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Partner has no respect for my sexual boundaries

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angryandscared1 · 06/11/2021 08:01

I'm so angry and upset. NC for this but regular poster.

I'm sorry this is quite long and some graphic descriptions of sexual nature so please don't read on if this isn't for you.

Partner and I have 7 month baby, things have been v stressful since baby was born, no time for each other etc. We've been working on it.

We very rarely have sex, it's just impossible to find the time or energy, both always exhausted. I'd say we have sex once every 2-3 weeks since baby's birth, it used to be every other day or at least 4 times a week so I understand his frustration. I also feel differently now, hate my body how it's changed so much (used to be slim and toned now have larger tummy and thighs), and also I just don't have much libido anymore.

Anyway last night we were kissing in bed etc and I said I wanted to try and have sex. I was very clear it had to be with a condom or nothing (I'm not on any birth control at the moment and definitely don't want another baby yet), and I also said I need you to be gentle and careful. He agreed. He then proceeded to be quite rough with his fingers, I had to remind him twice please be gentle that hurts. Then he attempted to penetrate me without the condom on, I said what are you doing, he said I wanted to "feel you" - I said again, no we need to take this seriously as I don't want to end up pregnant again. He seemed to accept that but the rest of the foreplay seemed half hearted so I felt he wasn't interested and was impatient to get to the "main event". He kept pushing to penetrate me (more with his body language than anything). I felt under pressure. He also had his hand on my throat at one point - I removed it but didn't say anything to him. After some foreplay I said ok we can do it now - he then entered me quite aggressively from behind without a condom (I didn't realise at this point he didn't have one on). I was so taken aback by how rough it was, I didn't know what to say or do, it hurt so much. He was being very aggressive, I tried to get up on my knees to stop the pain but I couldn't. I have no idea why I didn't just say stop, but I was in shock with it. Then he said he was going to ejaculate on my bum - I suddenly realised there was no condom. I started to cry and pull away from him then I just left the bed sat in the bathroom and cried.

Afterwards I said how hurt and angry I was that he has no respect for my boundaries. He claimed it was "hard to remember" to use a condom because we never used to before the baby. I think this is a ridiculous excuse, I said several times please use one. With regard to being rough with me, he said "I thought you wanted rough sex" (not sure how, I'd said several times during foreplay, please be gentle).

This morning he's making me feel like I've done something wrong. I said technically he had raped me by penetrating me against my consent without a condom - he got annoyed when I used that word and said "fine we aren't having sex ever again if you're going accuse me of that - from now on this is a sexless relationship and I'll stay just for the baby".

I'm so confused about the whole thing. Did he rape me? Should I have spoken up sooner and said stop when it hurt? I just can't make sense of any of it and I don't want him anywhere near me anymore. Sad

OP posts:
angryandscared1 · 06/11/2021 08:02

I forgot to add - when I asked why were you so rough with me, you made me feel like a piece of meat, he said "I think it's just the frustration of not having sex as much anymore".

So he's taking that out on me?? Confused

OP posts:
GoodnightGrandma · 06/11/2021 08:05

You need to end this relationship as he has no respect for you. Ask him to leave.
Imagine how much harder it would be with two kids than one, that has to not happen.
Do you need the morning after pill ?

GoodnightGrandma · 06/11/2021 08:05

Does he watch porn ?

timeisnotaline · 06/11/2021 08:05

It is rape, you’re completely right and he’s not even apologetic Shock
I don’t know how you can fix this op, but you should be saying you simply can’t have sex with him (or foreplay) until he can understand consent. He hurt you and he isn’t sorry. I’d buy the morning after pill.

GoodnightGrandma · 06/11/2021 08:06

And if he’s frustrated he can have a wank, there’s no need to disrespect and frighten you.

