There are some crazy laws out there. Like it being illegal to mail an entire building to someone. The laws of sex are no different. Here is a list of some of the most bizzare sex laws in the US.
In the state of New Hampshire, it used to be illegal to cheat on your partner
According to Newser, the law against adultery has been on the books since 1800s. The law hasn’t been enforced for the past ten years, and was recently scrapped by lawmakers. But adultery could have cost you fine as high as $1,200.
In Nebraska, it is illegal to get married if you have gonorrhea
According to a list compiled by Business and Pleasure of state-by-state sex laws, the disease colloquially known as the clap, is a common sexually transmitted infection, and can be passed from partner to partner, thus making it illegal to get married if you have the disease
It is illegal to 'act too sexy' in Utah
According to Gawker, the law is still upheld in the state and is aimed at curbing solicitation.
In Hawaii, it is illegal for a police officers to have sex with prostitutes
Prostitution is illegal in the island state, however, the law includes a loophole that allows policemen to have sex with prostitutes as long as they're "acting in the course and scope of duties.
In Massachusetts, you cannot recklessly consummate your love with a rodeo clown while the horses are still around
The really bizzare law was reported on Fox News. We suspect this might have something to do with a real event sometime in the distant past.
The site also says sex toys are banned in states such as Alabama, sexual intercourse between unmarried couples is illegal in Georgia, flirting is banned in San Antonio, Texas, oral sex is banned in Indiana and anal sex is banned in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Sexual positions beyond missionary are illegal in Washington, D.C. Sleeping naked is illegal in Minnesota.
In Anniston, Alabama, women can't legally settle their tab with sex if you lose a game of pool
Women's magazine Marie Claire said this, and we assume that it did happen once upon a time.
In Tremonton, Utah, no woman is allowed to have sex with a man while riding in an ambulance
And if it does happen, the women will not only get the normal charges but her name will be published in the local paper.
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