Are sex dolls legal in my country?

Whether sex dolls are legal or illegal in your country depends heavily on legal and moral values. In general, realistic sex dolls are more legal and socially tolerated in European countries as well as North America and parts of South America and Asia. In the Islamic and Arab world, on the other hand, they are almost without exception outlawed and forbidden. Find out about the legal situation in your country before purchasing a sex doll.

Here is an overview of the legal situation in different regions:

Europe: In most European countries like Germany, UK, France, Spain, Italy etc. both selling and owning sex dolls are legal. They are considered sex toys and their use falls under the right to sexual self-determination. Only Norway has sex dolls Banned as pornographic material in 2019.

North America: Sex dolls are generally legal in the USA and Canada, but with restrictions on their appearance. Dolls that appear extremely youthful or have explicit child pornographic characteristics are prohibited. Otherwise, users have the right to use sex toys here too.

South America: Most Latin American countries tolerate the sale and purchase of sex dolls. However, some countries such as Argentina or Chile may have age restrictions when purchasing. In Brazil, there is even a risk of prosecution for clearly child pornographic dolls. Otherwise, sex dolls are legal here.

Asia: In some Asian countries such as China, Japan or South Korea, sex dolls are generally legal and easily available. Countries with a strong Islamic influence such as Indonesia, Malaysia or Pakistan, on the other hand, have strict laws on decency and censorship. Here realistic sex dolls are illegal and punishable by law.

Middle East: In most Middle East countries like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates etc. due to the strict interpretation of Sharia, sex dolls are illegal and will be confiscated. There are penalties for fornication and obscene acts.