must be freely given each time, without guilt, pressure, or coercion. Coercive control—whether through whining, guilting, or religious justification—is a form of abuse, even in long-term or marital relationships. This post explores how silence around sex enables abuse and why we must hold firm boundaries to protect victims and demand accountability.