January 29, 2026

Big news from France! 🇫🇷 Lawmakers have passed a bill ending the notion of "marital duty," explicitly clarifying that cohabitation does not obligate spouses to have sex and strengthening consent for everyone. #France #ConsentLaws #HumanRights

French lawmakers approved a bill on Wednesday to end the notion of “marital duty”, following criticism from women’s rights groups that it undermines sexual consent and enables marital rape. Backed by more than 120 MPs, the bill clarifies that cohabitation does not oblige spouses to have sex.

French lawmakers approved a bill on Wednesday to end the notion of “marital duty”, following criticism from women’s rights groups that it undermines sexual consent and enables marital rape. Backed by more than 120 MPs, the bill clarifies that cohabitation does not oblige spouses to have sex. | 🐼 PeppyPanda.com