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Silent Suffering: Marital Rape Remains Underreported Crisis

1/29/2025

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Intimate partner sexual violence (IPSV) is a haunting reality, often shrouded in silence, especially among women who fear disbelief or repercussions for their partners. Many victims grapple with conflicting emotions, sometimes sending loving messages to their abusers. Despite its legal recognition since 1992, marital rape continues to be one of the most underreported crimes.

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Story summary

Intimate partner sexual violence (IPSV) is a haunting reality, often shrouded in silence, especially among women who fear disbelief or repercussions for their partners. Many victims grapple with conflicting emotions, sometimes sending loving messages to their abusers. Despite its legal recognition since 1992, marital rape continues to be one of the most underreported crimes.