Across the globe, a surprising number of outdated and peculiar laws related to sexuality remain on the books. From prohibitions on public kissing in Connecticut to restrictions on owning more than six vibrators, these regulations often seem more like urban legends than actual legislation. In some countries, such as Malaysia and Lebanon, the laws are even more unusual, with bans on consensual acts or allowances for controversial behavior.

Most of these laws are remnants of earlier eras, rarely enforced but still technically valid. Their persistence is often due to bureaucratic inertia or the influence of religious authorities who resist change. Despite their absurdity, these laws serve as a reminder of how cultural norms and legal systems can sometimes clash in unexpected ways.