Greece
In Greece, male homosexuality became legal in 1951 and the age of consent for gay males who are close in age became fifteen, the same as lesbians and male and female heterosexuals. When one of the gay male partners is older than eighteen, the age of consent is raised to seventeen.
New Hampshire
In New Hampshire, the age of consent is also sixteen, but only for heterosexual couples. Under the law, gay people must wait until they turn eighteen.
Qatar
Qatar residents can’t legally have sex until they’re married. There isn’t a minimum age limit for marriage, so the parents must give their approval first.
Bolivia
There isn’t a number given for the age of consent in Bolivia; rather, it’s based on when puberty hits. Sexual orientation and gender aren’t included as factors.
Oregon
They don’t mess around in Oregon. There, sex with anyone under eighteen is classified as Sexual Abuse 3, a misdemeanor. If the person is younger than sixteen, it’s considered rape or sodomy, both of which are Class C felonies.
The lack of standards when it comes to age of consent laws makes for a very confusing situation when cases arise, especially when they’re as strange as the ones mentioned above. Remember, knowledge is power—and it keeps you out of prison—so know before you go (literally or metaphorically).
