Coercive Sexual Acts

You may also feel unable to say no because of fear of violence or further abuse to yourself or your children. Threats may be obvious – he may tell you that unless you do what he wants, you will be beaten – or they may be implied. Or, he may threaten to have sex with other women if he cannot ‘get it at home’. Either way, you are being forced to participate in an act against your will.

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