July 11, 2007 | Sex & Society

Laws that make you go hmmmm...

Look around the world and you'll see governments making questionable decisions about how to keep their people upright and moral. No drinking on a certain day. Banning expressions of dissent, rock music, or a woman's face. You name it, politicians will try to do it.

It's true that in some countries these laws are no longer enforced, but it makes one wonder why they were ever on the books to begin with.

Take Minnesota as an example. Men are not permitted to have sex with...

...LIVE FISH. Where do you think the sucker fish got its name?

In Washington, DC., the only legal sexual position is missionary. This explains why so many priests have left the district.

Do you like to eat onion or garlic? Then don't go to Alexandria, Minnesota. Sex with either on your breath is not permitted. Okay, so this law may actually make some sense ...

In Bahrain, male doctors can examine a woman's vajayjay, but they cannot look directly at it. All examinations must be completed using a mirror, possibly out of fear the good doctor will go blind.

And if you have a cheating husband, move to Hong Kong! You can legally kill him there, but you must do it with your bare hands. After all, anything worthwhile takes a little effort.

And now for a collective "ewwwwwwww!": In anti-gay, though apparently pro-bestial, Lebanon men are permitted to have intercourse with any animal they choose. However, said animal must be female.

And no, we aren't touching that last one with a ten foot pole!

• Strange sex laws around the globe [amojoo.com]