Worldwide Ages of Consent

A look at the varied cultural landscape around sex and morality.

Did you know:

“It is illegal for an American citizen or resident to have sex in another country with someone aged under 16, unless the age difference is less than 4 years, in which case the minimum age is 12.”  

A 16 year old and a 12 year old can have sex - a 10th grader & a 6th grader - but if one member of a sexually active 15 year old couple turns 16, s/he’s suddenly a statutory  rapist. 

Interesting, huh?