At first, she thought it was normal. She had heard older women whisper, “Marriage is endurance,” and “Sometimes, you just have to bear it.” Even her best friend once joked, “The first few times can be rough, but you’ll get used to it.” So Ifunaya endured. She clenched her teeth through the discomfort. She convinced herself it was just part of being a woman. Until one day, it wasn’t just discomfort anymore—it was excruciating.