What is conjugal?

Conjugal refers to the relationship between spouses or partners in marriage or a committed union. Conjugal rights refer to the right of a spouse to have sexual intercourse with his or her partner. Conjugal property refers to property that is owned jointly by a married couple. Conjugal visits are visits made by a spouse or partner to the prison or jail where his or her spouse is serving a sentence. Conjugal roles refer to the traditional gender-based roles played by spouses, such as the husband as the breadwinner and the wife as the homemaker. Conjugal love is the intimate bond that exists between spouses or partners.