Question: How Can I Find Out What the Age of Consent Is Where I Live?
Answer: The limits of the age of consent differ depending on where you live. In the United States, the age of consent can change drastically from state to state.
In some places the age of consent is different for males than it is for females. There are also places that have a different age of consent for gay men and lesbians. In some places gay sex is illegal no matter what your age. Other factors that can effect the age of consent are; emancipated minor designation, marital status and military service.
To find the age of consent where you live please see the worldwide age of consent chart from Avert.org.
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