Conjugal rights

The term conjugal rights refers to the right to have sex in marriage. While this is generally presumed today to be a right held by husbands, in actuality many jurisdictions have in the past held that wives had an explicit right to sex.

Australia

The same used to be true in Australia too.

India

Hindu men in India must perform marital obligations So must Moslem men

Kenya

In Kenya a husband can be fined for not having sex with his wife under the Matrimonial Causes Act.

See Also

• Sexless marriage