AMERICA'S 10 WEIRDEST SEX LAWS

What do you think are the weirdest sex laws in America? Countries have different sex laws, including the United States. Here are America's 10 weirdest sex laws, including marriage between cousins, seducing & debauching unmarried women, flirting, and possessing more than six dildos.

There are numerous odd legal and illegal decrees regarding sex across the globe. Generally, most sex laws set across the world will likely shock you. But have you ever thought of searching for some of the weirdest sex laws in the United States? Like any other country, America also comes with the strangest sex laws that will shock you. Most of the sex laws in the United States are too weird for anyone to believe they are true. Generally, most sex laws globally are based on myths with no basis in reality or corresponding written sex laws. However, this does not limit you from getting to know some of the weirdest sex laws found in the United States. Here are some of the weirdest sex laws you never knew about in America.

Seducing and Debauching an Unmarried Woman is Illegal in Michigan

This sex law has been in the books since early 1931. It states that any man who will be found guilty of seducing or debauching unmarried women will have committed a felony, as Rhode (2016) stated. If you are found guilty of this illegal action, you will serve a jail term of up to 5 years in prison. Also, you can be fined $2500 if you are not comfortable with the jail term. Moreover, it is one of the imprecise laws in the state, but most lawyers consider using it to protect their clients against any strong charge.

Marrying Your Cousin Gets Complicated in Utah

Marrying your cousin might not be an issue, especially in America. However, marriage between cousins varies from one state to the other. Moreover, marriage between first cousins is legal in 20 states and illegal in 25 states. But it has always remained a complicated law in the United States. For example, marrying your first cousin can only be approved if they are 55 years and above. Also, it must be approved by the judge first. Furthermore, if they do not want to follow the legal procedures, they can wait until 65 years to marry. This age does not need any permission.

Flirting in New Jersey and Haddon Township is Illegal

According to Hall et al. (2010), flirting shows a romantic or physical attraction to another person. Is it normal flirting in your country? That might not be the case in some of America's states like New Jersey and Haddon Township. Under the peace and good order section, a person cannot flirt with the opposite sex by signs, words, or gestures. Generally, flirting is punishable, and one might be punished under the sexual harassment and catcalling law. Therefore, you must be careful when flirting in states like New Jersey and Haddon Township. Acquainting yourself to people against their will is highly punishable.

Possession of More Than Six Dildos is Prohibited in Texas

How many dildos are you planning to buy during your holiday season? Generally, people love it when they have different dildo shapes and sizes to enjoy different sensation levels. One can buy up to yen dildos if possible. But this might not be the case in America, especially in Texas. You can only buy up to six dildos or any sex device in Texas. Buying more than six sex devices in this state is prohibited, and anyone having more than the required number can be charged. So, ensure you have less than six dildos if you live in Texas.

No Marriage When Either Partner is Sexually Transmitted in Nebraska

According to Shepherd et al. (2010), sexually transmitted infections are one of the most sensitive diseases people avoid. As much as it might not be an issue in most states in America, Nebraska has a different view. For anyone living in Nebraska, you are not allowed to marry anyone who is sexually transmitted.

Living with a Partner if Unmarried in North Carolina is Illegal

Living with a person you are not married to is common in most parts of the world. But this seems different in America, especially in North California. Any man and a woman living together and not married will be found guilty of class 2 misdemeanor, which is punishable. So, be careful when living with someone you are not married in North California.

Laws Against Adultery and Fornication are Illegal in the Most States

Adultery might not be an offensive and punishable crime in countries like the United Kingdom. However, adultery is prohibited in many states in America. In 18 states, it is illegal to have another relationship when you are already married. You can serve up to three years or be fined $1000 if found guilty. According to Morris (2012), other states like Mississippi, South California, Utah, Illinois, Idaho, and Massachusetts have sex laws against fornication. However, they are barely enforced.

False Promises About Marriage are Prohibited in South Carolina

Promising someone that you will marry them is common. However, things might not be normal when you do not fulfill the promise in South California. It is punishable to seduce someone under the promise of getting married to them. Moreover, if you are found guilty, you can serve a jail term of up to a year without a fine.

Teaching People About Polygamy is Illegal in Mississippi

Polygamy is known worldwide, but do you think some states find it normal? Teaching someone about polygamy and explaining it is illegal in America, especially in Mississippi. If found guilty of this illegal sex law, you will serve a jail term of six months or $500 as your fine.

Flaunting Your Boobie Pillows is Illegal in California, Kern County, and Highways

What do you think about flaunting your boobs in public? As this might be normal in some states in America and worldwide, it might not be the case for people living in California and Kern County. Generally, displaying your boobie pillows in California, Kern County, and along the highway is punishable. If found guilty, you will serve three months in jail or pay a $500 fine.

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Rhode, D. L. (2016). Adultery: Infidelity and the law. Harvard University Press.

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