Well, here’s something new I just heard about. Does Texas have a dildo law? Yup, folks, you heard that right – they do! It turns out my friend from Austin, TX recently asked me about it and I had to do a bit of research.
Turns out there actually is a law in Texas that states it is illegal to sell certain sex toys. Who knew? Well I didn’t, obviously, so I was really intrigued by this piece of news! My friend had heard that apparently the state deems it unlawful to sell dildos, vibrators, and other forms of ‘obscene devices’. Yikes, that’s really strict if you ask me.
My friend was interested to know more so I did some digging and apparently the law dates back to 1973. Its original intention was to protect the conservative values of Texas. Mind you, the law still exists today and despite a few court cases that have been made against the law, it remains in effect. Hmm, this is pretty fascinating stuff!
So the law was actually created to ‘shame’ people who purchase sex toys for private use. The lawmakers deemed it ‘obscene’ and decided to make it illegal. Even if it’s just for your own use, the sale of these toys is punishable by law in Texas. To say the least, this law is pretty outdated and unreasonable – this isn’t 1950s Texas any more people!
Furthermore, it’s pretty remarkable how this dildo law is still being enforced today. Although the law is rarely enforced, it’s still illegal to buy and use sex toys in Texas. This is a law set in place to stop people from expressing themselves sexually. Obviously, lots of people are unhappy with this law and the Texas lawmakers are feeling the heat.
I mean, what’s the deal here? These companies are selling products that are made with safety and health in mind. The only thing that could be offensive about them is the fact that they’re made for people’s sexual pleasure. But that doesn’t make it morally wrong. Everyone should have the right to experience pleasure without judgment or shame.
And that’s really what it boils down to. Don’t we all deserve to have a sexual life free of shame? That includes all genders and orientations and, yes, even those living in Texas! Sex is a fundamental part of life, an expression of our being, and it should be celebrated. This outdated law does the opposite.
The fact that the state of Texas continues to pass and enforce laws like this one is really disheartening. Even if these laws go unenforced most of the time, it’s a sign that they don’t value the sexual experience, or the right of individuals to explore their own desires. It’s time that Texas loosened up a bit and celebrated the beauty of human pleasure.
Really, people should be able to do what they want in the bedroom! Laws like these should not be a way for lawmakers to determine which experiences are right or wrong. We should all be teaching each other about the beauty of consensual sex, the human drive for pleasure, and the fact that our autonomy over our bodies should never be subject to punishment.
Sex education should be comprehensive and inclusive of all sexual experiences who, no matter where they live, should be allowed explore each other in the bedroom without fear of repercussion. So, it’s a thumbs down from me to Texas’s law on sale of sex toys. Surely it’s time for a change?