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WEIRD SEX LAWS

Think it’s odd that governments try to regulate something as ubiquitous, personal, and diverse as sex? Probably, but that’s never stopped them. Take the USA. It has more laws regulating sex than all of Europe. Some laws make sense, of course. They protect the innocent. Others are just… weird.

If necrophilia is your thing, head to one of the states where it’s legal: Louisiana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Wisconsin.

But be careful about getting it on with the living. In Connecticut, one old law forbade any “private sexual behavior between consenting adults” – that apparently included married couples.

Not to be outdone, Virginia outlaws exposing your genitals where anyone else is present – that includes in your bedroom with your lover. They can also lock you up for having sex with another consenting adult – or masturbating in someone else’s presence. For those evil crimes, you can get twelve months in the hoosegow and a $2,500 fine.

Let’s not forget an old law in Washington State that forbids intercourse with a virgin. No one gets away with flouting this law, including newlyweds. The penalties include prison and a fine.

Clawson, Michigan made it illegal for a farmer to sleep with his pigs, cows, horses, goats, and chickens. Now what will Clawson guys do on those long winter nights?

In the liberated state of Florida, it’s illegal for a man to kiss his wife’s breasts.

Colorado made it illegal to kiss a sleeping woman.

Florida staunchly protects its porcupines’ virtue. Any human caught having sexual relations with a porcupine will face the full fury of the law, not to mention some major private parts pain.

In Illinois, they prohibit you from nuzzling or kissing a reptile.

Last but certainly not least, in liberated Massachusetts, the town of Salem has taken a firm stand. They made it illegal for married couples to sleep nude together in a rented room.