Unanswered Questions

Can A Man Be Accused Of Raping His Wife?

BY IYANDA   •   September 12, 2015   •   1 MIN READ

My husband forced me despite insisting I didn’t want him to do it. That is the usual line in some marriages, with some women complaining they were forced to have sex by the husbands. Is being married to a woman give the man the right over her body whenever he wants it? Can the man be accused of raping his wife?

Some women groups have come down hard on men who insist on sleeping with their wives despite her insistent. What is wrong in making love to your wife even if she doesn’t feel ready at the time? Can a man be berated or accused of being insensitive for making love to his wife despite her wife’s protest?

To some readers, this is a fairly straightforward question that requires a straightforward answer, while others feel it is a bit clumsy and requires some kind of wisdom.

As a man, how would you react if your wife accuses you of raping her or sleeping with her against her will?