7 Surprising Facts About The Age Of Consent
According to Wikipedia, the age of consent, when used in relation to sexual activity, “is the minimum age at which a person is considered to be legally competent of consenting to sexual acts.”
Here are some surprising facts on the age of consent around the world:
Source: International Aids Charity Avert
Here are some surprising facts on the age of consent around the world:
1) Age of consent for males in Philippines, Mexico, Zimbabwe, & Angola: 12
2) Age of consent for females in the same jurisdictions respectively: 18, 18, 16, & 15.
3) Age of consent for both males & females in The Vatican State: 12
4) # of countries in which the age of consent for either males or females is 14 or less: 42
5) # of countries in which the age of consent is lower for females than it is for males: 2
6) # of countries in which consensual homosexual male sex is illegal & lesbian sex is not: 15
7) # of countries in which consensual lesbian sex is illegal & homosexual male sex is not: 0
2) Age of consent for females in the same jurisdictions respectively: 18, 18, 16, & 15.
3) Age of consent for both males & females in The Vatican State: 12
4) # of countries in which the age of consent for either males or females is 14 or less: 42
5) # of countries in which the age of consent is lower for females than it is for males: 2
6) # of countries in which consensual homosexual male sex is illegal & lesbian sex is not: 15
7) # of countries in which consensual lesbian sex is illegal & homosexual male sex is not: 0
Source: International Aids Charity Avert
