The Senator firmly upholds that marital rape is a serious crime, and in no way does he condone or promote any form of violence, coercion, or abuse within the bounds of marriage. Senator Robin Padilla wishes to clarify recent statements regarding marital relations that have sparked a furor on social media. The Senator firmly upholds that marital rape is a serious crime, and in no way does he condone or promote any form of violence, coercion, or abuse within the bounds of marriage.
He recognizes that consent is crucial in sexual relations between husband and wife, and that every individual, regardless of marital status, has the right to refuse sex. In the short video clip that has gone viral on social media, the Senator is seen describing a situation to Atty. Lorna Kapunan, wherein a husband who is eager to have sex with his wife is refused by his spouse.
Kapunan then reiterates that sexual consent is an essential requirement under any circumstance, even for married couples. The situation described by the Senator was in no way indicative of his actions, beliefs, or an account of his own personal experiences. He simply posed a hypothetical question meant to elicit the correct response from the resource person; and for the purpose of educating couples experiencing such challenges in their marital life.
The importance of marital consent during intimacy is an oft-avoided topic, particularly in patriarchal cultures. Through his line of questioning and the use of a theoretical scenar.