Second: Even men can be rape survivors. So everything applies to them as well. Don't simplify them getting raped as well. Their struggle is real as well. Just for you to see. These are messages written by men/boys:
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Although most research is focused on wives as victims of marital rape, husbands experience marital rape as well. Little research exists focusing on the specific situation of non-consensual wife-to-husband sexual relations, but evidence suggests that 13%-16% of men are victims of assault by marital or cohabitating partners in their lifetime (Tjaden and Thoennes, 2000). Research conducted by Morse (1995), Straus (1977-1978), and Straus and Gelles (1985) suggest that men and women have nearly the same annual rates of victimization of violence by a marital or cohabitating partner (Tjaden and Thoennes, 2000).
(Source: Wikipedia)
If you ever watched the 2nd Episode of the season 1 of Satyamev Jayate you might remember this. Though this episode was not on marital rape but child sexual abuse yet you should really read this and watch the episode too if you want to.
(https://youtu.be/nUvM4XjT_vk)
Harish Iyer became the victim of sexual abuse in the tender age of seven. His maternal uncle raped him. He raped him from years, ruined his childhood.
Once, during the time he was still getting abused he went to play in the beach with his friends. The other kids removed their clothes to jump in the sea water but he couldn't and you know why? It was because as soon as he removed his pants he noticed that his private part was bleeding. Yes, you read it right.
He tried giving his mother hints by telling her that he was bleeding but his mother dismissed him quoting that it's just because you eat too many mangoes.
If you want to know more about his story then watch his TEDx Talk.
(https://youtu.be/_dR_yh-9jyU)
Mostly, male victims try to hide and deny their victimization, similar to female victims, unless they have serious physical injuries. Eventually, the male victims may be very vague in explaining their injuries when they are seeking medical or mental health services.
Men can be victims to such acts too. Please open your eyes if you think that it can only happen to women. Not every man is a predator. Not every woman is an innocent victim.
Just a last thing to say. If you are really against such stories then let's start to do a bit in OUR Wattpad community. Whenever you see such a story don't just ignore it, go to the writer and private message them these things:
Just imagine if the writer gets even 5 such messages, at a time he/she will be ashamed. (These links can be found in my message board on the 30.05.2020.)
You can add something above or under it or leave it open.
Will you do it?
In case anyone thinks I am just ranting like an idiot, I have done it as well and I will try my level best to do it in future as well.
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If I am wrong in any place you can tell me here or in private. I will try my level best that you won't get bashed.
P. S. It is truly sickening that marital rape is still legal in India.
