Weird sex laws vary state to state

Part of learning about how we, as a society, think about sex today is learning how we thought about sex in the past. A good indication of the social climate of sex is finding weird laws about sex. All of these laws are real and, unfortunately, have not been repealed. These are my top 10 favorites.

1. Mississippi: S&M is against the law. Specifically, “The depiction or description of flagellation or torture by or upon a person who is nude or in undergarments or in a bizarre or revealing costume for the purpose of sexual gratification.”

2. Connorsville, Wis: It is illegal for a man to shoot off a gun when his female partner is having an orgasm. How did this even become a law?

3. Florida: Having sexual relations with a porcupine is illegal.

4. Backfield, Maine: The legislation declares that no taxi driver “will be allowed” to charge a fare to any passenger who gives him sexual favors in return for a ride home from a nightclub or other “establishment which serves alcoholic beverages,” or any “place of business” selling liquor. Keeping it classy, Maine.

5. Washington: It is against the law to have sex with a virgin under any circumstances (including the wedding night). Wait…what?

6. Ventura County, Calif.: Cats and dogs are not allowed to have sex without a permit. Where does Fluffy go to get a permit?

7. Utah: It is illegal to marry your first cousin before the age of 65. I’m guessing this law is to prevent any birth defects because, chances are the female cousin has already gone through menopause.

8. Washington, D.C.: Engaging in any sexual position other than missionary is illegal.

9. Ames, Iowa: Husbands aren’t allowed to take more than three gulps of beer while lying in bed with their wives or while holding them in his arms.

10. Georgia: Sexual intercourse between unmarried couples is illegal.

Way to go, ‘Merica.