Hot and Heavy?

So as being reported here and here its worth considering some cultural sensitivities before getting down to some heavy petting in Petra, having a jump in Jumeirah, or orgasming in Oman. Such activity may be happily entertained or even encouraged in certain places in the Med but you dont need to have a phd in middle eastern studies to know that any open sexual activity may not go down too well in arab islamic countries. Especially if you are caught.

Some basics for amorous couples in public:

• Dont snog
• Dont get into heavy amorous embraces
• Holding hands is ok in some countries

Also, it is slowly being accepted that men and women can greet each other with a European style ’mwah’ even if they aren’t married to each other, often to the surprise of arab men who saved this custom exclusively for each other.

The couple in the Dubai case have been hit with alcohol charges, public indecency charges and charged with having unmarried sex. They deny the last 2 but admit the first. They were subjected to some seemingly embarrassing DNA tests and the woman has been sacked from her job in Dubai. Not only that but they have had the embarrassing SKY News expose treatment.

They are facing a 6 year sentence but the Dubai authorities are saying it is likely to be a 6 month sentence with a fine. As their case has been delayed, it wouldn’t surprise me if there are some negotiations going on in the background to see them spared the jail bit. However anyone familiar with the BBC Grooverider case will know how hard the Dubai people are.

Yes people do bonk in the arab world. In fact anyone who has strolled through the old city of Sanaa late at night will be aware of the bonkfest that takes place, especially after the guys return home after a qat chew. It is a cacophony of pleasure that contributes to Yemen being one of the most child productive nations on Earth.

Know before you go people and if public bonking is your thing, go to Ibiza.

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