Landlubber2019 · 06/11/2021 08:07

That's horrific and you need to protect yourself and get away from this man. He doesn't see any issue in his behaviour and is trying to minimize your feelings. Leave and get yourself to a place of safety x

beautifulview · 06/11/2021 08:07

Well. This relationship is over. I’m not sure if it’s technically rape because you consented but he didn’t respect your boundaries and you’d clearly stated what you wanted. It’s just not ok and I can’t see how you’d ever want sex with him again

brambleon · 06/11/2021 08:09

It is rape, you thought he was using a condom. There is no excuse for it at all.

JudgementalCactus · 06/11/2021 08:09

He raped you. Must be hard to process but he absolutely raped you. You no to unprotected sex and he just went ahead. Not to mention the rough sex and pain you absolutely did not ask for. This is not a good man.

CloseYourEyesAndSee · 06/11/2021 08:10

Yes he's a rapist and no it's not your fault. His true colours are coming out now.

DoesHePlayTheFiddle · 06/11/2021 08:11

He raped you. It wasn't just a technicality. He has to go.

DDUW · 06/11/2021 08:11

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YellowandGreenToBeSeen · 06/11/2021 08:11

I can feel your anger, upset and distress in every word you’ve written. I’m so sorry he’s done this to you.

At the very least, ask him to leave for the day to give you some space. Is there anyone in real life you can talk to? Women’s Aid and Rape Crisis would be invaluable at helping you work through your feelings.

Mybalconyiscracking · 06/11/2021 08:11

Yes, he raped you. You did not consent to sex without a condom.
You need to consider your next course of action very carefully OP. He at least needs to understand the seriousness of what he has done.

Duckypoohs · 06/11/2021 08:11

Entitled twat, God what a git. So sorry you went through that, I'd maybe turf him out for a bit, have a bit of space to think, he needs to know how seriously he fucked up.

Lovelymincepies · 06/11/2021 08:12

I’m so sorry this has happened to you. It was rape. He rather aggressively raped you. His hand on your throat is a huge red flag.

Look up men who have strangled their partners and then used the ‘she liked rough sex’ plea and got off!!

He needs to leave.

XiCi · 06/11/2021 08:12

Oh God OP, I'm sorry that happened to you, just sounds terrible. I'd honestly worry he would get violent again with you the way you describe the sex and they way he has been afterwards. Is there somewhere you can go to get away from him and get some support. Your mum maybe?

category12 · 06/11/2021 08:13

You need to end the relationship.

Sorry he did this.

AttilaTheMeerkat · 06/11/2021 08:14

This relationship is and should be over. Your priority needs to be your child along with your own self, not him. What is the situation re the finances and property?. If you for instance rent, is he named on a tenancy agreement?.

Contacting Rape Crisis could also help you here.

Dontforgetyourbrolly · 06/11/2021 08:16

I'd tell him to piss off and don't bother sticking around for the baby. He sounds like an arsehole

EarringsandLipstick · 06/11/2021 08:17

I’m not sure if it’s technically rape because you consented

It is. She did consent to the sex that happened, she was violated and unable to speak out, and the entire encounter was an assault on her - persistent rough actins, trying to penetrate her when she wasn't ready, refusal to wear a condom.

OP I'm so sorry. Can you get some support today? Can you be with family or a friend? 💐

EarringsandLipstick · 06/11/2021 08:18

Sorry - awful typo there. She did NOT consent to the sex, it should have read

PinkFizz1 · 06/11/2021 08:18

@beautifulview

Well. This relationship is over. I’m not sure if it’s technically rape because you consented but he didn’t respect your boundaries and you’d clearly stated what you wanted. It’s just not ok and I can’t see how you’d ever want sex with him again
OP consented to sex WITH a condom. This is rape. Pure and simple. Not only is it rape, it’s brutal and rough and he has absolutely no remorse at all.

I’m not sure if this would fall under stealthing as the definition of that is removal of the condom but look it up -

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-consensual_condom_removal

PermanentTemporary · 06/11/2021 08:18

Jesus. I'm so sorry. I wouldn't know what to do either but yes that was rape.

ArcheryAnnie · 06/11/2021 08:19

I am so, so sorry OP. Yes, he did rape you.

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