Legal Definitions - Sodomy

Definition: Sodomy refers to sexual acts involving the mouth or anus of one person and the sex organs of another person. This can include anal or oral intercourse.

For a long time, sodomy was considered a "crime against nature" and was illegal in many places. In the United States, sodomy laws were often only enforced against homosexuals. However, in 2003, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that sodomy laws were unconstitutional and they were repealed in many states.

Example: If a man has anal sex with another man, that could be considered sodomy. Similarly, if a woman performs oral sex on a man, that could also be considered sodomy.

These examples illustrate how sodomy involves sexual acts that are not considered traditional or "normal" by some people. However, it is important to remember that consensual sexual acts between adults should not be criminalized or stigmatized.